For don houchens, the weather was unbearably cold on the midnovember morning back in 1969. The 2015 records show a total of 655 deer harvested in. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. During the 20 deer season, hunters bagged a record 4,069 deer, which was more than in any other county. 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.
Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. In addition to being the top nontypical from last season, brogles great buck also stands as kentuckys new state record nontypical whitetail, topping the former no. Fourteenyearolds dont typically humble seasoned hunters with their harvests. Non typical state record whitetails ranked whackstar hunters. Dec 17, 2016 possible state record buck taken on public land. The table below shows the whitetailed deer harvest data for wolfe county in the state of kentucky for the season beginning in the year 2015. Its official gallatin resident stephen tucker shot a world record whitetail deer in november in sumner county. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. The top 50 counties are distributed in the following states. The state offers just under a million acres of public land, and much of which has the potential to produce really good whitetail bucks. Kdwpt offices remain closed to the public through may 3. The whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states.
Take an inside look at the milo hanson buck, a monster 12point that scored 2 58 in 1993, and still sits atop the boone and crockett clubs record books as the largest typical whitetail in the. Within wayne county, it still stands as the biggest typical ever recorded. The typical mark belongs to a 20428 buck killed by robert smith in 2000, and the nontyp. The only unknowns were determining exactly how high it would score and where it might rank in the state records. Wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. I wanted to know which counties are breaking records, and why some.
Around 54 percent of the bucks killed in 20 were yearlings, however, and this combined with low temps and large amounts of snow earn wisconsin a spot on our list. Whitetail creek lodge is located five minutes from western kentuckys land between the lakes. Octobers harvest of 12,639 deer was the lowest october harvest on record since 1999. Kentucky deer records by county 6 matching articles. Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. From natural mast crops, large white oak stands with acorns to farms overlooking fertile ohio river bottoms with grain crops, north fork outfitters has everything youu need for trophy kentucky whitetail hunting.
Michaella mikie monroe, however, is not typical and neither is her deer. American hunter 5 reasons to hunt whitetails in kentucky. Statements like, iowa is a great state for huge bucks are common. Deer killed in sumner county to be certified a world record. A possible world record whitetail deer was killed in sumner county on monday. Nov 22, 2017 indiana is another midwestern state that for years has been flying under the radar, and many hoosier hunters would probably be content to keep it that way. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 23,000 records in our database. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. It blows the rest of the region away in terms of recordbook bucks, though. Record year for trophy whitetail bucks big game hunt. Click on the interactive map above to search our wild turkey records database and discover where to find the largest. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. 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.
The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Octobers harvest was the highest october harvest on record with 20,506. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. The patch, which features a bull elk, bear and buck on a keystone state outline, was designed by wellknown graphic designer mark anderson. Jan 31, 2012 according to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Apr 28, 2020 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. May 29, 2016 possiblekentuckystaterecordwhitetaildeer. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Kentucky hunter arrows recordbreaking buck on small property. The best counties in kentucky for deer hunting gone.
Last season alone, 25 different counties were represented on the kentucky trophy deer list, and multiple recordbook bucks were taken in some counties. Follow kentucky afield on twitter or search kentucky afield on facebook and become a fan. These ingredients are the foundations for creating trophy whitetails. Stephen tucker, 26, of gallatin attempted to shoot the trophy buck with a muzzleloader. William dooley shot the states largest nontypical in prairie county. This list takes every states record and ranks it according to its boone and crockett score. Jan 01, 2020 when this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. Over the years ive noticed that most articles on that topic are vague.
All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Our deer hunting takes place in some of the most productive counties in the state. Its worth remembering where americas favorite biggame species stood not so long ago at the brink of extinction, said ben wallace, club president. Archery hunters in kentucky started getting after whitetails beginning sept. Aug 09, 2019 wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties.
North american whitetail shot the story and it will air next fall. Kentucky deer records by county 6 matching articles outdoor life. State record muskie caught by 14 year old girl in kentucky duration. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Dec 19, 2012 the hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. Its an obsession and passion of mine to track down this legendary state record ive done so much research and some people have come forward and given me better photos. The submission of 42 entries ranks as the 9th best year on record for the state. Buffalo county record book bucks whitetail outfitters.
Brewsters 320 58inch nontypical buck pending world record announced after weeks of speculation, the official 60day entry score for luke brewsters epic illinois nontypical bowkilled whitetail was announced today in the osg booth at the 2019 ata show in louisville. Top 10 booner states for deer hunting since 2010 deer. The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. State record muskie caught by 14 year old girl in kentucky. Oklahoma may not produce bucks like those found in kansas or iowa, but record book entries from the sooner state are on the rise and the future looks very bright. We specialize in guided whitetail and spring wild turkey. Wvs biggestever buck was anything but typical hunting. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. Its a potential state record for typical bucks harvested with a firearm.
If you are wondering how buffalo county, wi compares to other whitetail hunting areas, just take a look at the map below. Brummett deer taken in 1998 and scoring 215 08 as the largest nontypical taken by bow. Mooney did so all while balancing time with his family, full. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. This stunning game commission patch, available only to those trophy owners who have a listing in the record book, is sure to become a highly collectible and coveted item. Put a whitetail decoy beneath your bow stand and one of two things is. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding gathering in groups.
Constantly scouting new areas and systematically locating the right areas to hunt paid off for justin mooney, of dixon, ky. It was also a hunt that almost went wrong on multiple levels. No other state, however, offers a better chance at taking a record book whitetail. Its official highland county, ohio deer is a new state record southwest ohio buck largest nontypical deer ever taken with a muzzleloader. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. The largest kentucky nontypical taken by a hunter was a 260 18 whitetail that ben. Kentucky whitetailed deer report kentucky fish and wildlife. The hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. All air gun blackpowder compound crossbow long bow modern rifle pickups pistol recurve shed antlers shotgun. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. Jan 09, 2017 its official gallatin resident stephen tucker shot a world record whitetail deer in november in sumner county. In 2015, jacob ayecock took the staterecord buck in drew county, which is the 57th largest typical of all time. Over the years, many record book deer have come from this great state. Jan 04, 2010 fourteenyearolds dont typically humble seasoned hunters with their harvests.
The state offers just under a million acres of public land, and much of which has the. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. Jan 14, 2017 kentucky deer hunters close in on record. Rank entries year rank entries year 1 78 2011 6 47 2009. Upload a photo below to get started and put in as much information as you want to be published with your photo. A prairie county whitetail, it barely eclipsed the ward bucks score, which was picked up five years earlier. The lists above will not look like the lists below. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. Erik barber constantly scouting new areas and systematically locating the right areas to hunt paid off for justin mooney, of dixon, ky. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. In 2011, kentucky had more record book entries than any other state.
Whitetail creek outfitters, 800 white tail creek rd, cadiz. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. 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 current kentucky state record nontypical is 271 78. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off. Shot in livingston, ky during gun season roger saw it chasing a doe and thought it looked pretty big.
In 2011, kentucky had the most record book entries than any other state. The blue grass region is the best area in the state of kentucky for deer hunting, with owen county leading the pack. Whitetail creek outfitters is located near cadiz, in the rolling hills of south western kentucky. Most whitetailantler records get broken by inches or fractions of inches. The answers were provided a couple of months later when the rack was officially. In addition to being the top nontypical from last season, brogles great buck also stands as kentuckys new staterecord nontypical whitetail, topping the former no. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. Kentucky whitetail hunting home north fork outfitters. I thought the ky state typical record came from pendelton county,the one they have the replica mount of at the salato center. Below are the top 10 years for boone and crockett entries for the state.
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