The nys big buck club record book is an official collection of new york states exceptional whitetail deer and black bear. Sep 27, 2019 a state by state 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. The minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher state s 2012 whitetail hunting season. Kdwpt offices remain closed to the public through may 3. Big game records of minnesota second edition is available now. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. The buck that had eluded his family for years was now being held in his fingertips.
Minnesota has long been on the short list of states routinely producing recordclass whitetail bucks, with plenty of topranking specimens registered in every category. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008. For deer hunters, being fortunate enough to hunt in minnesota is close to as good as it gets when it comes to chasing big whitetails. Building our minnesota hunting and conservation legacy through habitat, education and advocacy. 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. Non typical state record whitetails ranked whackstar hunters. At the time of european settlement, whitetailed deer in minnesota existed throughout the wooded river valleys and woodlands of central and southern minnesota.
The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. They have been displayed at the state fair, game fair, the deer classic and at turn in poacher tip and deer hunters. The biggest nontypical ever killed in minnesota was a gunkill that scored 2685. Sep 24, 2012 the minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher state s 2012 whitetail hunting season. New minnesota record whitetail mean gene interview. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild on. For many hunters, there is nothing like a perfect typical buck. Aug 28, 2014 top 10 biggest pope and young typical bucks of all time. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding gathering in groups. When you look at state level data, the states youd expect to be. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club. That magnificent deer stands atop minnesota s typical record book, with 202 inches of antler. The top states for total number of record typical and nontypical bucks.
The symmetry and design of tall, wide antlers that are equal on either side is definitely a sight to behold. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. 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. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state record. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names. Minnesotas world record 8point antlers now on permanent. Over the course of these 253 hunts i viewed twenty record book bucks. Nov 22, 2017 indiana is another midwestern state that for years has been flying under the radar, and many hoosier hunters would probably be content to keep it that way. Natural history of deer in minnesota minnesota dnr. Top 10 biggest pope and young typical bucks of all time. Every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. View the preliminary harvest totals for the 2020 season. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives.
I viewed 35 record book bucks during those 200 hunts. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. A state bystate 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. Statements like, iowa is a great state for huge bucks are common. Kansas kansas first appeared on the list for big whitetails in the 1990s. Perhaps minnesotas most famous buck is the breen buck. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Dec 20, 2018 every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails. Look for minnesotas top counties for mature whitetails to be split between suburban units and the transition zone in the central part of. 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.
A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name. The minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768. No other state, however, offers a better chance at taking a record book whitetail. The soil in otter tail, minnesota, is suitable for growing the crops deer love.
They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. Sep 02, 2014 minnesota s world record 8point antlers now on permanent display at dnr. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. A lot of big bucks are taken during the states gun and muzzleloader seasons, but its long archery season gives bowhunters a lot of time to scour the woods. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time.
Our top boone and crockett typical entry from the most recent times hails from winona county. Oct 29, 2017 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. The state conservation department calculated its live weight to be 511 pounds. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. Thirtynine states and 663 counties appear, the top three states minnesota 315, wisconsin. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in. Along with each state and provincial listing is a map showing record book deer distribution, photographs of each. 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. The new state record for a nontypical buck harvested in 1999 with a bow was taken from monmouth county by joseph j. The record book has been produced every two years since 1972 and contains thousands of trophy whitetail and bear entries. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. Just across the mississippi river from the famed buffalo county, wis.
It remains property of the state of missouri on display for all its citizens to see. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. Its legend to all those who spend time thinking about giant whitetails. Minnesota muzzleloader record and will be the new muzzleloader state record once the 60. 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. If you hunt in a deer permit area where there is no mandatory cwd testing but still would like to have your deer checked, you can collect a lymph node sample and pay for a private test.
Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state rec. 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. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on grand view outdoors. Nov 06, 20 replicas from world record 8pointer will amaze hunters seven reallooking replicas of the world record rack, from a deer illegally killed in 2009, will be displayed across the state. That magnificent deer stands atop minnesotas typical record book, with 202 inches of antler. Record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck youtube. Our great state has been blessed with a great mix of abundant forests,dense lowlands, rich croplands, and rolling bluffs, a perfect recipe for growing big mature bucks. While monster bucks occasionally turn up in states without reputations for producing gigantic deer, the biggest typical whitetail deer in the major record books. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. My records reflect that i nearly doubled my chances at viewing monster whitetails bucks when hunting in shotgun only states. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field.
In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. The minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season. The 5 best counties in minnesota for boone and crockett bucks. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life. Replicas from worldrecord 8pointer will amaze hunters. Oct 31, 2014 perhaps minnesota s most famous buck is the breen buck. A 154pound doe harvested with a bow in 1999 in mercer county by walter burbela of hamilton took first place in the 5pound doe category and is a new state record. During the 1997 and 1998 seasons, i hunted a shotgun only state on 200 occassions. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time.
Here are the stories behind three from last season. Sep 20, 2012 the minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768. John breen caught a train to minnesota in 1918 to try his luck at some whitetail hunting at a time when the state was still as wild as ever. His family eventually moved to hinkley, minnesota, where his taxidermist. Minnesotas world record 8point antlers now on permanent display at dnr. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. In addition to these statebystate listings of the top scoring whitetail deer from the late 1800s to 2002, the book also includes editorial features covering a range of topics of interest to deer managers, biologists, and hunters. With each passing year, it becomes less likely that well ever know. In addition to these state by state listings of the top scoring whitetail deer from the late 1800s to 2002, the book also includes editorial features covering a range of topics of interest to deer managers, biologists, and hunters. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. Two new state record deer honored in nj outstanding white. 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. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties.
Giant minnesota nontypical buck might be state record. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. Replicas from worldrecord 8pointer will amaze hunters seven reallooking replicas of the worldrecord rack, from a deer illegally killed in 2009, will be displayed across the state. Nov 12, 2010 record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. A well laid blood trail lead seth right to his trophy buck and into the states record book. Sep 22, 2010 with each passing year, it becomes less likely that well ever know. 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. They have been displayed at the state fair, game fair, the deer classic.
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