Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, optics, hunting, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Discovered in Portage County, its a behemoth of a whitetail. It leads the category by nearly 5 inches. I have bucks mounted ranging from 120 inches all the way to 210 inches. Montana, Flathead County--31 Shiras moose in B&C records 8. Taken in Grant County, its No. 9 all-time, this 45-pointer is a monster. New Mexico, Socorro County117 pronghorn in B&C records . Wyoming, Carbon County282 pronghorn in B&C records Since then, he has worked for most of the major hunting magazines and websites, including Field & Stream. Overall, the buck has a 21 5/8-inch inside spread, 23- and 25 6/8-inch main beams, and mass measurements ranging from 5 to 8 6/8 inches. Even if you're not familiar with how the scoring system works, you are likely familiar with the B&C scores that represent trophy animals. Especially for top end bucks (160" plus) but F-n-F is correct, not an acre of public hunting. The Herbert N. Milam buck was bagged in Sussex County, Delaware, in 1978. Kansas 754 entries. 4. Foster shot this Roane County monster in 1959, and its held the top spot ever since. It's given the stick-and-string brigade a bit more hunting time. 1 in Big Sky Country. Rather, it was picked up in Lee County, Alabama, more than three and a half decades ago by George P. Mann. Bagged in Cheyenne County, it sports 29 points, and ranks No. Caudell is quite familiar with the Boone and Crockett records. Colorado, Gunnison County--38 typical mule deer in B&C records Numerous old fields reverting to forest are intermixed with woods of second and third growth timber. 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. Big antlers bring big drama. Minnesota continues to rank No. 119. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. 16 all-time, much in part due to its 36 points, 22 of which are on the right and 14 on the left. It doesnt matter if you like the clean lines and picture-perfect symmetry of a typical whitetail or if youre more into the kickers, stickers, drop-tines and freakish nature of a big non-typical, Ohio has you coveredand the deer are all over the state. Licking County is #1 overall. In many areas the age structure and buck:doe ratios are out of whack, prompting officials to reduce bag limits and prohibit antlerless kills in all but 10 urban counties. Seven B&C-qualifying bucks shot in Adams County in the past five seasons have been entered into the clubs record books, and with abundant public hunting opportunities Adams is a go-to place for Ohio hunters seeking trophy racks. Despite 18 6/8 inches of deductions, it still takes top honors in the state. 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. 61. The rack itself is something to behold. The largest state record whitetail was picked up in Providence County in 2011. Until a few years ago most of the Commonwealths trophy deer were taken in the western part of the state, but this is quickly changing. Coming out of St. Louis County, its a true legend. Washington, Chelan County--15 Rocky Mountain goat in B&C records Josh Honeycutt The buck almost got away, though the bowhunter had narrowly missed a chance to fill his single buck tag with a wide 10-pointer only minutes before the world record appeared. The James Jordan buck is a true spectacle. With long beams, tall tines, and great mass, this is a deer for the ages, and is the current, longstanding P&Y world-record typical. Read Next: 10 of the Biggest World-Record Bucks Ever. 53 all-time, it carries 31 points (15 on the left and 16 on the right). And to learn more about P&Y whitetails and other bow-taken trophies across North America, visit: pope-young.org. 63. Seven mass measures are 5-something inches, and one reaches 7 inches. 98 all-time. In the last 10 years, 733,868 white-tailed bucks have been harvested in the Bluegrass State. Not only does Ohio produce P&Y whitetails in great numbers, the top-end potential is off the charts. Tips to get the most out of County Search: Tips: Select counties and categories. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. 50. 33 all-time. It has a total of 17 points, a 22 6/8-inch inside spread, and mass measurements ranging from 4 2/8 to 6 1/8 inches. Marlin is back in the game with the re-introduction of the classic 336 and 1894 lever-action hunting rifles. You are participating in a data collection system that started in the 1920s and was refined by Club members in 1950. 