There are overall category and weapon listings as well as county by county listings for. The soil in otter tail, minnesota, is suitable for growing the crops deer love. Jeff iverson, while bowhunting in houston county during opening weekend, killed what could possibly be the new state record for nontypical whitetail deer. Big game records of minnesota minnesota official measurers. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Dec 22, 2014 an official scorer has confirmed that this deer is well over the current minnesota muzzleloader record and will be the new muzzleloader state record once the 60day drying period has passed. 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. I learned the world record head was listed as a minnesota deer, because it was found in minnesota in 1964 by a fella named robert ludwig.
The top 10 counties during this period are in wisconsin, minnesota and texas. Jan 01, 2020 when this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical. Tennessee native stephen tucker set a new record in 2016 with a 47point trophy whitetail. This data does not include deer harvested during special hunts. It has also been introduced to new zealand, cuba, jamaica, hispaniola, the bahamas, the lesser antilles, and some countries in europe, such as the czech republic. And in the woods i can usually see the runs that the deer use, this year i can see random tracks but no runs. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state record. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Jeff iverson, while bowhunting in houston county during opening weekend, killed what could possibly be. 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. Record deer data shows the hotbed midwestern states arent the whitetail strongholds they once were.
As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. This property has mature timber, open fields for possible tillable acreage, building locations, ponds, and a great wildlife habitat in an area known for big bucks. The buck had led a secluded life, with no reports of any person ever seeing it. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Natural resource management, regulated hunting and the whitetailed deer s ability to adapt have enabled the population to grow well beyond its presettlement range and numbers. Hunt the buck of your dreams on our trophy whitetail ranch in minnesota. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. Otter tail, minnesota 8 vernon, wisconsin 5 edgar, illinois 4 marion, iowa 4 winneshiek, iowa 3 guthrie, iowa 3 todd, kentucky3 wabasha, minnesota 3. Thats no surprise, given the genes of our deer and the quality of much of our habitat. Schuhters outpost is committed to small groups of hunters. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time.
Usually 1 3 at one time for early and late season hunts and 4 6 at one time for rut hunts. The buck, now known as the missouri monarch, was officially scored at 333 78 points and was recognized as the new worlds record nontypical whitetail at the boone and crockett clubs 1983 awards program. May 15, 2001 i called the boone and crockett office and the plot thickened. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10 years by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap july 25, 2018.
Minnesota has long been on the short list of states routinely producing recordclass whitetail bucks, with plenty of topranking specimens registered in every category. Check out these exclusive interviews from the north american hunting club with minnesota shotgun deer hunter, jeremy bester, and his. The event allows you to showcase your trophy for the entire weekend, plus. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. Minnesota is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. After the mandatory 60day drying period, the buck netted 178 58inches and became the greatest typical ever to fall to a bow hunter within the state.
Minnesota hunting land for sale whitetail properties. Minnesota official measurers, a club dedicated to measuring and scoring record big game animals in the state, in 2014 purchased the minnesota deer. Whitetails are 4 to 6 feet long, have a 6 to 12inch tail and stand 2 to 3 feet tall. 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.
Record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck youtube. Dec 20, 2018 every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. Sep 02, 2014 the world record rack from an 8point minnesota whitetail killed by a poacher in 2009 has attracted many gawkers since the department of natural resources started displaying it at special events. Ive read more deer hunting books than i can remember, but a handful do stand out. I called the boone and crockett office and the plot thickened. It contains 240 pages of entries for deer, bear, elk and turkeys along with over 150 photos. This deer, somewhat similar to the missouri buck in regard to the frame, has trash going everywhere. Nov 12, 2010 jeremy, a member of the north american hunting club, shot a record book, nontypical whitetail buck tuesday, november 9, 2010, in elko, minnesota. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. Natural history of deer in minnesota minnesota dnr. Dec 19, 2012 the hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. Jeff kerr shows off his deer that landed the hunter in boone and crockett magazine. Giant minnesota nontypical buck might be state record. Boasting a proven combination of excellent habitat, abundant forage and a gene pool.
