Its left and right beams are 18 2/8 and 21 2/8 inches, respectively. This year, the rifle will be chambered in 7mm PRC, the hot new load that was a hit at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. The Gravelle giant is a 27-point monster. Adjacent Blue Rock State Park, at 7924 Cutler Lake Road, Blue Rock, 43720, offers camping opportunities that are popular with some deer hunters.For more information about deer hunting at Blue Rock State Forest, contact the Forest Manager at (740) 385-4402 ext. Ranking No. 24. It even has 15-inch and 14 4/8-inch G2s and G3s both over 12 inches. The top Massachusetts typical was tagged in 2002 in Franklin County. Oregon, Harney County--51 pronghorn in B&C records Its held the record for more than 30 years and continues to stand well ahead of the pack. On the west side of Muskingum County, 3,600-acre Dillon Wildlife Area has long been a productive deer hunting destination in a county known for producing some the states biggest bucks. The state is home to six of the top 20 counties in the nation, with the trophy whitetail powerhouse of Buffalo County, Crawford, Trempealeau, Vernon, Richland, and Sauk . This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Wyoming, Carbon County282 pronghorn in B&C records The other three deer were taken in the early and mid-2000s. Trophy Buckeye State whitetails thrive on public and private land alike. 71 all-time. Big antlers bring big drama. Its 10-point rack is a true spectacle, displaying 26 3/8- and 27 7/8-inch beams. Permits are available in person only at the Edge of Appalachia Eulett Center located at 4274 Waggoner Riffle Road, West Union, 45693, Fridays only beginning each August. This map reveals the top eight states for all-time B&C whitetail entries, plus a few bonus states. 118. 44. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. Beatty lured this beast into bow range by calling, rattling and saturating the air with scent bombs. 62 overall. 33 all-time. This deer is pretty freaky, especially on that left side. The Ritchie whitetail is No. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. The tip-to-tip spread is 21 7/8 inches, and the inside spread is 27 5/8 inches, which is also astounding. With 27 points, this deer is truly a spectacle, and has quite a unique rack, even for a nontypical whitetail. Oregon, Clackamas County--70 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records The park is located at 63300 State Route 124 in Reedsville, 45772. It was shot in 1994 by James H. McMurray. Seven B&C-qualifying bucks shot in Adams County in the past five seasons have been entered into the clubs record books, and with abundant public hunting opportunities Adams is a go-to place for Ohio hunters seeking trophy racks. Advertisement. One of eight nontypical entries from the state, the Healy buck is the top deer in Massachusetts and is No. 21. The mass, spread, and beam length are good, but none of these are beyond exceptional. Ohio hunter Mike Kemble took this magnificent buck back in 2011, and at the time, it was thought to possibly be a new world-record 8-point. The Virka whitetail holds the typical crown in Nebraska by exactly 1 inch. Those of us who hunt DIY style are at a disadvantage for killing top-end bucks. Foster shot this Roane County monster in 1959, and its held the top spot ever since. This 736-page volume features a complete listing of trophies accepted in the 26th Awards Period and for the first time ever, each listing will include the gross B&C . If you study the rack, youll see its quite a bit heavier on the left side. The forest is harvested on a selective basis and provides good habitat for deer and is in the vicinity of private agricultural lands planted in row crops, which help grow big whitetails. It was harvested in Pierce County, which is a hotbed for big deer. This mainframe 12-pointer also sports five abnormal points for 17 scoreable points. 115. Every three years the Boone and Crockett Club publishes a new Awards book. Just got to be in the right spot. Its the inside spread (22 3/8 inches), beam lengths (27 3/8 and 27 4/8 inches), and tine length that push the score up. Taken in Norman County, the deer has 41 points, and 20 6/8- and 24 6/8-inch main beams. :mischeif: They are all over. Oregon, Linn County--41 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records Both main beams are over 30 inches, and the inside spread is an impressive 28 5/8 inches. Located north of Zanesville between Dresden to the west and Adamsville on the east, along the east side of the Muskingum River, Tri-Valley is a 16,200-acre public hunting area consisting of mature forests, fields, and brush land, much of the latter reclamation grasslands in the northern section of the area. Gordon Whittington talks with Steven Sprout about the trophy buck he took back in 1998 while bowhunting public land in Illinois. The largest state record whitetail was picked up in Providence County in 2011. 