President's Island Quota Hunt 2024

[muddyboots]

Do you know if President's Island have restroom/bathhouse facilities for hunters that are camping there during hunt? Thanks

No

 

[Deer60]

No

Thanks

 

[muddyboots]

Thanks

After reading that again. I made it confusing. I meant no they do not have a bathroom. It's just a flat spot to park campers.

 

[Deer60]

After reading that again. I made it confusing. I meant no they do not have a bathroom. It's just a flat spot to park campers.

Thanks

 

[muddyboots]

Thanks

Best 2 1/2 days hunting I ever had. May not be that now but 15 years ago. I can see it now. Lol

 

[Deer60]

Best 2 1/2 days hunting I ever had. May not be that now but 15 years ago. I can see it now. Lol

Hope it goes that well in October

 

[Deer60]

Thanks, I've got that covered, just curious

Do you know if they allow UTV's at President Island? Thanks

 

[Deer60]

I got drawn for the December hunt with 13 points. I have never been to PI, but, have heard some stories.
I am open to any suggestions on how to have a good hunt!
Would a ground blind be effective, or do I need to learn to climb a tree, agai

I'd recommend a saddle or lock on with sticks. Tons of trees aren't climbable with a normal climber. Good luck!

I got drawn for October , does anyone know if UTV's are allowed at PI? Thanks

 

[Bucket]

Do you know if they allow UTV's at President Island? Thanks

They do, and I recommend one. It's a long haul back there to some of those spots otherwise.

 

[Snake]

Yes there is public land all across this state that could have opportunity but does not. I theorize it's an issue with cross agency collaboration with TWRA being quasi independent from the other agencies that own the land with opportunity. There are many many archery and gun opportunities that could be made available safely. Those of us that hunt these opportunities in other states see it clearly. I provide recommendations on this every year but there's always this disconnect between TWRA and the rest of the state organizations. Maybe one of these days.

Yeah we used to have the VAAP but now it's businesses . There still could be some bow hunting opportunities IMO .

 

[Deer60]

They do, and I recommend one. It's a long haul back there to some of those spots otherwise.

Thanks for info!

 

[BigAl]

I'll probably ask this again when I get a draw, but curious how practical it is to take a ladder stand to PI and raise? Too much trouble, labor? Are there suitable trees for this. I'll hunt out of a climber but prefer ladders. Certainly not gonna use a saddle. Which type of stand do most use at PI?

 

[scn]

I'll probably ask this again when I get a draw, but curious how practical it is to take a ladder stand to PI and raise? Too much trouble, labor? Are there suitable trees for this. I'll hunt out of a climber but prefer ladders. Certainly not gonna use a saddle. Which type of stand do most use at PI?

The year I hunted it I used a ladderstand. A hangon with sticks (or saddle) is probably the best option, but, like you, I prefer ladders. I have one from many years ago that is light and pretty portable. It got me high enough to have an opportunity at a 140 class buck that I had to pass on when I couldn't see the brow tines. They were probably there, but, all I could count were eight, and with my job at the time, I couldn't afford a mistake.

I cashed in my 14 pts this year on another WMA after deciding I didn't want to deal with Memphis. With the changes in the island after the flood and with the greatly increasing crime rate in the area it just wasn't worth the trip to me.

 

[BigAl]

The year I hunted it I used a ladderstand. A hangon with sticks (or saddle) is probably the best option, but, like you, I prefer ladders. I have one from many years ago that is light and pretty portable. It got me high enough to have an opportunity at a 140 class buck that I had to pass on when I couldn't see the brow tines. They were probably there, but, all I could count were eight, and with my job at the time, I couldn't afford a mistake.

I cashed in my 14 pts this year on another WMA after deciding I didn't want to deal with Memphis. With the changes in the island after the flood and with the greatly increasing crime rate in the area it just wasn't worth the trip to me.

Thanks for the info. I hunted it many years ago and used a ladder. I saw some good bucks but nothing close. This was before the flood. I have 13pts, I think. Haven't decided if I will try to cash them in '25 or '26.