A lot of Buckeye Big Bucks hanging on barn walls that aren't in the book. Minnesota, St. Louis County--37 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records At No. 119. Minnesota, Itasca County--25 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records This massive rack has 47 points. The five P&Y world-record typicals that came before the Lloyd Goad buck serve as a . Oregon, Linn County--41 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records The top Massachusetts typical was tagged in 2002 in Franklin County. Not only does Ohio produce P&Y whitetails in great numbers, the top-end potential is off the charts. 118. Mass measurements vary between 4 2/8 and 5 1/8 inches. Illinois, Fulton County--26 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records A big main-frame 10-pointer with a flyer off the G2, it carries 26 1/8- and 26 5/8-inch beams and G3s over 12 inches long. A true giant. Vic Bulliner shot this monster during firearms season in Hillsdale County, . 35. In the woods. Located north of Zanesville between Dresden to the west and Adamsville on the east, along the east side of the Muskingum River, Tri-Valley is a 16,200-acre public hunting area consisting of mature forests, fields, and brush land, much of the latter reclamation grasslands in the northern section of the area. . Big antlers bring big drama. It has 16 total points with a 17 6/8-inch spread. 29. 745 all-time. 1 in all-time B&C record-book . Coshocton and Delaware have yielded 18 each, and Ross (17) is right behind them. You are participating in a data collection system that started in the 1920s and was refined by Club members in 1950. Dan Aquino took this 210-inch Ohio buck in 2014. Deer and turkey hunting are his primary focus, though he also writes frequently about conservation, predator hunting, and small game hunting. Oregon, Lane County--41 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records Score: 200 1/8 inches Harvest Date: December 3, 2018 Hunter: William L. Loyd Taken in 2018, the . Pennsylvanias top nontypical was taken in 1942 in Erie County. I just read an article in Ohio Game and Fish. It ranks No. On the water. Topping that trophy buck list is Muskingum County, in east central Ohio, where no fewer than eight racks have made the B&C record books in the past five years. All Rights Reserved. Its the inside spread (22 3/8 inches), beam lengths (27 3/8 and 27 4/8 inches), and tine length that push the score up. The inside spread is 20 inches. 1 typical in South Carolina came out of Pickens County in 1994. All have ample access, detailed in maps available from the Division of Wildlife or by visiting wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/dillon. Bisected by several routes, there is plenty of access to the area. Another record thats stood for many decades, the Tice buck was taken in Essex County in 1938. 2 buck, which was killed in 1920. One of three nontypical Booners in South Carolina, the Wood whitetail is a magnificent creature. They produced 18, 16 and 12 North American trophies . Talk about serious palmation. Turn to the top "nontypical" record book and that doesn't change. On the west side of Muskingum County, 3,600-acre Dillon Wildlife Area has long been a productive deer hunting destination in a county known for producing some the states biggest bucks. 16 all-time, much in part due to its 36 points, 22 of which are on the right and 14 on the left. All but two mass measurements are less than 4 inches in circumference. All Rights Reserved. If that sounds like a lot of hunters, it's probably an underestimate of the true number of ardent archers who are out there in search of venison. 125. Oregon has only six typical entries in the B&C book, the biggest of which was a 178 2/8-inch whitetail taken in Wallowa County. Situated in the rugged, unglaciated hill country of south central Ohio, Brush Creek State Forest includes 13,502 non-contiguous acres in Adams, Pike and Scioto counties. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. No. Montana, Fergus County--54 bighorn sheep in B&C records It has 27 points, main beams around 26 inches, and a spread that reaches 20 3/8 inches. The top typical deer in the Hawkeye State, it sports a 13-point rack with scary-good tine length. 15 all-time, its a huge deer, and scores so highly thanks to 47 points. Not only does Ohio produce P&Y whitetails in great numbers, the top-end potential is off the charts. 516 all-time, sports 23 points, and has a 19 1/8-inch spread. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. Two measurements are over 8 inches, one is over 7 inches, and four are over 5 inches. If you think targeting trophy bucks to hunt here in Ohio means targeting private land, think again. If you study the rack, youll see its quite a bit heavier on the left side. Wyoming, Carbon County282 pronghorn in B&C records Found in Christian County, its the No. 38. Special camping areas for deer hunters will be established on the recreation area during the deer gun season as well. James Saunders shot this massive Mississippi buck in Adams County in 2011. and last updated 5:37 PM, Mar 02, 2023. 5. 79. One tine even exceeds 14 inches, which is rare. The internet celebrity, who is a member of Officials say that increasing the moose harvest is Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Its beam lengths are eye-popping at 28 4/8 and 28 6/8 inches. Iowa, Allamakee County--34 typical whitetail deer in B&C records The Top 125 list is based on"Trophy Search,"a searchable online database available to subscribers. In central Ohio Knox and Wyandot are known to produce some giants. 1 in Oklahoma and No. Deer: Balancing Expectations for Small Properties, Get to Know Your Neighbors for Better Deer Herd Management, Big Buck Profile: Reid Crawford Kansas Buck, Choosing Correct Magnification for Rifle Scope, Big Buck Profile: Troy Metzger's East Illinois Giant. 98. 2 deer in the state. Its also the No. list. Its also the largest nontypical of all time, anywhere. Permits are available in person only at the Edge of Appalachia Eulett Center located at 4274 Waggoner Riffle Road, West Union, 45693, Fridays only beginning each August. Just $1 per month , The biggest typical whitetail deer, to be specific. Antlers: Typical. And get this: Nearly all of the hunters heading afield then are carrying scoped centerfire rifles. 1 in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and No. But as you'll soon see, nothing about these monster bucks is "typical", By 91. Timothy J. Beck took this 300-plus-inch giant in Huntington County. 8. The main beams are over 20 and 22 inches, and the inside spread is 17 6/8 inches. Oregon, Lake County--47 pronghorn in B&C records At fewer than 800 acres, Forked Run State Park, located three miles south of Reedsville in eastern Meigs County, is often overlooked by deer hunters who figure it takes big woods to produce big deer in southern Ohio. Colorado, Gunnison County--38 typical mule deer in B&C records There has not been a record-class Rhode Island nontypical entered into the all-time B&C books. 6. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Sitting at No. Issues may also exist for Safari users. The brows are huge, measuring 10 and 11 3/8 inches. 95. 36. Order online atwww.boone-crockett.orgor by calling 888-840-4868. The record bucks brow tines are also only 3 inches, but each of its G2s, G3s, and G4s range between 10 4/8 and 14 1/8 inches. A big 87, it only has a 17 2/8-inch inside spread, but carries main beams over 25 inches. When the 39-pointer showed up, Beatty no doubt forgot entirely about the deer that had avoided him. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 406.542.1888. you could probaby try the odnr website. 3 from . Ohio The Ohio record nontypical wasn . Its one of two nontypicals from the state to make the book. You can go through the entire list if youd likeor you can simply scroll down to your state to see what itll take to tag a new record whitetail deer during the 2022 whitetail hunting season. It packs 45 points, main beams in the mid-20s, and a 24 3/8-inch inside spread. Each of its tines are under 10 inches. The drama started when antler . Great patio, good cocktail list for summer. It has heavy mass, with one measurement over 8 inches and two over 6 inches. 106. It was taken 29 years ago in Litchfield County. Iowa Bowhunter Goes Stealth Mode with a Tree Saddle to Bag 194-inch Non-typical, Saskatchewan Hunter Finds Target Sheds After Looking for Multiple Days, Night Hunting for Predators Will Help Your Deer Herd, Nebraska Shed Hunter's Wife and Dog Find 6x9 Set One Year After Learning About the Buck, A Look Back at No. Its held the record by 1/8 inch since 1974. 1. Arrowed in Decatur County, Indiana, its second in the world only to the Milo Hanson buck, which was shot in Saskatchewan. 21. Interestingly, this deers gross and net scores are less than 10 inches apart. All mass measurements range from 5 2/8 to 6 1/8. That said, it has an impressive 12-point rack with one abnormal point. Updated Nov 3, 2022 8:30 AM EDT. 22. Interestingly, 30 of the points on Padgetts buck are abnormal. While its main beams are on the shorter side for a record deer (19 6/8 and 23 4/8 inches), it does carry heavy mass. Montana, Ravalli County--41 bighorn sheep in B&C records The palmation on the right side is insane. Wisconsin, Buffalo County86 typical whitetail deer in B&C records For those who dream of a record-book buck, that's a sobering thought. 