3,053 all-time. Ohio The Ohio record nontypical wasn . Updated Nov 3, 2022 8:30 AM EDT. During the 2014-15 season, archers bagged more than 34,000 Ohio whitetails. 13. 1 in all-time B&C record-book . Click here to read more deer hunting stories and how-to's. Check us out on Facebook. It said that Coshocton has more Ohio Big Buck Club entrants for 8 years running than any other county. Colorado, Jackson County--34 Shiras moose in B&C records In many areas the age structure and buck:doe ratios are out of whack, prompting officials to reduce bag limits and prohibit antlerless kills in all but 10 urban counties. Three of eight mass measurements are 5 inches or greater. Coshocton and Delaware have yielded 18 each, and Ross (17) is right behind them. The deer has 19 points, over 23-inch main beams, and a 21 1/8-inch inside spread. With 38 points, its eye-catching, for sure. 19. Not only does Ohio produce P&Y whitetails in great numbers, the top-end potential is off the charts. B&C Score: 206 1/8 One of the most famous world's record heads in Boone and Crockett Club history is the buck 22-year-old James Jordan killed near Danbury . With 24 4/8 inches of inside spread, and two main beams stretching the tape to 31 7/8 inches, theres no wonder this deer scores just shy of 200 inches. The biggest buck in Delaware was taken in Sussex County in 2005. This info is in the Ohio Hunting Regulations book. NOTE: This data is copyrighted and is for personal use only. | This buck is the second largest bow deer taken by a hunter. For example, a B&C score of 170 inches for a typical white-tailed deer would . 110. Arizona, Gila County--31 typical Coues whitetail deer in B&C records It has a total of 44 points, beams in the low-to-mid 20s, and an inside spread of 23 3/8 inches. Its a clean 10-pointer with a respectable inside spread of 18 4/8 inches and beam lengths of 27 1/8 and 28 5/8 inches. ", He added, "That kind of growth is gratification for hunters, whose leadership, funding and hard work have been the driving force behind conservation since Theodore Roosevelt founded Boone and Crockett Club back in 1887.". . This massive rack has 47 points. Ken Vitale with Buck Knives chats with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller about two new hunting knives for 2023the purpose-built Alpha and PakLite series. 1 typical in South Carolina came out of Pickens County in 1994. For details, visit www.boone-crockett.org. Arizona, Pima County--24 non-typical Coues whitetail deer in B&C records 112. Arizona, Pima County--41 desert sheep in B&C records 91. Numerous old fields reverting to forest are intermixed with woods of second and third growth timber. It has 25 6/8- and 28 3/8-inch beams and a 19 5/8-inch inside spread. The rest is a hunt they'll never forget! 161 overall. Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens. Drill down to more details on individual trophies in each county. 125. For Brush Creek State Forest maps and deer hunting details, contact the Forest Manager at (740) 493-2441 or visit forestry.ohiodnr.gov/brushcreek. This great buck was panel-scored at 294 0/8 net inches. Wyoming, Carbon County282 pronghorn in B&C records. 108. Vic Bulliner shot this monster during firearms season in Hillsdale County, . Kentucky | 418 total entries | 0.01052 entries. This deer is pretty wild looking. 12. 106. That said, it has an impressive 12-point rack with one abnormal point. 849 overall. 65 all-time. Its the largest nontypical in Vermont, and No. 11. That's simply unheard of. Wyoming, Teton County108 Shiras moose in B&C records "His nose was pressed against the pad dipped in doe-in-heat lure," the bowhunter recalls. 16 all-time, much in part due to its 36 points, 22 of which are on the right and 14 on the left. 100 or go to forestry.ohiodnr.gov/shaderiver. Two others came from the same area, but Shavers holds a commanding lead. Discovered in Portage County, its a behemoth of a whitetail. Hunters in Texas have killed 200 bucks since 2010 that made book. Wisconsin, Sawyer County--34 black bear in B&C records For more information, call (800) AT-A-PARK or the Dillon State Park office at (614) 453-4377. 57. 68. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Boone and Crockett Clubs Top 125 trophy counties: 1. Today, bighorn populations in Colorado number roughly 7,000 animals in 72 herds. Arizona, Apache County--24 non-typical American elk in B&C records It ranks No. Colorado, Mesa County--47 typical mule deer in B&C records New Mexico, Lincoln County--67 pronghorn in B&C records The Herbert N. Milam buck was bagged in Sussex County, Delaware, in 1978. Ground Zero: Kentucky's Record Bucks. For commercial use rights, please contact Boone and Crockett Club's Records Department for additional information. Arizona, Apache County--39 typical American elk in B&C records 10. 107. Wyoming, Carbon County--30 typical mule deer in B&C records This deer is similar on each side, with 15 points on the left and right antlers. 39 all-time, the Vakoch deer is a whopper. It is in northeast Kentucky , between Daniel Boone National Forest , and Ohio. But big nontypical whitetailssporting racks covered in drop tines, extra main beams, and a dizzying number of pointsare on another level. I prefer Licking County. Central Ohio to East Central is where the biggest bucks are usually taken. Montana, Sanders County132 bighorn sheep in B&C records Not only does Ohio produce P&Y whitetails in great numbers, the top-end potential is off the charts. 1 in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and No. Another record thats stood for many decades, the Tice buck was taken in Essex County in 1938. Furthermore, two tines exceed 11 inches, two are longer than 12 inches, and one surpasses 13 inches. The area is approximately 10 miles northwest of Zanesville and 15 miles east of Newark along state Route 146. The Stephens deer was taken in Jackson County in 1996 and ranks No. 4 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,194 total entries in the recently released sixth edition of the Club's "Records of North American Whitetail Deer." Also noted in the book are the overall state and provincial rankings. Wisconsin, Buffalo County--33 non-typical whitetail deer in B&C records While its main beams are on the shorter side for a record deer (19 6/8 and 23 4/8 inches), it does carry heavy mass. Check out this video to learn how to manage your small track of land to bag your trophy buck. Licking is tops in Ohio. On the water. #2 - Illinois Illinois is #2 overall with 1,445 total entries and has 4 counties in the top 20 U.S. counties . You can kill a good buck in any of our 88 counties. 1 in Oklahoma and No. Method Visualizer. 16. Harvested by Tony Lovstuen, Iowas top nontypical was taken in Monroe County in 2003. The main beams are over 20 and 22 inches, and the inside spread is 17 6/8 inches. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. California, San Bernardino County--23 desert sheep in B&C records The required permit can be obtained through the Ohio Division of Wildlife, at local businesses near AEP holdings, or online at aep.com/environment/conservation/recland/permit.aspx. Found in Christian County, its the No. 74. Saskatchewan 805 entries. Its one of 14 Alabama bucks to make the all-time list. However, the inside spread is only 14 2/8 inches. For more information call (937) 544-2880. Most people wont have a buck scored if it's inconvenient to do so. In central Ohio Knox and Wyandot are known to produce some giants. 1 is a bow killed Green County 304 6/8 inch buck killed in 2000. Montana, Blaine County73 bighorn sheep in B&C records Arizona, Coconino County--34 non-typical mule deer in B&C records Sitting at No. The Bruner buck is No. In 2022, that number went up by 24 permits. Its held the record by 1/8 inch since 1974. Colorado, Garfield County--44 typical mule deer in B&C records 516 all-time, sports 23 points, and has a 19 1/8-inch spread. Chuck snort wheezed at a 170+ inch buck and he proceeded to put on a show by working a scrape and making a rub. Even so, the state is crawling with big deer. The Bailleres buck was taken in 2021 in Zavala County. That's nearly 500 more bucks entered in a shorter time span. It doesn't matter if you like the clean lines and picture-perfect symmetry of a typical whitetail or if you're more into the kickers, stickers, drop-tines and freakish nature of a big non-typical, Ohio has you coveredand the deer are all over the state. Oregon, Lane County--41 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records Search by categories, locations, dates, etc. The internet celebrity, who is a member of Officials say that increasing the moose harvest is Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. 10. Wisconsin, Buffalo County86 typical whitetail deer in B&C records Its a clean 55 with an 18-inch inside spread, two beams over 29 inches, good mass measurements, and great tine length. An annual subscription is $50. 4. Kevin Miller shot it in Kent County, which is known for big whitetails. Here are the top overall states for Boone and Crockett bucks for total entries per square mile of land mass within the last 10 years. New Mexico, Taos County--29 bighorn sheep B&C records Numerous daytime trail camera . 