543 hunting acres for lease Henderson County, Kentucky

Liberty Ridge Hunting Lease  2024 Deer Season

Property Overview:

Liberty Ridge is a premier hunting property located in Henderson County, Kentucky, encompassing approximately 525 acres of diverse and well-managed terrain. With over 350 acres of rolling wooded hills, ridges, and saddles, and an additional 150+ acres of bottomlands, this property offers prime deer habitat with a proven history of growing and harvesting trophy bucks.

The property is teeming with oak trees that provide a natural food source for deer, and the bottomlands include 30 acres of planted corn, left standing through December to enhance hunting opportunities. Several miles of UTV trails give easy access to every corner of the land.

A luxurious 4-bedroom lodge, available to the lessee with some blackout dates, sits high on a ridge, offering panoramic views of the Ohio River and the surrounding landscape. It includes all the amenities needed for an extended hunting stay, including double showers, a bar, game room, and a walk-in cooler for storing harvested deer. Storage for UTVs or 4-wheelers is also provided.

Liberty Ridge is managed by a full-time property manager who plants food plots, including 3-8 small clover plots on the hilltops, and maintains the tree stands and blinds. The property features 13 high-quality tower blinds and numerous tree stands, all marked on a HuntStand map provided to the lessee.

Additionally, the northern boundary of Liberty Ridge is adjacent to a 2,200-acre state-managed sanctuary, where no hunting occurs after October 15th. This creates a large buck refuge that feeds directly into the Liberty Ridge hunting grounds, enhancing the chances of encountering mature, trophy bucks.

Lease Terms & Rules:

• Lease Period: The lease covers the entire 2024 deer season, including both archery and firearms seasons.
• Buck Harvest Restrictions: A maximum of 7 bucks can be harvested during the season. All harvested bucks must meet the 135-inch gross score requirement. A $1,000 fee will be charged for any buck that does not meet this minimum unless the property manager has pre-approved it as an older buck.
• Doe Harvest Quota: A minimum of 14 does must be harvested each year. If this quota is not met by the second week of rifle season, the property manager and his assistants will be employed to harvest the remaining does to meet the management goals of the property.
• Hunter Limitations: There is no limit on the number of hunters allowed on the property, but the buck harvest limit and doe quota are strictly enforced.
• Blackout Dates:
• September 21-26: Lodge unavailable
• September 27-29 & November 25-30: Lodge and hunting unavailable
• December 6th to the end of the season: Lodge unavailable, but hunting remains open
• Amenities: The lodge is fully equipped for hunters, including showers, a bar, a game room, and a walk-in cooler for storing harvested deer. UTV/4-wheeler storage is also available.
• Access: UTV trails provide access to all corners of the property. The lessee will be provided with a HuntStand map marking the locations of tower blinds and tree stands.
• Long-Term Partnership: The landowners are looking for a long-term partner. If the first year goes well, a long-term lease extension can be signed, with potential additional amenities and hunting opportunities for a long-term partner.