After an unproductive morning the two brothers decided to head back home and glass along the way. State and provincial listings are separated and ranked in numerical order by final score. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north american big game as a vital conservation. Bowhunting records of north american whitetail deer, 4 rd edition, is designed as a handy, informationpacked resource tool. Of course, it does have its place, especially when it comes to the record books. The whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, also known as the whitetail or virginia deer, is a mediumsized deer native to north america, central america, ecuador, and south america as far south as peru and bolivia. Sep 01, 2003 records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive history book of trophy whitetail deer in north america.
Oklahoma waterfowl guide tags giant nontypical whitetail. Monster whitetailed deer, called a legend, taken in. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. But is there really such a creature or is this simply a fabrication of our imagination bordering on elitism. Safari club international recognizes two north american. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. Just the name inspires images of big boned, heavy racked deer standing alert at the edge of a cottonwood bluff while the last vestiges of yet another spectacular prairie sunset fade overhead. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Introduction of the trade rifle and subsistence hunting dramatically reduced deer numbers throughout the region. The largest alaskayukon moose in the record books, as well as the highest scoring moose for all of north america, was taken by debra card near cordova, alaska with a rifle in september 1999. On an average sized deer, the deer only needs to be a little outside the ears on alert to have a good enough inside spread for the record books. Float a canoe into a big bucks bedding area for the ultimate whitetail hunt.
The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. It might score as one of the top five ever taken in the state. The whitetail deer with a population of some 15 million animals, is north americas most common and most widespread big game animal. Northeast south dakota has been especially hard hit and hunters looking for a trophy whitetail would be wise to head to the central and western parts of the state for wall. A well laid blood trail lead seth right to his trophy buck and into the states record book.
After all, bigbodied whitetails have been taken throughout north america. Michael mettlers 194 18 whitetail buck south dakota is quickly gaining a reputation for coughing up giants. Not only is this the only moose on the list taken by a female hunter, it is also the biggest moose hunted in the united states. General information whitetailed deer are the most abundant big game species in north america.
Of course, no official boone and crockett score can be made on the deer until a 60day drying period expires but it is all but assured of a lofty place in the north dakota record book, very. Oct 27, 2016 day 2 of our north dakota semilive whitetail hunt and our fist day in the stands. In north dakota, outdoor writer patricia stockdill of garrison, n. This rack, with 45 scoreable points, was one of the most difficult trophies to measure at the 23rd awards program. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10 years by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap july 25, 2018.
First observed in north dakota and scientifically described by one f. North dakota hunting seasons north dakota game and fish. A statebystate breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the last five seasons. Mule deer often have slightly larger bodies and racks than their more numerous whitetail deer cousins. Species that have youth seasons or split springfall seasons will be listed multiple times in the species selection box.
Favorite, collectable books and publications from the pope and young club. In north america, the species is widely distributed east of the rocky mountains as well as in southwestern arizona and most of mexico, aside from lower california. Record deer data shows the hotbed midwestern states arent the whitetail strongholds they once were. North dakota premier trophy whitetail deer hunting ranch. 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. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period.
From state harvest reports, i found that around 360,000 hunters took 2,000 total deer in 2014 and again in 2015, only a few deer off the alltime record in. Hunting prairie whitetail deer dakota whitetail big. It is mostly replaced by the blacktailed or mule deer odocoileus hemionus from that point west except for in mixed deciduous riparian corridors, river valley bottomlands, and lower foothills of the northern rocky mountain region. It is unique due to the rarity of the heavy woods in north dakota and it being adjacent to the 60,000 acre heavilywooded, j. Apr 30, 2016 buffalo county, wisconsin, is there, but farther down the list than we expect.
As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. By then the bison were gone, and seasons on other big game animals were closed, but deer hunting was still open with a limit of 5, but some legislators were concerned that deer might be exterminated in north dakota if hunters continued to kill deer in such numbers. The 4 rd edition, published in 2015, is a must for any hunter s or whitetail deer enthusiast s personal library. Not all hunters have their trophies recorded, as where i live after the hanson buck became the new world record typical whitetail, we saw a flood of hunters and now that has happened, some hunters are shying away from the record books but it still gives you pretty good averages. The reason the midwestern states have long been heralded as the kings of deer.
By 1901, many north dakotans were becoming concerned about overhunting of deer. Nov 19, 2018 with at least 25 points, good mass, and good tine length, trent jones buck from the red river valley of southern oklahoma should be a high scorer in the record books. Dakota whitetail odocoileus virginianus dacotensis midwest. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north. Buffalo county, wisconsin, is there, but farther down the list than we expect. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. After the mandatory 60day drying period, the buck netted 178 58inches and became the greatest typical ever to fall to a bow hunter within the state. Whitetailed deer are the most abundant big game species in north america. Minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in. Dragon creek ranch has the best whitetail hunting in north dakota. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive history book of trophy whitetail deer in north america.
Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. With at least 25 points, good mass, and good tine length, trent jones buck from the red river valley of southern oklahoma should be a high scorer in the record books. Over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program dating back to the late 1800s up through december 31, 2002. Boone and crockett club big game records deer hunting. Due to the wealth of information the club has available on americas most popular and most recorded big game animal, we produce a series of whitetail deer only record books, bowhunting records of north american whitetail deer. Records of north american whitetail deer fourth edition. 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. Unlike most outfitters, we host only one hunting party at a time. Minnesota official measurers, a club dedicated to measuring and scoring record. Texas whitetails regularly appear in the record books, as do minnesota deer and kentucky bucks.
