Published Mar 19, 2021 8:52 PM EDT. Since then, he has worked for most of the major hunting magazines and websites, including Field & Stream. Hunter Joe Stout used a crossbow to tag the massive 23-point buck on Dec. 1, 2020. It doesnt hurt that it grew impressive G6s, either. | It was harvested in Pierce County, which is a hotbed for big deer. With more than 32 million deer in the Boone and Crockett system, its reasonable to say that the organizations work is helping to keep big-game populations in check. 6 typical all-time, the Melvin J. Johnson buck is a deer many people are familiar with. He would typically enter the book with the knowledge that he would be a teenager. Viewing trophy scorecharts and photos requires a free website account. Join Today! For a variety of full-featured searches, check out our subscription service, Big Game Records Live! The oncredible bear measured 28-14/16 inches. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. The Herbert N. Milam buck was bagged in Sussex County, Delaware, in 1978. Boone & Crockett Club Buck Score: 267 4/8 inches Date Harvested: 1955 Hunter: Herman Lunders In 1955, Herman Lunders shot the state record nontypical in Idaho County. This world record buck is a powerful symbol of the dedication of the hunters who participated in the hunt, and it reminds us that we must all work together to preserve hunting traditions. Rather, its the deers impressive tine length, and the fact that it has sizable G5s, that push it so far ahead. I assured them that no outfitters would promise to shoot a buck. So thats where archer Gerard OHare headed in 2019 to take a bull. This question cannot be answered with one quick response. There is no way to tell whether you should shoot a deer based on all of these details. Despite the fact that shooting one can be a satisfying experience, achieving a record at the renowned Boone and Crockett range is still extremely difficult. Mettler shot this state record in McPherson County in 2014, and its held ever since. Trophy Records By Species Club: Boone & Crockett Pope & Young Montana Species: American Elk Non-Typical American Elk Typical Bighorn Sheep Bison Black Bear Grizzly Bear Mountain Lion Mule Deer Non-Typical Mule Deer Typical Pronghorn Antelope Rocky Mountain Goat Whitetail Deer Non-Typical Whitetail Deer Typical Wyoming (Shiras) Moose Connecticut and Rhode Island have not seen a single wild or hybrid animal since ten years ago. Joe Stout took this outstanding muley with a crossbow.l. The requirements are based on the official scoring system and cover aspects such as antler size, body size, and age. That said, it has an impressive 12-point rack with one abnormal point. The Idaho record whitetail deer was bagged by Ronald M. McLamb in Bonner County in 2001. Scoring 130-4/8 inches, it may may become the new world-record musk ox, outscoring one taken by Jim Shockey in 2006. Five tines surpass 10 inchestwo of which are greater than 12 inches. What state comes in second and third? During the pre-rut and rut, a bucks body weight can be reduced by up to 30%. People who have already killed a hundred or more bucks in their lives dream of a 150 or even a 150. According to the Boone and Crockett Club, a point on a deer is defined as any projection at least one inch long and longer than it is wide at one inch or more of length. Because most whitetails are hunted in or near heavy cover, where the only thing that can be seen with a quick eye is their antlers, a quick way to count them is critical. They are so rare because they are only found in North America and only in certain parts of the continent. Its mass isnt much compared to other state records, but the tine length is very good, effectively pushing it to its high score. They are also sometimes found in the mountains. New Mexico state's big game hunting records as listed by Boone and Crockett, and Safari Club International. To the best of our ability, we ensure that the trophies entered into the records were taken in accordance with the tenets of fair chase ethics. 46 all time. In 1925, a hunter killed the buck for meat and left the head behind. It leads the pack by nearly 6 inches. In addition, hunters need to be familiar with the deers habitat and behavior in order to be successful in their hunt. While the states elk are numerous, there arent that many record bulls running around anymore. Five of eight mass measurements are 5 inches or more. All antlers must undergo a minimum 60-day drying period before they can be officially measured, and a fair-chase statement must be signed for all hunter killed deer. Pennsylvania Big Game Records The Game Commission bases its Big Game Scoring Program after, and uses the measuring system of, the well known Boone & Crockett Club. Wisconsin State Big Game Records "As you review this list, pay attention to the number of state record elk taken in. Wyatt shot the big 10-pointer, which was incredibly symmetrical. In 1957, an Ohio buck shot had a top spread of 38 inches. The state also has three counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced, including: Allamakee County that ranks #8 with 60 entries, Warren County that ranks #16 with 50 total entries, and Clayton County that is tied for #19 with 47 entries. Boone and Crockett The Hawkeye State retains its reputation as a big buck factory thanks to 1,330 entries now in B&C's record book. The Boone and Crockett Club is the official record-keeper for North American big game, and they keep records for mule deer that meet their criteria. 