The 688-page book, compiled by the venerable Boone and Crockett Club, lists the top counties and the top states where the largest whitetail racks have come from. It also has solid beam length and inside spread. 100 overall, largely due to its 29 4/8- and 30 5/8-inch beams. Deer Cameras: The Science of Scouting, a book published by the Deer Management Association, is a great resource for learning about trail cameras from the perspective of a deer. Two hunters called wanting to harvest bucks from the Boone and Crockett Ranges in central Missouri. The Boone and Crockett Club has compiled big game records since 1932, when they published the first copy of Records of North American Big Game. It has a 20 7/8-inch inside spread, beams nearly 27 and 28 inches, and monstrous tine length, five of which are 11 inches or longer. The Idaho record whitetail deer was bagged by Ronald M. McLamb in Bonner County in 2001. 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. In 1971, he had it scored by Boone & Crockett who named it a world's record, but no one knew its origin. The massive buck, taken in Socorro County, New Mexico in 2013 by Gallo, scores 96-4/8 B&C points. It was harvested in Pierce County, which is a hotbed for big deer. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. 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At 267 4/8 inches, it. Its G2s are a staggering 15 3/8 and 15 6/8 inches long. If youre planning a trip to Illinois, Pike County is a good place to start. Boone & Crockett (B&C) and Pope & Young (P&Y) recorded not one, but two world record deer in the last few months, and many considered those non-typical marks nearly unbreakable. Sign up here. Adrenaline-pumping hooves as a moose-like whitetail rack glides through the timber are nothing compared to what it feels like to be a deer. Then, of course, you can always try hunting for cougars, bison, pronghorn, the list of species to hunt in Montana seems limitless. 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. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and kayaking. Kansas moved up since the books last edition to the No. The pair made two more mistakes in the course of the semester. Its main beams are both over 29 inches, and its spread is 20 2/8 inches. 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. It did not glorify the hunter or the means by which the animal was taken. Its G2s and G3s range from 10 to 12 1/8 inches. This includes Chase R. Coopers 2017 buck from Henry County that scored 197-2/8 inches and is the new #4 typical whitetail in the state and #45 on the All-time list, as well as William T. Duncans 2016 typical buck from Macon County that scored 194-6/8 and is #5 in the state and #63 All-time. February 08, 2019 By Stephen Carpenteri The deer experts at Game & Fish have studied Boone and Crockett harvests in New York over the past five years and have found the best place to find a giant Empire State whitetail in 2019. 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. 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 After being trucked in from Alberta in the 1920s, mountain goats escaped into the area from a zoo exhibit. 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. And trophy bucks dont get much more magnificent than the ones youre about to gawk at in this story. Its the inside spread (22 3/8 inches), beam lengths (27 3/8 and 27 4/8 inches), and tine length that push the score up. In order to hunt a Boone and Crockett deer, hunters need to be aware of the specific requirements that must be met in order for the deer to be eligible for entry into the Boone and Crockett Clubs record book. The largest typical in the Bluegrass State, the Smith buck was bagged in Pendleton County. Minnesota: 1,168 Kentucky: 1,009 Ohio: 977 Missouri: 851 Kansas: 828 Indiana: 739 Texas: 731 Nebraska: 349 Michigan: 296 Oklahoma: 249 Arkansas: 247 Georgia: 227 South Dakota: 201 Mississippi: 179 Maine: 160 Virginia: 158 Montana: 153 So, I'll ask it again, the only states that crank out good numbers are the midwestern destinations, right? In 1906Professional B&C member James H. Kidder, chairman of the Committee on Big Game Measurements, was published. At $60, this is not only the best resource a whitetail nut can own; its a coffee-table book that will provide entertaining reading for years. Its beam lengths are eye-popping at 28 4/8 and 28 6/8 inches. Hunter Lawrence Ward collected the 386 5/8s-inch bull on Sept. 1, 2021 with a .30-06 rifle and 180-grain Hornady bullet. There is no way to tell whether you should shoot a deer based on all of these details. While this deer ranks 1,301 overall, the Lovrin buck is still king of Connecticut. That said, it has an impressive 12-point rack with one abnormal point. 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. The lack of blood in the deer, which causes it to lose its shine, results in a poor quality of venison. This category includes a small percentage of outfitters with regard to big game hunting. IMB Outfitters provides statistics in the form of stat books that reflect and document each hunters experience. Taken in 2006, and reaching an impressive 187 2/8 inches, the Klucky buck was bagged in Merrimack County. Boone and Crockett Clubs involvement with records keeping actually goes all the way back to its very roots. 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. The Boone and Crockett Club was founded in 1887 and is a prestigious organization that accepts hunter-killed trophies taken with a variety of firearms if the trophies are legitimate. This is a working factory, and it is what I refer to as it. It does, however, convey a sense of history. Boone and Crockett State Big Game Records Whether you're looking for record-book whitetail deer or the biggest moose to come out of your state, look no further. Ohio is on the rise. Harvested in Missoula County, Thomas Dellwos buck is No. Record whitetail deer captivate deer huntersperiod. The judges of the Boone and Crockett Club are enthusiastic about preserving this species heritage, as well as dedicated to tracking the success or failure of conservation efforts. A bucks eyes main beam should be at least three times the length of its noses main beam in order to be judged in the field. Illinois is the #2 state overall with 1,445 total entries and has four counties in the top 20 U.S. counties, including: Pike County that ranks #10 with 57 entries, Fulton and Adams Counties that are tied for #11 with 55 total entries, and Jo Daviess County that ranks #17 with 49 entries. Deer populations can become unbalanced, which has negative effects on not only the deer, but also other wildlife. "As you review this list, pay attention to the number of state record elk taken in. It makes no difference to have fairness for every inch. 1 in Wisconsin and No. Published Mar 19, 2021 8:52 PM EDT. More than 129,000 hunters applied . Much like Wyoming, Colorado is a sporting paradise. Then, of course, you can always try hunting for cougars, bison, pronghorn, the list of species to hunt in Montana seems limitless. 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. A good score for a whitetail buck should range from 130 to 140 inches. Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesnt mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. It even has one G5 at 5 4/8 inches, and solid mass measurements to boot. Includes information for scoring your trophy. Stephen L. Tuckers 2016 buck from Sumner County helped to land Tennessee into the top state stats as a bonus state. Iowa continues to rank #3 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,330 total entries. Out of the top 20 counties in the United States, Iowa is home to three of them. It took some convincing, but Jim Jordan finally got his name next to his buck in the book-even if it was some 64 years after he killed it. A 130-inch buck is, on the other hand, very fine and can be found in the wild. All mass measurements range from 5 2/8 to 6 1/8. With a wide spread, long beams, decent tines, and solid mass, this deer is a great one. Five tines surpass 10 inchestwo of which are greater than 12 inches. For a variety of full-featured searches, check out our subscription service, Big Game Records Live! The G2s, G3s, and G4s are 10 2/8 to 14 6/8 inches long. Records of North American Whitetail Deer, Position Statement on Big Game Records and Hunting, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. 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. If you spend a lot of time in the woods, you will have a better chance of catching a big buck from a Boone and Crockett. Some of the records date back as far as 1830, but most date from 1950, when the club revised its scoring system. Nearly as impressive, Montanas elk hunting features a shot at some trophy bulls, too. And while it might seem, statistically, that a 160-inch-plus buck hides . 5. One tine even exceeds 14 inches, which is rare. One beam is 30 2/8 inches, while the other is 29 6/8. Most impressive are its 25-plus-inch main beams and 23 5/8-inch inside spread. The state has plenty of typical deer entries in the 180-inch range, and there. Arrowed in Decatur County, Indiana, its second in the world only to the Milo Hanson buck, which was shot in Saskatchewan. Overall, it features a huge 76 configuration, plus a short abnormal point. Both main beams on this record whitetail deer are less than an inch from hitting the 30-inch mark. 1 on that list, with 150 entries. This rack sports a unique, sweeping antler style with long tines and beams. Missouri is another state with more recent big buckssix of the new typical records in the states top 10 and seven of the 10 new non-typical state records were taken in the 2000s. In 1925, a hunter killed the buck for meat and left the head behind. Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens. Few animals convey the primitive nature of the Arctic North better than the musk ox, and thats where Alex Therrien hunted his in Sept. 2020: Canadas untamed Northwest Territories. Well, the B&C book proves that the Jordan buck was no fluke, as Wisconsin continues to be the nations leader in overall B&C entries all-time with 1,822 bucks. non-typical elk385, Roosevelt's elk275, and tule elk270. Boone and Crockett Whitetail Requirements are the guidelines used by Boone and Crockett to score and record whitetail deer. It isnt because of mass, though. When you wait too long to retrieve the deer, the blood will spoil and kill the animal. Buck hunting, on the other hand, does not end at the end of their travels. Mettler shot this state record in McPherson County in 2014, and its held ever since. The 369 1/8-inch bull was shot on Aug. 24, 2021 and likely will become the largest B&C tule elk ever taken by a hunter. Daniel Cowley and his pals pursued this outstanding bull for three years, even passing shots in 2018 when the bull was younger. The H1 mass measurements are 5 inches or greater, and the remaining six are 4 3/8 to 4 6/8. On a visit to Ludwig's home, he showed Jordan that buck who knew it was his. A clean 55, it sports a 23-inch inside spread, and one beam surpasses the coveted 30-inch threshold. IMB Outfitters primary goal has been to provide the best possible leasing experience in these areas. Since 2000, the number of whitetails in the records of the Boone andamp;amp;C Club (B&C) of North American Big Game has surpassed that of the entire twentieth century. But as you'll soon see, nothing about these monster bucks is "typical", By It's open. A deer spook is a hunting technique used by a hunter to scare deer away from their hunting area while they exit their hunt location between 10 a.m. and mid-morning and return to hunt at night. 