Nov 10, 2017 hurley combs is no stranger to most kentucky hunters, first catching attention in 2007, when he set a state record for velvet bucks with a bow. The 3,950 entries 74% of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. South texas deer hunting ranch vaughn whitetail ranch. Come join us on a fair chase hunt in the rolling hills of western kentucky. There has never been a more complete volume of record keeping than this 576 page, hard cover, book. In 2012 there was one, 20 had two and 2014 produced six. West camp kentucky 2 day 3 night rifle hunt early youth weekend. The buck has not yet had its 60day drying period to get an official score, but new estimates put the buck at 209 48 inches gross and 192 68 inches net. From kentucky to florida and louisiana to virginia, there are a lot of deer hunters and a rich hunting tradition in the southeast. This kentucky buck is proof that whitetails dont have to hit the record books to garner everyones attention. Why us whitetail deer hunting in illinois, iowa, missouri. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. The vaughn whitetail ranch is located in the famous south texas golden triangle, an area known for record book whitetail deer hunting. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932.
Stephen tucker, 26, of gallatin attempted to shoot the trophy buck with a muzzleloader. The best destinations to hunt trophy whitetail deer bucks. Austin the second largest whitetail buck ever in texas could be headed to the record books with an asterisk. The blue grass region is the best area in the state of kentucky for deer hunting, with owen county leading the pack. Although this buck has not yet been officially scored, it is thought that the buck will net somewhere in the 220s as a typical. Kentucky is a onebuck state, but you can take as many antlerless deer as you like in zone 1 regions. Ive hunted across the united states in pursuit of a variety of big game animals, and been fortunate enough to kill over 53 record book big game animals with over 2 dozen of them being record book whitetail bucks with a variety of weapons. North camp kentucky 2 day 3 night bow hunt opening week. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggest. The trouble with this is that states with higher deer populations and more hunters have an unfair advantage. 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. Put a whitetail decoy beneath your bow stand and one of two things is apt to happen.
Marion county may not have produced many record book bucks yet, but the ones it has are near the top of the list. In comparison, kentucky has 900000 whitetails and seven hunters per square mile. During the 20 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. There has been an explosion of whitetail deer entries starting about 10. Western kentucky whitetails is a first class fair chase farm. I carried 9 record books and several maps from my library up to my office in an effort to compose a current article surrounding where the most record book bucks had been taken in regard to location. This is the second year in a row that the september harvest was a record. 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. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view.
Pike county is wellknown for producing outstanding whitetail deer and places numerous record book trophies in the books every year. Buckeye creek outfitters has operated a familyownedand operated hunting outfit in pike county, il, since 1998. In 2011, kentucky had more record book entries than any other state. Kentucky ranks second only to indiana in likelihood of harvesting a booner 0. Below are the top 10 years for boone and crockett entries for the state. It currently ranks as the biggest low fence nontypical whitetail buck ever taken by firearm or archery gear. Think of it as a free, online way to record your hunts. 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. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail during the dog days of august. The buck had an inside spread of 25 18 inches, and it doesnt seem to. We are a superior organization dedicated to a quality hunting experience for everyone.
And so too does a look at the most recent record trends to come from the lone star state since 20. There have been a lot of big southern bucks taken over the years, too, but as youll see on this list, some states record holders put other states to shame. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Tecomate where are your odds best for killing a boone. The golden triangle is a part of texas that provides an excellent habitat for the kind of trophy deer hunting that makes lifetime memories.
Book a whitetail deer hunting trip with professional, prescreened big game hunting guides and outfitters. The tom mcculloch buck, taken in 1963 in maverick county, is the staterecord typical and the 47th largest of all. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time. No matter your hunting skill level or experience, gsells has the quantity and quality of deer to offer each client their trophy whitetail. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off.
Within nelson county, the deer stands as the biggest whitetail ever recorded. Top 10 states for monster whitetails american hunter. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. Like mentioned before, id be recognized by virtually nobody whereas there might be afew people up here who know my name when they see it. Record keeping systems, such as the boone and crockett clubs, help to retain important information on what states are succeeding at conservation. From the trophy bucks in south texas, and the bigbodied, heavyhorned bucks in the heartland states of kansas, iowa, illinois, and ohio and up into alberta and saskatchewan, canada, weve put together a great selection of whitetail deer hunts, 177 in total. Jan 14, 2017 kentucky deer hunters close in on record. The best counties in kentucky for deer hunting gone. It can be your first buck, your biggest buck, or anything in between. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Also, interestingly enough, famous whitetail states such as texas, south. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. If you have, youve probably noticed something stunning.