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. Shot sometime in 1939, Roosevelt Luckeys buck has held the record in New York for 83 years. The Boylan buck is the top nontypical in New York. This great buck was panel-scored at 294 0/8 net inches. Nathan Simmons of Browning and Game & Fish's John Taranto take a closer look at both cartridges at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Interestingly, its largest mass measurements were H3, and were the only two to surpass the 5-inch mark5 4/8 and 6 5/8 inches. The new Frontier, available in 8x42 and 10x42, has all the range-finding capabilities a hunter needs. Deer hunters who visit these areas, and are willing to do a little walking, should have a decent shot at being in the vicinity of big deer.. 71 all-time. 3. The biggest Kentucky nontypical whitetail was picked up in 2019. They are all large and they all have a good mix of (whitetail) habitat types either on or around them, explained wildlife biologist Jim Hill. 32. It sports 25 total points with only about 4 inches difference between the gross and net scores. This 14-point, 198 3/8-inch buck is officially the largest typical ever arrowed in Ohio and ranks No. Who doesnt love the club hanging off that right side? 39 all-time, the Vakoch deer is a whopper. #2 - Illinois Illinois is #2 overall with 1,445 total entries and has 4 counties in the top 20 U.S. counties . If youre still on the fence about entering your trophy, Boone & Crockett encourages you to readWhy Should I Bother to Enter My Trophy. Another record thats stood for many decades, the Tice buck was taken in Essex County in 1938. All mass measurements range from 5 2/8 to 6 1/8. 1 in North Dakota and No. Idaho, Idaho County--53 cougar in B&C records Massive Tranquility Wildlife Area jumps out as the most popular public deer hunting area in Adams County, according to Beatty. 1 in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and No. There are Boone & Crockett bucks taken in alot of counties in Ohio, but these counties seem to consistantly produce Booner Bucks. Scores are determined by a series of measurements using the Boone and Crockett scoring . As witnessed by Adams Countys tally of seven Booners, as compared to one for Scioto and four for Pike county since 2013, Adams 7,500 acres of state forest is where you want to hunt. 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The park is located at 63300 State Route 124 in Reedsville, 45772. It received only 3 3/8 inches of deductions. Taken in Beaufort County, it has a total of 21 scoreable points. It has 27 points, main beams around 26 inches, and a spread that reaches 20 3/8 inches. Talk about serious palmation. With 25 points, an 18 1/8-inch inside spread, 26 7/8- and 27-inch beams, and moderate mass, its a great whitetail. See the most popular caliber for more than 38 categories of North American big game. 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. Taken in 2018, the Loyd buck dethroned the 195 1/8-inch Ayecock deer, which only held top honors for three years. Thomas Jefferson's glorification of the "yeoman farmer" never panned out filmmakers in the Disney mold during the mid-20th century found far more money to be made in romanticizing the frontier long hunter, with his backwoods manners, morals and . 51. This is an impressive deer, but it doesnt sport giant main beams, going 23 inches on either side. The Borden buck was tagged in Monmouth County, which is where the top two New Jersey typical whitetail bucks called home. Boone and Crockett Club 250 Station Drive Missoula, MT 59801 Hours and Phone. The region serves up agricultural ground, several state-managed lands, and the services of serious outfitters to serious deer hunters. The property is open to hunting by those who obtain a free permit available from the District Four office of the ODOW in Athens, at area businesses, the Meigs County Soil and Water Conservation District office in Pomeroy, or online at aep.com/environment/conservation/recland/permit.aspx. Hardin County isnt doing too bad in my opinion. However, its No. Sitting at No. But as you'll soon see, nothing about these monster bucks is "typical", By 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. At 267 4/8 inches, it ranks No. - The Boone and Crockett Club's . It carries 26 scoreable points and decent mass, but doesnt do much in the beam length or spread departments. 5. Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. During that span, other counties standing out for P&Y production include such historical hotspots as Licking, with 30 qualifying bucks entered. Killed in Johnston County, the Foster deer is No. For example, a B&C score of 170 inches for a typical white-tailed deer would . Wisconsin. 