Kentucky whitetail hunting home north fork outfitters. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time. New record buck taken with crossbow by northern kentucky. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. Jan 01, 2020 whitetail deer buck standing near the edge of a forest during rut. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. Michigan has a long and proud hunting heritage, and its placement on this list is sure. 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. Biggest bucks of 2017 legendary whitetails legendary. Forums michigan hunting michigan whitetail deer hunting world record 327 whitetail discussion in michigan whitetail deer hunting started by brian berg, jun 2, 2019.
The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. A website where hunters worldwide can share their stories and photos. Sure, kentucky has only produced 201 entries to wisconsins 326 in the last five years. Sep 27, 2019 the true, complete story of how the no. This might be the new world record whitetail meateater hunting. But when you factor in the size of each state, things even up fairly quickly.
Oct 23, 2019 record book be damned, this is a onceinalifetime free range whitetail. It beat the previous record buck shot by mitch rompola by 28 of an inch. In comparison, kentucky has 900000 whitetails and seven hunters per square mile. Just in case you havent been totally consumed by buck fever yet, heres one last nudge to tip you all the way over the edge. Check out this 180 buck going after a doe decoy at woodard whitetails of kentucky. The 10 best states to hunt whitetail deer in the u. The number of whitetails taken last season set a singleseason record for kentucky, with 116,450 reported to the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources kdfwr. State record whitetails with pictures the hunting news. Troy stephens took the staterecord michigan typical in 1996, in jackson county. With 2017 coming to an end, we wanted to take a look back at the biggest bucks taken by legendary whitetail hunters all across america. Just my 2 cents, but i have a 182 78 typical i look at everyday.
Troy stephens took the state record michigan typical in 1996, in jackson county. World record 327 whitetail michigan sportsman online. We put together a countdown of the highestscoring whitetail buck ever killed according to boone and crockett records. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Located in western kentucky this outfitter hosts archery clients on 20,000 acres of genetically sound and minimally pressured ground in christian, hopkins and caldwell counties. Joe blugerman from munith shot a 22point nontypical in perennial big buck producer jackson county on november 25 that grossed 2 and netted 206 that was 7 12 years old. For perspective on how tough it is to shoot a booner buck in the garden state, there are 2,480 bucks in the books bigger than its state record. In 2011, kentucky had more record book entries than any. Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books with. Huge midwest whitetails kentucky deer hunting no kill no pay hunts trophy bucks located in beautiful western kentucky, whitetail trophy traditions is a family owned and operated business that specializes in trophy whitetail deer. Octobers harvest was the highest october harvest on record with 20,506. Hunter killed bucks and picked up bucks both qualified for the list.
To follow is a lust of the top 10 nontypical whitetail bucks ever recorded by the boone and crockett record book club. The measurements were quite simple, the length of skull, or the longer antler or horn. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. This collection includes images of probate records for approximately 98 percent of kentucky counties. Apr 20, 20 the sopsich buck was officially scored as the new michigan state record buck last month. Both hunter killed bucks and picked up bucks qualified for the list. The highest scoring typical and nontypical whitetails entered in state records maintained by commemorative bucks of michigan cbm were bagged during firearm season. If you are wondering how buffalo county, wi compares to other whitetail hunting areas, just take a look at the map below. Gray, a longtime club member, authored the clubs first biggame records book titled, records of north american big game.
Our whitetail hunting preserve and outfitter is conveniently located in southern minnesota, one hour, 60 miles south of the twin cities and the msp airport. Top ten non typical whitetail deer top ten typical whitetail deer score location hunter date 1. Maine has more typical whitetails in the books than any other northeastern state. It was published under the auspices of the national collection of heads and horns, new york zoological society. Beginning with the 18th big game awards period the club launched its big game awards book series to complement the alltime records books. Furthermore, ohio, kentucky and indiana are the new kids on the block.
It was controversial at the time, but this regulation is now accepted, and most hunters understand that the direction the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources took with this management has moved kentucky into the ranks of trophy deer states. Kentucky is a onebuck state, but you can take as many antlerless deer as you like in zone 1 regions. Sep 11, 2012 last year illinois was a perennial whitetail record producer, partially as a courtesy to the famed pike county and partially due to every other awesome acre of agriculture in the state. Kentucky is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. Michigan hunting land for sale whitetail properties. Dec 11, 2018 when kentucky made some dramatic changes to its deer season back in the early 1990s, no one could imagine shooting only one buck per season. Woodard whitetails of kentucky glasgow, kentucky facebook. Buffalo county record book bucks whitetail outfitters. We are settled in the prime territory and habitat to pursuit trophy whitetails. Hopkins creek trophy whitetail hunting in michigan now accepting reservations for 2021 whitetail deer hunting packages to book your hunting package call now.
