Click here for more information on deer hunting in kentucky. Top 10 booner states for deer hunting since 2010 realtree. Midwest whitetail adventures specializes in guided whitetail hunts in kansas. 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. Triple creek outfitters kansas hunting outfitter, deer, turkey, pheasant, quail. For the period 19801985, hunters entered 617 trophy whitetails into boone and crockett records. The top 10 trophy whitetail states featured here are the best of the best in. World record nontypical whitetail shot by 14yearold. Furthermore, ohio, kentucky and indiana are the new kids on the block. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. We hunt all private land and the demand for the hunting trophy whitetail deer is high. This list takes every states record and ranks it according to its boone and crockett score. 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. Dale arrowed the buck during the rut in pottawatomie county, one of the top counties for big deer.
Each year hunters come from around the country to pursue monster whitetails with us in kansas. With the assistance of an expert collector, john exceeded his own expectations and assembled this unmatched collection of trophy and world record whitetail replica bucks. Dec 31, 2020 most whitetail enthusiasts bucket list hunts orbit around three midwestern states. Premier hunting area for record book bucks whitetail properties. For the record, the current kansas rifle record is a 198 28inch buck taken. In 2014, when the classic was unable to book a new notable whitetail collection, john decided to create one of his own. The red areas were areas that had more than 31 entries in the boone and crockett record books.
The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. The previous record was set more than 20 years ago in 1997 by jamie remmers in marion county. Book a whitetail deer hunting trip with professional, prescreened big game hunting guides and outfitters. Located in south eastern kansas land of giants is situated among some of the best kansas whitetail deer hunting land. Hunters aspiring to kansas must obtain a permit through a lottery, and. Apr 30, 2016 we analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. We have over 30,000 acres of prime hunting ground scattered around and along the republican river valley. Dec 15, 2020 the boone and crockett net score certified the rack as the largest nontypical whitetail taken by a female not only in the state of kansas but in the entire world.
Kansas man accused of poaching deer that would have broken. American hunter 5 reasons to hunt whitetails in kentucky. This collection includes full mounts of the current world record typical whitetail, the milo hanson. New record buck taken with crossbow by northern kentucky. Only the states of wisconsin, illinois, iowa, ohio, and minnesota proceed it surrounding gross number of entries in the record books. Pooling all data, historic and recent, alachua county took the prize for top spot to arrow a record book deer, with 5 entries. Things changed a little with this list, but not a lot. Jan 10, 2017 here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01.
A kansas bowhunter likely shattered the state archery record for nontypical whitetail antlers by more than 57 inches, according to the states wildlife department. Coming out of highland county, ohio, this whitetail took top honors for the deer with the longest main beam. Exactly how rare are boone and crockett whitetail bucks. Premier hunting area for record book bucks whitetail. Mar 26, 2021 during that same timeframe, only 418 bucks typical and nontypical have been entered into the boone and crockett records. Boone and crockett lists the top 8 recordbook whitetail states. If you havent experienced kansas hunting, its time you gave it a try with your own kansas hunting lease. In 2011, kentucky had more record book entries than any other state.
Our 30,000 acres in republican valley kansas provides a better than 34% success rate and at least a 75% shot opportunity. Kansas trophy whitetail deer hunting upland inn hunts. When theres almost 700 pages in a book, you know there has to be a lot of good informationand theres no doubt that the boone and crockett clubs sixth edition of records of north american whitetail deer delivers on that promise. 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.
The boone and crockett club has released its sixth edition of the records of north american whitetail deer, and at 700 pages, it promises untold hours of geeking out for deer nuts like you and me. Feb 09, 2012 the state record for a typical whitetail deer shot with a gun is 198 28 by dennis finger in nemaha county in 1974. During that same timeframe, only 418 bucks typical and nontypical have been entered into the boone and crockett records. Nov 30, 2001 the current kansas archery record for a typical whitetail is a 193 28inch buck taken by dr. Jan 01, 2021 but after the mandatory 60day drying period, her kansas buck officially measured 27148, making it the boone and crockett record book s highestscoring nontypical whitetail deer ever killed. Wisconsin offers giantbodied northern bucks and arguably the best bigantler growing. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. Jan 27, 2009 media resources, download qdmas 2009 whitetail report pdf distribution of record book bucks note.
The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. The state record nontypical was harvested just miles from our main lodge. If its a great 80 youre looking for, be sure to look closely at this tract that offers income and big buck habitat in an area known for growing good deer. After pouring over record book data in an attempt to identify these bigbuck neighborhoods, here are some takeaways. 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. Come see why 85% of our hunters return year after year, and join us for a hunt of a lifetime. Come hunt monster whitetail deer with us, and harvest a buck of a life time.
