Granted, arkansas does not produce as many boone and crockett bucks as some midwest states, but we average about five entries to the boone and crockett alltime awards book annually. He measured 215 48 inches, easily qualifying for the boone and crockett club record book, and claiming the top spot as the no. We have launched a whitetail records app that includes all of the record book deer. The fish must be caught on rod or pole using hook and line. Possible state record buck page 6 arkansas hunting your. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record many hunters kill trophy deer each year, but very, very few manage to take bucks like these oneofakind monsters. The arkansas big buck classic has enjoyed some memorable moments during its 26year history, but none bigger than 2016 when it crowned a new state record typical whitetail. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record book bucks.
The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Aug 19, 2016 the arkansas big buck classic has enjoyed some memorable moments during its 26year history, but none bigger than 2016 when it crowned a new state record typical whitetail. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. Rock springs, ar a 5 year old arkansas girl has broken the world record for the largest deer ever killed on the opening day of deer season. You can kill a monster whitetail anywhere in arkansas, but the counties in the mississippi river alluvial plain the delta produce the overwhelming majority of the bucks that qualify for recognition by the boone and crockett club. The purpose of this record book is to provide the workload associated with record keeping you a concise, yet simple recordkeeping and provides an accurate and uptodate set of system. Arkansas record bucks hit phillips county and other counties in the arkansas delta for your best bet at bagging a recordbook buck. The biggest nontypical rack 18648 missed the book in its category by 748 inches. The arkansas big buck classic has enjoyed some memorable moments during its 26year history, but none bigger than 2016 when it crowned a new staterecord typical whitetail. Over the years ive noticed that most articles on that topic are vague. Since the first book, we have collected lots of data that shows where, when and how many of these bucks were taken. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. There have been a lot of big southern bucks taken over the years, too, but as youll see on this list, some states record holders put other states to shame.
The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Friday the th was lucky for michael richardson of holly grove, who defied superstition to bag the buck that won the arkansas big buck classic on sunday at barton coliseum in little rock. Few are able to put in the time, money and discipline needed to make that dream a reality. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. Richardsons buck missed the record book by 2 inches. You would have to actually hold the arnold buck in your hands to know how big it is.
A state record fish must be legally caught in arkansas where a sportfishing license is required no hatcheries or paytofish lakes. It is official, theres a new world record whitetail buck in the books and it comes from sumner county, tennessee. The 250pound, 6 12year old buck had a 20inch spread and a nontypical rack with 30 points. Word is in greenwood is that there was a new arkansas state record deer killed last saturday illegally on fort chaffee. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. All whitetailed deer taken legally within mississippi during any prior hunting season are eligible to participate in the magnolia records program. You can kill a monster whitetail anywhere in arkansas, but the counties in the mississippi river alluvial plain the delta produce the overwhelming majority of the bucks that qualify for. I wanted to know which counties are breaking records, and why some. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. Fish caught on handheld snagging equipment will be considered if taken from waters where snagging is legal. A rack surpassing these figures will make it into the record book.
Eastern arkansas farm country is home to a growing number of record book deer. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Nov 06, 2019 bowhunter luke brewster tagged a world record 327inch wild buck in illinois in november 2018, but he didnt pull it off by himself. Top 10 biggest pope and young typical bucks of all time. Montana, arkansas, and south dakota popped up in the top 10, while states currently hailed as big buck meccas, such as ohio, illinois, and kansas, recorded relatively few entries. Many of these trophy bucks have a very interesting story to go along with the life of a particular deer and the harvest of that top class whitetail buck. It was also a hunt that almost went wrong on multiple levels. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Jacob ayecock won the 2016 arkansas big buck classic with a new state record buck. Allegheny county has produced 18 of pennsylvanias top 100 archery nontypical bucks. The boone and crockett clubs records committee, which is the governing body of the clubs recordskeeping activities, created the special judges panel with the express purpose of verifying and announcing potential new worlds records as they are submitted during any triennial awards program. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points.
Yet some do, and it all starts with hunting on land where they live. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. In case youre wondering, michigan and nebraska tied for th place overall with 49 typical whitetail bucks making book since 2000. For perspective on how tough it is to shoot a booner buck in the garden state, there are 2,480 bucks in the books bigger than its state record. Holly grove hunter winner of big buck arkansas online. The big buck club announced today that the johnny king buck from wisconsin is the new world record typical whitetail gross scoring buck of all time.