6 and is another up-and-comer, with five of the states top 10 typicals and nine of the best 10 non-typicals being from in the 2000s. Interestingly, its largest mass measurements were H3, and were the only two to surpass the 5-inch mark5 4/8 and 6 5/8 inches. Colorado. It is Pointers Iowa giant that graces the books cover. He and his friends were inspecting an outfitters cabin when they spotted a herd of musk ox. Is it a bad time of year for hunters to hit the road and do the rut? Of course, having two G5s over 6 inches doesnt hurt anything, either. A look at the most recent edition of the B&C all-time record book bears this out. #1 - Wisconsin Wisconsin is the #1 ranked state with 1,822 total entries and six counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced. A 130-inch buck is, on the other hand, very fine and can be found in the wild. Kansas moved up since the books last edition to the No. Ohio is on the rise. That area is a fertile agricultural region containing vast farms that grow soybeans, corn and rice. Hunters here also have the opportunity to lease exceptional ground for hunting. In fact, when it comes to giant Boone and Crockett Club-sized whitetails here in Texas, you might want to point the pickup truck or Suburban to the south down Interstate 35! Just barely knocked down to the #6 position is Kentucky with 1,048 total entries. Maverick County ranks #3 with 92 entries, Webb County ranks #4 with 87 entries, and La Salle and Dimmit Counties are tied for #5 with 73 entries each. Much like Wyoming, Colorado is a sporting paradise. Click to readthe story about how each trophy became the Number One in its category. 422 all-time. Records of North American Whitetail Deer includes: At nearly 700 pages, this amazing hard-cover volume is a true delight for whitetail hunters throughout North America. Much like Wyoming, Colorado is a sporting paradise. The Bc scoring system has always been strange. John Lee shot this deer in Madison Perish, but little more is known about the deer. A large number of 312-year-olds and older bucks can be found on every 500 acres of high-quality habitat. Three of eight mass measurements are 5 inches or greater. IMB Outfitters provides statistics in the form of stat books that reflect and document each hunters experience. No. If you love adventure, beautiful scenery and elk hunting, Montana is the place for you. You will have a significant impact on your bottom line if you harvest doe. So we must and we will.". The committee worked during the year to arrive at the system adopted by the Boone and Crockett Club in 1950. Just $1 per month , The sixth edition of the B&Cs record book of North American whitetail deer contains a wealth of information for hunters, including a new list the countrys top states and counties, By Its beam lengths are eye-popping at 28 4/8 and 28 6/8 inches. "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. In 1971, he had it scored by Boone & Crockett who named it a world's record, but no one knew its origin. A 13-yard shot with a .45-70 rifle produced this No. Only two bucks taken in the past 30 years come within 10 inches of the top spot. , hunter has been honored by the Boone and Crockett Club for taking one of the highest-scoring caribou to be entered into the club's record books in the past three years.Boone and Crockett Club's involvement with records keeping actually . Rightmyers buck scored 272-2/8 and ranks #4 in Kansas and #33 on the All-time list. Knowing what is a good score for a mule deer is one thing, but knowing what is a good score for a hunter is even more important. Not one of its mass measurements reaches the 5-inch mark, and the inside spread is only 18 1/8 inches. A big main-frame 10-pointer with a flyer off the G2, it carries 26 1/8- and 26 5/8-inch beams and G3s over 12 inches long. While its No. Sort the columns by clicking on their headers. Stephen Tucker and his 315-inch Tennessee giant. It was taken 29 years ago in Litchfield County. Hunters wait a lifetime or spend a fortune at a chance to hunt record-book bighorn sheep in the Missouri River Breaks or the cliffs of western Montana. The natural resources that deer require may be exhausted quickly. The rack itself is something to behold. 1 in NoDak and No. On a scale of 1-10, a smaller deer (in comparison to what your local farmers market would sell you) would be worth $525 in meat. 210 2/8 Grayson Co. . This region is particularly well-known for its attractions in Maryland and Connecticut. This category includes a small percentage of outfitters with regard to big game hunting. Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens. 24 deer all-time. Support the Boone and Crockett Club. The Right Choice will also provide a good guide to hunter ratios, as well as a wealth of ground and quality websites. One buck that is highlighted in this section is Luke Brewsters non-typical taken in 2018 from Edgar County that scored 327-7/8 and is the new Illinois state record and the #3 on the All-time list, pending Judges Panel review for the 31st Big Game Awards in 2022. - The Boone and Crockett Club's recently released sixth edition of "Records of North American Whitetail Deer" is a true celebration of successful conservation measures that have supported healthy deer populations across the continent. More than 120 years ago, the Boone and Crockett Club began collecting and recording data on big-game animals in what is now the most comprehensive record of big-game species ever compiled. If youre still on the fence about entering your trophy, we encourage you to read Why Should I Bother to Enter My Trophy. Iowa continues to rank #3 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,330 total entries. This big deer sports shorter tine length, but with two G5s and a G6, and great spread, beam length, and mass, it sports a total score of 176 4/8 inches. IMB Outfitters Hunters odds have plummeted from 1.3 million to 1 to as slim as 13 to 1 since the national average of 1.3 million to 1. But his guide said the bulls would be on the move, so he was the only hunter to leave camp, and hes glad he did. Once again, the states top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Aitkin, and Wright counties. The top 20 list included several eastern states, including Delaware, Maryland, and Connecticut. Daniel Cowley and his pals pursued this outstanding bull for three years, even passing shots in 2018 when the bull was younger. Eight of the books 21st Century Whitetails come from Illinoismore than any other state. It will be obvious to you soon that the deer are gaining weight and improving their health. On May 31, he stalked to 35 yards of this impressive bear; its skull measured 28-15/16 inches. This is a working factory, and it is what I refer to as it. In 1981, a buck found dead in Missouri was recreated using the bucks remains. The best time to harvest a monster whitetail buck that qualifies for the Boone and Crockett Record Books is between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. IMB Outfitters, a leading provider of deer hunting opportunities, highly recommends dates between November 1 and November 22. Stephen L. Tuckers 2016 buck from Sumner County helped to land Tennessee into the top state stats as a bonus state. The table below shows where in the United States the highest bucks per square mile of land mass were found for non-typical Columbia and Crockett bucks per square mile of land mass between 2008 and 2010. A variety of factors contribute to the success of the harvest of a shot opportunity on a Boone and Crockett Whitetail Buck by a deer hunter. As long as the trophies were used in a responsible manner, the club has accepted them for years in addition to crossbows, recurves, handguns, and shotguns. However, I am unsure what to make of this situation. There are a number of ways to harvest whitetail deer, but the most popular method is hunting with a rifle. Despite what some may think, the Boone and Crockett records are not about a name or a score in a bookbecause in the end, theres so much more to the score. Two others came from the same area, but Shavers holds a commanding lead. The list below includes state and provincial record elk recognized by Boone and. It makes no difference to have fairness for every inch. To achieve impressive statistics in the fields of Boone and Crockett, you must shoot well above the average. It's thick. Three new states have joined the hunt for large white-tail bucks: Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Coastal North Carolina has an enviable reputation for having an abundance of big black bears, with the state in the top 10 nationwide for B&C bears. The average main beam length of a buck from the class of Boone and Crockett is 25.63 inches. Bagged in 1983, in the legendary Saunders County, this record whitetail deer certainly seems to hold the title well. This No. It also features great mass measurements, beam length, and spread. Records of North American Whitetail Deer is available for $60 on the Boone and Crockett Club's website; B&C Associates receive a 20% discount. Nearly as impressive, Montanas elk hunting features a shot at some trophy bulls, too. 3 all-time. ", Boone and Crockett Club's State Big Game Records, Position Statement on Big Game Records and Hunting, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. The clubs are clubs, and the rules are the rules. The greatest potential of a deer herd must be realized by the professionals who manage it before any harvesting can be done. Its right beam is 29 2/8. Its mass measurements total 42 4/8 inches. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. 19 all time. Scott Bestul Featured in the state tables for Kansas is the non-typical buck picked up in 2012 by James E. Wanklyn in Marshall County that scored 295 points and is the new state record and #11 All-time. Kansas has few peers for record-book bucks, but you dont usually think of mule deer when they come to mind. It was published under the auspices of the National Collection of Heads and Horns, New York Zoological Society. It's an area that has recorded 34 of the 160 Boone and Crockett Club entries in Indiana from 2013 to 2017. 4 all-time. A clean 55, it sports a 23-inch inside spread, and one beam surpasses the coveted 30-inch threshold. 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