Indiana indiana, like ohio, seems to escape a lot of attention from the outdoor media and even some traveling hunters, but in modern times has certainly emerged as a bigbuck destination. Just how dramatic has the increase in record book bucks been. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Sure, they still hold the alltime record for the most boone and crockett whitetail entries. Peoria journal star by jeff lampe, outdoors tim walmsleys new trophy whitetails of illinois offers the latest data on record deer racks.
Jan 31, 2012 according to the club, the number of trophy whitetails entered in their record book has jumped 400 percent over the past 30 years. Published on dec 9, 2019 a nova scotia record book buck shot on december 6th, the second last day of 2019 general season for whitetail deer. Imb outfitters is the most qualitative trophy whitetail deer hunting service in the nation, located with premium lodges and trophy whitetail deer hunts in illinois, iowa, and missouri. Not all hunters have their trophies recorded, as where i live after the hanson buck became the new world record typical whitetail, we saw a flood of hunters and now that has happened, some hunters are shying away from the record books but it still gives you pretty good averages. Back in november of 2009, he killed an illinois state record nontypical whitetail, a 36point buck giant that netted scored 26738 inches. The records show illinois s whitetailed deer harvest for 2014 is 145720 deer with 77129 bucks and 68591 antlerless deer harvested. Fourteen point hog buck rifle kill from nova scotia hunting247365448640588648235. Frank nation harvested this 223inch illinois buck back in 2011. South dakotas official typical archery whitetail deer record book entries. Jul, 2011 illinois state record if youve already tuned in to whitetail properties tv this season, youve no doubt been entertained by the exciting hunts and massive bucks taken on the land managed by the whitetail properties folks. The term world record whitetail gets tossed around so much these days that its easy to ignore. A sportsman in the land of lincoln harvested an amazing buck that could have enough scorable points to hit the world record books for whitetail. The massive brute grossed 230 58 inches and featured 18 scorable points. That would easily best the previous record, a 47point whitetail buck deer shot by.
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. The new golden triangle for record whitetails deer. Recordbook whitetail bucks becoming more common the. Giant illinois buck is potential worldrecord 8pointer. In fact, a strong case could be made that one is largely responsible for the other. A book of the illinois big buck recognition program of whitetail deer as compiled from data in the illinois department of conservations files.
Ohio has two bucks tied for the state record, the brad jerman and william d. Dec 04, 2010 records of illinois trophy whitetail deer. Thanks to a new book by tim walmsley, you can now answer all those deer questions and more. Our passion for giant whitetails is evident to every hunter that visits tails of the hunt and we strive to make your hunting dreams come true. But they dont hold the top three spots, at least, not really. Washington is not really a state known for trophy whitetails. At that time there were 12 states and provinces that had produced more than 60 record book heads. A book, records of north american big game, offers detailed tabular listings for trophies in 38 different categories of game. Hunt turkey, and whitetail deer at tails of the hunt. As the definitive history book of trophy whitetail deer in north america, the much anticipated fourth edition of the boone and crockett club publication, records of north american whitetail deer is now available. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in 1950 into the current trophy scoring system. Whitetail deer hunts in the midwest deer hunts in the midwest are nothing short of phenomenal, as long as you research the correct location to hunt, as well as select the right whitetail deer outfitter in the midwest to hunt with.
Like mentioned before, id be recognized by virtually nobody whereas there might be afew people up here who know my name when they see it. Illinois next up is illinois with 568 total entries, and as the number one state to take a nontypical record, with 266 entries. Whitetail deer hunts in the midwest imb outfitters. In fact, pike only has the second most record entries of any county in the state since records have been kept. To encourage and promote the conservation of big game in nova scotia. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. The nova scotia big game society, established in 1988, is a voluntary society dedicated to the preservation and conservation of big game in nova scotia. Four of the countys 11 biggest deer were shot during the past five seasons. Illinois is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. Attached is an application form but if you cannot copy it,message me on fb or call me at 9024414798. Terrance dillon is an avid outdoorsman, professional guide for malarkey cabin guiding service, field tester for dillon outdoor communications and records keeper for the new brunswick record books club. The 1932 book was followed by the 1939 records book that included informative chapters on a variety of subjects related to big game and hunting. However, new data shows a different area might be key to harvesting a record book whitetail. Click download or read online button to get records of illinois trophy whitetail deer book now.
Marion county may not have produced many record book bucks yet, but the ones it has are near the top of the list. He grew up in a hunting oriented family, working to put food on the table and enjoy the great outdoors. Where will the next world record whitetail come from. The top 50 counties are distributed in the following states. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. Illinois whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. That list includes both hunterkilled and bucks found dead. Really, its been far too long since a 200inchnet typical has emerged from illinois. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. These 10 states accounted for 3,880 entries, or 72 percent of the record book. Illinois hunter pleads guilty to poaching state record. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932.
Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Tell us what you think in the comments section below. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. Possible record deer taken in illinois during shotgun season. Imb outfitters is a trusted name in the whitetail deer industry as we have been offering trophy whitetail hunts in the midwest, full time, since 1999. Several sci record book whitetail buck have been taken here. Last fall, brian butcher shot a crazylooking buck that is now the fourth largest deer in the record books, and the secondbiggest huntertaken buck behind luke brewsters illinois stud. 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.
The golden triangle of illinois pike, brown, and adams county, collectively nestled between the mississippi and illinois river has long been the primary destination for this caliber of whitetail bucks. A nova scotia record book buck shot on december 6th, the second last day of 2019 general season for whitetail deer. Giant illinois buck is potential world record 8pointer. Scott deckers 2004 illinois whitetail is in a tie for sixth place alltime for nontypical whitetails. Each entry includes the alltime entry score, date harvested, location of kill, hunter and owner names, and selected measurements. Find and book a hunting trip with professional, prescreened illinois hunting guides outfitters. Large native populations of osceola turkeys thrive here. Few hunters know about trophy whitetail deer potential in this state, which ranks number 6 in the u. In 2002, the idnr implemented a one buck rule, which has been the subject of much debate, since it may have an effect on quality deer management.
Chris kiernan shares the story behind the biggest nontypical whitetail ever killed with a bow in illinois. Fact is, they generally think of saskatchewan, texas, and illinois when it comes to finding a buck of a lifetime. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. 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.
And dont get me wrong, those state are still great. Its also the new kansas state record nontypical whitetail. Mar 11, 2019 gregg ritz is bow hunting in illinois during the middle of the rut. From the trophy bucks in south texas, and the bigbodied, heavyhorned bucks in the heartland states of kansas, iowa, illinois, and ohio and up into alberta and saskatchewan, canada, weve put together a great selection of whitetail deer hunts, 177 in total. Big game society of nova scotia deer,moose,bobcat,bear. For the archery hunter, this makes the odds of shooting a record book whitetail about one in 14,600 per year. Records of illinois trophy whitetail deer open library.
Indiana hunting outfitters guides whitetail deer turkey goose. Yet in 1992, james cartwright shot a monster 200 38 inch typical whitetail there. When you look at state level data, the states youd expect to be present on the list are wisconsin, illinois, iowa, kentucky and so on. Trophy whitetail deer, eastern turkey, varmints, waterfowl, and quail top the list of the most sought after game in the the prairie state. March 2005 outdoor illinois 3 jimregnier 15248 2003 iroquois russellsmith 15228 2003 livingston michaelwyant 15228 1993 mclean markgouty 15208 2003 vermilion rollyprior 15208 2003 logan johnwibben 15208 2000 logan jeremybarber 15168 2003 clay kevinpryor 15158 2001 jersey bryandavis 15128 2002 livingston jasongaal 15128 1995 marshall. A book of the illinois big buck recognition program of whitetail deer as compiled from.
While midwestern deer hunters surely do not discount minnesotas historical standing as a big whitetail powerhouse, i dont often hear im gonna book a trip to minnesota this year. Trophy whitetails forever north american whitetail. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Last day, last hour, nova scotia record book buck taken with a crossbow. Whitetail deer hunting in illinois, iowa, and missouri. Looking for a booner, check the record books big game hunt. Whitetail properties real estate, llc dba whitetail properties. Book a whitetail deer hunting trip with professional, prescreened big game hunting guides and outfitters. The hunt is fully guided and the hunter will know the price of any given buck before the shot, so there are no surprises after the shot. A few years ago i checked the record books prior to 1988. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in illinois. Why is the midwest whitetail hunting superior to all other places. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. Turkey hunters know that the osceola turkey is a prized harvest because of.
