Crossbow opens tomorrow

Crossbow season officially opens tomorrow (October 1st). Good luck.

Quota Hunt Deadline TONIGHT

Deadline to apply for waterfowl and deer quota hunts is tonight! Sept. 30. Click to the right to apply.

New HuntKentucky Message Board

Click on the the HuntKentucky Message board and join today. It's totally free and a fun place to post your stories or questions or leave replies. I've been a big fan of another Kentucky Hunting Message Board for a while but I'm not a big fan of moderators and decided to start one myself. If there's anything you'd like to add, please let me know! You'll have to go on and register just like any other message board. Remember, it's totally free and only takes a minute to register.

Thanks.

At least 2 of 5 youth score on elk this weekend

In a rainy weekend, at least 2 of the 5 youth hunters scored including one very big dark horned bull. I'll see if I can get some pics.

Youth Elk Hunt-This Weekend

Good luck to the Youth hunters this weekend that got drawn for the elk hunt in a very prestigeous area.

Also, we know a fella speaking to a F&W official who says on one coal mining operation, there is a Kentucky elk they believe will score well over 400". That is an absolute monster and why I believe the world record will fall in Kentucky in the next 5-10 years.

200 incher killed in Verona, KY

There are rumors of a 200 inch netting 180 being killed in Boone Co. There is a pic of the deer here.

http://www.kentuckyhunting.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83223

Quota Hunt Deadline Approaching Fast

Don't forget that the deadline for the Kentucky deer and waterfowl quota hunts is September 30th. You must apply on line. If you are not selected, you will recieve a preference point for next year's drawings. You can also gain preference points on some hunts by taking does. Good luck.

http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/deerguide09quota.pdf

Kentucky Conservation Newsletter

http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/newsletter0909.pdf

Copy and paste to check out the Kentucky Conservation Coalition Newsletter. It's always a great read.

Got to invest in some Scent Lok

Man, I've got to invest in some Scent Lok. I had a ton of deer coming in last night with the wind in my favor and they still scented me. I've got to invest in some scent block of some sort if I'm going to bow hunt. Anybody have any suggestions as to the best brand?

Who's been huntin?

Who's been out.....I have only been out once! I'm sick of seeing 80 degrees and rain on the weather reports. Next week looking much better.

Larry Weishuhn Versus Country Podcast.............Listen Now

Here is the podcast with Larry Weishuhn from Versus Country TV. Hope I didn't sound too stupid when I asked my Kentucky deer hunting question. I believe I am 2nd question of the podcast around the 6 minute mark. Mr. Weishuhn actually had a fantastic answer and sounded very excited about his Kentucky whitetail experiences. The podcast is very interesting and informative. Please give it a listen.

Also, check out Versus Country this hunting season. I love the hunting on Versus. In addition to Mr. Whitetail, I'm a huge fan of The Bucks of Tecomate with David Morris.

Just copy and paste these to your browser or click on the links to the right.

Part 1- http://versuscountry.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-14T13_01_02-07_00

Part 2- http://versuscountry.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-14T12_56_52-07_00

Kentucky Elk Hunt only a few weeks away

Good luck to all the lucky sons of guns that got selected for the elk hunt. I was one of those lucky few a while back. The bulls should be bugling hard and big bulls will be fallin.

Nat'l Hunting and Fishing Day September 26th

Make sure you get outdoors and celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 26th. If you can't get out to hunt or fish, the Salato Wildlife Center is having a big celebreation including a wild game cookoff from 10 am-5 pm. You can check it out at F&W website.

Hunter's public enemy #1-Cass Sunstein

Rarely to I talk about or even care about Politics but the more I see of the Obama administration, the more concerned I get for our ability to continue to enjoy the outdoors. Cass Sunstein just got appointed and then somehow confirmed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget (the gatekeeper for White House policy for the Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms). He is widely known as an animal rights activist and against the 2nd amemndment right to bear arms. He's on record to have said he'd like to end all hunting. This guy is an idiot and it shows the Obama administration has no room in it for the outdoorsmen and woman of the United States.

Folks, it's time to step up and get together to fight for our rights has hunters, gun owners, and outdoorsman. It's a scary time for us and we've got to get to the polls and start voting for outdoors supporting politicians.

Not a good first week weather wise..................

It's been a frustrating week one for deer hunters with pop up thundershowers and hot weather. Looks like a hot weekend and then maybe a break to the 70s next week and thank goodness for that full moon going away. Good luck.

Slow Hot day Sunday

I went out for the first time Sunday. I lost at least 5 lbs in sweat. I had a great set up but no bucks. I had a doe at 27 yards and some turkeys behind me. Slow and hot day. From the looks over at kentuckyhunting.net, big bucks are falling all over the state.

Opening Day 2009

Anybody get out this morning? I did not. I may hang a stand this afternoon and go tomorrow. May try to get a turkey this weekend.

Versus Country Podcast

Just got off the phone from the Versus Country Larry Weishuhn podcast. It was very enjoyable and I'll post as soon as Versus releases it to us. Mr. Whitetail was extremely insightful and well spoken. He stressed the importance of getting youth involved in hunting and of the wildlife coalitions.

Larry said he'd be back in the Bluegrass state this season. He stated that the deer program in Kentucky was tremendous and that he's noticed that Kentuckians want to be "hush hush" about the quality of deer and the number of Pope and Young and Boone and Crockett deer being taken in the state.

Thanks to Versus Country and be sure to check out Mr. Weishuhn's lineup of shows on Versus TV. I'll be posting new show times and previews when they are released.

Two days til Mr. Whitetail Podcast.................

Just two days left until my Versus Country Podcast with Larry Weishuhn. I need some question suggestions! If you live in a box and never watch Larry, he #1. Loves to rattle in bucks. #2. Loves the big handgun for deer hunting. Now, let's see some questions. If you'd like to be a part of the podcast, let me know and I'll get you the sign on info.

Dove and Deer Season.........Here We GO!

Remeber, Dove season opened today and bow deer will open Saturday!


Modern Gun

Zone 1: Nov. 14-29, 2009 (either sex)

Zone 2: Nov. 14-29, 2009 (either sex)

Zone 3: Nov. 14-23, 2009 (either sex)

Zone 4: Nov. 14-23, 2009 (antlered only)



Archery

Statewide: Sept. 5, 2009 - Jan. 18, 2010 (either sex)



Crossbow

Statewide: Oct. 1-18 and Nov. 14 - Dec. 31, 2009 (either sex)



Muzzleloader

Zone 1: Oct. 17-18 and Dec. 12-20, 2009 (either sex)

Zone 2: Oct. 17-18 and Dec. 12-20, 2009 (either sex)

Zone 3: Oct. 17-18 and Dec. 12-20, 2009 (either sex)

Zone 4: Oct. 17-18 (antlered only) and Dec. 12-20, 2009 (either sex)



Youth-only Firearms

Statewide: Oct. 10-11, 2009 (either sex)



Free Youth Weekend*

Statewide: Dec. 26-27, 2009 (either sex)

Opening Weekend Weather

Looks like good weather for opening weekend. Should be in the low and mid 80s across the state and lows in the lower 60s. Let's get it going! Looks like a full moon though.