James rath harvested this extraordinary buck in 1977 while hunting with family and friends on the family farm in renville county minnesota. There is also habitat where the deer can survive predation. Are these sheds from the largest 5x5 whitetail of all time. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name.
Record book data can be enlightening when researching for the best place to find a big buck. When doing a bit of research we found there are some absolute monsters out there. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932. And if youve never heard of this deer, youve got some catching up. I cant say enough about the rath family very down to earth and extremely friendly folks just great people and a pleasure to talk with. Nov 27, 2011 while webb county leads texas with 66 record book whitetails, its partly because webb county is huge, more than twice the size of other south texas big buck counties. One of those big timber minnesota whitetail bucks scoring 202 and some change. Minnesota deer classic record book third edition grooms, steve and hugh price.
A record book committee was established and was tasked with publishing a new, entertaining and the most complete and accurate state record book of minnesotas big game animals available. Think of it as a free, online way to record your hunts. Venado creek ranch offers trophy whitetail hunting that is second to none. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Texas buck registry is a central place for all hunters in the state of texas to post pictures of their harvest each season. Houston county nontypical among those to be displayed. The deer was certified by the boone and crockett club at the same time as james jordans buck, making them the no.
At the time of european settlement, whitetailed deer in minnesota existed throughout the wooded river valleys and woodlands of central and southern minnesota. Wisconsin is home to eight of the top 10 whitetail trophy counties in the u. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. Here are the biggest typical whitetail deer kills in the safari club international record book. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild. In fact, o neals deer tale is a prime example that giant whitetail bucks. If i had to reccomend only 1 book about deer hunting to any hunter regardless of. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. Your guide will drop you off and continue to scout throughout the day, all trophy judgment is entirely on you and often requires a quick decision. Nevertheless, that image of bigboned, heavyracked prairie deer is not a fabrication. In northern minnesota, where the forest habitat was much different than it is today, deer were absent or rare.
Minnesota deer classic record book by labarbera, mark and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. Texas and a few other states and canadian provinces as we told you to find a. All anyone can say with certainty is that the 1989 rack of the minnesota monarch is the greatest set of whitetail sheds ever recorded, as signified by its no.
Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books with. Hunting whitetails on a texas ranch is a different experience and can be pricey. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. South carolina, south dakota, tennessee, texas, vermont, virginia, washington. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in. Surprising to some, canadian provinces did not make the top 10. Texas hunter products offers a big selection of products tested for. Minnesota is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. Coming out of highland county, ohio, this whitetail took top honors for the deer with the longest main beam. A minnesota buck so big, building plans had to change. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives.
Midwestern states like illinois, wisconsin, iowa, kansas, minnesota and ohio rank at the top in both categories. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail during the dog days of august. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. For more harvest reports, harvest maps, population modeling, winter severity indexes and surveys, visit the deer reports and statistics page. Its truly hard to imagine a more impressive typical whitetail. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state record. Any antlerless deer harvested in the following counties during archery, youthonly, muzzleloader, or the four doe days during general season is required to be reported within 24 hours of harvest to the department via mobile application or online. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. You have to wonder what possible record bucks may be walking around out there.
This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time. Chris jacobsons 2014 buck is one to remember, not for tall tines but for the incredibly thick main beams. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in minnesota. Frequently asked questions law enforcement hunting. The pope and young club is one of north americas leading bowhunting and conservation organizations. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life. 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.
Also, interestingly enough, famous whitetail states such as texas, south. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail. Property boundaries property boundary basemaps and ownership records are maintained at the county level, usually by the recorders, assessors or land surveyors offices. While midwestern deer hunters surely do not discount minnesota s historical standing as a big whitetail powerhouse, i dont often hear im gonna book a trip to minnesota this year.
Texas ranks 9th in total entries of nontypical whitetails with 80. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. Midwestern states like illinois, wisconsin, iowa, kansas, minnesota. Look for minnesotas top counties for mature whitetails to be split. Thus the strategy for having highscoring deer outside the top trophy counties is clear. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Deer hunters who seek to add a buck to the boone and crockett records. Jun 26, 20 bills saw the buck headed his way in a hurry and took aim with his shotgun.
That magnificent deer stands atop minnesota s typical record book, with 202 inches of antler. Jeff iverson, while bowhunting in houston county during opening weekend, killed what could possibly be the new state record for nontypical whitetail deer. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. Its so wonderful that roughly 700,000 hunters take to its fields and woods annually, making texass deer hunting force of armed men and women the sixth largest standing army in the world, right after russia and before pakistan. Fact is, they generally think of saskatchewan, texas, and illinois when it comes to finding a buck of a lifetime. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time. As the definitive history book of trophy whitetail deer in north america, the much anticipated fourth edition of the boone and crockett club publication, records of north american whitetail deer is now available. This is how he came to have his name in the record books as the hunter who shot mean gene, a 200pluspound whitetail. The record book bucks come from just a few areas along the big black river in those topproducing counties, mckinley said.
