The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number. Kentucky afield takes a closer look at ketuckys trophy deer and how they came to be. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. Kentucky is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. We will brief you on movements and help formulate a strategy based on the weather and conditions. After pouring over record book data in an attempt to identify these bigbuck neighborhoods, here are some takeaways. We offer a limited number of select luxury whitetail trophy buck deer hunts every season so that we can maintain the trophy buck quality we strive for. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. Best spots for bowhunting kentucky trophy bucks to hear many serious trophy bowhunters tell it, kentucky must be a figment of someones fertile imagination. Non typical state record whitetails ranked whackstar hunters. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008. Upload a photo below to get started and put in as much information as you want to be published with your photo.
For example, kansas recorded 235 awards book entries during this period, and 255 alltime entries, while kentucky had 242 and 279, respectively. Kentucky deer hunters close in on record gary garth, special to the courierjournal published 11. Kentucky whitetail hunting home north fork outfitters. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Five undertheradar trophy whitetail counties whitetail. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. 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. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. Kentucky is the go to state for the opportunity to harvest a trophy whitetail. Kentucky whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters.
Kentucky whitetailed deer report 2012 6 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources monthly harvest rates september and november saw record harvests of 5,577 and 97,225 respectively. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. At north fork outfitters we improve that ratio by by putting you in areas that are known to produce trophy whitetails. The story behind kentuckys winner of the 2015 golden laurel citation. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. The 9point typical frame grosses 175 48 and nets 165 78. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. Dannerholz whitetails is a pennsylvania trophy whitetail hunting outfitter. 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. This qualifies the big deer for the awards record book. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america.
The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. This is the second year in a row that the september harvest was a record. However, the addition of three abnormal points totaling over 15 inches resulted in the buck being ruled a nontypical. When you look at state level data, the states youd expect to be present on the list are. Kentucky deer hunters close in on state record courierjournal. Kentucky whitetailed deer report kentucky fish and wildlife. North american big game records that have been in the books for decades. In ohio county, mark simmons of hartford began the season on property his family has been hunting for over. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. The buck mooney shot had 27 scoreable points, and will sit atop the webster county record books for any method of take. We have over 30,000 acres of prime hunting ground scattered around and along the republican river valley.
The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time. It will look great framed with your score sheet, or tucked within the pages of your record book. A website where hunters worldwide can share their stories and photos. 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. Click to search entries, explore big buck regions and enjoy antler heaven. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in kentucky. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade.
Jack reneau, director of big game records, provided the information i needed and. Please allow days for the approval process and if. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. This record book buck scored 184 58 and was the 2nd giant taken on this farm in the last 2 years. Note that red shows a higher density of record book whitetails harvested. For don houchens, the weather was unbearably cold on the midnovember morning back in. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. It is definitely no big secret that kentucky has great potential for producing trophy deer. Kentucky deer records by county 6 matching articles outdoor life. Put a whitetail decoy beneath your bow stand and one of two things is. We are harvesting more mature animals in the last few years than ever before. Hunters arrive on friday afternoons where we provide pre scouting information and take you to your designated properties. Record year for kentucky trophy whitetail bucks big game.
Brad from florida killed this monster buck yesterday here at western kentucky whitetails. We have searched out the best properties in our area to ensure you a quality hunt. Record book whitetails and why you should be hunting out west i would be the first to admit that there is really no better place in north america to shoot a giant whitetail than in the midwest. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming.
The 53 entries came from 41 of kentuckys 120 counties. Midwest whitetail adventures specializes in guided whitetail hunts in kansas. Kentucky deer records by county 6 matching articles. The story about david howards 20 kentucky buck, then a new runnerup to the states compound bow record, appeared in the winter 20142015 issue of rack magazine.
The hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. Its worth remembering where americas favorite biggame species stood not so long ago at the brink of extinction, said ben wallace, club president. This list takes every states record and ranks it according to its boone and crockett score. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Archery hunters in kentucky started getting after whitetails beginning sept. Right now is the best time in recent history to be hunting in buffalo county, wisconsin. Welcome to kentucky trophy deer the ultimate whitetail hunting experience located in the rolling hills of western kentucky, kentucky trophy deer, llc is a family owned and operated business that specializes in mature trophy whitetail bucks from carefully managed blood lines. Record book whitetail discussion in deer hunting started by big jo, may 17, 2017. The world record killed in 2003 by tony lovstuen in albia, iowa, had 38.
Kentucky ranks very high on the number of trophy kills per hunter. With almost 16,000 entries, buckmasters whitetail trophy records btr is the nations most popular whitetail trophy record book. Kentucky whitetailed deer report 20 5 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources boone and crockett entries a total of 54 record book entries 34 typical and 20 nontypical were submitted to kdfwr in 20. Dannerholz whitetails pennsylvania trophy whitetail hunting. We have launched a whitetail records app that includes all of the record book deer. For the past three seasons, record harvests have been posted for the month of september. We have been working on this for a long time and hope you will enjoy scrolling through the record books on your phone. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. Indiana record book whitetail deer field and stream. Within nelson county, the deer stands as the biggest whitetail ever recorded.
It is a privatelyowned familyrun business with a family type atmosphere. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. In 2012 there was one, 20 had two and 2014 produced six. In fact, it consistently ranks as one of the top states in the country for boone and crockett bucks. The whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. Cooler conditions in september and optimal weather conditions for. This kentucky buck is proof that whitetails dont have to hit the record books to garner everyones attention. Within wayne county, it still stands as the biggest typical ever recorded. Congrats again brad from everyone here at wkw western kentucky whitetails is with mike guidry and 9 others. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off.
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