This list takes every states record and ranks it according to its boone and crockett score. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Illinois now owns both archery world records for whitetail deer. To find out more about the record book for shed antlers of whitetails and other big game animals across the continent, contact. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in kentucky. Kentucky the bluegrass state may have taken a hit from hemorrhagic disease this past summer a lot of states did, but it will do little to impact its status as a producer of record book bucks. Upload a photo below to get started and put in as much information as you want to be published with your photo. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. I assembled 5,568 whitetail entries spanning the years 18302001 only two entries were included from 2001, and only 120 from 2000. The soil in otter tail, minnesota, is suitable for growing the crops deer love. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time.
Sep 22, 2010 to find out more about the record book for shed antlers of whitetails and other biggame animals across the continent, contact. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to. Jeff iverson, while bowhunting in houston county during opening weekend, killed what could possibly be the new state record for nontypical whitetail deer. The 53 entries came from 41 of kentuckys 120 counties. Exactly how rare are boone and crockett whitetail bucks. Whitetails in michigan sport trophy racks and large body weights thanks in part to sound game management and the large agricultural fields that dominate the land. Kentucky is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. Kentucky trophy deer, llc is a family owned outfitting business providing trophy whitetail hunting services in western kentucky. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time i have been a trophy whitetail deer enthusiast for 25 years, and have been fascinated with the largest whitetail bucks ever killed for a long time. Six of them had over 100 heads and minnesota topped the list with over 200 entries. What inflated hope he had of shooting a 200inch buckofalifetime became a casualty of the consuming pain in his toes. Non typical state record whitetails ranked whackstar hunters. Kentucky whitetailed deer report 20 5 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources boone and crockett entries a total of 54 record book entries 34 typical and 20 nontypical were submitted to kdfwr in 20. A few years ago i checked the record books prior to 1988.
Kentucky whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. 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. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. Kentucky is a dang good deer hunting destination right now. But when you factor in the size of each state, things even up fairly quickly.
A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in minnesota. In this book is compiled a certified list of all the carefully measured antlers, horns and skulls. The pope and young club, keeper of archery records, announced that a speciallyconvened panel found that luke brewsters buck is. The pope and young club, keeper of archery records, announced that a speciallyconvened panel. Five undertheradar trophy whitetail counties whitetail. After the mandatory 60day drying period, the buck netted 178 58inches and became the greatest typical ever to fall to a bow hunter within the state. This collection includes full mounts of the current world record typical whitetail, the milo hanson, and the current world record nontypical whitetail, the missouri monarch, as well as 8 of the top 12. After the mandatory 60day drying period, the buck netted 178 58inches and became the greatest typical. A website where hunters worldwide can share their stories and photos. Kansas nontypical whitetail deer 298 they also have over 16,000 entries into their own state record keeping organization the wisconsin bucks and bear club, with almost 10,000 entries alone for their whitetail deer.
Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time. Jan 01, 2020 when this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. I learned the world record head was listed as a minnesota deer, because it was found in minnesota in 1964 by a fella named robert ludwig. Furthermore, ohio, kentucky and indiana are the new kids on the block. The western half of the state, particularly the counties below ohio, are where to focus for the best odds of hitting it big in kentucky. Otter tail, minnesota 8 vernon, wisconsin 5 edgar, illinois 4 marion, iowa 4 winneshiek, iowa 3 guthrie, iowa 3 todd, kentucky3 wabasha, minnesota 3. Its worth remembering where americas favorite biggame species stood not so long ago at the brink of extinction, said ben wallace, club president. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state record. Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. Illinois owns both archery whitetail world records. This is not a fenced hunt but a fair chase hunt that is challenging and extremely rewarding. 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.
The top 10 states are il 509, ia 507, wi 395, mn 293, mo 244, ky 242, ks 235, oh. Texas whitetails regularly appear in the record books, as do minnesota deer and kentucky bucks. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Kentucky deer hunters close in on record gary garth, special to the courierjournal published 11. Kentucky is a onebuck state, but you can take as many antlerless deer as you like in zone 1 regions. Record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck youtube. The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time.