New minnesota record whitetail mean gene interview. Current deer harvest numbers are generated from the dnrs electronic licensing and registration system and may contain some errors. One of the biggest whitetail bucks ever killed by a hunter in the wildtennessee native stephen tucker set a new record in 2016 with a 47point trophy whitetail. It is one of the most impressive deer to ever walk wild on the planet a minnesota whitetail with stunning worldclass antlers that still provoke amazement nearly. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name. Jeff kerrs foray into maplewood state park, minnesota, last. After a busy elk season followed by waterfowl, i didnt get. Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books with. Sep 24, 2012 the minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. Be a part of minnesota whitetailed deer hunting history and include your trophy in the biggest display of state bucks in one place. There wont be any record this year, the deer population is way down from what i have seen. 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. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer.
The whitetail is a large brown or gray mammal that has a white tail it lifts and waves when alarmed and running. When he spotted the huge whitetail during a bush push a term saskatchewan hunters use to describe a deer drive he almost shot off one antler, something that would have excluded the deer from the record books. Apr 15, 2016 the deer boasts a 183 38 gross typical score with 65 28 of nontypical points. After a busy elk season followed by waterfowl, i didnt get into the deer woods at all during archery season. For the past two years, huge sheds had been found near the town of kenmare, about 11 12 miles southeast of bowbells.
The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. Southeast minnesotas bluffs along the mississippi provide a unique blend of hardwood ridges and brushy bottoms that ring fertile farmlands of corn and soybeans. By the 1880s, deer were rare in many parts of minnesota. Hanson shot the deer twice the killing second shot, and a first shot made while the deer was running about 100 yards away. Stan gives all the credit to landon, layton and brian. 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. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008. Here are the biggest typical whitetail deer kills in the safari club international record book. Would highly recommend reed and 2 s whitetail ranch. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail during the dog days of august. Minnesota whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. The 27yearold farmer and avid deer hunter from gallatin, tennessee, shot the deer with a muzzleloader in november. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide.
Minnesota deer classic record book third edition grooms, steve and hugh price. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. 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. Minnesota mans trophy buck going into boone and crockett local. Here are the stories behind three from last season. Minnesota official measurers, a club dedicated to measuring and scoring record big game animals in the state, in 2014 purchased the minnesota deer classic record book, which for years had. Every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild on.
A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in minnesota. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. Hunting and recreational tract with gated access, endless opportunities, deer sign galore, mature timber, and borders state land for additional. The 11 th edition of michigan big game records is the complete list of commemorative bucks of michigan cbm official entries through march 31, 2018.
Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names. The worldrecord rack from an 8point minnesota whitetail killed by a poacher in 2009 has attracted many gawkers since the department of natural resources started displaying it at special events. The deer apparently died of natural causes and had an amazing rack with 44 points. Of those 1,025 bucks, 610 are typicals and 415 are nontypicals. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Best whitetail states based on the record books field.
An official scorer has confirmed that this deer is well over the current minnesota muzzleloader record and will be the new muzzleloader state record once the. Minnesotas world record 8point antlers now on permanent. Whitetailed deer with muzzleloader in gha 25a on october 21, 2019. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. Year after year, this deer came into a yard near ely, minnesota as the locals often fed the deer. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in. The deer boasts a 183 38 gross typical score with 65 28 of nontypical points. Sep 20, 2012 the minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768.
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. 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. Jeremy, a member of the north american hunting club, shot a recordbook, nontypical whitetail buck tuesday, november 9, 2010, in elko, minnesota. The whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, also known as the whitetail or virginia deer, is a mediumsized deer native to north america, central america, ecuador, and south america as far south as peru and bolivia. This gives you more options and enhances your chance of killing a trophy buck by minimizing pressure, allowing for natural year around movement bedding to feeding. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. Deer populations possess the genetics common to the upper midwest where whitetail bucks grow into heavybodied, thickwracked beasts. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. The minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state rec.
North dakota potential record buck shot on opening day of. The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail 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. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Many years ive spent full deer seasons in the woods and left empty handed. Mar 05, 2008 it is one of the most impressive deer to ever walk wild on the planet a minnesota whitetail with stunning worldclass antlers that still provoke amazement nearly 20 years after they were found. There normally is about 10 to 15 deer hit on the road to work, this year i have only seen three. No one had seen the big deer, but two sets of shed antlers showed up near the town of.