Dec 17, 2014 pennsylvania trophy buck enters records book. We also produce some bucks that are nationally respected, like the staterecord typical that jacob ayecock killed in drew county in 2015. New world record whitetail the johnny king buck from. Louis 39, followed by south texas webb 27, and minnesotas itasca 20. Statements like, iowa is a great state for huge bucks are common. But racks which fall a little short may be eligible for boone and crocketts annual awards program. The merrell buck tops the former pope and young record of 170 18 inches and the overall archery record recorded in boone and crockett of 177 78. We have been working on this for a long time and hope you will enjoy scrolling through the record books on your phone. Mississippi county is in the farnortheast corner and borders both tennessee and missouri. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of recordbook bucks.
Bowhunter luke brewster tagged a worldrecord 327inch wild buck in illinois in november 2018, but he didnt pull it off by himself. The top 10 trophy whitetail states featured here are the. The terrain is relatively flat, with large sections of agricultural land, swamps, muddy rivers and blocks of hardwood timber. Other top nontypical counties are crawford and westmoreland, 6 each. Hit phillips county and other counties in the arkansas delta for your best bet at bagging a recordbook buck. Big bucks and big smiles seem to naturally go together. He was named allsouthwest conference his last three years.
In the annals of trophy whitetail bucks, the year 2016 will go down as one to remember. Gallatin resident stephen tucker, 27, shot the trophy buck with his muzzle loader back in november, but a 60day drying out period had to take place before officially scoring. The main beam lengths are 28 08 and 28 08 no deductions for difference. We also produce some bucks that are nationally respected, like the state record typical that jacob ayecock killed in drew county in 2015. From kentucky to florida and louisiana to virginia, there are a lot of deer hunters and a rich hunting tradition in the southeast. Oct 21, 2011 boone and crockett minimums are 170 points for typical racks and 195 points for nontypicals.
Nov 09, 20 rock springs, ar a 5 year old arkansas girl has broken the world record for the largest deer ever killed on the opening day of deer season. A staterecord fish must be legally caught in arkansas where a sportfishing license is required no hatcheries or paytofish lakes. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Local stories about the refuges tree dwelling black bears, chocolate racked bucks, and unnamed lakes lined with giant cypress trees, were a tempting and constant distraction as a kid. I grant the arkansas activities association the right to publicize this performance in any and all ways it. The most productive county during this period was northern minnesotas st. Apr 15, 20 kevins buck netscored 179 48 inches, making it arkansas new typical archery record. On april, the bucks final scoring came in at a gross 22168 beating the milo hanson buck from saskatchewan. Eastern arkansas farm country is home to a growing number of recordbook deer. Boone and crockett bucks have been killed in every delaware county. Records will now show as long as record books exist that the arnold buck is 19 48 inside spread with a greatest spread of 21 48 the main beam lengths are 28 08 and 28 08 no deductions for difference you would have to actually hold the arnold buck in your hands to know how big it is only 21 arkansas bucks are that large or larger. Alabama whitetail records awr is now on your phone.
Its one of the biggest ever killed in the southeast. From state harvest reports, i found that around 360,000 hunters took 2,000 total deer in 2014 and again in 2015, only a few deer off the alltime record in 20. So big, in fact, that we have a new state record bear, and a near miss for white crappie. Moncrief received a total of 14 allamerican honors over three seasons and his name is scattered all through arkansas record book. Failure to record information promptly several reasons. Boone and crockett minimums are 170 points for typical racks and 195 points for nontypicals. Little rock this has been a big year for bear hunting and crappie fishing in arkansas. Dec 11, 2008 little rock this has been a big year for bear hunting and crappie fishing in arkansas. Arkansas was 14th and, this might be a little surprising, mississippi and pennsylvania were 15th and 16th, respectivelyas this article was being written mississippi had 37 typical whitetails make book since. The buck, taken last november by jacob ayecock of tillar, debuted at the big buck classic in january, at the arkansas state fairgrounds.
A list of the largest deer ever taken here in the natural state. Maine has more typical whitetails in the books than any other northeastern state. New world record whitetail the johnny king buck from wisconsin. Its a potential state record for typical bucks harvested with a firearm. Records will now show as long as record books exist that the arnold buck is 19 48 inside spread with a greatest spread of 21 48. Phillips three razorback country is also great deer hunting country.
Deer whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record. Jan 27, 2020 friday the th was lucky for michael richardson of holly grove, who defied superstition to bag the buck that won the arkansas big buck classic on sunday at barton coliseum in little rock. Nov 30, 2001 kansas whitetail archer to enter record book. And with an archery record over 190inches on the typical side of things, its safe to say. All entrants meeting the minimum requirements of the magnolia records program will receive an official magnolia records program certificate.
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