Cartersville, GA, USA. Weve long been told that certain southern and midwestern states such as Texas and Illinois are some of the best big buck states. Lloyd did not hunt in the woods that skirted the property. New York isnt the big-buck state people like to think it is. The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. Hence its name, the White River NWR is a refuge area that holds the deer that disperse into neighboring agricultural fields. The Louisiana Big Game Records Program documents all-time record white-tailed deer and wild turkey harvested in the state that meet or exceed minimum antler or spur measurements, respectively, as well as deer and turkeys that meet minimum recognition requirements over a three-year span. In the States of Nebraska & North Dakota DBA Whitetail Trophy Properties Real Estate LLC. I intended to try to get one with a crossbow to earn my first Triple Trophy Award, but I have lost interest. Its the top states for total number of record typical and non-typical bucks produced. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Licensed in TN - Tim Burnette, Broker. During that same timeframe, only 418 bucks (typical and non-typical) have been entered into the Boone and Crockett records. On Sept. 15, Don Barnett of Bryant used a longbow to kill a massive black bear in Saline County that scored 21 7/16. Camping is allowed on about two dozen designated primitive campgrounds. Also 2 years ago in Stone County two brothers killed one each that year. Since 1998, when the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission implemented the statewide 3-point rule for legal bucks, Arkansas has quietly become a sleeper state for trophy whitetails. Ohio drops down a few spots, confirming that its more of a non-typical-producing state. 238. Eldon L. "Buck" Buckner is the current Chairman of the Boone and Crockett Club's Records of North American Big Game Committee. Jackson County represents some of the best big buck hunting in northeastern Alabama. Marlin is back in the game with the re-introduction of the classic 336 and 1894 lever-action hunting rifles. Thats the new golden triangle for big white-tailed bucks. The 3-point rule requires a buck to have at least three points on at least one antler. He first saw the big buck in a trail camera photo last year, but didn't see it again on his trail camera until recently. The U.S. Hes had a lot of success, so his expectations are always high. It weighed more than 200 pounds and sported a tall, massive 10-point rack that scored 150 4/8 Boone and Crockett points. The same is true for the states black bear hunting, which has more than a few respectable entries. 10), Maryland (No. Once again this buck was harvested with a gun and was taken in the year 1945. Hunting land prices in Edgar County can give some land buyers sticker shock, but its important to remember that most properties in the area provide income through cash renting the land for farming. Desha has 20. It was a huge rush, a massive release, after chasing that deer for three years, to see him go down and finally get to put hands on him, Bolt said. Well that's a interesting way of comparison. At 7:45 a.m., the buck strolled under Bolts stand following does. The biggest buck entered so far was a195-2/8" behemoth shot inDrew County, Arkansas. Things changed a little with this list, but not a lot. It weighed about 508 pounds and measured more than 7 feet from nose to rump. I was fixin to leave, Hutchens said. 18) did make the top 20 something they dont do on the traditional all-time lists commonly referred to. That is two months less than the statewide season, which starts the last Saturday in September and ends on February 28. Furthermore, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana are the new kids on the block. Don't Miss:Are the Biggest Typical Whitetails History? Don't Miss:Top 5 Typical Bucks from the Northeast|Top 5 Non-Typical Bucks from the Northeast. Gobble, gobble! Don't Miss:Top 5 Typical Bucks from the Southeast |Top 5 Non-Typical Bucks from the Southeast. When the area was settled, the land bordering both sides of Crowleys Ridge was swampy and undeveloped. Yep even in Lafayette county the old timers ( my Dad and others talked about the old blue deer. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. A legal buck on the St. Francis National Forest must have either a 15-inch inside spread or one antler of at least 18 inches. They see years of dedication. These are the bucks all hunters dream about. Sort the columns by clicking on their headers. The Boone and Crockett Club, based in Missoula, Mont., confirmed Lloyd's score Monday. Has Modern Deer Hunting Culture Killed Old-School Hound Hunting? On Dec. 3, 2018, William Lloyd of Wynne killed a 14-point buck in Lee County that netted a Boone and Crockett . See the most popular caliber for more than 38 categories of North American big game. Boone and Crockett Club. Midwest: Wisconsin is king. Because the river changes course, the boundary between Arkansas and Mississippi is peculiar and in places indeterminate. Arkansas County in the southeast is in the heart of the Natural State's big-buck zone, and that's where Joe Schimmel of Stuttgart killed our largest typical with archery equipment last year. Not so with Bolt. Score: 199 2/8. Through the end of the 2000-01 season, the following Kentucky counties had yielded three or more Boone & Crockett all-time whitetail deer: Lewis (five typical, five nontypical). All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Licensed in KY, ME & NH - Derek Fisher, Broker. However, ARKANSAS actually has more entries in the all time record book! The encounter so haunted him that he began the 2017 season obsessed with getting a