It was very symmetrical, Schimmel said. Photo: John McCoy - Jerry Hill of Saulsville with the buck he killed in Wyoming County in 1986. 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. The Land of Giants: Where the Biggest Bucks Were Killed in the Last Five Years. Most hunters either cant or choose not to travel all over the country in pursuit of whitetails. In 2016, I guessed him to be in the low 180s, Bolt said. For perspective, Lloyd's buck is the biggest ever killed in the Deep South, and only the 17th typical ever to score 200 inches. But you have to love that Washington climbs all the way up the ladder to be No. It never gets old, Schimmel said. Deer hunting is about many things. Finally, after all that effort and preparation, came the climax moment. Just look at the top of the Boone and Crockett entries from last season. Several Boone & Crockett record-book bucks have been taken out of Pulaski County, Kentucky, over the last several years, with the number growing each season. Thats the new golden triangle for big white-tailed bucks. It hints at what the future of big whitetails might look like in the decades to come. Id grunt every 30 minutes or so. It was a huge rush, a massive release, after chasing that deer for three years, to see him go down and finally get to put hands on him, Bolt said. Here are the top overall states for Boone and Crockett bucks for total entries per square mile of land mass within the last 10 years. Even though hunting was largely unproductive in Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area this season, hunters who I conversed with said the hunting experience is better than it was in the WMA's Wild West days. March 3, 2023 |Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, March 1, 2023 |Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, Record Deer Data Shows the Hotbed Midwestern States Arent the Whitetail Strongholds They Once Were. My takeaway from this dont overlook certain northeastern and southeastern states. Boone & Crockett Club* *Buck was not hunter harvested and is listed by Boone and Crockett as a . Also, Connecticut ranks No. Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data (within the last decade). of Wildlife and Parks Picked up by the Kansas Dept. The county is a powerhouse producer of corn and soybeans. Sort the columns by clicking on their headers. Don't Miss:Top 5 Typical Bucks from the Southeast |Top 5 Non-Typical Bucks from the Southeast. Come join the discussion about optics, trails, clubs, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Licensed in MI - Edmund Joel Nogaski, Broker. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. But its actually a southeastern one. Minnesota. Honestly, neither of those lists paint an accurate picture. He has served as Judges Panel Chairman, Consultant, and Judge for Boone and Crockett Club . Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. And it dispels fallacies that people have believed for years. All Rights Reserved. Even the likes of Idaho and Washington have higher odds of crossing paths with one. In the last 10 years, 733,868 white-tailed bucks have been harvested in the Bluegrass State. Apply online at agfc.com. The Hawkeye State retains its reputation as a big buck factory thanks to 1,330 entries now in B&C's record book. Jump to Latest Follow . So, now for the data. It turned out to be an extraordinary day for big bucks. The rack scored 188 5/8 12th overall and its a classic case of patience and timing. The bucks generally sport wide typical racks with excellent mass, and members commonly kill bucks that weigh 240 pounds with antlers that net 150 B&C or larger. It provides clarity in a world full of foggy confusion. Arkansas County in the southeast is in the heart of the Natural States big-buck zone, and thats where Joe Schimmel of Stuttgart killed our largest typical with archery equipment last year. Thomas Sparks buck 1975 Crawford County 189 0/8 . In the video above, Matt Willson of Ruger highlights the features with Game & Fish's John Taranto. Viewing trophy scorecharts and photos requires a free website account. Vernon County has the same dirt soil with the calcium and magnesium that allows deer to grow large antlers - as Buffalo County, and if a buck live to 5-1/2 years, hell probably be a monster. Sign up here. An exceptional score for an Arkansas buck is 140 Boone and Crockett, but we grow them a lot bigger. All interesting points to consider. Ryan Sullivan arrowed this Arkansas monster in the 2013 season. I did not look at his horns again, or I would have been a nervous wreck. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Hutchens said the buck his nephew shot scored about 140. Issues may also exist for Safari users. Licensed in MS- Chipper Gibbes, Broker. Licensed in AL, GA, LA, & MS - Sybil Stewart, Broker. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Ive hunted antlerless deer at Jackson Point several times. 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. Bill Dooley; Prairie County; 1999; 238 3/8; Boone & Crockett Club, 2. He first saw the big buck in a trail camera photo last year, but didn't see it again on his trail camera until recently. Buck Score: 258 2/8 . Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Now that land has been converted to cropland that grows mostly soybeans. The soils are rich in minerals that contribute to antler development, and the amount of natural and agricultural food for deer is astonishing. 210 2/8 Grayson Co., KY Adam Pence Adam Pence 1994 1415. Even so, that antelope was still a true giant, and Mike Gallo now has two of the 10 biggest pronghorns in the Boone & Crockett record book. Plus, the cat has long been out of the bag that key midwestern states produce giants. There are no B&C recordbook entries for typical or nontypical whitetails killed in Greene County, Georgia, which lies east of Atlanta along Interstate 20. Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice, Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Among the accomplishments includes the recently concluded Save the Habitat, Save the Hunt initiative, which in 10 years conserved or enhanced 5.3 million acres of critical wildlife habitat, recruited 1.5 million new or lapsed hunters, and opened new access to 750,000 acres for hunting and recreation. Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens. Thomas Sparks; Crawford County; 1975; 189 0/8; Boone & Crockett Club, 3. The lowdown: Colorado whitetails might take a backseat to their muley cousinsboth in hunters' minds and the record bookbut don't think for a second that Centennial State whitetails aren . Most hunters who say otherwise arent being entirely truthful with themselves. Licensed in NE & SD- Jason Schendt, Broker. I hunted this buck quite a bit, but the day I killed him was the first time I laid eyes on him since 2015.. B&C Score: 206 1/8 One of the most famous world's record heads in Boone and Crockett Club history is the buck 22-year-old James Jordan killed near Danbury . The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. Jackson Point dedicates more than 265 acres to food plots. Heres a look at three of our best from the 2017-18 seasons. But hunters in Vernon County might be a little more tight-lipped about the quality of the deer herd there. Jeremy Hutchens of Waldron killed it in Scott County during muzzleloader season, so of course it was our states biggest muzzleloader buck. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. Arkansas County in the southeast is in the heart of the Natural State's big-buck zone, and that's where Joe Schimmel of Stuttgart killed our largest typical with archery equipment last year. Food strips are found throughout the woods, and every open space is planted with food, including both sides of every road. The U.S. Lambert's measurements give the antlers a gross score of 21378 and a net score of 20318. Ken Vitale with Buck Knives chats with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller about two new hunting knives for 2023the purpose-built Alpha and PakLite series. The South Unit is wider than the North Unit and consists of a vast, generally continuous tract of mature bottomland hardwoods, primarily oaks. 2. In Minnesota, the WSI is calculated by accumulating a point for each day with an ambient temperature less than or equal to 0 degrees F and an additional point for each day with a snow depth of greater than or equal to 15 inches. The area today is know as Delta Farms, and some of what was in his holdings is now part of the Cache River NWR. He said he saw photos of it on the internet, but he said the buzz ebbed quickly and no further information emerged. A forum community dedicated to Arkansas hunters and enthusiasts. Even so, Schimmel was dismissive. The Louisiana Big Game Records Program documents all-time record white-tailed deer and wild turkey harvested in the state that meet or exceed minimum antler or spur measurements, respectively, as well as deer and turkeys that meet minimum recognition requirements over a three-year span. He also had large land holding in Texas located in the area called the Golden Triangle for deer hunting around Eagle Pass, in west Tx right down on the Rio Grade basin & Nebraska in the Hasting's area, another well know area in the Midwest for for massive whitetails today. So, now for more reliable data that actually shows you something worth looking at outside of purely historical, nostalgic data. Ohio | 457 total entries | 0.01116 entries. That's the beauty of hunting. 11), Connecticut (No. A Montana buck shot by Kent Petry. In 2012 there was one, 2013 had two and 2014 produced six. The only difference? Realtree is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience to everyone, including those with disabilities.2023 Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. All rights reserved. They see years of dedication. Deer concentrate on good mast trees, increasing the likelihood of seeing a mature buck. Ive got a ton of pictures, Bolt said. Average Price Per Acre of Raw Land: $5013. Licensed in TX & NM - Joey Bellington, Broker. Midwest: Much the same as the overall list for the Midwest. The number 3 buck on the top 5 typical bucks of Wisconsin list was harvested in Wood County, Wisconsin and scored a whopping 197 5/8 inches. It scored 164 6/8 and ranked 9th overall. 8 to 10 when you take away the non-typical factor, which reaffirms that the Texas-Oklahoma-Kansas-Nebraska corridor is a hotbed for big non-typicals not so much big typicals. In 1862, Bad Ax County was renamed Vernon County. An October bowhunt is the best time to hunt because deer populations are at their highest, and because bucks are largely undisturbed.Acorns start falling in late October. You get deer on camera like that quite a bit, Schimmel said. The #1 county overall is Buffalo County with 150 entries in the record book. The 3-point rule requires a buck to have at least three points on at least one antler. As it has for the past five years, it will probably blossom in late February or early March, and then get nipped by frost. 006336 entries, Illinois | 331 total entries | 0.005954 entries, Texas | 248 total entries | 0.000947 entries, Colorado | 19 total entries | 0.000183 entries, Idaho | 9 total entries | 0.000108 entries, Washington | 7 total entries | 0.000105 entries, Montana | 11 total entries | 0.000075 entries, Texas | 160 total entries | 0.000611 entries, Colorado | 14 total entries | 0.000134 entries, Idaho | 6 total entries | 0.000072 entries, Montana | 8 total entries | 0.000054 entries, Washington | 3 total entries | 0.000045 entries, New Jersey | 2 total entries | 0.000269 entries, New York | 7 total entries | 0.000148 entries, West Virginia | 7 total entries | 0.000290 entries, Washington | 4 total entries | 0.000060 entries, Colorado | 5 total entries | 0.000048 entries, Idaho | 3 total entries | 0.000036 entries, Montana | 3 total entries | 0.000020 entries. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. It tells a story of conservation. Weird things happen with muzzleloaders, but fortunately the mishap that Hutchens experienced was mild. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. Jackson Point rules require a buck to score at least 130 B&C or have a minimum 18-inch inside spread. 238. They remember the heartbreak when the hunt didnt go their way. JavaScript is disabled. December 7, 2012 - 2:56 pm. On Sept. 15, Don Barnett of Bryant used a longbow to kill a massive black bear in Saline County that scored 21 7/16. Its important to note that record bucks are rare even under perfect conditions. Keith Brossard Buck Hardin, Butler, Todd and Hart (seven total deer each, typical and non-typical). If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer. The inside spread was 17 inches, and the rack had 36 inches of mass. He said he actually shot at the same buck in 2016. It is basically a massive isolated sandbar forested primarily with bitter pecan, cottonwood, red oaks and shrubs. Official Boone and Crocket scorer Matt Haun gross-scored the typical 14-point buck at 184 3/8 inches. Licensed in TN & MS- Josh Monk, Broker. Arkansas Arkansas's B&C typical whitetail just broke the 200-inch mark. We analyzed where the top-200 record book typical and non-typical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015*. In addition, the club has a walk-in cooler, a mechanized deer skinning apparatus and an airstrip. Everytime we go out, we can get our hopes up that the deer crunching the leaves behind the stand we're in is one we have only seen in our dreams until now. And when you think about it thats a pretty eye-opening fact. Camping is allowed on about two dozen designated primitive campgrounds. When you look at state level data, the states youd expect to be present on the list are Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and so on. Hes had a lot of success, so his expectations are always high. This creates ideal deer habitat that can be difficult for a hunter to navigate on foot. Licensed in PA- Jack Brown, Broker. The main beams were about 28 inches long and measured within 1/4-inch of each other. Print Headline: Typical whitetail record set in state. Of course, an abundant mast crop allows deer to disperse. All the secrets are sealed lol didn't see one county on the list that I've seen some record book bucks. A typical rack requires a minimum score of 170 to qualify for the Boone and Crockett book, and a non-typical rack . You must have measurements from a Boone and Crockett or LDWF-certified . Covering only 22,000 acres, the St. Francis National Forest is unknown by non-local hunters, but it spans a portion of a legendary big buck hotspot known as Crowleys Ridge. Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Hornady's Seth Swerczek goes in depth about the new cartridge with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Things changed a little with this list, but not a lot. Licensed in AR - Anthony Chrisco, Broker. Its inside spread is 24 4/8 inches. Many in southeast Arkansas had a very poor season, and prospects probably won't improve until we start having long, cold winters again. One equity share, including a two-room, two-bath metal house, is currently advertised for $250,000. The Winter Severity Index (WSI), a general measure of winter conditions based on the premise that prolonged cold temperatures and deep snow can reduce overwinter survival of whitetail deer, has been relatively low in Ottertail County over the past five years. Record-keeping systems, such as the Boone and Crockett Clubs, help to retain important information on what states are succeeding at conservation and quality deer management, and which ones arent. Mass measurements range from 4 2/8 inches to 5 3/8 inches. It takes a lot to get them there. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. The best big buck habitat in Phillips County is in the immediate floodplain of the Mississippi River inside the levees that border both sides of the river. They made the switch, and at 1:30 p.m., Hutchens saw his buck of a lifetime. The region lies in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, creating rugged and hilly terrain that also features lots of great habitat. From the time I saw him and shot him was less than 30 seconds. At the heart of it all is Phillips County, which abuts the Mississippi River roughly from Helena-West Helena southward almost to Snow Lake. Furthermore, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana are the new kids on the block. He wasnt a very big-bodied deer, but he was a big-racked deer, Hutchens said. Keith Balfourd with the Boone and Crockett Club field-judged the photos for this story for your reference. Georgia's state record nontypical buck was a 249 5/8-inch deer from Telfair County, according to Boone and Crockett records. More importantly, while quality deer management and trophy management are not the same thing, having a balanced age structure (and bigger bucks) does translate to a healthier deer herd. Northeast: Both New Jersey and New York finally make it onto a list. Instead, it seems non-typical genetics have become much more prevalent within the last 20 to 30 years. Kevin's buck net-scored 179 4/8 inches, making it Arkansas' new typical archery record. The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. That beat the record set by Ayecock in 2015 with a Drew County buck . However, some of the states most storied hunting clubs are also in this region. All property is subject to change, withdrawal, or prior sale. The Boone and Crockett system of scoring big-game trophies originated in 1906 as a means of recording details on species thought to be disappearing. So, Ill ask it again, the only states that crank out good numbers are the midwestern destinations, right? The top Arkansas nontypical deer's gross and net scores are less than 10 inches apart.