The distribution of entries from 18301979 reflects the history of whitetail deer in the united states. Home forums ohio hunting forums ohio whitetail deer hunting what are ohios top counties for record book deer. The definitive book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. I hear there are book deer hiding behind every other tree there. Record alberta whitetail deer photographs hoaxslayer. This might be the new world record whitetail meateater hunting. The first thing you will notice about a large whitetail buck. Lincoln, pulaski, and wayne counties all three have low wayne to moderate lincoln estimated numbers of deer per square mile of land area. To see marylands state record bucks, click on this ad or websitelink below new 2017 maryland bucks scoring record book from bucks, bears, stags, check out their website below for more details. What are the odds of shooting a recordbook whitetail buck. Boone and crockett club big game records deer hunting.
It will probably show the name jd andrews as the owner, since it was just transferred to me. How to measure and score trophy deer antlers for the record book. Jan 09, 2017 its official gallatin resident stephen tucker shot a world record whitetail deer in november in sumner county. Data searches can be queried in a number of different ways depending on the type and amount of information in which you are interested.
New from the boone and crockett club records of north american whitetail deer fifth edition. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. The three bucks featured in this article do not quite measure up in inches to those worldclass missouri bucks in the trophy archives, but they represent some of the top bucks taken in missouri in 2016, and would be considered a trophy by any of our deer hunters. This greatly expanded fifth edition features over 12,400 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett club s records program, dating back from the late 1800s up through december 31, 2011. Boone and crockett club title boone and crockett club records dates 18882009 inclusive. All thats left for a 27yearold tennessee man to claim the official world record for a whitetail deer is the certification from the boone and crockett club stephen tucker. Its the end of february in north carolina and rabbit season is almost over.
The boone and crockett club was founded in 1887 by theodore roosevelt and a group of his close friends. Using the boone and crockett club system of scoring, the pope and. This greatly expanded fifth edition features over 500 pages and 12,200 trophy listings of whitetail deer dating back to the late 1800s up through december 31, 2011. Anyone who has taken big game in nebraska by legal means during an authorized season is invited to present the trophy for scoring. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. For archery hunters, there is the pope and young book. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The current world record typical whitetail is the famous hanson buck, which has just over. Records of north american whitetail deer fourth edition by boone and crockett club sep 1, 2003.
Deer and deer hunting, north american whitetail, pennsylvania game news, and many more. A book of the boone and crockett club containing tabulations of outstanding north american biggame trophies, compiled from data in the clubs biggam. We want your illinois giants for the illinois deer classic whitetail hall of fame. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life. For rifle hunters, the most common book is the boone and crockett recordbook. Click on the image above to go directly to the boone and crockett club web site. Exactly how rare are boone and crockett whitetail bucks. Readers can also immerse themselves in informative chapters about different techniques for managing. However, the current world record for a typical whitetail deer is listed by boone and crockett as an animal bagged by milo n. He is the content editor for the havalon knives blog, and speaks frequently at sportsmans dinner. The deer was certified by the boone and crockett club at the same time as james jordans buck, making them the no. Top 5 typical coues deer in the boone and crockett recordbook. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education.
The muzzleloading rifle used to kill the buck, and the powderhorn the hunter carried dating from before the american revolution. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. The definitive book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in. See the record photos, read the hunters stories and learn where the largest trophies were taken. Record book be damned, this is a onceinalifetime free range whitetail. That record breaking buck featured 44 scoreable points, a 25 18inch inside spread, and netted 333 78 inches. The first formal recognition of outstanding north american big game trophies by the boone and crockett club was in the 1932 records book. Entry into the new york state record book requires that three basic criteria be met. Many hunters kill trophy deer each year, but very, very few manage to. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. I took the largest buck of my life this year a giant clean 8pointer that. There are numerous recordbooks that accumulate records on coues whitetail.
The lists above will not look like the lists below. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on grand view outdoors. Boone and crockett club trophy search deer hunting. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. If i am ever lucky enough to harvest a boone and crockett buck i would probably consider. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, whitetails were. Tucker then will be invited to the boone and crockett awards banquet in.
