Record alberta whitetail deer photographs hoaxslayer. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. How to measure a whitetail deer using the boone and crockett scoring method. However, remember that deer density and food supply also play roles in trophy whitetail production. How to measure a whitetail using the boone and crockett score. As per fish and game entry rules, the boone and crockett entry will be used in the idaho big game records. 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. 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. Nc whitetail deer hunting concluded a couple of months ago with another successful year. How to measure and score trophy deer antlers for the. The official record book for new york states biggest and best whitetails, as well as, new york state trophy bear records. The lists above will not look like the lists below. Jack reneau, director of big game records, provided the information i needed and explained how it was organized. Tucker then will be invited to the boone and crockett awards banquet in.
That record breaking buck featured 44 scoreable points, a 25 18inch inside spread, and netted 333 78 inches. 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. The boone and crockett club keeps stats on record big game animals. The timing of the rut, or breeding season, for whitetailed deer varies locally, especially in southern climates like. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. Entry into the new york state record book requires that three basic criteria be met. Data searches can be queried in a number of different ways depending on the type and amount of information in which you are interested. 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. A catalog of whitetail deer records from the definitive documenter of north american big game. I hear there are book deer hiding behind every other tree there. He is the content editor for the havalon knives blog, and speaks frequently at sportsmans dinner. Deer and deer hunting, north american whitetail, pennsylvania game news, and many more. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at.
Readers can also immerse themselves in informative chapters about different techniques for managing. Lincoln, pulaski, and wayne counties all three have low wayne to moderate lincoln estimated numbers of deer per square mile of land area. Records of north american whitetail deer, 5th edition boone. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. What are the odds of shooting a recordbook whitetail buck. If i am ever lucky enough to harvest a boone and crockett buck i would probably consider.
The first formal recognition of outstanding north american big game trophies by the boone and crockett club was in the 1932 records book. 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. Discussion in ohio whitetail deer hunting started by srconnell22, sep 27, 2008. 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 announced friday that a huge pronghorn antelope taken by mike gallo in socorro county, n. Boone and crockett club title boone and crockett club records dates 18882009 inclusive. South dakota huntings big game record book is the official list of trophy records for the state of sd. For archery hunters, there is the pope and young book.
Boone and crockett club trophy search deer hunting. 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. I like the map posted there, but you should really check out iowa and illinois. The muzzleloading rifle used to kill the buck, and the powderhorn the hunter carried dating from before the american revolution. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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 outdoor life.
Records of north american whitetail deer fourth edition by boone and crockett club sep 1, 2003. Its the end of february in north carolina and rabbit season is almost over. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. The boone and crockett club was founded in 1887 by theodore roosevelt and a group of his close friends. 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.
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, whitetails were. We want your illinois giants for the illinois deer classic whitetail hall of fame. Many hunters kill trophy deer each year, but very, very few manage to. It will probably show the name jd andrews as the owner, since it was just transferred to me. 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. Top 5 typical coues deer in the boone and crockett recordbook photos reproduced courtesy of the boone and crockett club, 250 station dr. Anyone who has taken big game in nebraska by legal means during an authorized season is invited to present the trophy for scoring. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on grand view outdoors. The distribution of entries from 18301979 reflects the history of whitetail deer in the united states. Nov 24, 2017 how to measure and score trophy deer antlers for the record book. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. Before 1981 this was a sad time of the year for many hunters, as it would be another six months before dove season and bow hunting for deer rolled around again. Records for animals killed by muzzleloaders are kept in the longhunter society recordbook put out by the national muzzle loading rifle association. Its official gallatin resident stephen tucker shot a world record whitetail deer in november in sumner county.
South dakotas official big game record book south dakota hunting. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Boone and crockett 92 matching articles outdoor life. New from the boone and crockett club records of north american whitetail deer fifth edition. 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. Top 5 typical coues deer in the boone and crockett recordbook. The definitive book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. 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. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. It is set up by species and you can ask it to search for trophy listings by a specific year or range. It involved relatively few specimens that were listed by simple criteria of length and spread of horns, antlers or skulls. 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.
All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. I took the largest buck of my life this year a giant clean 8pointer that. Nov, 2017 we are famous for the missouri monarch, the current no. Deer killed in sumner county to be certified a world record.
For rifle hunters, the most common book is the boone and crockett recordbook. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. The deer was certified by the boone and crockett club at the same time as james jordans buck, making them the no. A longstanding first place tie in the boone and crockett club record book has been broken. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. See the record photos, read the hunters stories and learn where the largest trophies were taken. A book of the boone and crockett club containing tabulations of outstanding north american biggame trophies, compiled from data in the clubs biggam. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. However, the current world record for a typical whitetail deer is listed by boone and crockett as an animal bagged by milo n. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. This deer, somewhat similar to the missouri buck in regard to the frame, has trash going everywhere.
Exactly how rare are boone and crockett whitetail bucks. 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. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. 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 top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last.
Read the fascinating story of the earliest documented whitetail in the boone and crockett record book, which was killed by a 17yearold in pennsylvania. This might be the new world record whitetail meateater hunting. The current world record typical whitetail is the famous hanson buck, which has just over. All entrants meeting the minimum requirements of the magnolia records program will receive an official magnolia records program certificate. 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. There are numerous recordbooks that accumulate records on coues whitetail.
Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. The first thing you will notice about a large whitetail buck. How to measure and score trophy deer antlers for the record book. 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. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. Record book be damned, this is a onceinalifetime free range whitetail. Using the boone and crockett club system of scoring, the pope and. Boone and crockett club big game records deer hunting. Records of north american whitetail deer, 5th edition. Jan 09, 2017 its official gallatin resident stephen tucker shot a world record whitetail deer in november in sumner county. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. With collaborative oversight by clubappointed committees and professional staff, the boone and crockett club continues to publish books about hunting and conservation. Some versions of the message claim that the deer was a worlds record rather than just an alberta record. Can boone and crockett club stats lead you to a trophy.