Looks like i might be making a move back to kentucky so considering i started hunting in kentucky ten years ago this season im excited

I sold my triumph muzzleloader a year ago so given i can rifle hunt im considering an ar in 308/7.62.

My question is ill most likely be in the somerset area and im wondering if anyone can point me to a good spot around there for public hunting
Also are the hogs around there or enough to hunt
Also would i be better off with a bolt action over the ar. Im up close hunter but 2 of 4 of my deer were muzzleloader shots with the triumph out to 250 yardz so i want to be open to a close shot but reach out for a long range shot if need be