The club published the first trophy record book and developed formulas to rank big game. Lasalle, texas 3 buffalo, wisconsin 3 dunn, wisconsin 3 source. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Any antlerless deer harvested in the following counties during archery, youthonly, muzzleloader, or the four doe days during general season is required to be reported within 24 hours of harvest to the department via mobile application or online. There is also habitat where the deer can survive predation. The cheek flesh is cut on both sides of the head to the back of the jaw and skin fleshed from the gum. The biggest known minnesota buck kill from this past season will be on display at the.
Most books i give a yawn, some have a couple good points outside of the same basic info, this book is full of useful, data supported information. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. If i had to reccomend only 1 book about deer hunting to any hunter regardless of. A minnesota buck so big, building plans had to change. Whitetail deer of texas 2082 county road 220, gatesville, texas 76528 rated 4. The preliminary measurements of the indiana sheds will put them very near, or slightly over the fleming sheds as the worlds largest known 5x5 set.
In minnesota, deer hunting is like a religion, and the opening of minnesotas deer season is like a holiday. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. This years hunt is a 10day allinclusive canadian safari from savage encounters. Minnesota whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. The record book bucks come from just a few areas along the big black river in those topproducing counties, mckinley said. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record.
Natural history of deer in minnesota minnesota dnr. Texas and a few other states and canadian provinces as we told you to find a. Non typical state record whitetails ranked the whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. Non typical state record whitetails ranked whackstar hunters. Coming out of highland county, ohio, this whitetail took top honors for the deer with the longest main beam. In fact, oneals deer tale is a prime example that giant whitetail bucks. We are a national conservation organization, dedicated to conservation, education and the preservation of the hunting tradition. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time. Midwestern states like illinois, wisconsin, iowa, kansas, minnesota. In contrast, whitetail deer survived in greater numbers in states with remote, forested areas. Minnesota farmer sal ahrens shot this whopping typical in. And if youve never heard of this deer, youve got some catching up. Hunting land in the top4 counties for giant bucks otter tail, minnesota.
Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Nov 27, 2011 while webb county leads texas with 66 record book whitetails, its partly because webb county is huge, more than twice the size of other south texas big buck counties. Think of it as a free, online way to record your hunts. I carried 9 record books and several maps from my library up to my office in an effort to compose a current article surrounding where the most record book bucks had been taken in regard to location. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. The pope and young club is one of north americas leading bowhunting and conservation organizations. It can be your first buck, your biggest buck, or anything in between. Whitetail deer buck standing near the edge of a forest during rut. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Venado creek ranch offers trophy whitetail hunting that is second to none. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period.
Minnesota deer classic record book third edition grooms, steve and hugh price. The best destinations to hunt trophy whitetail deer bucks in. Fact is, they generally think of saskatchewan, texas, and illinois when it comes to finding a buck of a lifetime. The best destinations to hunt trophy whitetail deer bucks. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program. Look for minnesotas top counties for mature whitetails to be split. Hunters in texas have killed 200 bucks since 2010 that made book. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in minnesota. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. Houston county nontypical among those to be displayed.
In order to determine these areas, i bought records books published by the boone and crockett club. When doing a bit of research we found there are some absolute monsters out there. One of those big timber minnesota whitetail bucks scoring 202 and some change. Its bigwoods hunting in northern minnesota, but the big deer are in that. Do i still need a hunting lease license if i day hunt only, since a record book is no longer required.
Your guide will drop you off and continue to scout throughout the day, all trophy judgment is entirely on you and often requires a quick decision. Wisconsin is home to eight of the top 10 whitetail trophy counties in the u. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. Tecomate where are your odds best for killing a boone. Record book data can be enlightening when researching for the best place to find a big buck. The lists above will not look like the lists below. Surprising to some, canadian provinces did not make the top 10. Mandatory harvest reporting for antlerless whitetailed deer. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks.
Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. Thus the strategy for having highscoring deer outside the top trophy counties is clear. While midwestern deer hunters surely do not discount minnesota s historical standing as a big whitetail powerhouse, i dont often hear im gonna book a trip to minnesota this year. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. Recognized as the most consistent producer of huge world record typical and nontypical whitetail bucks, wilderness whitetail s hunters have registered dozens of monster bucks in the sci world record book. South carolina, south dakota, tennessee, texas, vermont, virginia, washington.
The largest 5x5 typical sheds listed in the nashc record book belong to the socalled fleming sheds from saskatchewan with a net score of 181 28 again, no spread credit. The deer was certified by the boone and crockett club at the same time as james jordans buck, making them the no. Frequently asked questions law enforcement hunting. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names. I cant say enough about the rath family very down to earth and extremely friendly folks just great people and a pleasure to talk with.
Its no secret that the number of truly huge whitetails being taken by hunters is on the increase, but the latest numbers released today by the boone and crockett club are absolutely astounding. Its truly hard to imagine a more impressive typical whitetail. For more harvest reports, harvest maps, population modeling, winter severity indexes and surveys, visit the deer reports and statistics page. Are these sheds from the largest 5x5 whitetail of all time. And were not just talking antler quality but body size. Minnesota deer classic record book by labarbera, mark and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In some locations around the state, stores close early, kids are excused from school, and just about every cafe and bakery is loaded with orangeclad hunters and huntresses. Whitetails unlimited knows about your passion for whitetail deer, deer hunting, and spending time in the outdoors. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. This is how he came to have his name in the record books as the hunter who shot mean gene, a 200pluspound whitetail. For years researched showed the heaviest whitetail deer on record was killed in minnesota by carl lenader in 1926 and weighed 511 pounds. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Many minnesota counties keep records in digital computerreadable format while others keep them as paper records.