Record year for kentucky trophy whitetail bucks big game hunt. The rack is far bigger than any he as well as most of the other hunters in the state have seen while hunting. Norbert has been an avid hunter for the past 45 seasons in breckinridge county, kentucky. American hunter 5 reasons to hunt whitetails in kentucky.
Record book whitetails white tail, recorded books, illino. Over the years, many record book deer have come from this great. Nov 24, 2010 ron waldron from ann arbor, michigan, has been hunting whitetails for more than 50 years and he now owns the highestscoring nontypical rack on record for the state. Whimsical whitetails ensures a dream opportunity to hunt world class whitetail deer. In 2014, when the classic was unable to book a new notable whitetail collection, john decided to create one of his own. Furthermore, ohio, kentucky and indiana are the new kids on. A nonprofit organization that collects and maintains records on trophy class deer, bear, elk and turkey, taken by legal hunting means. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. Non typical state record whitetails ranked the hunting news. This list takes every states record and ranks it according to its boone and crockett score.
Record book whitetails white tail, recorded books, illinois, kentucky, deer, this. At north fork outfitters we improve that ratio by by putting you in areas that are known to produce trophy whitetails. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in kentucky. Record year for kentucky trophy whitetail bucks big game. 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. If youre looking for a recordbook buck, kentucky should be at the top of your list. Kentucky is the go to state for the opportunity to harvest a trophy whitetail. An official website of the commonwealth of kentucky. Its worth remembering where americas favorite biggame species stood not so long ago at the brink of extinction, said ben wallace, club president. Experienced hunters or rookies benefit from our whitetail deer hunting guides giving them the experience of a lifetime. This collection includes full mounts of the current world record typical whitetail, the milo. Buckmasters whitetail trophy records btr scorer hunter schmittou measured the beast of a buck and gave huffman the final tally.
Jan 10, 2017 here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. Norbert currently has bluegrass whitetail outfitters bragging rights for biggest deer within the bwt team. Kentucky is a dang good deer hunting destination right now. Whitetail deer hunting in michigan hopkins creek whitetails. Largest michigan nontypical ever north american whitetail. Michigan bowhunter kills 227inch monster whitetail buck. Through the seasons, he has seen firsthand our county turn into a premiere county for trophy deer. The deer in the background on the right looks closer to 180 than this one. Woodard whitetails of kentucky provides a truly exceptional trophy whitetail hunting experience for deer hunters. The whitetails of north america collection exceeds expectations. Kentucky whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters.
Wed had very warm weather and this buck just would leave his bed in a cedar swamp during the day. But in 1940, a buck that scored 328 28 boone and crockett points was picked up in portage. The whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. Plan your next hunting experience with whimsical whitetails. Boone and crockett bucks have been killed in every delaware county. Talking to a local school bus driver is probably not the way wed normally scout for. Jeremy huffman of demossville, ky harvested a 200 and 38inch buck with his crossbow on his farm in morning view, ky on the evening of sept. 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. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentucky s 120 counties. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. Over the years, many record book deer have come from this great state. During the 2017 hunting season, records were broken and legends were born. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. Jan 11, 2015 explore kaitlyn russells board record book deer on.
The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. Apr 30, 2016 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. Single creek whitetails of ky, leitchfield, kentucky. Probate records are among the most valuable records available for american genealogy but can be challenging to access because originals are kept in courthouses across the country. 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. Nov 18, 2014 the heaviest deer thats ever been shot on our place.
Couple that with fertile farm ground, hardwoods, river bottoms and crp stands it is no secret that this part of kentucky has figured out the recipe for growing trophy. Although waldron wishes he would have shot the lenawee county buck that grew those impressive antlers, he didnt. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. Populated with deer, turkey and bear in the area, this ground is a small hunting haven. Kentucky, louisiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan.
Otter tail, minnesota 8 vernon, wisconsin 5 edgar, illinois 4 marion, iowa 4 winneshiek, iowa 3 guthrie, iowa 3 todd, kentucky 3 wabasha, minnesota 3. States like kansas, iowa, kentucky, wisconsin and indiana consistently produce. Kentucky ranks very high on the number of trophy kills per hunter. The 10 worst deer hunting states in america wide open spaces. Includes membership details, events, photos, sponsors and online merchandise sales. However, it is important to take a look at the history of records keeping and celebrate those big game.
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