second chance. I did kill a decent little 8-point two years ago, but with school, I hadnt been able to hunt much in years prior.. His goal, he said, is to shoot mature bucks, and he said this latest buck will ratchet up his standards. All of those four are among the top 15 in the state in their respective category. Phillips 13. Southeast: The order of this list looks identical to the previous southeast region list. Its a very small property. Hutchens buck sported a 20 5/8-inch inside spread and was taken with a Thompson/Center Omega. Was a young man back then, remember the deer being brought in, taken off the train, loaded on flatbed trucks & taken to the locals they were released. It was very symmetrical, Schimmel said. Even so, that antelope was still a true giant, and Mike Gallo now has two of the 10 biggest pronghorns in the Boone & Crockett record book. February 21, 2023 |Brow Tines and Backstrap. Location: Wisconsin. We do pretty good calling them up that time of year, Hutchens said. All the secrets are sealed lol didn't see one county on the list that I've seen some record book bucks. Ryan Sullivan arrowed this Arkansas monster in the 2013 season. Allamakee County sits in the top spot for Iowa with 60 entries, which helps it rank number eight overall. Missouri Pick Up They couldn't find any bullet holes and didn't have any ideas on its cause . Deer feed all night in the fields and then retreat back into the woods shortly after dawn. The inside spread was 17 inches, and the rack had 36 inches of mass. Hutchens said the buck his nephew shot scored about 140. The James Martin-Skyline WMA has been expanded over recent years, and provides over 60,000 acres of public . At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Hardin, Butler, Todd and Hart (seven total deer each, typical and non-typical). He was cruising looking for does, moving very quick. After pouring over record book data in an attempt to identify these big-buck neighborhoods, here are some takeaways. Non-Typical entries by county - 7 Ohio counties Top 100 U.S. (highest - Licking County, #10) Typical entries by county - 6 Ohio counties in Top 100 U.S. (highest - Adams County, #47) So again, it isnt just about big deer. Let's get Arkansas the credit it deserves and start registering the 160+ & 185+ deer. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. 2. Buyers agents must be identified on the first contact with Broker/Agents and must accompany the buyer on showings to receive full fee participation. Here are the top overall states for typical Boone and Crockett bucks for total entries per square mile of land mass within the last 10 years. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. West: Montana climbs a little higher when just looking at typicals. . Here are the top states for total number of record typical and non-typical bucks produced within the last 10 years. He said it has some of the most fertile soils in the nation, which leads to a great return on investment from farm income and CRP. According to B&C records, most of our best bucks since 2013 were killed in the lower drainages of our major rivers, specifically the Arkansas, White, Cache . Its important to note that record bucks are rare even under perfect conditions. It was cloudy, and the temperature was in the mid 50s. Average Price Per Acre of Raw Land: $5013. An exceptional score for an Arkansas buck is 140 Boone and Crockett, but we grow them a lot bigger. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. This modest antler point restriction shifted the majority of the annual buck harvest from 1 1/2-year-old and younger bucks to 2 1/2 years or older. It took 40 years for Jacob Ayecock to break Thomas Sparks' state record for a typical-rack whitetailed deer, but Ayecock's record didn't last long. For commercial use rights, please contact Boone and Crockett Club's Records Department for additional information. Its about analyzing one of the biggest tell-tale signs that a states deer population is thriving. It scored 164 6/8 and ranked 9th overall. Licensed in IN - Dan Bates, Broker. It takes a lot to get them there. . CX Outfitter, 180 gr. The White River NWR is wild, untamed country that skirts the White River. As I write this on Tuesday, Miss Laura's daffodils are budding. The 360 Buckhammer cartridge is designed for lever-action rifles and will be available in two Remington Core-Lokt loads. This is the first deer Ive killed in a while, Bolt said. Licensed in PA- Jack Brown, Broker. He was chasing and bumping them around, and he gave me a 30-yard shot, Schimmel said. Schimmels priorities changed in a hurry. That deer was taken in 1998 by Brian Ross. He also had large land holding in Texas located in the area called the Golden Triangle for deer hunting around Eagle Pass, in west Tx right down on the Rio Grade basin & Nebraska in the Hasting's area, another well know area in the Midwest for for massive whitetails today. Site by Gray Loon. Its filled with big-buck neighborhoods you may want to consider buying hunting land in if its your dream to chase giant whitetails. Ive definitely learned a lot of things about shot placement, making sure Im standing right, and making sure the exit is going be where it needs to be., 1. Furthermore, eastern states such as Delaware (No. The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. From the Boone & Crockett Club's most recent data: #1 - Wisconsin Wisconsin is the #1 ranked state with 1,822 total entries and 6 counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced. That said, many do hunt within a given region. Its always challenging. It is also the first B&C record-book buck to come from Hall County, Georgia. Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin no longer hold that title like they did 10 to 20 years ago. That happened in 2013 and 1995. But bigger than that is the fact that Rhode Island (No. Theres nothing quite as adrenaline-driving as a moose-like whitetail rack swaying through the timber. The Land of Giants: Where the Biggest Bucks Were Killed in the Last Five Years. Are the Biggest Typical Whitetails History? While none of this information will directly help you kill a deer, it does tell a story. It provides clarity in a world full of foggy confusion. Here we break down the top states for typical Boone and Crockett bucks per square mile of land mass since 2008 by region. The first was John Quirk, owner of Quirk Land & Cattle Company. A typical rack requires a minimum score of 170 to qualify for the Boone and Crockett book, and a non-typical rack . Knowing that such a deer was in the vicinity was highly motivational, Bolt said, but not seeing the buck alive for nearly three years was highly frustrating, especially since he didnt have any fresh photos of it for several weeks. We analyzed where the top-200 record book typical and non-typical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015*. Licensed in FL, KS & MO - Jefferson Kirk Gilbert, Broker. In the above video, NWTF's Jason Burckhalter talks about the group's accomplishments and future plans with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Here we break down the top states for Boone and Crockett bucks per square mile of land mass since 2008 by region. It was windy and hot. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. According to B&C records, most of our best bucks since 2013 were killed in the lower drainages of our major rivers, specifically the Arkansas, White, Cache and St. Francis rivers. Please check your email and click the verification link. The Hawkeye State retains its reputation as a big buck factory thanks to 1,330 entries now in B&C's record book. Even the likes of Idaho and Washington have higher odds of crossing paths with one. Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesnt mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. Don't Miss:Top 5 Typical Bucks from the Midwest |Top 5 Non-Typical Bucks from the Midwest. Temperatures are cooling, and the days are shortening, and its a very pleasant time to hunt. Hunting on Bayou La Grue, he killed his buck in late October because he said big deer in his area generally start becoming active around Halloween. Ive got a ton of pictures, Bolt said. I killed two bucks for the first time, and I got three does. Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice, Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services. The Broker (Whitetail Properties) does not assume liability for typographical errors, misprints, nor for misinformation that may have been given to us. 006336 entries, Illinois | 331 total entries | 0.005954 entries, Texas | 248 total entries | 0.000947 entries, Colorado | 19 total entries | 0.000183 entries, Idaho | 9 total entries | 0.000108 entries, Washington | 7 total entries | 0.000105 entries, Montana | 11 total entries | 0.000075 entries, Texas | 160 total entries | 0.000611 entries, Colorado | 14 total entries | 0.000134 entries, Idaho | 6 total entries | 0.000072 entries, Montana | 8 total entries | 0.000054 entries, Washington | 3 total entries | 0.000045 entries, New Jersey | 2 total entries | 0.000269 entries, New York | 7 total entries | 0.000148 entries, West Virginia | 7 total entries | 0.000290 entries, Washington | 4 total entries | 0.000060 entries, Colorado | 5 total entries | 0.000048 entries, Idaho | 3 total entries | 0.000036 entries, Montana | 3 total entries | 0.000020 entries. This 170 inch stud makes a fatal mistake. Schimmel, 30, is a truck broker who, like Bolt, has to economize his hunting time due to a busy schedule. For more information, call (870) 282-8200. Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. Theodore Roosevelt , George Bird Grinnell , and Archibald Rogers, all founding fathers of B&C served as Competition Judges for the first-ever Sportsman's Exposition held at Madison Square Garden in 1895, which became an annual event. Of course, an abundant mast crop allows deer to disperse. Looks very even on an area comparision. With no place to put a stand, Lloyd hunted from the ground. For perspective, Lloyd's buck is the biggest ever killed in the Deep South, and only the 17th typical ever to score 200 inches. Jacob Ayecock; Drew County; 2016; 195 2/8; Boone & Crockett Club, 2. Ohio. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. By extension, a greater number survive through successive seasons to reach ages where antlers begin to fulfill potential. I know of 2 B&C bucks killed in Baxter county. Ive hunted antlerless deer at Jackson Point several times. Keith Brossard Buck This provides a better chance than ever of killing a mature buck. It takes a lot for a typical whitetail to reach B&C status. However, Schimmel said he did not expect to encounter a monster buck when he climbed his stand on Oct. 29, 2017. Year: 1966. Arkansas Arkansas's B&C typical whitetail just broke the 200-inch mark. Nathan Simmons of Browning and Game & Fish's John Taranto take a closer look at both cartridges at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. It grossed 167 and change, so it barely had any deductions.. The woods were quiet until Hutchens heard his nephew fire. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It's the most beautiful fruit tree I've ever grown, and it hasn't given me a single plum. Boone and Crockett Club's involvement with records keeping actually goes all the way back to its very roots. Minnesota is the number four largest big buck state with 1,194 total entries. Even though hunting was largely unproductive in Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area this season, hunters who I conversed with said the hunting experience is better than it was in the WMA's Wild West days. Weeks before, Bolt passed on shooting a 130-class buck, which most people would gladly claim in this corner of the Ozarks. Licensed in MS- Chipper Gibbes, Broker. A Montana buck shot by Kent Petry. I made a series of grunts, and I waited and waited. There is a sect of hunters that devote all their time in the woods to one thing: targeting the biggest whitetails walking the Earth. I know it took some time. The buck's asymmetric antlers are classed as "non-typical" under the Boone and Crockett Scoring system. Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. At the heart of it all is Phillips County, which abuts the Mississippi River roughly from Helena-West Helena southward almost to Snow Lake. It never gets old, Schimmel said. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. The only difference? Other deer hunters really love a big, nasty-looking buck with stickers, kickers and drop tines going every which way. Schimmel said he avoided that by keeping his eyes off the prize and his mind on the objective. In recent years, the Boone and Crockett Club typically adds three to five Arkansas bucks to its all-time awards book. The new Frontier, available in 8x42 and 10x42, has all the range-finding capabilities a hunter needs. Just look at the top of theBoone and Crockett entries from last season. Licensed in IL, MD, WV - Debbie S. Laux, Broker. Southeast: A lot of people refer to Kentucky as a midwestern state. Some Mississippi lands are on the Arkansas side of the river and vice versa, and some clubs straddle both states. When I first shot, the ramrod fell out of muzzleloader, Hutchens said. The scores aren't precise, obviously, but they're close. This giant Ar. LaRue's Ethan Alexander talks about the Siete's features with Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Iowa has 3-county in the top 20 United States counties according to Boone and Crockett. On opening day of muzzleloader season, Hutchens hunted with several family members in an area where they have about five stands. Boone and Crockett Listings for Arkansas Arkansas top 10 B&C listings 160 and up for Typicals 185 and up for Non- Typicals This is up to date as of December 18, 2017 postings Viewing trophy scorecharts and photos requires a free website account. Ken Vitale with Buck Knives chats with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller about two new hunting knives for 2023the purpose-built Alpha and PakLite series. Sometimes, when a long quest finally ends, a hunter feels a twinge of disappointment. Features quick-change barrel system. You also have a greater chance than ever of killing a buck worthy of recognition by the Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young organizations. Hit Phillips County and other counties in the Arkansas Delta for your best bet at bagging a record-book buck! Here are the top overall states for Boone and Crockett bucks for total entries per square mile of land mass within the last 10 years. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. LaRue's Ethan Alexander talks about the Siete's features with Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Features quick-change barrel system. He bought a massive amount of land in the Cache/White River flood basin amounting to 10's of thousands of acres. 07/03/2022 . Subscriber Services. There were some does in front of me, and when he was walking down the road, he stopped and looked at does right in my lane. Food strips are found throughout the woods, and every open space is planted with food, including both sides of every road. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Oklahoma in particular has become a duck-hunting hotspot. Otherwise, the fee participation will be at the sole discretion of Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC DBA Whitetail Properties, DBA Whitetail Properties Real Estate. He has served as Judges Panel Chairman, Consultant, and Judge for Boone and Crockett Club . 1 was 181 inches and was at the Big Buck Classic 10 years ago or so. And it dispels fallacies that people have believed for years. Average Price Per Acre of Raw Land: $4,314. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. This year, the rifle will be chambered in 7mm PRC, the hot new load that was a hit at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens. arkansas boone and crockett bucks by countya properly fitted wearable pfd should have which characteristics. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Licensed in NE & SD- Jason Schendt, Broker. #2 - Illinois Illinois is #2 overall with 1,445 total entries and has 4 counties in the top 20 U.S. counties . The buck never sensed Schimmels presence. For those who dream of a record-book buck, that's a sobering thought. March 3, 2023 |Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, March 1, 2023 |Timber 2 Table Wild Game Recipes, Record Deer Data Shows the Hotbed Midwestern States Arent the Whitetail Strongholds They Once Were. way to track the success or failure of conservation efforts. People of equal stature populate the other clubs along the river, and most have comfortable lodgings on site. It happened very fast, Bolt said. ", Boone and Crockett Club's State Big Game Records, Position Statement on Big Game Records and Hunting, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. That area is a fertile agricultural region containing vast farms that grow soybeans, corn and rice. Looking at this list, several things are apparent. 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