86. The top Yellowhammer State typical wasnt killed by a hunter. Plus, its hard to beat four tines over 10 inches, and two more that nearly reach that. Licking County compares favorably with any county in the midwest for trophy whitetails. Today, bighorn populations in Colorado number roughly 7,000 animals in 72 herds. Wyoming, Park County--31 typical American elk in B&C records Spreading over some 4,500 acres of land that simply looks like prime deer habitat its no wonder. Similar to Kansas in its even distribution of Boone & Crockett entries, Ohio seems to be an equal opportunity employer for big bucks across the state. Not sure why other than it is some deal with Boone and Crockett. Bagged in Peoria County, Illinois, in 1965, its held the state record for nearly 60 years. For another, gun season falls right in the heart of the November rut. B&C Score: 206 1/8 One of the most famous world's record heads in Boone and Crockett Club history is the buck 22-year-old James Jordan killed near Danbury . With more than 50,000 acres of land open to hunting, much of it in southeastern Muskingum County, all you need is a free permit to legally access the rugged, formerly strip-mined landscape that includes acreage in Morgan, Noble and Guernsey counties. 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. 40 all time. Texas, Webb County--49 typical whitetail deer in B&C records Daniel Boone and David Crockett won't be in the same district for several sports for the next two school years, a situation created by new classification numbers. Nov 18, 2011 . 1 Pope and Young Bucks Before They Were Beat, How to Develop the Best Fall Food Program for Your Deer, Dr. For camping or cabin reservations, call (866) 644-6727. That's simply unheard of. 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) By establishing a records database more than 70 years ago, the Boone and Crockett Club established a scientific baseline from which researchers can use to study wildlife management. For example, the massive Mike Beatty buck, harvested in Greene County in early November 2000, still tops the P&Y record book as the world's largest non-typical ever taken by vertical bow. Perhaps most impressive is its total mass measurements, surpassing 47 inches. In the video above, Matt Willson of Ruger highlights the features with Game & Fish's John Taranto. 8. The left side main beam is slightly longer at 29 inches, while the right side is 27 7/8 inches. Trophy Buckeye State whitetails thrive on public and private land alike. The 4,579-acre forest is open to the public and located on state Route 60 and Cutler Lake Road. This 736-page volume features a complete listing of trophies accepted in the 26th Awards Period and for the first time ever, each listing will include the gross B&C . This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. Montana, Deer Lodge County--46 bighorn sheep in B&C records Some of the biggest non-typical whitetail bucks ever. Of course, main beams over 27 inches, inside spread over 20 inches, and mass measurements ranging from 5-6 inches help, too. The mass, spread, and beam length are good, but none of these are beyond exceptional. Give a Gift Turn to the top "nontypical" record book and that doesn't change. New Mexico, San Juan County--24 typical American elk in B&C records 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. 29 deer all-time. 10. The biggest Florida deer ever harvested was taken in Wakulla County in 1941. This archery buck is only 16 1/8 inches inside, but both beams are approximately 27 inches. See the most popular caliber for more than 38 categories of North American big game. The buck has a total of 16 pointsfour of which are abnormal. 76. A mong our nation's enduring myths is that of American exceptionalism centered on populist figures such as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. ", Boone and Crockett Club's State Big Game Records, Position Statement on Big Game Records and Hunting, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. The Pleskac whitetail is at the top in Big Sky Country and No. 3 in P&Y. you could probaby try the odnr website. 1 in all-time B&C record-book . 69. One of four nontypical bucks taken in the state, this deer goes 201 7/8 inches. The OBrien buck comes from Richardson County. Kentucky | 418 total entries | 0.01052 entries. The biggest buck in Delaware was taken in Sussex County in 2005. It leads the pack by nearly 6 inches. Just $1 per month , We combed the record books to find the biggest, baddest nontypical bucks from each of the 45 states that hold whitetail deer, By 13 all-time, its only a 10-pointer, which is rare to score so high. 