Scoring and keeping track of big game animals is important because harvesting a record book animal brings to attention the excellence of habitat and wildlife. Boone and crockett 92 matching articles outdoor life. As per fish and game entry rules, the boone and crockett entry will be used in the idaho big game records. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Like most deer hunters, ive dreamed of killing such a whitetail, too. Top 5 typical coues deer in the boone and crockett recordbook photos reproduced courtesy of the boone and crockett club, 250 station dr. Read the fascinating story of the earliest documented whitetail in the boone and crockett record book, which was killed by a 17yearold in pennsylvania. Can boone and crockett club stats lead you to a trophy. It is set up by species and you can ask it to search for trophy listings by a specific year or range. With collaborative oversight by clubappointed committees and professional staff, the boone and crockett club continues to publish books about hunting and conservation. It is my belief,quite possibly,a world record deer could have been killed years ago by someone who honestly didnt give a hoot about inches of antler. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the.
The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. 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. Its official gallatin resident stephen tucker shot a world record whitetail deer in november in sumner county. 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.
Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. This deer, somewhat similar to the missouri buck in regard to the frame, has trash going everywhere. South dakotas official big game record book south dakota hunting. Boone and crockett announced friday that a huge pronghorn antelope taken by mike gallo in socorro county, n. Some versions of the message claim that the deer was a worlds record rather than just an alberta record. Jack reneau, director of big game records, provided the information i needed and explained how it was organized. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. I like the map posted there, but you should really check out iowa and illinois. All entrants meeting the minimum requirements of the magnolia records program will receive an official magnolia records program certificate. Discussion in ohio whitetail deer hunting started by srconnell22, sep 27, 2008. How to measure a whitetail using the boone and crockett score. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Welcome to the south dakota big game record book the official collection of the largest rifle and archery trophies taken within the state of south dakota.
The timing of the rut, or breeding season, for whitetailed deer varies locally, especially in southern climates like. Records of north american whitetail deer, 5th edition boone. Records for animals killed by muzzleloaders are kept in the longhunter society recordbook put out by the national muzzle loading rifle association. As north americas whitetail herd has grown, numbers of big bucks also have risen. The official record book for new york states biggest and best whitetails, as well as, new york state trophy bear records.
A catalog of whitetail deer records from the definitive documenter of north american big game. The boone and crockett club keeps stats on record big game animals. Deer killed in sumner county to be certified a world record. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. In what year was the arthur young buck killed, and how many years went by before it was entered into the boone and crockett record book.
Nc whitetail deer hunting concluded a couple of months ago with another successful year. Nov 24, 2017 how to measure and score trophy deer antlers for the record book. As a whitetail deer outfitter my camps base minimum requirements based upon the pope and young record book club and the boone and crockett record book club. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. And maybe even in the library, since thats where i find a lot of. It involved relatively few specimens that were listed by simple criteria of length and spread of horns, antlers or skulls. This new database is the complete collection of all boone and crockett trophies in 38 categories from the beginning of recorded trophies to date 1830 2005. The most complete book of trophy records and info on americas favorite game species was recently released in october 2012 in its fifth edition from the worlds foremost authority on native north american big game records keeping. How to measure a whitetail deer using the boone and crockett scoring method. The most complete book of trophy records and info on americas favorite game species is now available in its fifth edition from the worlds foremost authority on native north american big game records keeping.
However, remember that deer density and food supply also play roles in trophy whitetail production. How to measure and score trophy deer antlers for the. Whitetail deer are the most popular biggame animal in north america, and this newly updated book from the legendary boone and crockett club is dedicated to the accomplishments of hunters and to documenting the successes of wildlife conservation. Records of north american whitetail deer, 5th edition. Jan 31, 2012 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. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. A longstanding first place tie in the boone and crockett club record book has been broken. South dakota huntings big game record book is the official list of trophy records for the state of sd. Nov, 2017 we are famous for the missouri monarch, the current no.
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