Welcome to kentucky trophy deer the ultimate whitetail hunting experience located in the rolling hills of western kentucky, kentucky trophy deer, llc is a family owned and operated business that specializes in mature trophy whitetail bucks from carefully managed blood lines. If you are wondering how buffalo county, wi compares to other whitetail hunting areas, just take a look at the map below. David yancy, a wildlife biologist for the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources kdfwr, refers back to the whitetailed deer. Records of north american whitetail deer fourth edition. Upload a photo below to get started and put in as much information as you want to be published with your photo. A reference book listing all of the top scoring whitetail deer from each state and province in north america using the boone and crockett clubs universally recognized and ed big game scoring system. The former provides a historical account of deer herds in the united states. This buck may be the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. He waited for days that offered the necessary wind to. Social media is abuzz this morning as deer hunters fawn over what might be the new world record whitetail. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggest. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. After placing sugar beet crush attractant in front of his trail camera and spraying down the area with c mere deer, mooney later hung a stand within shooting distance of the giant oak. Home forums hunting indiana indiana whitetail hunting record deer by county.
Kentucky whitetailed deer report 2012 6 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources monthly harvest rates september and november saw record harvests of 5,577 and 97,225 respectively. In fact, it consistently ranks as one of the top states in the country for boone and crockett bucks. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. Guner womack, a teen out of oklahoma, arrowed this incredible 8. Countless other hunters chased the deer, and almost all showed up at the mooney house to admire it. After seeing the bucks picture countless times, sarah finally suggested that green should have his kentucky deer officially measured for the record book. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in kentucky. This is the second year in a row that the september harvest was a record. 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. After grossing an amazing 175 18, the final net score drops only slightly to 171 48.
Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Host tim farmer introduces us to the spencer county sportswoman whose buck, taken during the october youth hunt, is bound for the boone and crockett clubs alltime record book. Oct 23, 2019 social media is abuzz this morning as deer hunters fawn over what might be the new world record whitetail. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky deer.
Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive history book of trophy whitetail deer in north america. Cooler conditions in september and optimal weather conditions for. After seeing the bucks picture countless times, sarah finally suggested that green should have. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. Additionally, this score places the logan county buck in a tie with kentucky s top 8pointer of all time, a giant buck from union county that was taken in 1982 by wayne gibson.
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. A total of 54 record book entries 34 typical and 20 nontypical were submitted to kdfwr in 201516. This means there is likely an official scorer near you. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. By almost any measure, albert king is an avid whitetail hunter. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail during the dog days of august. Nov 21, 2002 according to information on the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources web site, the largest nontypical deer taken in kentucky last year, which came from trimble county, measured 205.
Kentucky whitetailed deer report kentucky fish and wildlife. Whether its a game harvest, catch of the day or just a nature shot, we want to show it off. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in. I decided to divide the records book into two time spans, 18301979 and 19802001.
Likely the biggest pure kentucky 8pointer ever measured. We typically book out fairly early every year due to only taking a select few hunters. The largest kentucky nontypical taken by a hunter was a 260 18 whitetail that ben brogle. Jan 14, 2017 the current kentucky state record nontypical is 271 78. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game hunting. In 2011, kentucky had more record book entries than any other state. 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.
Make your kentucky deer hunting experience more than just a ky hunting lease. Kentucky whitetail outfitters offering kentucky deer hunts and turkey hunting. Sep 16, 2014 by almost any measure, albert king is an avid whitetail hunter. Alabama whitetail records awr is now on your phone. Kentucky archery whitetail september 11 17, 2015 classic whitetail archery hunt in the heart of the bluegrass state. The buck mooney shot had 27 scoreable points, and will sit atop the webster county record books for any method of take.
In addition to being the top nontypical from last season, brogles great buck also stands as kentuckys new staterecord nontypical whitetail, topping the former no. A massive nontypical whitetail deer arrowed by an oklahoma woman may be the largest buck ever taken by a. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. If you are serious about hunting giant western kentucky whitetails on one of our managed farms, you need to call and reserve your spot asap. North american big game records that have been in the books for decades. We have been working on this for a long time and hope you will enjoy scrolling through the record books. Weve had him on camera for several years and watched him. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the.