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. Furthermore, three of eight mass measurements are well over 6 inches. The state has seen some real whoppers since 2000, including one non-typical that scored 295-3/8 in 2006. 1. New Mexico, Taos County--29 bighorn sheep B&C records Taken in 2006, and reaching an impressive 187 2/8 inches, the Klucky buck was bagged in Merrimack County. Oregon, Harney County--51 pronghorn in B&C records It boasts a lot of points, though, which boosts its scores so high. Montana, Blaine County73 bighorn sheep in B&C records Its the largest nontypical in the state and No. Arizona, Mohave County--50 desert sheep in B&C records I think if you averaged hunter density compared to bucks taken in Ohio, some may be surprised at the harvests of other counties. In fact, last year our records program had 979 new entries, compared to 372 just 30 years ago. A couple more have been entered into the books since then, but it still ranks No. All have ample access, detailed in maps available from the Division of Wildlife or by visiting wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/dillon. It holds the Texas record by 6/8 inch and sits at No. Both beams are just shy of 30 inches, and the inside spread is 17 7/8 inches. bucks. 120. Oregon, Marion County--31 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records I believe I will be hunting Brown county next week or Morrow.. It even has a whopping 27 6/8-inch inside spread. Montana, Missoula County--46 bighorn sheep in B&C records CX Outfitter, 180 gr. Even so, the state is crawling with big deer. For commercial use rights, please contact Boone and Crockett Club's Records Department for additional information. Its main beams are both over 29 inches, and its spread is 20 2/8 inches. 124. 103. Deer and turkey hunting are his primary focus, though he also writes frequently about conservation, predator hunting, and small game hunting. This big deer sports shorter tine length, but with two G5s and a G6, and great spread, beam length, and mass, it sports a total score of 176 4/8 inches. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. The top Massachusetts typical was tagged in 2002 in Franklin County. 2 all-time behind a deer from Arizona. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. What Forked Run lacks in overall space, the adjacent Shade River State Forest offers in abundance, explained Hill. Idaho, Caribou County--1 grizzly bear in B&C records (1900). . 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. Colorado, Rio Blanco County--29 cougar in B&C records Carrying 26 7/8- and 28 6/8-inch main beams dont hurt, either. The deer experts at Game & Fish have studied Boone and Crockett harvests in New York over the past five years and have found the best place to find a giant Empire State whitetail in 2019. The majority of these came from Maverick (28), La Salle (24), Webb (23), Dimmit (20) and Kleberg (11) counties. American Electric Power (AEP) ReCreation Lands are famous for their whitetail hunting opportunities, especially for those who want to get far off the beaten track. Don't let the Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young numbers fool you. Ranking No. Ranking No. "His nose was pressed against the pad dipped in doe-in-heat lure," the bowhunter recalls. Licking, Muskingum,Coshocton,Guernsey and Tuscarawas Counties. 102. Both main beams on this record whitetail deer are less than an inch from hitting the 30-inch mark. This 76 is impressive and lacks nothing. Josh Honeycutt 6 typical all-time, the Melvin J. Johnson buck is a deer many people are familiar with. Interestingly, 30 of the points on Padgetts buck are abnormal. A special opportunity for a limited number of proactive deer hunters who want to hunt Adams County is offered annually on 2,400 acres of the Edge of Appalachia Preserve. 24 deer all-time. 74. 16. 14. 24. James Saunders shot this massive Mississippi buck in Adams County in 2011. 100 or the Columbus headquarters at (877) 247-8733 or at ohiodnr.gov/bluerock. Taken in Allegany County, it ranks No. The tip-to-tip spread is 21 7/8 inches, and the inside spread is 27 5/8 inches, which is also astounding. Check out this video to learn how to manage your small track of land to bag your trophy buck. Meigs County has surrendered seven B&C class bucks to hunters since 2013. 7. 