Four of the countys 11 biggest deer were shot during the past five seasons. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. Here are the biggest typical whitetail deer kills in the safari club international record book. Upload a photo below to get started and put in as much information as you want to be published with your photo. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentucky s 120 counties. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. Addax american bison aoudad arabian oryx armenian mouflon asian water buffalo axis deer barasingha deer black hawaiian blackbuck blesbok bongo catalina goat corsican sheep dama gazelle. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the.
Have you checked the trends in the boone and crockett and pope and young record books during the past 20 or 30 years. Denton county man admits to poaching record whitetail buck. Discover where the biggest bucks over the last five years were killed and why the hunting conditions in those. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. A potential new world record typical was harvested this past fall in michigan by mitch rompola. This buck may be the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. A total of 54 record book entries 34 typical and 20 nontypical were submitted to kdfwr in 201516. The habitat and terrain on the ranch challenge even the most seasoned whitetail hunters. Recordbook whitetail bucks becoming more common the. Kentucky deer hunters close in on record gary garth, special to the courierjournal published 11. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. A possible world record whitetail deer was killed in sumner county on monday. Jack reneau, director of big game records, provided the information i needed and.
This might be the new world record whitetail meateater. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. The largest kentucky nontypical taken by a hunter was a 260 18 whitetail that ben. Kentucky record book bucks discussion in deer hunting started by fit2killprostaffer, jul, 2016. Furthermore, ohio, kentucky and indiana are the new kids on the block. Aside from looking up the features on the biggest bucks ever you can also. Top 5 guided trophy whitetail deer hunts the outdoor trip.
Does anyone know where to get the all time list of trophy bucks for kentucky. The current kentucky state record nontypical is 271 78. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. Pennsylvania, south carolina, south dakota, tennessee, texas, vermont, virginia. Texas buck registry is a central place for all hunters in the state of texas to post pictures of their harvest each season. The red river bordering oklahoma and texas has long been a hot spot for. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. Trophy whitetail deer hunting prices gsells whitetails. Cooler conditions in september and optimal weather conditions for.
The world record typical whitetail was killed near biggar, saskatchewan by milo hanson in 1993 and scores 258. All of those four are among the top 15 in the state in their respective category. But on december 28, 1949, he ran into a phenomenal 27inchwide pointer on the apache. Oct 23, 2019 record book be damned, this is a onceinalifetime free range whitetail. They only look at the total number of trophy bucks killed.
The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time i have been a trophy whitetail deer enthusiast for 25 years, and have been fascinated with the largest whitetail bucks ever killed for a long time. 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. The second largest whitetailed buck ever in texas was poached by a denton county man after legal hunting hours and on property he didnt have permission to hunt on, texas parks and wildlife. Oct 31, 2014 the record was helped by excellent weather conditions during peak hunting times, but it definitely leaves one to wonder what will unfold this season.
While the number of trophy bucks taken in a single season in kentucky was not broken last year, trophy deer hunters in the bluegrass state certainly had no reason to complain. Five undertheradar trophy whitetail counties whitetail. The best destinations to hunt trophy whitetail deer bucks in. With well over 500 pictures, including two color sections, every turn of the page reveals another image of texas hunting history. Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. Record book be damned, this is a onceinalifetime free range whitetail. It is official, theres a new world record whitetail buck in the books and it comes from sumner county. Whether you want to bow hunt for a velvet buck in early september, hunt the wild november kentucky rut, or come on a late season december muzzleloader hunt, world record hunts guides will make sure you have an unforgettable experience and will do.
The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. Read about the states top whitetail deer within dozens and dozens of stories about the hunt itself. Coming out of highland county, ohio, this whitetail took top honors for the deer with the longest main beam. Nov 22, 2017 in fact, the deer pictured above scored 246 38 inches, and was killed on public hunting land. The state record typical was taken in 2001 by ronald mclamb, in bonner county, and it only beats the states secondlargest typical buck by 38 inch. Apr 30, 2016 buffalo county, wisconsin, is there, but farther down the list than we expect. 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. Kentucky whitetailed deer report 2012 6 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources monthly harvest rates september and november saw record harvests of 5,577 and 97,225 respectively. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books with. Hunting whitetails on a texas ranch is a different experience and can. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer.
Kentucky whitetailed deer report 201516 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. North camp kentucky 2 day 3 night rifle hunt early youth weekend. Recordkeeping 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. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52% of. 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. Two seasons later, combs bagged another boone and crockett whitetail in kentucky.
A website where hunters worldwide can share their stories and photos. Drying period official measurements cannot be taken until the antlers, horns, skulls, or tusks have air dried at normal room temperature for at least 60 days after the animal was killed. Harvest your first trophy buck or get into the top 10 sci record book and anything in between, your experience hunting with gsells whitetails will be truly remarkable. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Youth hunt buck destined for record books kjrh 2 news works for you brings you the latest trusted news and information for tulsa, green country and northeast oklahoma.
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