May 29, 2016 possiblekentuckystaterecordwhitetaildeer. Although the potential for taking a trophy buck in the bluegrass state has been good for many years, the past decade has really been an eyeopener for hunters not only in the state, but across the country. Below are the top 10 years for boone and crockett entries for the state. Kentucky deer records by county 6 matching articles outdoor life. The hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. The deer hunting opportunities are booming in kentucky, and the chances to kill a trophy buck keep getting better. Buffalo county record book bucks whitetail outfitters. Recordkeeping systems, such as the boone and crockett clubs, help to retain important information on what states are succeeding at conservation and quality deer management, and which ones arent. According to information on the kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources web site, the largest nontypical deer taken in kentucky last. To the west of this area, farm fields are larger and cover more restricted, making bucks more vulnerable to harvest by gun. Why the 312inch nontypical tennessee buck didnt become the world record by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap february 15. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. The current kentucky state record nontypical is 271 78.
Record book whitetail discussion in deer hunting started by big jo, may 17. Whitetail deer hunts in ky are as good as it gets and buck country outfitters features free range premier private property for guided deer hunts. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time. Jonathan creek outfitters premiere whitetail trophy deer. Whitetail enthusiasts who have a basic understanding of how whitetail antlers are scored and who wish to become involved, please read the become a btr scorer section. Kentucky outfitters whitetail deer hunting guides and hunting. We have been working on this for a long time and hope you will enjoy scrolling through the record books on your phone. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide.
Kentucky deer seasons kentucky hunting outfitters, ky. I decided to divide the records book into two time spans, 18301979 and 1980 2001. Book a whitetail deer hunting trip with professional, prescreened big game hunting guides and outfitters. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. Jan 04, 2010 host tim farmer introduces us to the spencer county sportswoman whose buck, taken during the october youth hunt, is bound for the boone and crockett clubs alltime record book. Kentucky deer records by county 6 matching articles. Kentucky deer hunters close in on record courierjournal. Recordkeeping systems, such as the boone and crockett clubs, help to retain important information on what states are succeeding at conservation. Kentucky outfitters, guided whitetail deer hunting. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game.
The annual deer harvest has been right around 116,000 deer each of the last five years, during which time kentucky has posted its third and fourth highest kill totals of all time. In the eastern half of kentucky deer numbers tend to be much lower, with far less acreage devoted to row crops. Kentucky hunter arrows recordbreaking buck on small property. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Kentucky is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. It is definitely no big secret that kentucky has great potential for producing trophy deer. Jonathan creek outfitters is operated with the goal of making every clients hunting trip to kentucky a memory that will last a lifetime. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. Kentucky outfitterswhitetail deer hunting guides and hunting.
The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. On this particular deer, the boone and crockett club has not yet received all the information required to certify the official entry score, making media reports of its ranking premature, however the club can confirm that the score reported in the media does not surpass the current world record nontypical whitetail deer from missouri, which. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. Octobers harvest was the highest october harvest on record with 20,506. Kentucky whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. This pristine kentucky habitat consistently produces more boone and crockett bucks than any other region, with the average harvested buck grossing over 140. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view.
Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Nevertheless, whenever this resident of western kentucky has an opportunity to turn loose his pack of beagles in prime swamp rabbit habitat, deer hunting usually becomes a secondary priority. This might be the new world record whitetail meateater. The kentucky buck heath buchanan calls joker is a bluegrass state phenomenon. Put a whitetail decoy beneath your bow stand and one of two things is. 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. A total of 42 record book entries 31 typical and 11 nontypical were submitted in 2012. Kentucky whitetailed deer report 2012 7 kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources boone and crockett entries a total of 42 record book entries 31 typical and 11 nontypical were submitted in 2012. Archery hunters in kentucky started getting after whitetails beginning sept. Rank entries year rank entries year 1 78 2011 6 54 20 2 57 2010 7. In the fall of 1998, photos of a huge michigan deer, allegedly taken by a bowhunter and proclaimed by some to be a possible new world record, began monopolizing the media. We have launched a whitetail records app that includes all of the record book deer.
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