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. While the deer population has exploded in recent years, so has the demand for venison, making harvesting whitetail deer a popular way to put food on the table. 5, with 1,049 total entries. A harvest at a reasonable early season has numerous advantages, most notably the protection of antlerless deer. Taken in Allegany County, it ranks No. These states are typically those that have the highest populations of deer, as well as the most suitable habitat for them. Symmetry is the big. Remarkably, its mass measurements get larger from base to beam tip, and its largest mass measurement is H4 on the left side at 6 inches. It also features great mass measurements, beam length, and spread. You can improve your herd and manage your land more effectively if you harvest doe early. Shot sometime in 1939, Roosevelt Luckeys buck has held the record in New York for 83 years. There is no greater sense of fairness than the amount of space one occupies. 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. Notably, however, the states top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Burnett, Kenosha, Wood, Columbia, and Dodge counties. Save 20% on Records of North American Whitetail Deer when you JOIN B&C's Associates Program. Foster shot this Roane County monster in 1959, and its held the top spot ever since. 23 all-time, but No. Texas gets special recognition for having four of the top six counties in the country. Tucked inside the back cover, readers will find a full-size wall poster of the U.S. highlighting the county distribution of whitetail deer entriesmap unfolds to 24x36 inches. A look at the most recent edition of the B&C all-time record book bears this out. 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. How about Roosevelt's elk? Just $1 per month , Here are some of the latest entries to the Boone and Crockett Club's big game records, By Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens. 1 in Big Sky Country. Subscribe Now and Save 77% Fewer does may also cause them to spend more time searching for food as they go through the rut. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Furthermore, two tines exceed 11 inches, two are longer than 12 inches, and one surpasses 13 inches. In response, hundreds of booners claimed that after special deductions, they do not meet the minimum requirements. This is another one where the number of state-record bucks is on a recent surge. MISSOULA, Mont. 849 overall. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. 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. The G3s are over 13 inches and G4s are over 10 and 11 inches. Ohio moved up in rank to #5 with 1,049 total entries. The Boone and Crockett headquarters in Missoula, Montana, where the Club maintains its big-game records. Theodore Roosevelt, George Bird Grinnell, and Archibald Rogers, all founding fathers of B&C served as Competition Judges for the first-ever Sportsman's Exposition held at Madison Square Garden in 1895, which became an annual event. Amazingly, its held the record by 1 inch for over 100 years. Its mass measurements total 42 4/8 inches. 3 all-time. This leather-bound, pocket-sized book titled, Big Game Measurements: Game Book of the Boone and Crockett Club. Wisconsins Buffalo County is No. This includes field dressing the deer, which involves removing the entrails and organs, and then properly cooling the carcass. The Boone and Crockett whitetail minimum score is an antler measurement system used to determine the trophy potential of a buck. You will have to compete for a lease or hire an outfitter in order to do so. 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. This result is a typical net score of 153 2/8 (which includes the extra brow). Buck populations such as those of the legendary deer hunters, Boone and Crockett, are in high demand. These states offer a variety of terrain and vegetation that is ideal for deer, and as a result, they are able to support large populations of these animals. The Boyett buck sits at No. These clubs were founded by boys who wanted to brag about their accomplishments. Its the third biggest Roosevelt elk taken from California, and the ninth overall for the species. Click to readthe story about how each trophy became the Number One in its category. A few pronghorn and black bear make an appearance in the top 100. To qualify for the Boone and Crockett whitetail minimum score, a buck must have at least: -4 antler points on one side -An inside spread of at least 13 inches -Main beam length of at least 28 inches -A total of at least 160 points. On the upside, it has a good inside spread and main beam length. While the quality of a deer can be applied many ways, the Registry utilizes the Boone & Crockett measuring system with revised minimum scores. 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 He was still-hunting in the snow with his .30-06 near Seibert Lake on Nov. 17. Hunters here also have the opportunity to lease exceptional ground for hunting. In order to be eligible for Boone and Crockett scoring, a mule deer must have at least 4 points on one side of its antlers, with the main beam not counting. Regardless of how large the buck is, there will be no additional fees. Interestingly, only one of its mass measurements exceeds 5 inches, which isnt common for most state record typicals. Scyphers harvested this massive McDowell County whitetail in 2014. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. The largest typical whitetail in America was taken on November 4, 2021, by Dustin Huff. He cleaned snow from his scope and made a perfect shot to take this 370 3/8-inch bull. The 21st Century Whitetails includes Bradley S. Jermans 2004 typical buck from Warren County that scored 201-1/8 becoming the #1 buck in Ohio history and the #12 on the All-time list and David G. Kopps Stark County non-typical buck from 2016 that scored 258-1/8 and ranks #8 in the state and #63 All-time; Kopps buck was part of the 30th Big Game Awards in 2019. The Boone and Crockett Club, a hunting and conservation organization, maintains records of the largest deer antlers scored using the system. Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens. Boone & Crockett Club Score: 217 Date: 1925 Location: Wyoming This buck prowled the Hoback Canyon south of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The antlers belonging to John Plutes famous meat bull were pulled out of Dark Canyon after the locals didnt believe him when he told them how big the antlers were. Anyone who has taken big game in Nebraska by legal means during an authorized season is invited to present the trophy for scoring. Barrington took the bear with an open-sight .45-70 rifle and a 405-grain bullet on Nov. 19, 2020. The records for total entries per square mile of land mass within the previous ten years are used to generate all data. Despite the fact that the most recent score chart is preferable, we will accept any score chart submitted by an official measurer for the Boone and Crockett Club. What state comes in second and third? 46 all time. If you scored correctly in P, you are correct. Michael Burgdorfs 2012 typical buck from Winona County that scored 193-1/8 and is #9 in Minnesota history and Chad L. Widness 2010 buck from Otter Tail County that scored 190-1/8 and is the #15 typical buck in state history are both featured in the 21st Century Whitetails section. The Rowland Ward book focused on outstanding trophies from around the world with minimal attention paid to the magnificent North American trophies, as the cost of sending these new world trophies across the Atlantic Ocean for official measurement and possible publication was significant. A large buck is usually caught during the first 5 days of archery season, which runs from late September to early October. He and his friends were inspecting an outfitters cabin when they spotted a herd of musk ox. Taken in 1995, its a 27-year record. Hovering at No. While Wisconsin has plenty of game to hunt like turkey, upland birdsand even elk and wolvesit's the whitetail deer and black bears that make the record book. This buck has only three of eight measurements that reach 5 inches, and only barely at that. Judges from the renowned Boone and Crockett Club are among the worlds most knowledgeable and respected big-game hunters. Big typicals are less common now than they used to be, according to some data. 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. 8 spot. Published Mar 2, 2022 3:48 PM EST. Since then, he has worked for most of the major hunting magazines and websites, including Field & Stream. This remarkable California tule elk was taken by Cory Smith on a sunny, 60-degree day in Mendocino County, California, which boasts a state herd of 5,700 animals. Killed in Wisconsin in 1914, the incredible 10-point stood atop the B&C typical whitetail category for more than 70 years and remains one of the most iconic trophies of any species of 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 average score of a mature buck in South Texas is 134 inches. Viewing trophy scorecharts and photos requires a free website account. The Boone and Crockett scoring system is used to score the antlers of North American white-tailed and mule deer. The top Yellowhammer State typical wasnt killed by a hunter. One of the most important factors in addition to mass is body weight. The oncredible bear measured 28-14/16 inches. More than 17,000 whitetail deer listings, which include: final B&C score, B&C gross core, key measurements, location, date, hunter, owner, state/provincial rank, All-time rank. trophies collected legally, as well as trophies picked up or discovered during hunting expeditions. Then again, you can just wait a lifetime to draw a tag in one of their trophy units and see if you can find one yourself. Yes, there are a lot of people roaming around with 140s, 150s, and even more. The greatest potential of a deer herd must be realized by the professionals who manage it before any harvesting can be done. In Buffalo County lexicon, a "booner'' is a showy buck one worthy of trophy certification from the 129-year-old Boone and Crockett Club if shot by . Kansas has produced 239 white-tailed deer since 2010 as a result of the B&Cs book, according to the states Department of Wildlife. During the firearms season, which lasts from mid-April to mid-May, there is no gun season in the state. The James deer was shot in Buchanan County in 1999. John Lee shot this deer in Madison Perish, but little more is known about the deer. For the period 1980-1985, hunters entered 617 trophy whitetails into Boone and Crockett records. It sports a sweet 56 rack. Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesn't mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. Worse, this option is even worse. Josh Honeycutt This early Club scoring manual detailed a standard but inadequate procedure for measuring 17 categories of big game. Surpass the 5-inch mark5 4/8 and 6 5/8 inches style with long tines and beams other is 29.. To the no with 1,049 total entries wanting to harvest bucks from Boone. Big typicals are less common now than they used to be a deer on. About Roosevelt & # x27 ; s elk275, and only barely at that in Saskatchewan whitetail with 1,330 entries. 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