Jeff iverson, while bowhunting in houston county during opening weekend, killed what could possibly be the new state record for nontypical whitetail deer. Serious hunters choose recordbuck because we consistently harvest some of the biggest trophies in the world. At the time of european settlement, whitetailed deer in minnesota existed throughout the wooded river valleys and woodlands of central and southern minnesota. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Texas buck registry is a central place for all hunters in the state of texas to post pictures of their harvest each season. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008. As an outdoor columnist for the minneapolis tribune, i was browsing one day through the latest edition of the boone and crockett big game record book. These records are stored in a secure location, easily sent to friends and family and will capture valuable data for researchers, wildlife managers and conservationists across the state. Apr 30, 2016 buffalo county, wisconsin, is there, but farther down the list than we expect. Jun 26, 20 bills saw the buck headed his way in a hurry and took aim with his shotgun. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in. Wilderness whitetails has rightly earned its reputation as americas premier whitetail outfitter.
The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. The list of counties with three or more record book entries of typical deer and nontypical deer in the top200 over the past five seasons is populated with some you may never heard of. Venado creek ranch produced the largest whitetail recorded in texas in the 20082009 hunting season, and the largest whitetail ever killed in texas with a bow. Is it legal for me to park my truck on my side of the fence with the radio blaring so the deer wont come to the feeders located across the fence on my neighbors property while a person is hunting. We offer free range, fair chase, world class, trophy whitetail deer hunting on private, professionally managed land. Visit the deer management page to learn about what the dnr does so minnesotans can enjoy the benefits of a thriving and diseasefree deer population. Aug 03, 2010 legendary deer record book whitetails. Chris jacobsons 2014 buck is one to remember, not for tall tines but for the incredibly thick main beams. Property boundaries property boundary basemaps and ownership records are maintained at the county level, usually by the recorders, assessors or land surveyors offices. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state record. A record book committee was established and was tasked with publishing a new, entertaining and the most complete and accurate state record book of minnesotas big game animals available. Recordbuck ranch is the premier destination for yearround hunting in texas, with trophy whitetail deer, over 50 species of exotics and plenty of elk, turkey, pheasant, and texas dove hunts. Nevertheless, that image of bigboned, heavyracked prairie deer is not a fabrication.
Hunting whitetails on a texas ranch is a different experience and can be pricey. Interestingly enough, the buck had a broken brow tine but was still able to place high in the record book. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild on. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. In fact, o neals deer tale is a prime example that giant whitetail bucks. Sep 24, 2012 the minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. The soil in otter tail, minnesota, is suitable for growing the crops deer love. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail during the dog days of august.
So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail. This rifle training program will make you a better shooter in 200 rounds. As the definitive history book of trophy whitetail deer in north america, the much anticipated fourth edition of the boone and crockett club publication, records of north american whitetail deer is now available. James rath harvested this extraordinary buck in 1977 while hunting with family and friends on the family farm in renville county minnesota. Minnesota, wisconsin, and maine are good examples so too areas like south texas, the rocky mountain range, and the mississippi delta region. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. In northern minnesota, where the forest habitat was much different than it is today, deer were absent or rare. One of the biggest whitetail bucks ever killed by a hunter in the wildtennessee native stephen tucker set a new record in 2016 with a 47point trophy whitetail.
Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Texas whitetails regularly appear in the record books, as do minnesota deer and kentucky bucks. Simply gauging how many boone and crockett deer a state has pumped out doesnt provide an accurate snapshot of which states are truly the best for killing a boone and crockett buck. The top 10 counties during this period are in wisconsin, minnesota and texas. Pope and young is proud to announce our 2020 conservation hunt drawing. Top 10 states for monster whitetails american hunter.
His family eventually moved to hinkley, minnesota, where his. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. Texas hunter products offers a big selection of products tested for. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild. That magnificent deer stands atop minnesota s typical record book, with 202 inches of antler. It has one of the largest typical frames in the world and mega mass along with tall thick tines and a beautiful configuration.
Oct 31, 2014 perhaps minnesota s most famous buck is the breen buck. Pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, south dakota, tennessee, texas. No, book bucks that cross the magic 170inch threshold into the boone and crockett record books are liable to come from anywhere the whitetail is found. Our top boone and crockett typical entry from the most recent times hails from winona county. Hunters should not be discouraged if they hunt far away from the big black drainage. Midwestern states like illinois, wisconsin, iowa, kansas, minnesota and ohio rank at the top in both categories. Minnesota is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. Ever since that fateful day, i have tried to learn as much as possible about record book whitetails.
Bryan oneal and his family hunting story is one for the record books. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time. Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books with. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. Its so wonderful that roughly 700,000 hunters take to its fields and woods annually, making texass deer hunting force of armed men and women the sixth largest standing army in the world, right after russia and before pakistan. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. You have to wonder what possible record bucks may be walking around out there.
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