#2030826 - 08/14/10 11:32 PM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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nbforrest#3
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I used to hunt there years ago.
There are some ( were ) decent bucks in the area,
but too many snakes early season for me.
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#2031749 - 08/15/10 08:12 PM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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Beekeeper
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I hunted it one time many years ago and saw several deer. I got drawed for it this year and plan on scouting it before I go.
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#2031755 - 08/15/10 08:14 PM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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im thinking this is one of those hunts that typically has left over tags. if this is the case that should tell you something about it.
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#2031793 - 08/15/10 08:39 PM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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There were 122 deer killed there last year. If I counted correctly they were #13 in kills on a WMA. That is more than Hiwassee Refuge (90) and Yuchi (121).
https://hfwa.centraltechnology.net/TNHFInternetHarvest/app/harvestReportSearch.do
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#2033149 - 08/16/10 08:04 PM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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SpursNFeathers
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I hunted the early archery hunt in 2008. I was new to TN and I didn't know any better. Hundreds of hunters and nothing checked in when I left right before lunch on the first day. May be better later in the season with fewer hunters, but I couldn't be paid to go on that early hunt again.
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#2033536 - 08/17/10 06:19 AM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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Stop in at the first check station and ask the wildlife officer to show you the photo album he has from last seaon and then make a decision. I can assure you there are some fantastic deer in there. I haven't hunted there since high school but I did turkey hunt it this spring and when I checked in my bird, I was really impressed at the quality of bucks taken off of there. I have plans to get out there and learn it a little bit if I can get the time off of work.
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#2033561 - 08/17/10 07:09 AM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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Ghost, you know that you gotta have a set of them moutain legs to hunt that place. Plenty of great bucks up there. My buddy's father killed a 150+ 8 point 2 seasons ago. Biggest 8 I have ever seen. GW's called it an 11point.
rough but rewarding!
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#2035078 - 08/18/10 03:56 AM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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I plan on going to scout in the next couple of weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start and what are the restrictions on ATV use?
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#2035130 - 08/18/10 06:12 AM
Re: Prentice Cooper wma
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Probably the worst WMA in TN IMO. I live here in Chattanooga and wouldn't waste my time
My thoughs exactly !!
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