Jan 01, 2020 the saloon closed and the antlers appeared at the handicraft shop where a taxidermist bought them and sent them to boone and crockett. And in the woods i can usually see the runs that the deer use, this year i can see random tracks but no runs. California blacktail deer hunting guides and outfitters. Additionally, the biggest free range deer that ever lived almost certainly died naturally without ever being shot and likely seen by human eyes. California elk hunting guides and outfitters hunting network. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. Determine which area has the most animals recorded and which ones have the. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of recordbook bucks. While numerous incredible bucks come from all over california annually, this is where the private land hunting really does outshine the public opportunity on all but. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. For these reasons, the sci score for the biggest mule deer buck may be significantly. For the 2016 season, a record 84 percent of deer tag holders complied with the requirement. Californias x zones are home to the best mule deer hunting. How california manages its deer population orange county register.
Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. The hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. Most deer have little difficulty finding sufficient feed during the summer, so the habitat factor narrows down to availability of feed in the winter. Look to see where the largest nontypical deer are taken. Indiana record book whitetail deer field and stream. Although we do not pre screen comments, we reserve the right at all times to remove any.
Statebystate hunting data archery trade association. South dakotas official typical archery whitetail deer record book entries. Around 54 percent of the bucks killed in 20 were yearlings, however, and this combined with low temps and large amounts of snow earn wisconsin a spot on our list. Were working on website updates join us on instagram. Check out the many different species of deer in california. Subdivision map act as amended january 1, 2002 sections 66410 to 66499. Hunters set a harvestrate record during 20162017 with15,000 deer. You want to deer hunt where the giants roam, hopefully improving your odds at shooting a record book buckand the time to start planning next seasons trip is now. State law presently prohibits the take of giant black sea bass, canary rockfish, cowcod rockfish, yelloweye rockfish, statewide. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Mule deer nontypical records nevada wildlife record book. Click on the interactive map above to search our wild turkey records database and discover where to find the largest.
We put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and nontypical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. Customers with cdfw verified hunter education certificates in their alds customer record may purchase duplicate. Razorback country is also great deer hunting country. The following table shows the percentage by antler class of forkedhorn or better bucks and total reported buck harvest for zones and hunts. Come to california to hunt and harvest one of the worlds most unique and coveted trophies. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories. The map lasted the 3 weeks without tearing and still looks great. Cbm bucks by county michigan sportsman online michigan. Book your next hunt with us central coast outfitters.
However, we dont quite know how the recent finding of chronic wasting disease cwd could affect their ranking in the future. You can really spot some counties that come up big when it comes to killing bucks with large antlers when compared to the total deer kill. This greatly expanded fifth edition features over 12,400 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett club s records program, dating back from the late 1800s up through december 31, 2011. Hes a scorer and has been involved with several groups that track arkansas record deer. And, hunters who purchase archery deer tags can actually start hunting deer early in july, when the zone a deer season opens. What is some fun is to make a list of the top 1020 deer counties from the dnr stats and then compare that list to the top counties from the cbm map. A nice central american whitetail, taken at nicte ha in campeche. Cdfw is temporarily closing its high public use areas, including visitor centers and license counters, to help slow the spread of covid19 coronavirus. Resources safari club international online record book. The lead deer was a doe, but the second one was a legal buck.
Deer harvest by antler class california big game hunting. To finish out your grand slam of deer, you can take all these different species of deer here in california. Desert mule deer are found in southern california, southern arizona. Jan 01, 2020 when this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. There normally is about 10 to 15 deer hit on the road to work, this year i have only seen three. The country produces some massive bucks each year and hunting access is essentially unlimited, with vast tracts of public land administered by the bureau of land management and u. Combined with a sat nav we never got lost and were able to plan routes based on time or scenic routes. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. Sep 15, 2012 records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l. Blacktail deer odocoileus hemionus columbianus, this is the deer of california, we have tremendous blacktails in california a mature trophy blacktail is something to behold. Predators only kill the sick, weak and young, right. Hunting the majestic elk in california truly makes for an experience of a lifetime.
This list indicates the last recorded owner or hunter. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. It includes some of the most aesthetically stunning. The pennsylvania mans trophy fish was more than two pounds heavier than the previous record.
Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on cdfws online. Look to see where the largest typical deer are taken. South dakotas official typical archery whitetail deer record book entries were working on website updates join us on instagram. Californias x zones are home to rocky mountain and inyo mule deer, the largest of californias six subspecies of deer. Oregon, south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, texas and california all harbor decent populations of mule deer. South dakotas official typical whitetail deer record book entries. Wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails. Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer posted. Over the years, many record book deer have come from this great state. Illinois hunter shoots possibly largest buck ever in united states.
