The Stephens deer was taken in Jackson County in 1996 and ranks No. 80. Iowa continues to rank #3 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,330 total entries in the recently released sixth edition of the Club's "Records of North American Whitetail Deer." The 688-page book compiles state and provincial data of trophy whitetail deer and showcases states like Iowa that institute successful conservation measures to support healthy deer populations. 29. The Gravelle giant is a 27-point monster. Plus, the G2s, G3s, and G4s all range from 10 4/8 to 15 3/8 inches. Related: The Biggest Bucks of 2022, So Far. The state park, which includes a 120-acre lake, offers camping and rustic cabins for hunters. 83. The rack ranks 363 all-time and is one of 20 typical whitetails from the state to make the books. If you think targeting trophy bucks to hunt here in Ohio means targeting private land, think again. Whats more, between state parks, wildlife areas, state forests and AEP ReCreation Lands, there is a mix of public land types open to hunting. Merrill C. Gilfillan, who was an Ohio Department of Natural Resources writer and former Division of Wildlife biologist, founded the club. 16. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! South Texas' ranches are known to grow some giants; still, this state just barely made the top 10 list for typical bucks. 107. For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. This video of him was caught on my trail cam in a mock scrape that I had made. James Saunders shot this massive Mississippi buck in Adams County in 2011. With 27 points, this deer is truly a spectacle, and has quite a unique rack, even for a nontypical whitetail. California, Mendocino County190 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records. Wisconsin is the top state in the nation of trophy whitetail records, with a whopping 1,822 record bucks registered since the Boone and Crockett Club records began. Carrying 26 7/8- and 28 6/8-inch main beams dont hurt, either. The main beams are 19 6/8 and 21 4/8 inches, inside spread is 16 2/8 inches, and mass measurements are 4-5 inches. The required permit can be obtained through the Ohio Division of Wildlife, at local businesses near AEP holdings, or online at aep.com/environment/conservation/recland/permit.aspx. The biggest typical in Kansas was taken by Albert J. Daniels during the 1995 season. A lot of Buckeye Big Bucks hanging on barn walls that aren't in the book. It is definitely no big secret that Kentucky has great potential for producing trophy deer. Its one of two nontypicals from the state to make the book. The James Jordan buck is a true spectacle. 98 all-time. Perhaps most impressive is its total mass measurements, surpassing 47 inches. 1 in North Dakota and No. Incredibly, one tine measures more than 10 inches, another over 12 inches, two bigger than 13 inches, and one over 14 inches. 28. Another record thats stood for many decades, the Tice buck was taken in Essex County in 1938. During that same timeframe, only 418 bucks (typical and non-typical) have been entered into the Boone and Crockett records. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. All Rights Reserved. Wyoming, Teton County--19 typical American elk in B&C records MISSOULA, Mont. 34. Who doesnt love the club hanging off that right side? 79 all-time, much in part thanks to its 31 total points, 18 of which are on the right and 13 on the left. 4. Overall, the buck has a 21 5/8-inch inside spread, 23- and 25 6/8-inch main beams, and mass measurements ranging from 5 to 8 6/8 inches. Plenty of county and township roads pass through the AEP-owned area and provide access to a rugged landscape situated in the hilly unglaciated Allegheny Plateau offering rounded ridges, steep slopes and narrow ravines. 7. 101. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. During that span, other counties standing out for P&Y production include such historical hotspots as Licking, with 30 qualifying bucks entered. New Mexico, Lincoln County--67 pronghorn in B&C records New Mexico, San Juan County--24 typical American elk in B&C records For details, visit www.boone-crockett.org. Ground Zero: New York's Record Bucks. Caudell is quite familiar with the Boone and Crockett records. 78. Boone & Crockett's records show Washtenaw, Jackson and VanBuren counties as the top trophy counties in Michigan. When the 39-pointer showed up, Beatty no doubt forgot entirely about the deer that had avoided him. Shot nearly 60 years ago in Montgomery County, the Kyress buck is the largest typical ever taken in Pennsylvania and sits at No. A big 87, it only has a 17 2/8-inch inside spread, but carries main beams over 25 inches. Despite being the top dog in the Constitution State, it ranks No. Oregon, Clatsop County--43 Roosevelts elk in B&C records All eight mass measurements are over 5 inches for a total of 43 2/8 inches in that department. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. The top typical deer in the Hawkeye State, it sports a 13-point rack with scary-good tine length. 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. Thats insane. This mainframe 12-pointer also sports five abnormal points for 17 scoreable points. It holds the Texas record by 6/8 inch and sits at No. Permits are issued on a first come, first serve basis, are available to the public and are good for deer hunting only for both the archery and deer gun seasons. | 184 all-time, its a huge deer from Allegany County. 96. To the best of their ability, they ensure that the trophies entered into the records were taken in accordance with the tenets offair chase ethics. Or what is your opinion on this? 40. View a colorful, real-time display of an all-species trophy distribution across all states and provinces for any given year. 1. Arizona, Gila County--47 black bear in B&C records 194 reviews of Boone and Crockett "The guys that own Hotel Foster on North Ave. have opened a new spot (bar) on KK. Arizona, Coconino County--34 non-typical mule deer in B&C records The main beams are 26 5/8 and 28 7/8 inches and the inside spread is 23 3/8 inches. 422 all-time. Wyoming, Carbon County--30 typical mule deer in B&C records 8. The massive buck, taken in Socorro County, New Mexico in 2013 by Gallo, scores 96-4/8 B&C points. Only two of eight mass measurements are 5 inches or greater. Also I think it was this months issue of ohio game and fish magazine had it in there. I believe I will be hunting Brown county next week or Morrow.. Arrowed in Decatur County, Indiana, its second in the world only to the Milo Hanson buck, which was shot in Saskatchewan. Area Three is located northeast of state Route 146. Sitting at No. For camping or cabin reservations, call (866) 644-6727. The inside spread is 20 inches. A couple of drop tines dont hurt, either. During life http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regulations/pub085.pdf. Tranquility Wildlife Area is located 16 miles south of Hillsboro on State Route 770. Ohio 848 entries. Kentucky is one of the top states in the country for Boone & Crockett bucks. Just $1 per month , We combed the record books to find the biggest, baddest nontypical bucks from each of the 45 states that hold whitetail deer, By Deer and turkey hunting are his primary focus, though he also writes frequently about conservation, predator hunting, and small game hunting. On the water. it's the current Boone and Crockett world record, grossing 192 3/8 and netting 184 7/8. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. Its G2s are a staggering 15 3/8 and 15 6/8 inches long. Iowa, Van Buren County--19 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records 19. With 24 4/8 inches of inside spread, and two main beams stretching the tape to 31 7/8 inches, theres no wonder this deer scores just shy of 200 inches. Interestingly, this deers gross and net scores are less than 10 inches apart. 1 in West Virginia and No. For those who dream of a record-book buck, that's a sobering thought. A truly historical whitetail deer, and the No. In essence, of the near three-quarters of a million . While this deer ranks 1,301 overall, the Lovrin buck is still king of Connecticut. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. Weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 406.542.1888. Related: The Biggest B&C Record Typical Bucks from Every State. Five of eight mass measurements are 5 inches or more. All but two mass measurements are less than 4 inches in circumference. Found in Christian County, its the No. The inside spread is 22 inches, and beams are 26 3/8 and 23 5/8 inches. It ranks No. Wisconsin, Sawyer County--34 black bear in B&C records Still, with the unreal tine lengths ranging from 10 5/8 to 15 2/8 inches, this deer had no chance but to become a record. 70. 