Kentucky whitetailed deer report 2012 7 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources boone and crockett entries a total of 42 record book entries 31 typical and 11 nontypical were submitted in 2012. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. The western half of the state, particularly the counties below ohio, are where to focus for the best odds of. Seven nearly identical replicas of the nowfamous goodhue county. The minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. Mar 07, 2019 illinois now owns both archery world records for whitetail deer. The whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. We encourage hunters to harvest bucks that would score class or. Western kentucky whitetails is a first class fair chase farm. Sure, kentucky has only produced 201 entries to wisconsins 326 in the last five years.
Nov 06, 20 but now the world record rack from an 8point minnesota whitetail deer killed by a poacher in 2009 will get plenty of exposure. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. Jan 14, 2017 kentucky deer hunters close in on record gary garth, special to the courierjournal published 11. May 04, 2020 kentucky fish and wildlife photo gallery. Iowas reputation for whopper whitetails was built on bucks like this incredible 10. Apparently a few minnesota police officers have found a new and innovative way to use a. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. This book is the data repository for all the antlers and skulls from americas largest trophy game. To find out more about the record book for shed antlers of whitetails and other biggame animals across the continent, contact.
The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. The whitetails of north america collection exceeds expectations. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number. This kentucky buck is proof that whitetails dont have to hit the record books to garner everyones attention. Minnesota deer classic record book by labarbera, mark and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But now the worldrecord rack from an 8point minnesota whitetail deer killed by a poacher in 2009 will get plenty of exposure. The legendary minnesota monarch north american whitetail. Minnesota is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. They usually have a list of the biggest bucks from the previous year in the hunting guide. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. No other state, however, offers a better chance at taking a record book whitetail. Minnesota whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. Whitetails scoring more than 170 inches typical and 195 inches nontypical are eligible for entry into the book.
On monday, a father and son used small hovercrafts to cross a frozen minnesota lake and rescued three whitetail deer stuck. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008.
Sep 24, 2012 the minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. Jan 31, 2012 according to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state rec. Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books with jaw dropping. Can boone and crockett club stats lead you to a trophy. In essence, of the near threequarters of a million kentucky bucks thats.
A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. Nevertheless, that image of bigboned, heavyracked prairie deer is not a fabrication. Jack reneau, director of big game records, provided the information i needed and explained how it was organized. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. Hunting at kentucky trophy deer llc is strictly at your own risk.
What inflated hope he had of shooting a 200inch buck of alifetime became a casualty of the consuming pain in his toes. Look for minnesotas top counties for mature whitetails to be split between. For those who dream of a recordbook buck, thats a sobering thought. In 2012 there was one, 20 had two and 2014 produced six. Buffalo county bucks of wi llc is a premier hunting outfitter offering free range, fair chase, trophy whitetail deer hunting on private land in beautiful, buffalo county wisconsin.
Replicas from worldrecord 8pointer will amaze hunters. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. Jeremy, a member of the north american hunting club, shot a recordbook, nontypical whitetail buck tuesday, november 9, 2010, in elko, minnesota. Nov 12, 2010 jeremy, a member of the north american hunting club, shot a record book, nontypical whitetail buck tuesday, november 9, 2010, in elko, minnesota. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off.
Apr 30, 2016 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. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. Contact us today to book your hunt we take cash, cashiers check and all major credit cards for your convenience. Small trophy whitetail antlers antelope, big game, black. 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. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in michigan. For example, kansas recorded 235 awards book entries during this period, and 255 alltime entries, while kentucky had 242 and 279, respectively.
Riley emery downed this huge forkhorn on a hunt with kentuckys 7 bar outfitters the afternoon of sept. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names. Record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck duration. Its truly hard to imagine a more impressive typical whitetail. Check out these exclusive interviews from the north american hunting club with minnesota shotgun deer hunter, jeremy bester, and his. At that time there were 12 states and provinces that had produced more than 60 record book heads. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. I called the boone and crockett office and the plot thickened. Otter tail, minnesota 8 vernon, wisconsin 5 edgar, illinois 4 marion, iowa 4 winneshiek, iowa 3 guthrie, iowa 3 todd, kentucky 3 wabasha, minnesota 3. Wisconsin also leads the nation in the pope and young entries for whitetail deer. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. Michigan whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters.
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