Along with each state and provincial listing is a map showing record book deer distribution, photographs of each. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. Some virginia trophy deer are pictured below, with a notation of the hunter, county, and date of kill. But when you factor in the size of each state, things even up fairly quickly. The world record killed in 2003 by tony lovstuen in albia, iowa, had 38. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the.
Turkey, duck waterfowl and predators hunts like bobcat and coyotes are also popular hunts throughout the region. Tory peggs guilford county buck set the new nontypical. Hunters in nc will find just about any kind of game they desire. From black bear to whitetail deer nc has it all hunters can take any wild boar hogs any time of the year, provided they have the necessary license. Wvs biggestever buck was anything but typical hunting. Jon shaw, the ncwrc deer biologist, said that while a sample consisting of recordbook bucks is small, that area has several factors going for it. Photos of state and provincial records, along with dozens of field photos of trophy whitetail deer, including a 32page fullcolor section of the best field photos from the past decade. Posted on january 5, 2018 january 3, 2019 by ammoland editor joe evans ron shaulis holding his recordbreaking typical whitetail deer rack taken with a.
Deer antler measuring sessions scheduled across south. The whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, also known as the whitetail or virginia deer, is a. The 31point nontypical buck tory pegg killed in guilford county earlier this season is the new state record in the irregular compound bow category. The search for new state record deer antlers is underway with the s. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. Before 1981 this was a sad time of the year for many hunters, as it would be another. It is truly a oneinamillion animal, the biggest of the big. Northwest big game record books record books for big game. The western portion of the state is mountainous timber nestled in the breathtaking smoky mountains. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. The buck, now known as the missouri monarch, was officially scored at 333 78 points and was recognized as the new worlds record nontypical whitetail at the boone and crockett clubs 1983 awards program. Boasting a green score of 208 net inches, the gnarly antlers would easily topple the existing state nontypical archery record of 176 78.
We have been working on this for a long time and hope you will enjoy scrolling through the record books on your phone. North carolina deer hunting is your source for nc deer hunting regulations, north carolina hunting videos and nc hunting information. The minimum antler score necessary to qualify is 100 boone and crockett inches for typical antlers and 125 for nontypical antlers. To prevent loss of weight, do not clean or freeze the fish. Other excellent areas include southern texas, eastern kansas, western kentucky. Department of natural resources annual series of measuring sessions. North carolina poacher charged after faking record deer.
American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. The palmetto state ranked number one nationally in bucks harvested per square mile 3. Aug 2009 alligator gar robbie smtih scott gilmer 230 lbs. Check out the full story in north carolina sportsman, along with other big buck stories from the tar heel state. North carolinas northerntier of trophybelt counties proved again in. The current state record, a buck killed by dave wachtel in sumner county in 2000, grossed 256 points and netted 244 38. Texas is home to the most whitetailed deer of any u. If you hunt utah or would like to hunt utah, utah big game records provides hunt. North carolina record buck allegedly fake, antlers screwed. Virginia trophy deer virginia big bucks virginia record deer.
The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. 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. The top 10 counties during this period are in wisconsin, minnesota and texas. Posted on january 5, 2018 january 3, 2019 by ammoland editor joe evans ron shaulis holding his record breaking typical whitetail deer rack taken with a compound bow on oct. The florida buck registry was established in 1982 to provide hunters with a record of the number and quality of whitetailed deer taken in florida. South dakotas official typical archery whitetail deer record book entries were working on website updates join us on instagram. We have the experience to obtain one of these whitetail. Mclaughlins buck sent shock waves through the states deerhunting community. Fishing montanas waters is enjoyed by many, but only a few anglers catch a record fish. The state of north carolina is divided up into three major climates and terrain. This lavishly illustrated publication is the difinitive source of big game hunting in idaho, featuring entries in four categories. All whitetailed deer taken legally within mississippi during any prior hunting season are eligible to participate in the magnolia records program. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field.
Its the end of february in north carolina and rabbit season is almost over. Many variables impact deer management programs including winter severity, annual precipitation, soil quality, available cover types and hunting culture. Marion county may not have produced many record book bucks yet, but the ones it has are near the top of the list. One additional variable that carries tremendous weight, but is often overlooked, is the amount of hunting pressure in a given area. The state ranks third overall with recordbook bucks in the past 10 years with 401 total entries. All of those four are among the top 15 in the state in their respective category. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. See deer regulations for eithersex days during archery season. Numerous highscoring trophies stood out, including two new north carolina state record bucks. Oct 1996 no picture available axis jennifer stolle 161 78.
