As north americas whitetail herd has grown, numbers of big bucks also have risen. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. In this muley freak article were going to take a statebystate look and rank the top 10 states where record book trophy mule deer bucks are being harvested and entered into the boone and crockett club records. Archery season begins mid september and runs through the end of december. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. Kansas top 20 deer records harvest by muzzleloader. Missouri showme big bucks club membership is based upon entry of a qualifying trophy in the club. Charles, worth and miller counties are top bigbuck producers.
Top record book whitetails by category by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap october 15. Over the years ive noticed that most articles on that topic are vague. The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time. It is truly a oneinamillion animal, the biggest of the big. This giant 37 point nontypical buck was found by shed hunters in missouri. Serious hunters choose recordbuck because we consistently harvest some of the biggest trophies in the world. Here is the text that accompanied the forwarded message. Yet some do, and it all starts with hunting on land where they live. Has anybody every entered a big in the missouri big buck club. Sep 11, 2015 many areas have produced a passel of trophy deer, too. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life. Jun 10, 2009 take an inside look at the milo hanson buck, a monster 12point that scored 2 58 in 1993, and still sits atop the boone and crockett clubs record books as the largest typical whitetail in the. Instead, he took this bruiser and sold the antlers to the missouri showme big bucks club.
Many areas have produced a passel of trophy deer, too. Over 15,000 bucks were taken by bow and arrow here in kansas just last year. We will ocassionally feature other significant whitetail deer from other areas in north america. Every year a kansas buck shows up on the record books for both typical and nontypical. It has those sweeping main beams with tines and drops and kickers and cheaters that we all love so much. Jul 05, 2008 missouri showme big bucks club missouri showme big buck club records of missouri antler whitetail deer as well as some pictures of members with their deer. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties.
Sure, kentucky has only produced 201 entries to wisconsins 326 in the last five years. Spring, boone and crockett club director of big game records, recently. However, we dont quite know how the recent finding of chronic wasting disease cwd could affect their ranking in the future. Few are able to put in the time, money and discipline needed to make that dream a reality. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on grand view outdoors. Nov 02, 2016 the first missouri typical buck was recorded in 1962, and the largest missouri typical was shot in randolph county in 1971 with a score of 205 the thirdlargest typical whitetail on record. It said that coshocton has more ohio big buck club entrants for 8 years running than any other county. Missouri big buck record book discussion in whitetails general started by skull stacker, nov 8, 2008. The abundance of deer is jaw dropping and the number of wall mounters continues to increase.
Almost every hunter has heard of the bookthe boone and crockett clubs records of north american big game. Missouris recor d bucks hit some of the states central missouri river corridor counties, such as callaway and chariton, for your best shot at a missouri record buck. To compare recordbook buck production in different parts of the state, we tallied the number of deer from each county that were in the show me big bucks club record book, which meant they had a minimum typical score of 150 until recently the northern missouri minimum or nontypical score of 170 see sidebar. With your one year 6 issues subscription, you will receive. I dont think any would have made the big bucks club. Apr 01, 2011 whitetail trophies of missouri this blog is dedicated to the whitetail deer of missouri, illinois, iowa, minnesota, and wisconsin which make up region 7 in the buckmasters whitetail trophy records full credit scoring system. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. Missouri a total of 210 bucks killed in missouri have made book since 2010. To compare record book buck production in different parts of the state, we tallied the number of deer from each county that were in the show me big bucks club record book, which meant they had a minimum typical score of 150 until recently the northern missouri minimum or nontypical score of 170 see sidebar. Where to find that monster buck in kansas bucks of america. Jun 26, 20 with the buck of a lifetime within 20 yards, gibson sealed the deal with a solid shot from his.
There are about 500 trophy whitetails entered into the boone and crockett record book. Missouri farm business record book this record book for adult farmers was developed cooperatively by university extension and ag education. Missouri is known as a trophy whitetail state and for good reason. There are antlerpoint restrictions a minimum of four points on at least one side in many counties. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period.
Archery big bucks of missouri missouri archery whitetail. The world record nontypical buck known as the missouri monarch is the no. This database currently contains 2936 records from 1957 to present. The deer was smart enough or lucky enough to avoid hunters despite spending its life in the shadows of a major metropolitan area. Missouri showme big buck club records of whitetail deer ream, dale h. Missouri showme big buck club records of whitetail deer. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. With the buck of a lifetime within 20 yards, gibson sealed the deal with a solid shot from his. Razorback country is also great deer hunting country. In fact, the antlers of this monster buck are so massive.
On the antlers of a dilemma missouri department of. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. On the antlers of a dilemma missouri department of conservation. A deer must score 140 minimum south of the missouri river, 150 north to make the showme big bucks typical rack list boone and. The club still owns the trophy today, and despite offers of. The top 10 states are il 509, ia 507, wi 395, mn 293, mo 244, ky 242, ks 235, oh. What are the biggest bucks ever shot in pennsylvania. Since its foundation in 1994, more than 1,000 official scorers have been certified for the btr scoring system across the united states and canada, with the numbers growing yearly. Pope and young is proud to announce our 2020 gearup drawing. Missouri showme big buck club records of whitetail deer hardcover january 1, 1998 by dale h.