1 Pope and Young Bucks Before They Were Beat, How to Develop the Best Fall Food Program for Your Deer, Dr. 57. Subscriber Services. In many areas the age structure and buck:doe ratios are out of whack, prompting officials to reduce bag limits and prohibit antlerless kills in all but 10 urban counties. Arizona, Apache County--39 typical American elk in B&C records "That changed my mind about putting that stuff out, because it gave me just enough extra time to get an arrow on the string.". 116. Ground Zero: Kentucky's Record Bucks. 123. 3 in P&Y. However, its spread is only 16 1/8 inches. Taken in Pushmataha County, this deer is nearly 2 inches bigger than the previous record. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. This deer ranks No. Harvested by Tony Lovstuen, Iowas top nontypical was taken in Monroe County in 2003. 76. As a cool 16-pointer, the deers most impressive features includes two main beams over 30 4/8 inches, two tines longer than 11 inches, and two over 13 inches. 71 all-time. Not bad. 54. The biggest Florida deer ever harvested was taken in Wakulla County in 1941. While its main beams are on the shorter side for a record deer (19 6/8 and 23 4/8 inches), it does carry heavy mass. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. Score: 197-6/8. 66. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Native North American big game species tracked by Boone and Crockett Club but not included in the Top 125 counties include Alaska brown and polar bear; barren ground, central Canada barren ground, Quebec-Labrador, mountain and woodland caribou; Dall's and Stone's sheep; Alaska-Yukon and Canada moose; Sitka blacktail deer and muskox. Tips to get the most out of County Search: Tips: Select counties and categories. Texas, Hudspeth County106 pronghorn in B&C records California, Mendocino County190 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records . You can go through the entire list if youd likeor you can simply scroll down to your state to see what itll take to tag a new record whitetail deer during the 2022 whitetail hunting season. 68. Its the largest nontypical in Vermont, and No. Furthermore, while only two tines are greater than 10 inches, it has a lot of scoreable typical points, and grew not only G5s, but also two G6s and one G7. Similar to Kansas in its even distribution of Boone & Crockett entries, Ohio seems to be an equal opportunity employer for big bucks across the state. Nathan Simmons of Browning and Game & Fish's John Taranto take a closer look at both cartridges at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Honeycutt been an outdoor communicator since 2010. 100 overall, largely due to its 29 4/8- and 30 5/8-inch beams. Its one of 14 Alabama bucks to make the all-time list. If Adams County kept a record book of the largest bucks taken in the county, it would look something like this with Richmond's deer easily making the list. By the numbers it looks like it is Licking, Muskingum and Hocking counties. And get this: Nearly all of the hunters heading afield then are carrying scoped centerfire rifles. It boasts a lot of points, though, which boosts its scores so high. Deer hunters who visit these areas, and are willing to do a little walking, should have a decent shot at being in the vicinity of big deer.. Even self-proclaimed meat hunters cant deny the magnitude of a trophy buck. Both beams are just shy of 30 inches, and the inside spread is 17 7/8 inches. Tagged in Randolph County in 1971, Larry Gibsons Missouri buck ranks No. For maps and more information about deer hunting at Forked Run, call (740) 378-6206. Minnesota, St. Louis County--37 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records The biologist explained that the terrain is rolling with hardwood ridges and cedar thickets with 10 percent of the ground planted in row crops. A special opportunity for a limited number of proactive deer hunters who want to hunt Adams County is offered annually on 2,400 acres of the Edge of Appalachia Preserve. However, its No. Nevada, Nye County--46 desert sheep in B&C records It sports 30 points, a 21-inch inside spread, and 28 2/8- and 29 1/8-inch main beams. The top buck in Razorback country was harvested by William Dooley. If that sounds like a lot of hunters, it's probably an underestimate of the true number of ardent archers who are out there in search of venison. 5 all-time. For example, the massive Mike Beatty buck, harvested in Greene County in early November 2000, still tops the P&Y record book as the world's largest non-typical ever taken by vertical bow.