13. Harvested in Missoula County, Thomas Dellwos buck is No. New Mexico, Lincoln County--67 pronghorn in B&C records Scoring a whopping 192 1/8 inches, the Eddie L. Kinney buck is a massive western whitetail. A record thats held for more than of a century, the Taylor buck is the largest ever taken in New Jersey. 29. During the 2014-15 season, archers bagged more than 34,000 Ohio whitetails. South Texas' ranches are known to grow some giants; still, this state just barely made the top 10 list for typical bucks. 46 all time. Montana, Lincoln County--39 Shiras moose in B&C records Many have produced dozens. It also has solid beam length and inside spread. 277 all-time. Of course, having two G5s over 6 inches doesnt hurt anything, either. 15 all-time, the Cartwright buck is a 30-year-old state-record whitetail deer that was bagged in Stevens County. Rack Type: County: Hunter: Net Score: Implement: Harvest Year: Rank New Mexico has both whitetails and Coues deerand two of the former were large enough to make the typical record books. 20. 1 in Oklahoma and No. Oregon, Clatsop County--43 Roosevelts elk in B&C records Its clean 66 rack is one of the greats. Utah, Garfield County--36 bison in B&C records Only two of eight mass measurements are 5 inches or greater. Most impressive are its 25-plus-inch main beams and 23 5/8-inch inside spread. It ranks No. Oregon, Linn County--41 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records MISSOULA, Mont. 12. Taken in Guilford County, this buck ranks No. With a 193 3/8 score, it ranks No. 94. Its 66 rack also has two short abnormal points. Drill down to more details on individual trophies in each county. Its mass measurements total 42 4/8 inches. 10. 3 all-time due to two picked-up bucks. It doesn't matter if you like the clean lines and picture-perfect symmetry of a typical whitetail or if you're more into the kickers, stickers, drop-tines and freakish nature of a big non-typical, Ohio has you coveredand the deer are all over the state. That's nearly 500 more bucks entered in a shorter time span. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. Antlers: Typical. . This mainframe 12-pointer also sports five abnormal points for 17 scoreable points. 99. The size of the right base is incredible. With the help of the Boone and Crockett Club, which has been compiling these records of big whitetails since 1887, we put together this list of the biggest typical whitetail deer from every statewell, every state that has whitetail deer, that is. The Biggest B&C Record Typical Bucks from Every State, 10 of the Biggest World-Record Bucks Ever, The Biggest B&C Record Whitetail Deer from Every State. Mettler shot this state record in McPherson County in 2014, and its held ever since. 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. 9. The required permit can be obtained through the Ohio Division of Wildlife, at local businesses near AEP holdings, or online at aep.com/environment/conservation/recland/permit.aspx. With a spread of 23 4/8 inches and mass measurements ranging from 4 1/8 to 6 2/8 inches, this is an all-around great deer. 91. 46. The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. Features quick-change barrel system. Click here to read more deer hunting stories and how-to's. Check us out on Facebook. The G3s are over 13 inches and G4s are over 10 and 11 inches. This great buck was panel-scored at 294 0/8 net inches. 49. Users can sort B&C archival data in infinite ways to identify trophy trends and locations. According to the Department of Natural Resources, last year more than 87,000 bowhunters pursued deer in the Buckeye State. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Not only does Ohio produce P&Y whitetails in great numbers, the top-end potential is off the charts. The buck sports 19 scoreable points, and has everything you want, including long beams, a wide spread, and lots of tines. 88. Montana, Granite County134 bighorn sheep in B&C records During that same timeframe, only 418 bucks (typical and non-typical) have been entered into the Boone and Crockett records. If you study the rack, youll see its quite a bit heavier on the left side. 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. Hornady's Seth Swerczek goes in depth about the new cartridge with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. BOONE COUNTY, Ky. A 59-year-old man was arrested on sodomy and drug trafficking charges after officials said he sodomized a "lifeless" man who he had . For one thing, the state doesn't limit buck tags in any way. 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. Nevada, Nye County--46 desert sheep in B&C records