I wanted to know which counties are breaking records, and why some counties produce more big deer than others. But hunters in kansas seem to have the odds in their favor when it comes to big bucks. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. There are about 500 trophy whitetails entered into the boone and crockett record book each year. Apr 11, 20 this giant 37 point nontypical buck was found by shed hunters in missouri.
Nov 30, 2001 kansas whitetail archer to enter record book. Statements like, iowa is a great state for huge bucks are common. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. For the period 19801985, hunters entered 617 trophy whitetails into boone and crockett records. The guy pictured below found this with his buddy shed hunting at busch wildlife a few weeks ago. The showme state holds some of the top places in the deer hunting record books. It contains receipts, expenditures, summary, and enterprise forms needed for one year of records. Post questions, pictures, and enjoy some hunting fellowship. But when you factor in the size of each state, things even up fairly quickly. The first missouri typical buck was recorded in 1962, and the largest missouri typical was shot in randolph county in 1971 with a score of 205 the thirdlargest typical whitetail on record.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Last seasons sharpest, and luckiest, hunters share their stories and photos of 15 benchmark bucks, totaling more than 3,000 inches of antler. Charles, worth and miller counties are top big buck producers. Another very famous deer, and the highestscoring freerange buck of all time, finds its way onto the list next. Missouris record bucks hit some of the states central missouri river corridor counties, such as callaway and chariton, for your best shot at a missouri record buck. Jan 01, 2020 when this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle.
The first missouri typical buck was recorded in 1962, and the largest missouri typical was shot in randolph county in 1971 with a score of 205. Apr 30, 2016 these are the bucks all hunters dream about. The missouri monarch is a buck that hunters can only dream about. Msmbbc has established a regional coordinator program to assist the public with record entries and locating official measurers. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in. The msmbbc experienced transition activities in 2008 and the missouri showme big bucks club website remains a work in progress. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here. Missouri river corridor is prime deer hunting grand. This buck, the largest known whitetail to ever walk the earth, is full of mystery. Please contact the regional coordinator in your area for club details. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world.
Missouri bucks can hold their own with any midwestern state. Take an inside look at the milo hanson buck, a monster 12point that scored 2 58 in 1993, and still sits atop the boone and crockett clubs record books as. Just as the missouri river states produce a disproportionate number of record book bucks overall, the river itself provides a corridor of big buck country. I wanted to know which counties are breaking records, and why some counties produce more big. Welcome to the archery big bucks of missouri web site. Missouri big buck record book missouri whitetails your.
Almost every hunter has heard of the book the boone and crockett clubs records of north american big game. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. A mature missouri buck that showcased some serious head gear that totaled up to a staggering 333 78 inches, making it the largest scored whitetail ever. More than 18 percent of all typical and nontypical recordbook bucks 529 of 2,855 from an alreadygreat region come from a narrow onecounty strip on either side of the river. Missouri showme big bucks club missouri showme big buck club records of missouri antler whitetail deer as well as some pictures of members with their deer. Recordbuck ranch is the premier destination for yearround hunting in texas, with trophy whitetail deer, over 50 species of exotics, and plenty of elk, turkey, pheasant, and texas dove hunts. That is because it was not hunterharvested, but the big whitetailed buck is the current world record nontypical whitetailed buck. Bringing harvested deer or other cervids into missouri. Ill be the first to admit that big bucks are not the reason. More than 18 percent of all typical and nontypical record book bucks 529 of 2,855 from an alreadygreat region come from a narrow onecounty strip on either side of the river. Whitetail trophies of missouri this blog is dedicated to the whitetail deer of missouri, illinois, iowa, minnesota, and wisconsin which make up region 7 in the buckmasters whitetail trophy records full credit scoring system.
While wildly popular amongst anglers around the world, the igfa world record book shows the records top 10 biggest pike world records of. Welcome to the missouri showme big bucks club official website. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. This incredible whitetail buck photo has been circulating across the internet today. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. But recently, the trend has shifted to the north, with the top trophygrowing areas all found above the missouri. Ream author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Kansas has produced four of the top five, six of the top 10. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record book bucks. Kentucky is a dang good deer hunting destination right now. 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. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Published by university of missouri extension 3 4h club secretary instructions each part of the 4h secretary record book should be completed using either a printed or an electronic version. The world record nontypical buck known as the missouri.
The showme big bucks club began in 1967 to honor trophy hunters, while the national boone and crockett club dates to 1888 and was founded by theodore roosevelt. Yes, the two largest bucks ever didnt fall to the bullet or arrow of a hunter. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 1998. The carcass must be taken to a licensed meat processor or taxidermist within 72 hours of entry. The secretary is responsible to keep complete records. Just as the missouri river states produce a disproportionate number of recordbook bucks overall, the river itself provides a corridor of bigbuck country.
This missouri buck is the largest ever nontypical and the most iconic of any thats ever walked the earth. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Welcome to the archery big bucks of missouri record database. For the period 20052010, the total jumped to 3,090, an increase of 400 percent.
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