OUTFITTER IN OHIO KENTUCKY

[Codeman]

I'm looking for an unguided hunt next spring in Ohio or Kentucky even Missouri please let me no guys thanks for the help

[appalachianassassin]

if you want to hunt Kentucky unguided, why not hunt Daniel boone. if you go with a guide on the eastern part of the state ill bet you wind up in Daniel boone anyway.

[Codeman]

True never gave it a thought  thank you i. Will look Into it any good starting point

[Roost 1]

River rack outfitters or brute buck outfitters

[appalachianassassin]

True never gave it a thought  thank you i. Will look Into it any good starting point

well, ive not hunted Daniel boone yet myself. the rugged terrain is why I want to hunt it. I would think it would keep most folks close to the road but steep walking is right up my alley. ive got a couple more years to go and ill have another week off at work, then the birds of Daniel boone are in trouble.

[joey46]

Lived 45+ years in OH and 9+ in KY.  I have hunted both the Daniel Boone (KY) and the Wayne National (OH) Forests more times than I can count.  Both States have telecheck systems in place so it is fairly easy to see what counties and areas have good turkey numbers.  KY's system is state of the art.  The one thing we found in both NFs is that you will need a good up to date map showing legal access points.  Often we came across blocked roads and suspect "No Trespassing" signs on the public land.  Just the locals version of calling "dibs".  I wish I could find an old picture I have (had) from the Wayne where someone stole NO PARKING signs and placed them at all the pull offs in a certain section. .  If you are in good physical shape pick the DB.  Easier walking in the Wayne. Not enough difference in the cost of license and tags to make any real difference.  Good luck.

[Codeman]

Thanks Josey for the info

[eggshell]

I live in and hunt Ohio and also hunt Daniel Boone in Ky every year. Plenty of land in Daniel Boone and a lot of it is rough country, but good hunting. If I were to give one piece of advice I would say skip opening week. A lot of out of state hunters from Oh, Pa, Ind and such go to Ky as they open a week before their season. even a fair amount of the residents either tag out or go less after that 1st week. There will still be plenty of birds to hunt.  As for Ohio Wayne NF is good but gets a lot of hunting pressure. Shawnee SF along the Ohio river has a good population and less pressure. Expect to find hunters on any state forest in Ohio. If it's closer east central Ohio has a lot of birds and mixed public lands with coal company and power co. lands. SW Ohio has quite a few birds,but is 85% private owned. If you are looking for an outfitter that will turn you loose here is one I know. They own a ton of land and it has a lot of birds. They have good lodging available too. http://sunfishvalleywhitetails.com/turkeypage.html

[joey46]

Great info.  Agree that if you have a choice hunt the last week instead of the first week in either state.  Shawnee SF is a hoot.  Some of the "hills" there almost require a rope and rappelling skills.  Nice area though.  If you can physically hunt the Shawnee you can navigate the DB.  Good luck.

[Double B]

Agree w all the hunt public land sentiment but isn't the Shawnee NF in southern Illinois?   Maybe the Wayne NF has a unit called Shawnee?  I'm a public land hunter and really enjoy Kentucky wma's. They take care of them.  Look up harvest numbers on telecheck for past results.

[joey46]

Shawnee State Forest in OH.  Near Portsmouth. 

IL does have the Shawnee NF in southern IL.

[Double B]

Good to know, I've never hunted Ohio.  The couple guys I know who hunt it gravitate to public land south along the river, but not sure exactly where.  Good luck in your quest.

[Codeman]

Wow way more info then I ever expected thanks guys I hunt and live in the adirondaks and it also is steep rough country I take a compass reading and off I go. Getting more and more birds every year with the easy winters

[kyturkeyhunter4]

I would go with the daniel Boone national forest plenty of turkeys and alot of ground to hunt them on.