Archery typical whitetail kansas top 20 deer records. Sep 27, 2019 pooling all data, historic and recent, alachua county took the prize for top spot to arrow a record book deer, with 5 entries. Kansas is one of the best places in the world to hunt whitetail deer. No other whitetail in the record book has ever grown this number of legal points. Land of giants is becoming to be known as a destination for hunters looking to score a trophy whitetail buck. Found dead by some railroad workers supposedly, the deer we are about to. The whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books. Kansas deer hunts provide the largest whitetail deer in all the nation. Last season alone, 25 different counties were represented on the kentucky trophy deer list, and multiple record book bucks were taken in some counties. This giant, widely known as dagger, has 31 points, an impressive 24 28inch inside spread, and a long, spiraling drop tine. As for the kansas record books, butchers buck will be the largest nontypical whitetail ever taken, surpassing the current state record for a nontypical whitetail harvested with archery. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life.
Kansas bow hunter nabs whitetail buck with unusual antlers. In essence, of the near threequarters of a million kentucky bucks thats been harvested in the last decade, only 0. Kentucky is a onebuck state, but unlimited antlerless deer may be taken in zone 1 regions. This vast ground now reaches into units 6, 8 and 14. Gray, a longtime club member, authored the clubs first biggame records book titled, records of north american big game.
Jan 01, 2020 the lloyd buck is the biggest typical whitetail ever killed by a hunter in the south. Which state in the midwest is the best for whitetail deer. Kentucky whitetail outfitters offer different types of deer hunting guide services. The best destinations to hunt trophy whitetail deer bucks. Contact them at 800 6896619 or 859 5092704, or go to. With detailed state and provincial data of more than 17,000 of the biggest whitetails in history, theres a lot for the deer enthusiast to digest. If youre looking for a recordbook buck, kentucky should be at the top of your list. Record year for kentucky trophy whitetail bucks big game hunt. They only look at the total number of trophy bucks killed. A thorough look at this map shows the states that recorded the most whitetail record book buck entries. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. We never have a year wherein hunters do not want to hunt kansas. Once again, kentucky is an upandcomer with five of the new typical records in the states top 10 and nine of the 10 nontypical state records taken in the 2000s.
Buckmasters whitetail trophy records btr scorer hunter schmittou measured the beast of a buck and gave huffman the final tally. Boone and crocketts top whitetail states boone and. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. Second place was a tie between brevard, escambia, pinellas, and putnam. The kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism said brian butcher, 38, harvested the buck in october. Non typical state record whitetails ranked the hunting news. The measurements were quite simple, the length of skull, or the longer antler or horn. If you want to make the record book, you may find yourself heading north.
The youth deer hunting season got off to a doozy of a start this past week. We have searched out the best properties in our area to ensure you a quality hunt. Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. Both hunter killed bucks and picked up bucks qualified for the list. For the period 20052010, the total jumped to 3,090, an increase of 400 percent. The state has both whitetail and mule deer, eastern and rio grande turkey, and even upland and waterfowl hunting. They say if you shoot a worlds record whitetail and drop it off at the taxidermist who moves to florida and never.
Top record book whitetails by crazy categories top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008 things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. Record year for kentucky trophy whitetail bucks big game. World record nontypical whitetail shot by 14yearold girl. We will give you suggestions on where we think the biggest bucks will be, but let you choose the stand, blind, and location that you want to be. Boone and crockett lists the top 8 recordbook whitetail. May 21, 20 every year hunting magazines run stories about which states have become the latest trophy whitetail hotspots. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming.
The whitetails of north america collection exceeds expectations. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentucky s 120 counties. 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. Taken in december, its also one of the biggest whitetails taken in that month of the year. Its currently in the possession of the kansas department of wildlife and parks, and it is the 21st largest typical in the world. Honestly, neither of those lists paint an accurate picture. In fact, based on the net entry score of 312 18, as calculated in early. When you look at state level data, the states youd expect to be present on the list are.
As huge as that buck is, the giant shown here is even bigger. Kansas bucks freakish rack shatters state record the. Aug 10, 2015 at 264 18 inches, dale larsons nontypical has occupied the top of the kansas records since 1998. Hunting with midwest whitetail adventures, your hunt is sure to be a rush. Georgia, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, louisiana. Don mcgarvey don mcgarvey shot this buck in alberta, canada. Screenshot from videoworld record nontypical whitetail taken by a female on september 6, 2020, 14yearold paslie werth reportedly set a world record simply by squeezing a trigger, cleanly harvesting a 42point world record nontypical whitetail buck whose antlers later measured 271 48 by boone and crockett. The trouble with this is that states with higher deer populations and more hunters have an unfair advantage. Jan 08, 2020 the current kansas state record archery nontypical whitetail was shot by dale larson in 1998 in pottawatomie county and scored 264 18 inches.
No matter how you measure it, in 200304, kentucky hunters had the most successful deerhunting season ever recorded. Decades of magazine covers, tv show features and record book entries have trained the general hunting public to believe whitetail dreams only come true in iowa, illinois and kansas. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. From the trophy bucks in south texas, and the bigbodied, heavyhorned bucks in the heartland states of kansas, iowa, illinois, and ohio and up into alberta and saskatchewan, canada, weve put together a great selection of whitetail deer hunts, 175 in total. Thus the entire map of the united states is shaded from white to red to show the densest areas of whitetail buck record book buck entry.
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