Simply put, good soils are the primary reason, shaw said. Sep 15, 2012 records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Deer killed in sumner county to be certified a world record. Fish identification fish consumption advisories freshwater fishing records. Record book for idahos big game animals, first edition. Telles was hunting in snowcovered alpine county with his nephew anthony thomasson when they spotted a large buck around 6. The following table contains south carolina s top whitetail deer harvested by county. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories. North carolina hunting guides world class outdoors. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. In addition to these statebystate listings of the top scoring whitetail deer from the late 1800s to 2002, the book also includes editorial features covering a range of topics of interest to deer managers, biologists, and hunters. Weigh the fish on a certified scale found in grocery store or hardware. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008.
Click on the interactive map above to search our wild turkey records database and discover where to find the largest. Includes record entries for bear, cougar, whitetail deer, mule deer, rocky mt. It will look great framed with your score sheet, or tucked within the pages of your record book. North carolina record buck allegedly fake, antlers. The middle is flatland referred to as the piedmont plateau and the eastern portion is the coastal plain where the beaches of the atlantic ocean lie. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. The information and maps shown here are based on the 5,439 deer entered into the gis.
On the evening of october 22nd hunter william telles may have dropped the new state record mule deer in california. The 2018 deer record information is also available for download in the pdf format. The state ranks third overall with record book bucks in the past 10 years with 401 total entries. Over the long term, approximately one of every 800 whitetailed bucks harvested in south carolina qualifies for the records list. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories regular divisions. Species name score date photo addax george clark 91 48.
Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Scdnr 2018 deer antler records south carolina department of. It was an eight point with one 1 sticker, main frame grossed 141my measurements. The most complete book of trophy records and info on americas favorite game species was recently released in october 2012 in its fifth edition from the worlds foremost authority on native north american big game records keeping. Incidentally, that 1972 record mule deer shot in southwest colorado by texan doug burris is on display at the cabelas store in kansas city, mo. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. The excitement over a massive 27point buck that could have been north carolinas newest record nontypical soon soured after wildlife officials questioned where the rack came from. Current minimum scores for the south carolina antler records list are 125 typical points and 145 nontypical points. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 23,000 records in our database. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. In fact, the antlers of this monster buck are so massive. Were working on website updates join us on instagram.
To record for history, trophy game animals taken with bow and arrow within the boundaries of the state of north carolina. New from the boone and crockett club records of north american whitetail deer fifth edition. South carolina slides in at number nine for many of the same reasons as georgia, with a few exceptions. 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.
Antler scoring sessions begin for states deer hunters. Records of north american whitetail deer deer hunting elk. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. A deer of that size is possible in north carolina, but. The map represents 1,435 entries distributed over 17 states, revealing a.
Statements like, iowa is a great state for huge bucks are common. When soil has good nutrients, quality foods are abundant, allowing bucks to grow larger antlers, faster. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. A total of 7,469 sets of whitetailed deer antlers, including 7,167 typical racks and 302 nontypical, are currently ranked on south carolina s alltime antler records list. We have launched a whitetail records app that includes all of the record book deer. The previous record of 20718 inches set by a buck killed in mason county by james pauley had stood for. Four of the countys 11 biggest deer were shot during the past five seasons. California hunter shoots potential state record nontypical mule deer on the evening of october 22nd hunter william telles may have dropped the new state record mule deer in california. It is within the area of the state where hunting deer with hounds is legal, so coursing deer with dogs is. Lafayette county buck crushes state archery record clark climbed down and walked to the rise in the land where he last saw the deer. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international. The record book and museum for free range alabama whitetails. A total of 7,469 sets of whitetailed deer antlers, including 7,167 typical racks and 302 nontypical, are currently ranked on south carolinas alltime antler records list.
A friend took a buck my wife killed to be scored while we were out of town. Sd typical whitetail deer records south dakota hunting. Resources safari club international online record book. Featured are exciting hunting stories recounted by avid hunters and the superb work of the northwests premier wildlife artists. Nc whitetail deer hunting concluded a couple of months ago with another successful year. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. Our books accepts entries for up to 16 individual species that make up as many as 24 possible entries. Deer management strategies, techniques and opportunities vary widely across the whitetails range. The following table contains south carolinas top whitetail deer harvested by county. Sep 29, 2015 boasting a green score of 208 net inches, the gnarly antlers would easily topple the existing state nontypical archery record of 176 78. The previous record of 20718 inches set by a buck killed in mason county by. All entrants meeting the minimum requirements of the magnolia records program will receive an official magnolia records program certificate.
Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Kentucky is a dang good deer hunting destination right now. Utah big game records llc is a company that produces books. Deer hunting is by no means easy, and requires a good deal of patience, along with the ability to cover great distances or maintain a stand. Sure, kentucky has only produced 201 entries to wisconsins 326 in the last five years. South dakotas official typical whitetail deer record book entries. North carolinas best all time whitetail deer records. Records of north american whitetail deer deer hunting.