No, book bucks that cross the magic 170inch threshold into the boone and crockett record books are liable to come from anywhere the whitetail is found. His family eventually moved to hinkley, minnesota, where his. Mandatory harvest reporting for antlerless whitetailed deer. For years researched showed the heaviest whitetail deer on record was killed in minnesota by carl lenader in 1926 and weighed 511 pounds. Is it legal for me to park my truck on my side of the fence with the radio blaring so the deer wont come to the feeders located across the fence on my neighbors property while a person is hunting. Natural history of deer in minnesota minnesota dnr. Visit the deer management page to learn about what the dnr does so minnesotans can enjoy the benefits of a thriving and diseasefree deer population.
The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. These records are stored in a secure location, easily sent to friends and family and will capture valuable data for researchers, wildlife managers and conservationists across the state. Hunting land in the top4 counties for giant bucks otter tail, minnesota. In fact, oneals deer tale is a prime example that giant whitetail bucks. Non typical state record whitetails ranked the whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. In minnesota, deer hunting is like a religion, and the opening of minnesotas deer season is like a holiday. Texas whitetails regularly appear in the record books, as do minnesota deer and kentucky bucks. Alberta whitetail deer hunts timber king outfitting. Whitetail deer of texas 2082 county road 220, gatesville, texas 76528 rated 4. Pope and young is proud to announce our 2020 conservation hunt drawing. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Our top boone and crockett typical entry from the most recent times hails from winona county. Pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, south dakota, tennessee, texas.
Top 10 states for monster whitetails american hunter. Oct 31, 2014 perhaps minnesota s most famous buck is the breen buck. It has one of the largest typical frames in the world and mega mass along with tall thick tines and a beautiful configuration. Wilderness whitetails has rightly earned its reputation as americas premier whitetail outfitter. The best destinations to hunt trophy whitetail deer bucks in. Most books i give a yawn, some have a couple good points outside of the same basic info, this book is full of useful, data supported information. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008.
The soil in otter tail, minnesota, is suitable for growing the crops deer love. Ever since that fateful day, i have tried to learn as much as possible about record book whitetails. Many minnesota counties keep records in digital computerreadable format while others keep them as paper records. This years hunt is a 10day allinclusive canadian safari from savage encounters. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. The club published the first trophy record book and developed formulas to rank big game. This rifle training program will make you a better shooter in 200 rounds. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. And were not just talking antler quality but body size. One of the biggest whitetail bucks ever killed by a hunter in the wildtennessee native stephen tucker set a new record in 2016 with a 47point trophy whitetail.
The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. 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. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Lasalle, texas 3 buffalo, wisconsin 3 dunn, wisconsin 3 source. The biggest known minnesota buck kill from this past season will be on display at the. Venado creek ranch produced the largest whitetail recorded in texas in the 20082009 hunting season, and the largest whitetail ever killed in texas with a bow. No other publication matches our coverage of hunting, fishing, guns, gear, tackle, conservation, outdoor news, and wildlife subjects. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program. Minnesota, wisconsin, and maine are good examples so too areas like south texas, the rocky mountain range, and the mississippi delta region. Apr 30, 2016 buffalo county, wisconsin, is there, but farther down the list than we expect. Interestingly enough, the buck had a broken brow tine but was still able to place high in the record book.
Sep 24, 2012 the minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. In order to determine these areas, i bought records books published by the boone and crockett club.
Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild on. The largest 5x5 typical sheds listed in the nashc record book belong to the socalled fleming sheds from saskatchewan with a net score of 181 28 again, no spread credit. We are a national conservation organization, dedicated to conservation, education and the preservation of the hunting tradition. Minnesota farmer sal ahrens shot this whopping typical in. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. Whitetails unlimited knows about your passion for whitetail deer, deer hunting, and spending time in the outdoors. The top 10 counties during this period are in wisconsin, minnesota and texas. In contrast, whitetail deer survived in greater numbers in states with remote, forested areas. Do i still need a hunting lease license if i day hunt only, since a record book is no longer required. Recognized as the most consistent producer of huge world record typical and nontypical whitetail bucks, wilderness whitetail s hunters have registered dozens of monster bucks in the sci world record book. In some locations around the state, stores close early, kids are excused from school, and just about every cafe and bakery is loaded with orangeclad hunters and huntresses. The list of counties with three or more record book entries of typical deer and nontypical deer in the top200 over the past five seasons is populated with some you may never heard of.
The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. Buffalo county bucks offers world class, trophy whitetail deer hunting in buffalo county, wisconsin with experienced guides and decades of experience. The cheek flesh is cut on both sides of the head to the back of the jaw and skin fleshed from the gum. Its bigwoods hunting in northern minnesota, but the big deer are in that. The best destinations to hunt trophy whitetail deer bucks. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Serious hunters choose recordbuck because we consistently harvest some of the biggest trophies in the world. Hunters in texas have killed 200 bucks since 2010 that made book. We offer free range, fair chase, world class, trophy whitetail deer hunting on private, professionally managed land. Minnesota whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. It can be your first buck, your biggest buck, or anything in between. The preliminary measurements of the indiana sheds will put them very near, or slightly over the fleming sheds as the worlds largest known 5x5 set. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails.