Top P&Y non-typical (recent): Cory Dale, 172 , Oxford Co., 2018. Stewart State Forest is located near Cumberland City and even though it is not well known, Stewart State Forest receives heavy hunting pressure. Top B&C typical (all-time): Jerry L. James, 189 , Buchanan Co., 1999 A portion of Fort Campbell is in the eastern section of the county while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manage portions of Lake Barkley. He was finally officially recognized by the Boone and Crockett officials at the annual Boone and Crockett Club Banquet held in the spring of 2019. From the Boone & Crockett Club's most recent data: #1 - Wisconsin Wisconsin is the #1 ranked state with 1,822 total entries and 6 counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced. Kansas ranks #1 in the U.S. of production of wheat and sorghum and ranks in the top ten for several crops like corn, soybeans, pinto beans and sunflowers. 32. 58. Many hunters think and hope there are. Top B&C non-typical (recent): Austin Earley, 241 , Brookings Co., 2015, Top P&Y typical (all-time/recent): Michael Mettler, 194 , McPherson Co., 2014 61. Often times this scenario occurs among hunters or deer herd managers that wish to have an approximate score, or in many deer management programs, a manager . 210 2/8 Grayson Co., KY Adam Pence Adam Pence 1994 1415. While the county does have a wide range of public land managed by numerous state and federal agencies, there are some to key in on for the possibility of taking a trophy. There are four categories, typical. Top B&C typical (recent): Joseph Fillion, 161 6/8, Strafford Co., 2017 Minnesota, Itasca County--25 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Top B&C typical (recent): Rex McMorris, 189 4/8, Tazewell Co., 2013, Top B&C non-typical (all-time/recent): Luke Brewster, 327 , Edgar Co., 2018, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Mel Johnson, 204 4/8, Peoria Co., 1965 Its proof that you should never overlook even non-traditional hunting sites and that it can certainly be worth taking time to scout areas that other hunters may not consider trophy destinations.. But what if you want a simple estimate of B&C score without taking all the necessary measurements? . Top B&C typical (recent): William G. Stewart, 178 , Saratoga Co., 2016, Top B&C non-typical (all-time): Homer Boylan, 244 2/8, Allegany Co., 1939 Located just northwest of Chicago, suburban McHenry has some major benefits that are not available in rural areas, including limited hunting pressure and a very large number of big bucks. Wyoming, Campbell County--34 pronghorn in B&C records I think youll be glad you did. In the States of Nebraska & North Dakota DBA Whitetail Trophy Properties Real Estate LLC. Official certification wont take place until the Boone and Crockett awards banquet in 2019. 35. Wade Brockman found this Monroe, Wis., black bear in 2010. Needless to say, Wisconsin is still king in the deer hunting world. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. George Gretener, 236-, Pend Oreille Co., 1931 The northern tier of counties are perennial trophy producers. Top P&Y typical (recent): George Schaffer, 140 , Rutland Co., 2014, Top P&Y non-typical (historic): none Missouri Pick Up They couldn't find any bullet holes and didn't have any ideas on its cause of death. Nathan Simmons of Browning and Game & Fish's John Taranto take a closer look at both cartridges at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. He shot the deer from about 40 yards away. 50. LBL is a national recreation area that extends north into Kentucky and hunters will find sufficient acreage for archery or gun deer hunting. The Prairie State boasts two of the biggest non-typicals ever killed by hunters (seriously, two 300-inch-plus whitetails from the same state?!) ELD-X Precision Hunter). Licensed in MS- Chipper Gibbes, Broker. Two things really come as a small surprise. But I fear that within the next 10-15 years the Kansas legacy wont be what it once was. Your best shot: Since 2000, the top county for B&C typicals is Worcester with four, followed by Berkshire, Essex, Hampden, and Hampshire, which have all tallied two. Top B&C non-typical (recent): James W. Bills, 202 Monmouth Co., 2014, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Scott Borden, 189 4/8, Monmouth Co., 1995 Dale Grandstaff, captain of the agency's District 21 and also a Boone and Crockettjudge, never expected to measure a rack as large as Tucker's deer. Tennessee native Stephen Tucker set a new record in 2016 with a 47-point trophy whitetail. Top B&C typical (all-time): Bradley Jerman, 201 , Warren Co., 2004 Forgive that trip down memory lane though, and focus on some pretty awesome whitetails that have been shot in the Empire State since 2016 (see above), proving theres hope for the future. Potential world-record deer antlers could be worth $100,000. Read:7 Biggest Non-Typical White-Tailed Bucks of All Time, Entries (per square mile) the last five seasons: .00102, Top county for typicals: New Castle/Sussex (one). Licensed in TN & MS- Josh Monk, Broker. The measurement took place at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tucker was allowed to watch. Whether youre looking to buy land, lease ground, or just trying to determine where the best place is for a Booner this fall, weve got the information you need right here. Mature bucks weakened by the rigors of the rut were walking skeletons by late winter and many died during the spring. Top P&Y non-typical (recent): Andy Cobb, 170 4/8, Madison Co., 2013. It seems the larger deer are staying in the back sides of hunt areas with limited roads, so you should be prepared to put some miles on the boots! Your best shot: Since 2013 the top county to tag a B&C typical has been Phillips (five entries) followed by Cross (3), Desha (3), Jefferson (3), Lee (3), and St. Francis (3). Top B&C non-typical (recent): Robert Brown, 220 , Kit Carson Co., 2016, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Stuart Clodfelder, 194 Logan Co., 1981 The most productive county in the last five seasons has been Adams (7), followed by Licking (6), Brown (5), Muskingum, Sandusky, and Summitt, which have all produced four. Wisconsin, Buffalo County--33 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records The older I get, the bigger the thrill I get when I kill a doe for the freezer. Trained as a high school English teacher and coach, Scott Bestul left that lucrative field to pursue anotheras a full-time freelance writer in 1990. The DNR response to CWD in that region has been to increase the quota from one buck per hunter to three, so bluff countrys best trophy days are likely in the rearview mirror. Grandstaff said, This year civilian hunters will make up about 15 percent of the hunt permits., Fort Campbell Wildlife Biologist Brad Wheat said, We started a Quality Deer Management program back in 2014 which has greatly improved the doe/buck ratio and the average size of bucks Wheat said, Campbell has some really large bucks, but many times a hunter may only get to hunt an area for one dayalso many hunters come in with the idea of using aggressive style hunting techniques and these older, mature deer dont take it well.Wheat added that Many 140- to 160-inch bucks are consistently harvested by hunters who not only put in time to hunt but stick on one area.. And my deductions from the typical frame and the deductions from the typical frame today were exactly the same at 4 as they were for that first measurement.". 0:00. South Dakota, Custer County134 bison in B&C records Native North American big game species tracked by Boone and Crockett Club but not included in the Top 125 counties include Alaska brown and polar bear; barren ground, central Canada barren ground, Quebec-Labrador, mountain and woodland caribou; Dall's and Stone's sheep; Alaska-Yukon and Canada moose; Sitka blacktail deer and muskox. Arizona, Gila County--31 typical Coues whitetail deer in B&C records Your email address will need to be verified before you can log into your account. The County-by-County records were first published in the early 1990s after years of traveling the state going through old boxes of score sheets, measuring racks, and following up on rumors of legendary bucks. Today? Top P&Y non-typical (recent): Daniel Coffman, 287 , Fairfield Co., 2015. Top B&C typical (recent): none, though there was a 162 6/8 picked up in Bennington Co., in 2012. 3. Of course there are pockets where killing a dandy is possible, and with an early opener each fall, South Carolina is one of the nations best places to tag a velvet buck. Top P&Y non-typical (recent): Ben Cameron, 235 , Bates Co., 2016. Your best shot: Brooks County has produced more B&C typicals (8) since 2000 than any other, but Worth (5) isnt far behind, and Cook, Dougherty, Lee, Turner, and Wilcox have all chipped in three Booners. Top P&Y typical (recent): Grady Brown Jr., 161 , East Carroll Parish, 2016, Top P&Y non-typical (all-time): Alton McLeod, 206 , Madison Parish, 2012 78. While hunters still have an opportunity to locate leases in northern Tennessee, they should expect prices to increase in coming years as word continues spreading about the Tucker Buck taken in Sumner County. This place has the typical whitetails. The lowdown: Last winter was a tough one in the northeast, so antler growth might be affected in northern areas. 125. Cheatham and Cheatham Lake WMAs total around 25,000 acres and both WMAs can provide some hunting opportunities. 67. In fact, its only done about half as much as those in the last five seasons. Top B&C typical (all-time/recent): Michael Mettler, 194 , McPherson Co., 2014, Top B&C non-typical (all-time): Francis Fink, 256 , Marshall Co., 1948 For recent B&C non-typicals look to Livingston and Washtenaw counties, with two bucks each in the last five seasons. In addition to Luke Brewsters 2018 giant, Jerry Bryant used a crossbow to kill a 304 4/8 Fulton Co. monster in 01. Entries (per square mile) the last five seasons: .00081, Top county for non-typicals: Marshall/Tallahatchie (two). Time will tell. Top B&C typical (all-time): Thomas Dellwo, 199 , Missoula Co., 1974 Top B&C non-typical (recent): Larry Stillwaugh, 192 6/8, Shoshone Co., 2014, Top P&Y typical (all-time/recent): Cal Lindsay, 168 2/8, Bingham Co., 2013, Top P&Y non-typical (all-time): Dean Weyen, 197 , Latah Co., 1992 Top B&C typical (recent): Donald S. Forbes, 173 , E. Baton Rouge Parish, 2015, Top B&C non-typical (all-time): James McMurray, 281 6/8, Tenses Parish, 1994 Top B&C non-typical (recent): Picked up, 269 , St. Charles Co., 2013, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Eugene Bausch, 188 4/8, Macon Co., 2001 "The last week was probably the worst part of the whole time. Top B&C non-typical (recent): Gary Lydin, 197 , Ferry Co., 2014, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Michael McBride, 175 , Spokane Co., 1999 Its no Kentucky, Wisconsin or Ohio. Top B&C typical (all-time): Larry Gibson, 205, Randolph Co., 1971 22. Top B&C typical (all-time): Fritz Janowsky, 188, Bradford Co., 1943 Your best shot: The top county for tagging a B&C typical since 2000 has been Lamar, with two entries. 111. Since there are no large tracts of public hunting, private land is your only option. Located in the Northeast Region, Delaware County, Oklahoma, traditionally resides in the top ten for counties with the most deer killed annually statewide at around 2,000, including some 300 bucks; eight of which have scored at least 150 over the last five years. Tucker said he had the deer processed and plans to eat its meat. 17. Licensed in TX & NM - Joey Bellington, Broker. The lowdown: Illinois is special no matter how you slice it. One of the most unique aspects of this deers record-breaking rack, according to Boone and Crocketts director of big game records Justin Spring, is the relatively small size of the rack, which sported just a 14 1/8-inch inside spread. Top P&Y typical (recent): Barrett Miller, 160 2/8, Monmouth Co., 2016, Top P&Y non-typical (all-time): Darrell Capps, 203 , Cumberland Co., 2000 Although these crops are planted for the waterfowl, you will find good numbers of deer around the crop areas. Next, count points on each side and record them on row A. Rifle tags are on a draw basis, which allows biologists to adjust quotas according to population trends, and inadvertently results in more mature bucks. Montana, Rosebud County--38 pronghorn in B&C records While deer numbers in the northeast got whacked by winter the last couple of years, bucks in the central and eastern counties fared better and should have the energy to pour into antler growth. Top B&C typical (all-time): James L. Saunders, 184 6/8, Adams Co., 2011 Hardly a peep. Top B&C typical (recent): Eric Pettit, 189 4/8, Jennings Co., 2016, Top B&C non-typical (all-time): Timothy Beck, 303 , Huntington Co., 2012 Prolonged flooding of the Mississippi River bottoms, traditionally some of the states best whitetail habitat, has affected productivity and displaced deer. Stephen Tucker of Gallatinkilled the trophy buck with a muzzleloader in November in rural Sumner County, but a 60-day drying-out period had to take place to allow for possible shrinkage of the antlers. The deer had a total of 47 nontypical points on it and weighed just over 150 pounds. Thats world-class numbers. Top P&Y non-typical (recent): none. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. If youre looking to hunt in this region of the country, Delaware is a solid option. Top B&C non-typical (recent): none. Even better, theres plenty of public land in the Razorback State, and, for hunters willing to work hard, many of those acres could cough up a trophy buck. Boone and Crockett Club 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. The Barbour Wildlife Area hunts best late, while The Black Warrior WMA peaks during mid-November. Tuckers buck unseated the previous non-typical whitetail record, a 307-5/8 killed in Iowa 14 years ago, by several inches. B&C top typical (all-time): Buck Ashe, 191 4/8, Monroe Co., 1962 This eclipsed the previous record, which measured 307 5/8 inches and had 38 nontypical points. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. 55. Your best shot: Since 2000, Sussex has claimed the top county for tagging a B&C typical with six entries, while New Castle has added three and Kent a single. For typical bucks the leader was Fremont (2), followed by Lincoln, Natrona, Washakie, which all produced one. And finally, he was killed about 300 miles from Carter County. Entries (per square mile) the last five seasons: .00175, Top county for typicals: Riley/Trego (three), Top county for non-typicals: Pottawatomie (five). These species are recorded by geographic location rather than by county. Tuckers deer weighed about 150 pounds and was estimated to be 3 years old. 14. Dial it in to the recent data even more by just looking at the last five seasons and it drops to No. 29. Top B&C typical (all-time): Kajeten Sovinski, 193 2/8, Franklin Co., 2002 Just about anywhere from the Tennessee River east may be worth looking at as possible trophy destinations. Of course, killing a book buck should never be the reason for any deer hunter to hit the timber, but lets be honest; its fun to dream, and we all love to ogle big antlers. Theres a big difference. Licensed in MI - Edmund Joel Nogaski, Broker. Colorado, Rio Blanco County--29 cougar in B&C records Licensed in IA, NC - Richard F. Baugh, Broker. Only time will tell, though. Entries (per square mile) the last five seasons: .00498, Top county for typicals: Butler/Meigs (five), Top county for non-typicals: Summit (five). 54. Boone and Crockett Club. Colorado, Delta County--34 typical mule deer in B&C records Youll also notice a huge difference between total entries vs. total entries per square mile. 8 in the B&C all-time non-typical book. 22. The lowdown: The Tarheel State is great deer country, but doesnt enter many discussions about where to kill a big whitetail. You can, however, enjoy some great bowhunting for some beautiful P&Y-class deer which rut pretty much every month of the year. The lowdown: Mature bucks (3 years and older) make up a respectable chunk of the state harvest (35 percent) every fall, and the non-typical bucks shot in the last handful of years prove that Georgia has got what it takes to be a record book star.