Its important to note that record bucks are rare even under perfect conditions. Favorite, collectable books and publications from the pope and young club 0. Its not officially scored yet, the 28yearold told midwest outdoors four days after he dropped the monster on november 10. The lloyd buck is the biggest typical whitetail ever killed by a hunter in the south. With only four nontypical entries in the books, henry m. Honestly, neither of those lists paint an accurate picture. Antler growth is dependent upon good minerals, food sources, and genetics and few areas produce top quality racks. Hayden in 1856, dakota whitetailed deer have become one of the most soughtafter whitetail subspecies in north america, due largely to worldrenowned antlers and massive body size. See the record photos, read the hunters stories and learn where the largest trophies.
The western side also contains more steep and rugged topography compared to the eastern side. It has also been introduced to new zealand, cuba, jamaica, hispaniola, the bahamas, the lesser antilles, and some countries in europe, such as the czech republic. According to, the current south dakota record for typical whitetail belongs to a buck harvested in 1948 by glen mclane. Before 1981 this was a sad time of the year for many hunters, as it would be another. Sep 27, 2019 a statebystate breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the last five seasons.
We refurbished our basement into a hunters lair that will suit all of your needs. Best place to hunt mule deer in south dakota outdoor life. Nevertheless, that image of bigboned, heavyracked prairie deer is not a fabrication. Massive south dakota buck could unseat two state records. If you hunt big game in minnesota or have a fascination with recordbook deer, moose, elk or bear, this books for you. North dakota potential record buck shot on opening day of. Yet, despite this fact, it is difficult to obtain a truly fine specimenthey are difficult to hunt. See the record photos, read the hunters stories and learn where the largest trophies were taken. 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. Favorite, collectable books and publications from the pope and young club 0 items my cart. Russell graves photo deer hunting is about many things. How to measure a whitetail using the boone and crockett score.
The club also publishes a couple of different specialty books. This ranch land has a creek and a river running through it and covers approximately 4000 acres with terrain similar to manitoba, canada. Sep 15, 2012 records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. The staterecord typical was taken in 2001 by ronald mclamb, in bonner county, and it only beats the states secondlargest typical buck by 38 inch. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. Its not officially scored yet, the 28yearold told midwest outdoors four days. If you hunt big game in minnesota or have a fascination with record. How to measure a whitetail deer using the boone and crockett scoring method. Dustin seamands of bismarck shot a ram that measured 177. Like north dakota, south dakota has endured some horrendous winters in recent years that have impacted deer numbers in the state, especially the number of trophy bucks. Trophy north dakota whitetail hunts rolling plains adventures offers a world class caliber north dakota whitetail deer hunting adventure.
Kyle hass shot what could be a north dakota record buck on the opening day of firearms season friday. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Oct 31, 2014 like north dakota, south dakota has endured some horrendous winters in recent years that have impacted deer numbers in the state, especially the number of trophy bucks. How to score whitetail deer a whitetail deer is scored by adding up the following measurements, rounded to the nearest 18 of an inch. 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. As the record books show, fayette county has produced some of the states biggest bucks. And i assure you that while it isnt all about big deer, we would all love to set our sights on. Looking for a booner, check the record books big game hunt. Things changed a little with this list, but not a lot. Photo by dakota stowers after those initial game camera photos, jones got a couple more the first week of september, then a few more in velvet, no less on september 22. We intensely manage our large and diverse high fenced hunting preserve to produce outstanding trophy quality whitetail, elk and fallow deer.
According to the argus leader, brandon was bow hunting with his brother in walworth county. Historically in north dakota they were restricted primarily to the major riparian areas and wooded buttes. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Whether you genuinely care about buck scores or not, there is value in knowing how to do a gross or. 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. Roger atwood measures the right brow tine on tony fultons nontypical whitetail deer. Nc whitetail deer hunting concluded a couple of months ago with another successful year. From state harvest reports, i found that around 360,000 hunters took 2,000 total deer in 2014 and again in 2015, only a few deer off the alltime record in 20. Michael mettlers mcpherson county buck is the largest typical from south dakota. Despite lower deer densities and rugged terrain there is a positive aspect to this type of deer country. We cater to archery hunters as well as rifle hunters and also offer excellent pheasant and waterfowl hunting as well. Sep 27, 2017 the largest alaskayukon moose in the record books, as well as the highest scoring moose for all of north america, was taken by debra card near cordova, alaska with a rifle in september 1999.
This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932. Prime whitetail range in north dakota is north and east of the missouri river, and the sheyenne makes up that regions largest single plot of. Hunting prairie whitetail deer dakota whitetail big game hunt. Our lodging is located in the lower level of our living quarters. Whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters outdoors. South dakotas official big game record book south dakota hunting. Oct 29, 2017 minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in spotlight. See more ideas about deer hunting, deer and hunting. Day 2 of our north dakota semilive whitetail hunt and our fist day in the stands. Two north dakota rams shot in november 2017 qualified for the boone and crockett record books based on their horn measurements. Its the end of february in north carolina and rabbit season is almost over.
Montana, arkansas, and south dakota popped up in the top 10, while states currently hailed as. Dakota whitetail odocoileus virginianus dacotensis. Brandon beitelspacher took this magnificent buck back in october and the deer is now the pending south dakota state record. 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. Archery hunting whitetail deer in north dakota youtube. We have very high success rates each fall on big bucks. They are most common in forested areas associated with farmland. Minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in spotlight.
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