12. Taken in 2018, the Loyd buck dethroned the 195 1/8-inch Ayecock deer, which only held top honors for three years. Texas, Culberson County--16 desert sheep in B&C records Idaho, Idaho County--53 cougar in B&C records Tagged in Randolph County in 1971, Larry Gibsons Missouri buck ranks No. Tine length is moderate, but this record whitetail deer really excels in mass, with an unbelievable 61 2/8 inches in that categoryincluding a shocking 14-inch H3 measurement on the right side. Overall, it has 39 points, moderate mass, and great beam length. 13. Licking County is #1 overall. But from a bowhunter's perspective that hasn't been all bad. Despite what some may think, the Boone & Crockett records are not about a name or a score in a bookbecause, in the end, theres so much more to the score. 3. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. This buck is the second largest bow deer taken by a hunter. In fact, it consistently ranks as one of the top states . Taken in 2006, and reaching an impressive 187 2/8 inches, the Klucky buck was bagged in Merrimack County. Both beams are just shy of 30 inches, and the inside spread is 17 7/8 inches. 8 all-time, and sports 35 total points. Its left and right beams are 18 2/8 and 21 2/8 inches, respectively. Wyoming, Sublette County--61 Shiras moose in B&C records 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. Carrying 26 7/8- and 28 6/8-inch main beams dont hurt, either. Taken in Beaufort County, it has a total of 21 scoreable points. 1 by nearly 4 inches here, it sits at No. Since then, there have been more than a few entries over the 250 mark. With 24 4/8 inches of inside spread, and two main beams stretching the tape to 31 7/8 inches, theres no wonder this deer scores just shy of 200 inches. Adjacent Blue Rock State Park, at 7924 Cutler Lake Road, Blue Rock, 43720, offers camping opportunities that are popular with some deer hunters.For more information about deer hunting at Blue Rock State Forest, contact the Forest Manager at (740) 385-4402 ext. Killed in Johnston County, the Foster deer is No. A dozen miles southeast of Zanesville, Blue Rock State Forest is another good choice for deer hunters seeking public land in Muskingum County. . No. 45. Camping is popular with deer hunters at adjacent Dillon Lake State Park, as are the state parks rental cottages. However, the inside spread is only 14 2/8 inches. Illinois was second, with 289 and Ohio was third, with 242. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for 20 years or more. Arizona, Pima County--41 desert sheep in B&C records It leads the category by nearly 5 inches. The second-largest whitetail ever entered into the Boone and Crockett Records is proof of that. Iowa, Van Buren County--19 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records 15 all-time, the Cartwright buck is a 30-year-old state-record whitetail deer that was bagged in Stevens County. 34. This 10-pointer has impressive 26-plus-inch main beams, a 20 2/8-inch inside spread, and four tines over 13 inches. Incredibly, one tine measures more than 10 inches, another over 12 inches, two bigger than 13 inches, and one over 14 inches. It isnt because of mass, though. The other three deer were taken in the early and mid-2000s. Washington, Lewis County--48 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records This tract has tons of breath taking mountain views . North Carolina, Hyde County--32 black bear in B&C records While New Mexico doesnt have whitetails in the B&C book, they do have 11 Coues whitetails in it. 24 deer all-time. Arizona, Gila County--47 black bear in B&C records The biggest buck taken in South Dakota was harvested in Marshall County. It even has 15-inch and 14 4/8-inch G2s and G3s both over 12 inches. 1 is a bow killed Green County 304 6/8 inch buck killed in 2000. Adjacent to Dillon State Park, the wildlife areas proximity to the non-hunting zone makes it a good choice for hunters who want to see large numbers of deer and some big bucks that use the park land as a refuge. The state forest features farmland sewn in row crops that are a popular food source for resident whitetails that is adjacent to newly managed forest areas that offer excellent deer habitat. Montana, Rosebud County--38 pronghorn in B&C records For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 3,154 all-time. As long as the trophies were used in a responsible manner, the club has accepted them for years in addition