Where is the best turkey hunting in Kentucky?

Where is the best turkey hunting in Kentucky?

Kentucky hunters reported harvesting a statewide total of 29,222 turkeys during the 2021 spring season (Table 1, Figure 1a). The top 5 counties for total harvest were Muhlenberg County (622), Logan County (606), Christian County (553), Pulaski County (530), and Hart County (521) (Figure 2a).

Is turkey hunting good in Kentucky?

Given that Kentucky is one of the top turkey hunting destinations in the United States, all of us have a great chance to bag a bird, or two, this spring.

Where is the best place to find wild turkeys?

Consider the factors below to determine likely roost sites:

• Proximity to water. The old hunter’s adage suggesting, “Turkeys love to roost where they can hear their droppings hit water,” rings true here.
• Heavy, mature timber.
• Open areas.
• Evergreens.
• Shelter sites.
• Look for sign.
• Use your ears.
• Use your eyes.

When should you start scouting for turkeys?

January
Scouting for turkeys should start in January. Observations during January-February will help to narrow down areas that hold mature flocks. Observations from these months can be applied to scouting in March-April, where detailed patterns of mature gobblers can be put to use.

How many turkey can you shoot in Kentucky?

A hunter may take a male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard. No more than one (1) bird may be taken per day. No more than two (2) birds may be taken per spring season. Any combination of male turkeys, or turkeys with visible beards, may be included in this two-bird season limit.

Can you turkey hunt Daniel Boone National Forest?

The Daniel Boone National Forest is home to a wide variety of game species, including deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, quail, woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, fox, raccoon, waterfowl, and elk. Hunting is allowed in most areas of the Daniel Boone National Forest with appropriate Kentucky hunting licenses.

What time do turkeys go on roost?

Afternoon hunting generally peaks from around 2 to 4:30 p.m., but you might as well hunt right up until dark some days. Gobblers love to roost within 50 to 200 yards of hens. If a turkey hears you yelping and cutting late in the day, he might come in to roost in the area.

What time do turkeys come off the roost?

In my view, the best times of the day are right off the roost, then again from about 8:30 to 9:30 when more hens start to leave the gobbler to go lay an egg, and again from about 11 until noon. It’s somewhat obvious why gobblers respond off the roost; it’s a new day and they’re not necessarily with hens yet.

How far can a turkey hear a call?

In a big field they will hear you from 400 yards. It sounds like you know where they are and where they are going.