94. 72. Its mass is the true gem, though, with it increasing as it moves out the beam. Ohio's unique and original Buckeye Big Buck Club was created in 1957 to bring quality trophies to public attention. 26. Taken in Allegany County, it ranks No. 23. The Fulton buck was bagged in 1995 in Winston County. Interestingly, only one mass measurement reaches 5 inches. You can go through the entire list if youd likeor you can simply scroll down to your state to see what itll take to tag a new record whitetail deer during the 2022 whitetail hunting season. Located south of St. Rt. The inside spread is 21 2/8 inches. Oregon, Clatsop County--43 Roosevelts elk in B&C records Nevada, Clark County142 desert sheep in B&C records Oregon, Columbia County--31 Roosevelts elk in B&C records The drama started when antler . Its mass measurements total 42 4/8 inches. He secured permission, set up a trail cam, and in a day he . Taken in 2006, and reaching an impressive 187 2/8 inches, the Klucky buck was bagged in Merrimack County. 15 all-time, its a huge deer, and scores so highly thanks to 47 points. 48. 3 from . 150 all-time. Because mapping data at the county level is driven by FIPS (The United States' Federal Information Processing Standards), it only includes data for the lower 48 states. Also I think it was this months issue of ohio game and fish magazine had it in there. For camping or cabin reservations, call (866) 644-6727. And to learn more about P&Y whitetails and other bow-taken trophies across North America, visit: pope-young.org. Its the largest nontypical in the state and No. It isnt because of mass, though. Colorado, Gunnison County--38 typical mule deer in B&C records It packs 45 points, main beams in the mid-20s, and a 24 3/8-inch inside spread. Bagged in Cheyenne County, it sports 29 points, and ranks No. Kansas 754 entries. From 2003-2020, after the one-buck rule was implemented, hunters there entered 683 B&C bucks. California, Tehama County--46 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records One of four nontypical bucks taken in the state, this deer goes 201 7/8 inches. No ATVs are permitted, deer hunters must hike into the area, and a limited number of free permits are given out each season to maintain the quality hunting experience. 121. Arizona, Yuma County--67 desert sheep in B&C records Interestingly, its bases are over 7 inches. Minnesota, St. Louis County--53 typical whitetail deer in B&C records 18. The biggest buck taken in South Dakota was harvested in Marshall County. 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Oregon, Jackson County93 typical Columbia blacktail deer in B&C records 40. 98. Not mobile compatible. New Mexico, Rio Arriba County113 typical mule deer in B&C records This buck has only three of eight measurements that reach 5 inches, and only barely at that. 2 deer in the state. 100 or the Columbus headquarters at (877) 247-8733 or at ohiodnr.gov/bluerock. If you think targeting trophy bucks to hunt here in Ohio means targeting private land, think again. It has only 3 5/8 inches of deductions. The second-largest whitetail ever entered into the Boone and Crockett Records is proof of that. The inside spread is 20 inches. The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. The largest typical in the Bluegrass State, the Smith buck was bagged in Pendleton County. It also it has only a 16 2/8-inch inside spread. 13 all-time, its only a 10-pointer, which is rare to score so high. ELD Match, and 175 gr. Licking County compares favorably with any county in the midwest for trophy whitetails. Ranking No. Read Next: 10 of the Biggest World-Record Bucks Ever. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. Carrying 26 7/8- and 28 6/8-inch main beams dont hurt, either. Related: 11 Best Rifle Cartridges for Whitetail Deer. 1 in the state and No. Welcome to the neighborhood gals & boys." Buck Score: 303 7/8 inches; Date Harvested: November 17, 2012 . The region serves up agricultural ground, several state-managed lands, and the services of serious outfitters to serious deer hunters. "So the estimates do not include landowners, non-residents, senior hunters or youth hunters.". South Texas' ranches are known to grow some giants; still, this state just barely made the top 10 list for typical bucks. According to the Department of Natural Resources, last year more than 87,000 bowhunters pursued deer in the Buckeye State. 8 all-time, and sports 35 total points. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 6. With long beams, tall tines, and great mass, this is a deer for the ages, and is the current, longstanding P&Y world-record typical. Oregon was last, with just one entry.