Under current law, searun atlantic salmon are considered federallyendangered, and no fishing is permitted for this species. With almost 16,000 entries, buckmasters whitetail trophy records btr is the nations most popular whitetail trophy record book. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. Kentucky is no longer considered a sleeper state for these big bucks, but instead is now known for its consistency in growing and harvesting monster whitetails scoring over 200. This buck was taken on one of our free range hunts. Tbone puts the smack down on a great velvet buck here at world record hunts.
In the eastern half of kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. We have had incredible success, on several of our properties in western kentucky, in guiding our hunters over the last several years in harvesting whitetails scoring. Jimmy is the original guide at premier outfitters and has helped build the reputation that has made premier outfitters number one in the outfitting world. 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. Since its foundation in 1994, more than 1,000 official scorers have been certified for the btr scoring system across the united states and canada, with the numbers growing yearly. Sep 04, 2008 kentucky afield takes a closer look at ketuckys trophy deer and how they came to be. In comparison, kentucky has 900,000 whitetails and seven hunters per square mile. Kentucky whitetailed deer report kentucky fish and wildlife.
Put a whitetail decoy beneath your bow stand and one of two things is. Kentucky deer hunters close in on record courierjournal. You dont have to be a math whiz to realize that having more bucks and more deer hunters increases your odds of having more trophy deer harvested. Stevens was driving home from his kids volleyball practice last week when he spotted the buck. After the 60day drying period, this ohio record whitetail buck should rank among the top 16 typicals in the boone and crockett book, and fifth among the largest bucks ever taken in ohio. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. A possible world record whitetail deer was killed in sumner county on monday. From state harvest reports, i found that around 360,000 hunters took 2,000 total deer in 2014 and again in 2015, only a few deer off the alltime record in 20. 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. American hunter 5 reasons to hunt whitetails in kentucky.
The most complete book of trophy records and info on americas favorite game species was recently released in october 2012 in its fifth edition from the worlds foremost. A total of 54 record book entries 34 typical and 20 nontypical were submitted to kdfwr in 201516. Below are the top 10 years for boone and crockett entries for the state. When dream sporting trips asked jenkins to name the best time to hunt deer in kentucky, he immediately answered. Riverbend whitetails llc home to kentuckys trophy whitetails, sturgis, kentucky. After pouring over record book data in an attempt to identify these bigbuck neighborhoods, here are some takeaways. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Dannerholz whitetails pennsylvania trophy whitetail hunting. 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. Jimmy has guided his clients to countless record book deer. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time.
If you are wondering how buffalo county, wi compares to other whitetail hunting areas, just take a look at the map below. Given that about half of all fawns born are bucks, wisconsin has about 750,000 bucks and kentucky has about 450,000. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. Apr 30, 2016 we analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. For example, kansas recorded 235 awards book entries during this period, and 255 alltime entries, while kentucky had 242 and 279, respectively. In henderson county, kelly woods of robards took a heavyantlered 14pointer. Dec 17, 2014 pennsylvania trophy buck enters records book. Kentucky deer hunters close in on record special to the courierjournal published 11. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Boone and crockett club boone and crockett club records. This kentucky buck is proof that whitetails dont have to hit the record books to garner everyones attention.
Archery hunters in kentucky started getting after whitetails beginning sept. The almost 10hour drive is grueling, but worth every mile behind the wheel. Click to search entries, explore big buck regions and enjoy antler heaven. After seeing the bucks picture countless times, sarah finally suggested that green should have. Top 10 booner states for deer hunting since 2010 deer. Ky, scoring 221 78 by david howard from london, ky. It is a privatelyowned familyrun business with a family type atmosphere. Its worth remembering where americas favorite biggame species stood not so long ago at the brink of extinction, said ben wallace, club president. Kentucky deer records by county 6 matching articles outdoor life. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. The buck mooney shot had 27 scoreable points, and will sit atop the webster county record books for any method of take. Indiana record book whitetail deer field and stream. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. Kentucky is a onebuck state, but you can take as many antlerless deer as you like in zone 1 regions.
However, there are 6 abnormal points, including a 7 68inch drop tine, totaling 18 inches. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. Kentucky afield takes a closer look at ketuckys trophy deer and how they came to be. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. Record year for kentucky trophy whitetail bucks big game. The largest kentucky nontypical taken by a hunter was a 260 18 whitetail that ben brogle took from garrard county during the 2002 modern gun. Jul 21, 2016 the kentucky buck heath buchanan calls joker is a bluegrass state phenomenon. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record many hunters kill trophy deer each year, but very, very few manage to take bucks like these oneofakind monsters. After seeing the bucks picture countless times, sarah finally suggested that green should have his kentucky deer officially measured for the record book. When you look at state level data, the states youd expect to be present on the list are. No matter how you measure it, in 200304, kentucky hunters had the most successful deerhunting season ever recorded. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. Riverbend whitetails llc home to kentuckys trophy whitetails. Reliable, highperformance gloves to keep your hands functional in bitter cold.
There have been a lot of big southern bucks taken over the years, too, but as youll see on this list, some states record holders put other states to shame. Upload a photo below to get started and put in as much information as you want to be published with your photo. In the fall of 1998, photos of a huge michigan deer, allegedly taken by a bowhunter and proclaimed by some to be a possible new world record, began monopolizing the media. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. From kentucky to florida and louisiana to virginia, there are a lot of deer hunters and a rich hunting tradition in the southeast. A total of 42 record book entries 31 typical and 11 nontypical were. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggest. Ohio department of natural resources division of wildlife rack type. Kentucky p and y state record nontypical is out of todd co. Jan 14, 2017 kentucky deer hunters close in on record special to the courierjournal published 11. 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. Last season alone, 25 different counties were represented on the kentucky trophy deer list, and multiple recordbook bucks were taken in some counties. Kentucky whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. Buckmasters entertains and educates deer hunters with current strategies and technology from.
Within wayne county, it still stands as the biggest typical ever recorded. Kentucky ranks second only to indiana in likelihood of harvesting a booner 0. Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. Dannerholz whitetails is a pennsylvania trophy whitetail hunting outfitter. Nov 22, 2017 in fact, the deer pictured above scored 246 38 inches, and was killed on public hunting land.
It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. The kentucky buck heath buchanan calls joker is a bluegrass state phenomenon. The most complete book of trophy records and info on americas favorite game species was recently released in october 2012 in its fifth edition from the worlds foremost authority on native north american big game records keeping.
Kentucky is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. North american big game records that have been in the books for decades. Deer whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off. Stephen tucker, 26, of gallatin attempted to shoot the trophy buck with a muzzleloader. Kentucky whitetailed deer report 201516 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in kentucky. It will look great framed with your score sheet, or tucked within the pages of your record book. Its no secret that the number of truly huge whitetails being taken by hunters is on the increase, but the latest numbers released today by the boone and crockett club are absolutely astounding. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015.
Why kentuckys the home of monster bucks dream sporting trips. In 2011, kentucky had more record book entries than any other state. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Hunt trophy whitetails and turkey in western kentucky on a. Record year for kentucky trophy whitetail bucks big game hunt. Kentucky deer hunters close in on record the courierjournal. A website where hunters worldwide can share their stories and photos. 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. In addition to being the top nontypical from last season, brogles great buck also stands as kentuckys new staterecord nontypical whitetail, topping the former no.
The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. 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. According to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Kentuckys droptined wonder north american whitetail. Luke brewster might live in bristow, virginia, but the 30yearold former marine returns to hunt whitetails in illinois whenever he can take a break from his current job. If the rack had not contained any abnormal points, this score would rank the buck as kentuckys biggest ever 8pointer.
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