He knows more about arkansas records than anyone i know. X12 and areaspecific archery a20 zone general deer hunt information californianevada 1. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. If youre a bow hunter and if you buy an archeryonly tag, deer hunters are rapidly learning that northern california is the place to be this fall. A sunday tulsa world outdoors story misspelled the last name of the lotspeich family. That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories regular divisions. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. Record book deer discussion in deer hunting started by horngrower, nov 14, 2016.
In 1962, and still today, the purpose of the big game records club was to provide a fair and complete records system for big game animals taken by bowhunters within the state boundaries of california, and to provide a system of goals by which bowhunters throughout the state may set their own standards. Entry was found, confiscated, donated or purchased. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 23,000 records in our database. Oct 30, 2012 boone and crockett lists trophy counties oct 30, 2012. We spent 3 weeks travelling california and this was invaluable. Every year our hunters harvest blacktailed deer that will score more than 150 inches.
Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tags must report their harvest. Our record book has long grouped the very small tropical whitetails as a category, but we now consider nine different deer that can be hunted in mexico. Incidentally, that 1972 record mule deer shot in southwest colorado by texan doug burris is on display at the cabelas store in kansas city, mo. The state ranks third overall with record book bucks in the past 10 years with 401 total entries. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. For me the california deer hunting season had come down to the. Kansas top 20 deer records harvest by muzzleloader.
The walker lake, nevadacalifornia and the mariposa, california 1. Dec, 2018 illinois hunter shoots possibly largest buck ever in united states. We offer hunts for tule elk, roosevelt elk, black tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, bobcat, gray fox, wild boar, quail and dove. 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. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Deer are the most numerous big game in california, but the deer population is estimated to be. Northwest big game record books record books for big game. Search all columns or a specific column to filter data. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working.
Book your next hunt with us central coast outfitters has been guiding hunts along the california coast since 1995. There wont be any record this year, the deer population is way down from what i have seen. Fishing and diving records california department of fish. Abalone may not be taken south of the mouth of san francisco bay. The mule deer that inhabit x9b are inyo mule deer and the herd is known as the goodale deer herd. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l locality year hunter. One of the principal means of distinguishing the closely related blacktailed deer and whitetailed deer is the growth habit of the bucks antlers. May 28, 2014 to score in the boone and crockett record book, a blacktailed deer has to score inches or more.
The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. Spring, boone and crockett club director of big game records, recently. Mule deer nontypical 293 78 29 albany county 1924 355 28 whitetail typical 191 58 68 albany county 1986 333 78 moose 205 48 1 green river lakes 1952 205 48. Boone and crockett lists trophy counties oct 30, 2012. Recognize deer magnets on a map rivers a large river will channel deer trails along its edge as they follow the contour of the drainage. See our hunting map for more deer zone information.
California s x zones are home to rocky mountain and inyo mule deer, the largest of california s six subspecies of deer. Our books accepts entries for up to 16 individual species that make up as many as 24 possible entries. Sd typical whitetail deer records south dakota hunting. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Adult does of any subspecies are not as big as mature bucks of the same type as this comparison of. These deer spend the summer in areas of the southern sierra that range from 8,000 to 14,000 feet in elevation and migrate down into middle elevation areas between 4,500 and 7,500 feet when snow, freezing temperatures and the rutting urge prompt. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group. Box 9098, santa rosa, california 954059990 phone 707 5786016 fax 7075784406 email. One unofficial score put the deer at 205 inches, which would make it the highest grossscoring typical on record in mississippi. The map of north america on page vii shows in detail the range. It said that coshocton has more ohio big buck club entrants for 8 years running than any other county. But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books. The department of natural resources has an interactive map with deer harvest.
Beyond that, when you look at a map you find that zones d 3, 4 and 5. Californias data break down deer harvests by sex, zone, buck size and more. Before heading to a cdfw facility, contact the regional headquarters office to determine if that facility is open. To score in the boone and crockett record book, a blacktailed deer has to score inches or more. While the next world record is apt to come from anywhere, there are 10 states and provinces that receive the most attention and tag a majority of the bucks that sit atop the. The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time. Dec 17, 2016 one unofficial score put the deer at 205 inches, which would make it the highest grossscoring typical on record in mississippi.
Aug 08, 2010 who knows how many will be entered into the book. In the case of the black tail and california mule deer, the antlers fork in an upward growth, whereas the other species antlers grow in a forward direction. The biggest deer ever killed nontypical and typical and not counting farm raised steroid deer is lost to history because some indian cut the antlers up to use them for tools, etc. Aug 09, 2019 wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails.
Panhandle rancher bags record book mule deer panhandle rancher bags record book mule deer posted. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. Looking for a booner, check the record books big game hunt. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. Sep 12, 2017 the mule deer that inhabit x9b are inyo mule deer and the herd is known as the goodale deer herd.