When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. The inside of the rack measured 28 38 inches, and under boone and crocketts scoring system, its gross score was 190 58 and its net was 181 unheard of for an 8point north american whitetail. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state record. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. If those scores hold up, it could possibly be the biggest nontypical buck ever killed by a bowhunter in the gopher state. This rack, with 45 scoreable points, was one of the most difficult trophies to measure at the 23rd awards program. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck.
Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state rec. Sep 02, 2014 minnesotas world record 8point antlers now on permanent display at dnr. The top 50 counties are distributed in the following states. While midwestern deer hunters surely do not discount minnesota s historical standing as a big whitetail powerhouse, i dont often hear im gonna book a trip to minnesota this year. Minnesota has long been on the short list of states routinely producing record class whitetail bucks, with plenty of topranking specimens registered in every category. Has anybody every entered a big in the missouri big buck club.
The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time. The legendary minnesota monarch north american whitetail. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. The top 10 counties during this period are in wisconsin, minnesota and texas. Jim wackler, of howard lake, has hunted deer for 60 years. Record breaking 256 inch saskatchewan whitetail deadhead part 1. Minnesota deer classic record book by labarbera, mark and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Minnesota whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. This hunting tract has the wildlife and habitat already in place so all it needs is you and your ideas to improve what is there and it borders county and state land. Nov 26, 2012 southeast minnesota s bluffs along the mississippi provide a unique blend of hardwood ridges and brushy bottoms that ring fertile farmlands of corn and soybeans. According to minnesota official measurers, that will shatter the previous record for a nontypical whitetail shot with a muzzleloader. The boone and crockett club records have been divided into six series, most of which have been further subdivided. But now the worldrecord rack from an 8point minnesota whitetail deer killed by a poacher in 2009 will get plenty of exposure. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record book bucks.
Roger atwood measures the right brow tine on tony fultons nontypical whitetail deer. While midwestern deer hunters surely do not discount minnesotas historical standing as a big whitetail powerhouse, i dont often hear im gonna book a trip to minnesota this year. Two months before jim jordans name went into the world record book, the worlds greatest deer hunter died at the age of 86. Record breaking 256 inch saskatchewan whitetail deadhead part. Then on slides 2240 youll find the top 20 nontypical bucks of all time. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north american big game as a vital conservation. A record book committee was established and was tasked with publishing a new, entertaining and the most complete and accurate state record book of minnesotas big game animals available.
Fact is, they generally think of saskatchewan, texas, and illinois when it comes to finding a buck of a lifetime. Hunting shotgun only states whitetail deer hunting in. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. A record book committee was established and was tasked with publishing a new, entertaining and the most complete and accurate state record book of minnesota s big game animals available. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. The 5 best counties in minnesota for boone and crockett bucks. Nov 12, 2010 record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck. Sep 20, 2012 the minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768. Jeff iverson, while bowhunting in houston county during opening weekend, killed what could possibly be the new state record for nontypical whitetail deer. Minnesota deer classic record book labarbera, mark on. The holeinthehorn buck is ranked as the 2nd largest nontypical record book whitetail buck ever recorded. Will your trophy pennsylvania buck make the record books.
Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now. Boasting a proven combination of excellent habitat, abundant forage and a gene pool. Sep 22, 2010 with each passing year, it becomes less likely that well ever know. Monster whitetail buck unearthed from the minnesota forest michael lindquist.
Top record book whitetails by category by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap october 15. Here are the biggest typical whitetail deer kills in the safari club international record book. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild. Oct 29, 2017 if you hunt big game in minnesota or have a fascination with record book deer, moose, elk or bear, this book s for you. This awesome minnesota whitetail grosses 234 inches and nets 227 inches. Also, ranks 10th in the state with 3 nontypical entries. Ive read more deer hunting books than i can remember, but a handful do stand out. May 30, 2012 6 books every whitetail hunter needs to read im an admitted book reading fanatic and the addiction is especially noticeable when it comes to whitetail hunting related reading.
One of those big timber minnesota whitetail bucks scoring 202 and some change. March 2005 outdoor illinois 3 jimregnier 15248 2003 iroquois russellsmith 15228 2003 livingston michaelwyant 15228 1993 mclean markgouty 15208 2003 vermilion rollyprior 15208 2003 logan. Big game records of minnesota minnesota official measurers. Minnesota official measurers, a club dedicated to measuring and scoring. At the time of european settlement, whitetailed deer in minnesota existed throughout the wooded river valleys and woodlands of central and southern minnesota. In northern minnesota, where the forest habitat was much different than it is today, deer were absent or rare.
Thats the day he harvested the seventhlargest buck ever killed in minnesota an animal with a 31point rack that scored 246 38. Missouri big buck record book missouri whitetails your. Minnesotas world record 8point antlers now on permanent display at dnr. Here are the top 5 counties in minnesota that have produced the most boone and crockett typical whitetail bucks over the last decade. We are one of the few operations that personally strive to meet your expectations and demands. The minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768.
Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bucks actually 21 because theres a tie of all time. The biggest nontypical ever killed in minnesota was a gunkill that scored 2685. Big game records of minnesota second edition is available now. Monster whitetail buck unearthed from the minnesota. Check out these exclusive interviews from the north american hunting club with minnesota shotgun deer hunter, jeremy bester, and his. Replicas from worldrecord 8pointer will amaze hunters. Why southeast minnesota could be the ultimate trophy whitetail destination. Missouri big buck record book discussion in whitetails general started by skull stacker, nov 8, 2008. Minnesota hunting land for sale whitetail properties. Otter tail, minnesota 8 vernon, wisconsin 5 edgar, illinois 4 marion, iowa 4 winneshiek, iowa 3 guthrie, iowa 3 todd, kentucky3 wabasha, minnesota 3.
A well laid blood trail lead seth right to his trophy buck and into the states record book. Minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in. Sep 24, 2012 the minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. For years researched showed the heaviest whitetail deer on record was killed in minnesota by carl lenader in 1926 and weighed 511 pounds. Ravelings worldclass whitetailhis first buckboasted 29 scorable. And were not just talking antler quality but body size. In 2016, those hunters killed more than 173,000 deer, of which nearly 101,000 were bucks. Mar 07, 2015 a minnesota buck so big, building plans had to change. Home forums whitetail hunting whitetails general latest replies hey 20 how bout that sec. Doug howlett spent the season there figuring out why. Deer populations possess the genetics common to the upper midwest where whitetail bucks grow into heavybodied, thickwracked beasts.
We put together a countdown of the highestscoring whitetail buck ever killed according to boone and crockett records. The buck that had eluded his family for years was now being held in his fingertips. Seven of the top ten typical whitetails taken with a firearm were shot prior to 1965. Sep 27, 2019 a statebystate breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the last five seasons.
Minnesota has long been on the short list of states routinely producing recordclass whitetail bucks, with plenty of topranking specimens registered in every category. The list of counties with three or more record book entries of typical deer and nontypical deer in the top200 over the past five seasons is populated with some you may never heard of. A statebystate breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the. Administration, which contains early administrative correspondence and executive committee minutes, almost an entire run of the minutes of the clubs annual meetings which began in 1893, and an almost complete run of officer. Most everyone knows that properties in the leaf river bottoms do not last long due to the terrific hunting opportunities for deer, turkeys, grouse, and bears. Every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild on. All anyone can say with certainty is that the 1989 rack of the minnesota monarch is the greatest set of whitetail sheds ever recorded, as signified by its no. Giant minnesota buck will vie for state record as nontypical thursday september 20. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. This minority has produced the majority of all btr entries.
It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. Minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in spotlight if you hunt big game in minnesota or have a fascination with recordbook deer, moose, elk or bear, this books for you. Welcome to the official website of schuhters outpostthe premiere trophy buck destination in buffalo county, wisconsin and southeastern minnesota. A minnesota buck so big, building plans had to change.
A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in minnesota. Natural history of deer in minnesota minnesota dnr. May 15, 2001 as an outdoor columnist for the minneapolis tribune, i was browsing one day through the latest edition of the boone and crockett big game record book. As an outdoor columnist for the minneapolis tribune, i was browsing one day through the latest edition of the boone and crockett big game record book. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. Whitetail typical whitetail nontypical canada moose typical canada moose nontypical black bear american elk. When doing a bit of research we found there are some absolute monsters out there.
Here are the stories behind three from last season. Within this book, they detail this 365 days a year schedule and the stategies needed to consistently take mature bucks in the toughest. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Incredible width, huge mass and tines going everywhere. The minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Jan 01, 2020 when this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. If you hunt big game in minnesota or have a fascination with recordbook deer, moose, elk or bear, this books for you. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. Dec 20, 2018 every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. Minnesota official measurers the best rack to measure is the next. The buckmasters whitetail trophy record book, third edition, 2002 ranks the top 75 whitetail bucks of all time. Record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck youtube.
The deer boasts a 183 38 gross typical score with 65 28 of nontypical points. Giant minnesota nontypical buck might be state record. The largest whitetail ever recorded was a 500 lb minnesota buck. While much of the midwest was slammed with nearrecord drought conditions this year, as well as rampant. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. What are the highest scoring whitetail bucks of all time i have been a trophy whitetail deer enthusiast for 25 years, and have been fascinated with the largest whitetail bucks ever killed for a long time. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. Apr 24, 2009 monster whitetail buck unearthed from the minnesota forest michael lindquist. The hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending.
Southeastern minnesota is the new destination for trophy whitetails. A minnesota buck so big, building plans had to change twin. Gray published the clubs first big game records book titled records of north american big game in conjunction with the national collection of heads and horns in 1932. If those scores hold up, it could possibly be the biggest nontypical. These 10 states accounted for 3,880 entries, or 72 percent of the record book. Minnesota is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. This buck is from ohio however was never killed by a hunter. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. About a halfmillion hunters every fall don blaze orange or camouflage or blaze pink a new option this fall after the minnesota legislature legalized it and take to the fields and woods of minnesota in search of whitetailed deer. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m.