to crossbows, recurves, handguns, and shotguns. :mischeif: They are all over. 70. Advertisement. The list is based on Boone and Crockett big-game records--trophy data going back to 1830 and long used by conservationists to gauge outstanding habitat, strong recruitment of game animals into older age classes, sustainable harvest objectives and other elements of sound wildlife management and fair-chase hunting. When he produces the state's annual deer report, he uses the Boone and Crockett records, specifically the County Search Tool, to research trends in the state's deer entries. If you have a bad case of buck fever, Ohio could be the cure for what ails you. In the last 10 years, 733,868 white-tailed bucks have been harvested in the Bluegrass State. Arizona, Gila County--31 typical Coues whitetail deer in B&C records The Boone and Crockett Club was founded in 1887 and is a prestigious organization that accepts hunter-killed trophies taken with a variety of firearms if the trophies are legitimate. New Mexico, Catron County--26 typical American elk in B&C records It holds the Texas record by 6/8 inch and sits at No. The deer, being mature, knew something wasn't right, but after what seemed like an eternity, he finally let the arrow fly. This deer is similar on each side, with 15 points on the left and right antlers. So we must and we will. The state record whitetail deer was harvested in 2019 in Colfax County. 109. 150 all-time. To the best of their ability, they ensure that the trophies entered into the records were taken in accordance with the tenets offair chase ethics. Massive Tranquility Wildlife Area jumps out as the most popular public deer hunting area in Adams County, according to Beatty. The Herbert N. Milam buck was bagged in Sussex County, Delaware, in 1978. 52. If youre still on the fence about entering your trophy, Boone & Crockett encourages you to readWhy Should I Bother to Enter My Trophy. The Pleskac whitetail is at the top in Big Sky Country and No. Bagged by an unknown hunter, the biggest nontypical from Washington was taken in Washington County. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 105. This deer ranks No. Since then, he has worked for most of the major hunting magazines and websites, including Field & Stream. 116. 28. The rest is a hunt they'll never forget! Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. Colorado, Jackson County--34 Shiras moose in B&C records Wyoming, Carbon County282 pronghorn in B&C records. Hunters in Texas have killed 200 bucks since 2010 that made book. Oregon was last, with just one entry. Perhaps most impressive is its total mass measurements, surpassing 47 inches. The top buck in Razorback country was harvested by William Dooley. Ranking No. Ross brought down this record whitetail deer in Platte County nearly 36 years ago. Its mass measurements total 42 4/8 inches. Buck Score: 303 7/8 inches; Date Harvested: November 17, 2012 . The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. Interestingly, its bases are over 7 inches. 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. In commemoration of its 125th anniversary, Boone and Crockett Club has released an historic list of the Top 125 trophy counties across the U.S. 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. Or what is your opinion on this? The park is located at 63300 State Route 124 in Reedsville, 45772. The Bobby Beeman buck is a huge Wyoming whitetail out of Park County. Its clean 66 rack is one of the greats. 1 in North Dakota and No. Just about every county in the state has produced at least one P&Y buck. Its 66 rack also has two short abnormal points. View this farm for sale with 583 acres by Vanceburg in Lewis County, Kentucky 41179. . So we must and we will. 26. 63. All-time total numbers of Pope & Young whitetails taken in Ohio. This info is in the Ohio Hunting Regulations book. 7. This is an impressive deer, but it doesnt sport giant main beams, going 23 inches on either side. Go Whole Hog for Delectable Backyard Pork BBQ, Western Whiskerfish: Trophy Flatheads, Channels, Even Blues, It's Tick Season. It has a 20 7/8-inch inside spread, beams nearly 27 and 28 inches, and monstrous tine length, five of which are 11 inches or longer. 5 all time. Montana, Sanders County132 bighorn sheep in B&C records This record whitetail deer also has a 20 6/8-inch inside spread, great tine length, and has only about 4 inches of deductions, which is also quite uncommon. 98 all-time. 88 all-time. 100 or the Columbus headquarters at (877) 247-8733 or at ohiodnr.gov/bluerock. "His nose was pressed against the pad dipped in doe-in-heat lure," the bowhunter recalls.