Need advice about land to hunt

[JLee]

I am new to KY and living in Louisville. I am looking for some advise on some public land to hunt.I have got a couple days this weekend and the beginning of next week. I was debating between hunting in Western KY at Higginson-Henry and/or Sloughs, Eastern Ky at Paintsville, hitting the local convenient Lake Taylorsville. Any advice or other suggestions?

I plan on trying T-ville because it is so close, particularly if I only have a half day to hunt. But I have a couple of days to kill and have read a little about the trophy opportunities in the western KY (& eastern)areas. I am a grad student on a budget so I was going to try and head out there and primative camp.

And what is the status of the rut in different areas right now? Thanks.

[Rob]

JL,

The rut is in full swing here in Western KY. Last Thursday, on my way to work, I saw 3 diferent bucks, all shooters, chasing does.

As far as good places to hunt around L'ville, you might ask Holedigger or CPA Hunter, both of whom live there. I used to live there & got my hunting info from guys who hung out at a little convenience store (used to be a gas station) located just south of the crossroads in J-Town. The head guru is named Tarsal Thornsberry.

Good luck!



Rob

[JLee]

Thanks for the info Rob.

Where exactly is that little store near J-town.

Jason

[shogan]

You better check with the Dept before you do any of that at TVILLE.

[Rob]

JL,

To find the little store, go south on Taylorsville Rd thru "downtown" J-town. Just after you cross over Waterson Trail, the little convenience store is on your right ( the west side of the road). They used to have a walk-in freezer where you could store your deer & the regulars frequently kept a big crock-pot full of deer chili for you to partake of. Pretty good with a cold brew, if I remember correctly!



Rob