Records of illinois trophy whitetail deer download ebook. Tails of the hunt has grown a reputation as the premier destination to hunt record book class whitetail in southwestern iowa and northwestern missouri. I have recently started hunting with archery gear and in 2012 taken my first buck with bow and my first bear with bow in 20 as you will see in our 4th edition of new brunswick record book bucks. Big game records field judging big game moose pronghorn rocky mountain goat black bear whitetail deer find an official measurer becoming. Its worth remembering where americas favorite biggame species stood not so long ago at the brink of extinction, said ben wallace, club president. Outdoorillinois march 2005 illinois big bucks illinois. Wisconsin is home to eight of the top 10 whitetail trophy counties in the u.
Apr 30, 2016 after pouring over record book data in an attempt to identify these bigbuck neighborhoods, here are some takeaways. Nov 14, 2003 if you are interested in a trophy whitetail buck you should start by researching the record books of individual states, and the pope and young and boone and crockett records. For all the outfitters concentrated in pike county, anywhere in the state can be a great place to hunt. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. This means there is likely an official scorer near you. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. Williamson county, illinois land for sale whitetail. These sheds are currently the largest set of sheds ever to be scored in nova scotia. I mostly enjoy hunting big game and an occasional partridge hunt is always fun. Additionally, the biggest free range deer that ever lived almost certainly died naturally without ever being shot and likely seen by human eyes. We own 1,600 acres and have been able to secure over 12,000 acres of prime whitetail deer habitat from family, friends and neighbors. There are definite constraints each region has for actually producing this extraordinary whitetail.
Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Typical plymouth 226 48 1995 sifford james shotgun. Midwest bucks is located in the heart of some of the best whitetail deer country in the world. Jan 15, 2016 another monster whitetail deer buck crossbow hunt in alabama with south coast safaris that ended up scoring 322 inches. Nova scotia record book whitetail buck 2019 youtube. The main reason is probably because this buck didnt enter boone and crocketts record books until 2003. Indiana hunting outfitters guides whitetail deer turkey. But outside of the area it was shot in washington, very few hunters knew this beast existed. In illinois, edgar county buck could be new world record. The pope and young club, keeper of archery records, announced that a speciallyconvened panel. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail during the dog days of august. Did this 51point illinois buck deer break the national. Giant illinois buck in rut hunt with gregg ritz monster. Illinois s whitetailed deer harvest data is shown in the table below.
Did this 51point illinois buck deer break the national record. If youve ever driven in the rural areas of the midwest, illinois included, you know just how many deer bound in front of you. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in. All of those four are among the top 15 in the state in their respective category. In fact, it doesnt appear on the historical top 10 state listing for whitetail records in either typical or nontypical bucks.
Fourteen point record book nova scotia deer youtube. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. To keep an accurate record or trophy big game animals in nova scotia. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Where will the next worldrecord typical whitetail come from. But for some reason youre more likely to see photos of and hear about the tony fulton buck one spot above it or the mike beatty buck one spot below. Otherwise, the fee participation will be at the sole discretion of whitetail properties.
New world record whitetail killed in illinois, gross 330, net 320. The golden triangle used to be iowa, illinois and wisconsin. While hunting near upper kingsclear in new brunswick, canada, bill mcintire was able to get the drop on a buck that became the new brunswick provincial record whitetail buck. Left side scored a little over 190 the 38point buck has a gross typical frame of 1515. Jun 15, 2015 the timing of the beginning of the food plot craze and the dramatic increase in trophy bucks is not coincidental. Nova scotia record book crossbow buck 2018 youtube. A friend of mine who has passed away gave them to me.
Illinois owns both archery whitetail world records. The table includes the deer harvest density for illinois s deer habitat as described below. Illinois now owns both archery world records for whitetail deer. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program. The canadian whitetail killed by zaft also will continue to be listed as a world record in the. The former world record jordan buck proves this theory. Dec 19, 2012 the hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending.