18. The lowdown: Colorado whitetails might take a backseat to their muley cousinsboth in hunters minds and the record bookbut dont think for a second that Centennial State whitetails arent worth the effort. Top P&Y non-typical (recent): Brian Nee, 182 6/8, Monmouth Co., 2013. 57. 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 While the Buckeye State ranks fifth in all-time non-typical production (410 entries), if you look at the last five years Ohio soars to the top, with 116 animals (Kansas is a distant second, with 96). New Mexico, Colfax County79 pronghorn in B&C records 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 Top P&Y typical (recent): Shawn Hornberg, 186, Boone Co., 2016, Top P&Y non-typical (all-time/recent): Deric Sieck, 282 , Fayette Co., 2016. Top B&C typical (all-time): Vernon Virka, 199 2/8, Saunders Co., 1983. 23. But big deer are coming from all over the Badger State of late: Marathon and Richland counties each produced nine B&C typicals, followed by Chippewa, Crawford, and Vernon with eight each. Want even more information on record deer? Keep an eye on Columbia and Ferry counties, which are also known for producing good deer. This is just an all-around good state for deer hunting. The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. The lowdown: Wisconsins place in the record books surprises some; though the Jordan buck held the B&C typical world record for decades, the Badger state recently took a backseat to other states that were producing top-end bucks. The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Plus, anyone interested in any of these parcels gets to meet and deal withexpert land manager andrenowned TV personality,Brad Farris. Licensed in IL, MD, WV - Debbie S. Laux, Broker. Douglas Lewis with his 246 5/8 Kansas giant taken in 2016. Plus, its only cranking out half as many as Booners as Wisconsin and Kentucky on a per-square-mile basis. Your best shot: Since 2000, the top B&C typical county has been Wicomico with eight entries, followed by Prince Georges (4), Cecil (3), Kent (3), while Anne Arundel, Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, St. Marys, and Talbot have all produced two. The recent buck killed in Sumner County called the Tucker Buck and the increase in Boone & Crockett entries are all pointing to this area as a region of the Volunteer State where there may be some good opportunities to harvest a trophy deer. Top P&Y typical (recent): Casey Peisar, 181, Ward Co. 2017, Top P&Y non-typical (all-time): Bruce Bosse, 218 , Sargent Co. 2007 99. Top P&Y non-typical (recent): none. Year: 1966. We are harvesting more mature animals in the last few years than ever before. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Top B&C typical (recent): Anthony Bledsoe,177 2/8, Williamson Co., 2015, Top B&C non-typical (all-time/recent): Stephen Tucker, 315 , Sumner Co., 2016, Top P&Y typical (all-time): C. Altizer, 172 6/8, Sullivan Co., 1984 Top B&C non-typical (recent): Deric Sieck, 282 2/8, Fayette Co., 2016, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Lloyd Goad, 197 6/8, Monroe Co., 1962 34. 6 when taking into account the size of the state and considering the most recent data. Right behind it are Adams, Knox, and Marshall, with three each. Top B&C non-typical (recent): Eric Carns, 228 6/8, Clearfield Co., 2016 (rank #2), Top P&Y typical (all-time): Michael Nicola Sr., 178 2/8, Allegheny Co., 2004 The state is struggling to control the deer herd in many units, while hunter numbers are dwindling. 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. Wyoming, Lincoln County--48 typical mule deer in B&C records And things are rapidly changing across the deer hunting landscape. Delaware, another northeastern destination, snuck onto the list as well. Montana, Beaverhead County--31 Shiras moose in B&C records Top P&Y typical (recent): Glenn Thurman, 170 4/8, LaSalle Co., 2015, Top P&Y non-typical (all-time): A. Downs, 256 , San Jacinto Co., 2012 Boone & Crockett score chart downloads Pope & Young score chart download Let's Get Started 1. Geographic boundaries, as described in the publication ' Boone and Crockett Club - Pope and Young Club Official Measurers Manual ', are established . He had thrown caution to the wind and was killed in the open during the daylight. The Tennessee Valley Authority owns large sections along Kentucky Lake on the west side of the county. No, it isnt what it used to be. Next, count points on each side and record them on row A. Top B&C non-typical (recent): James B. Boney, 210 6/8, Greensville Co., 2016, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Dwayne Webster, 182 6/8, Roanoke Co., 1999 Just about anywhere from the Tennessee River east may be worth looking at as possible trophy destinations. Interestingly, the best counties seem to be split between the southern tier that borders Missouri, and the northeast. After four hours of measuring the deer, they finally declared it a new record with a total measurement of the antlers being 312 3/8 inches. I just kept telling myself, 'It's going to be what it's going to be.' Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge is open for archery hunting and the refuge has two quota gun hunts during October and November each year. Top non-typical counties since 2013 are Clarion and Westmoreland, which have each coughed up a pair of Booners. While most of this part of the state is short on public land, Stewart County is the exception. While it takes a backseat to neighboring Kentucky in the record book long haul, Stephen Tucker had something to say about that situation a couple years back. Your best shot: Ohio and Pulaski counties tied for the most B&C typicals recorded since 2013 with seven entries, followed by Breckenridge (6), and Grayson (5), while Bath, Hart, Meade, Owen, and Shelby all have four. The deer had a total of 47 nontypical points on it and weighed just over 150 pounds. All scores are net. It could be a few years before this region makes a comeback. With another tough winter in 2018-19, hunters will have to work to find those small pockets of big deer in huge country. Currently enrolled in conservation easement to protect property from development, just 15 minutes from Ft. Campbell and 25 minutes to Clarksville. He is a retired Air Force combat communications technician, and has a B.A. But you might stand an even better shot at tagging a whopper non-typical; the top non-typical county is Hughes, (with five entries since 2013), followed by Pontotoc (4), Logan (3), and McCurtain, Osage, Potawatomie, and Seminole with a pair each. This place has the typical whitetails. For non-typicals, Suffolk has three entries, and Niagara, Ontario and Wayne counties each have a pair. Secondly, the buck had abandoned its regular habits and was in the rut. Just take the recent Tucker buck from Tennessee as an example. Multiple Boone and Crockett deer have been harvested on neighboring farms. You might be surprised that Kansas doesnt rank higher on this list. A non-typical rack is asymmetrical and does not have the same number. 114. Top B&C non-typical (recent): Lucius S. Earl, 209 6/8, Franklin Co., 2013. Location: Montana. Your best shot: Since 2000, the top counties for tagging a B&C typical have been Aroostook and Penobscot (seven entries), followed by Oxford (6), Franklin (3), and Washington (3). ". He was killed in the middle of a bluebird beautiful day. The 360 Buckhammer cartridge is designed for lever-action rifles and will be available in two Remington Core-Lokt loads. In the last five years, eight typical and two non-typical bucks that have scored at least 150 have been killed in Warren County. While youd expect a state like this to do better numbers than the likes of Maryland and Delaware, it didnt. For non-typicals, Park, Philips and Powder River, Powell, Treasure and Valley counties have all yielded a B&C entry in the same period. Wisconsin, Baron County--30 black bear in B&C records Finally, will I be blessed enough to kill one this large? 106. The biggest factor for hunters is access. 3-ranked typical of all time. Top B&C non-typical (recent): none. Top B&C non-typical (recent): Stan Kreidermacher, 248 , Winona Co., 2014, Top P&Y typical (all-time): Curt Van Lith, 197 6/8, Wright Co., 1986 We have four properties listed in Warren County, all set up for deer hunting with very minimal pressure. Thats world-class numbers. It's an area that has recorded 34 of the 160 Boone and Crockett Club entries in Indiana from 2013 to 2017. The lowdown: The Sooner State has been on record book fire lately and should be viewed as one of the top states to tag a trophy whitetail. Top B&C typical (recent): Melanie D. Long, 179 , Fauquier Co., 2015, Top B&C non-typical (all-time): James S. Smith, 257 4/8, Warren Co., 1992 Deer racks are measured from several angles at the farthest points using the official Boone and Crockett scoring method. the 7th edition of Boone and Crockett Club's All-time records book, published in 1977, where the recorded entries in-clude only three deer from the Bluegrass State. 67. Top B&C typical (all-time): Herbert Milam, 185 4/8, Sussex Co., 1978 In fact, the deer harvest total increased from 897 in 2013 to 976 in 2014. Entries (per square mile) the last five seasons: .00086, Top county for typicals: Cross/Phillips (four), Top county for non-typicals: Phillips (three). Top B&C typical (all-time): 191 , Robert Ross, Albany Co., 1986 Top P&Y typical (recent): Stephen Young, 182, Warren Co., 2015, Top P&Y non-typical (all-time/recent): David Howard, 244 , Todd Co., 2014. For a B&C typical, focus on Wiliamson and Bedford counties. Your best shot: Berrien and Monroe counties tied for the B&C typical lead since 2013 with six bucks each. Top B&C typical (recent): Bryan Bayless, 185 , Ellis Co., 2017, Top B&C non-typical (all-time): Bill Foster, 247 2/8, Johnston Co., 1970 Needless to say, Wisconsin is still king in the deer hunting world. The low-down: Small and densely-populated, Jersey is largely under private ownership, which is good and bad news for prospective trophy seekers. Texas, Dimmit County--47 typical whitetail deer in B&C records Tucker, to his credit, said he has eaten almost all of this giant deer and the rest he hopes to make into jerky. 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. Fifty Wisconsin counties have coughed up at least one typical Booner in the last five years. Just take the recent Tucker buck from Tennessee as an example. 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 Since there are no large tracts of public hunting, private land is your only option. Let everyone else chase their own world record whitetail deer dreams. Today? Nevada, Humboldt County89 pronghorn in B&C records 71. Jefferson produced the most B&C non-typs with four, followed by eight counties that registered three; Daviess, Fountain, Greene, Newton, Noble, Parke, Sullivan, and Switzerland. The Wildlife Department is expected to have a panel of Boone & Crockett certified scorers measure the deer after 60 days. Entries (per square mile) the last five seasons: .00066, Top county for non-typicals: Fayette (two), Purina's New AntlerMax with Climate Guard. The lowdown: The Gopher States southeast corner has been a stalwart of trophy production over the years, but look for that to change. (Tied). Top P&Y typical (all-time): Kevin Lamere, 143 4/8, Orleans Co., 2000 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. 7. 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