Sep 24, 2012 the minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher state s 2012 whitetail hunting season. All anyone can say with certainty is that the 1989 rack of the minnesota monarch is the greatest set of whitetail sheds ever recorded, as signified by its no. For deer hunters, being fortunate enough to hunt in minnesota is close to as good as it gets when it comes to chasing big whitetails. As an outdoor columnist for the minneapolis tribune, i was browsing one day through the latest edition of the boone and crockett big game record book. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Nov 06, 20 replicas from world record 8pointer will amaze hunters seven reallooking replicas of the world record rack, from a deer illegally killed in 2009, will be displayed across the state. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. The top states for total number of record typical and nontypical bucks.
Look for minnesotas top counties for mature whitetails to be split between suburban units and the transition zone in the central part of. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. Record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck youtube. Our top boone and crockett typical entry from the most recent times hails from winona county. In northern minnesota, where the forest habitat was much different than it is today, deer were absent or rare. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state rec. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. The minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. While monster bucks occasionally turn up in states without reputations for producing gigantic deer, the biggest typical whitetail deer in the major record books. At the time of european settlement, whitetailed deer in minnesota existed throughout the wooded river valleys and woodlands of central and southern minnesota. The new state record for a nontypical buck harvested in 1999 with a bow was taken from monmouth county by joseph j.
The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. The biggest nontypical ever killed in minnesota was a gunkill that scored 2685. Is jeff iversons nontypical minnesota buck a new state record. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in. Boasting a proven combination of excellent habitat, abundant forage and a gene pool. They have been displayed at the state fair, game fair, the deer classic. It remains property of the state of missouri on display for all its citizens to see. If you hunt in a deer permit area where there is no mandatory cwd testing but still would like to have your deer checked, you can collect a lymph node sample and pay for a private test. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life.
Kdwpt offices remain closed to the public through may 3. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Minnesota muzzleloader record and will be the new muzzleloader state record once the 60. Non typical state record whitetails ranked the whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. The record book has been produced every two years since 1972 and contains thousands of trophy whitetail and bear entries.
The nys big buck club record book is an official collection of new york states exceptional whitetail deer and black bear. May 15, 2001 as an outdoor columnist for the minneapolis tribune, i was browsing one day through the latest edition of the boone and crockett big game record book. Minnesota has long been on the short list of states routinely producing recordclass whitetail bucks, with plenty of topranking specimens registered in every category. Kansas kansas first appeared on the list for big whitetails in the 1990s. Our great state has been blessed with a great mix of abundant forests,dense lowlands, rich croplands, and rolling bluffs, a perfect recipe for growing big mature bucks. Jeff iverson, while bowhunting in houston county during opening weekend, killed what could possibly be the new state record for nontypical whitetail deer. Minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in. Oct 31, 2014 perhaps minnesota s most famous buck is the breen buck. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. Its legend to all those who spend time thinking about giant whitetails. John breen caught a train to minnesota in 1918 to try his luck at some whitetail hunting at a time when the state was still as wild as ever. Building our minnesota hunting and conservation legacy through habitat, education and advocacy.
Every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. A 154pound doe harvested with a bow in 1999 in mercer county by walter burbela of hamilton took first place in the 5pound doe category and is a new state record. A state bystate breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the last five seasons. Sep 20, 2012 the minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768. Natural history of deer in minnesota minnesota dnr. American hunter top 10 states for monster whitetails. A statebystate breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the last five seasons. Minnesota official measurers, a club dedicated to measuring and scoring record big game animals in the state, in 2014 purchased the minnesota deer classic record book, which for years had. Sep 27, 2019 a state by state breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the last five seasons. Minnesotas world record 8point antlers now on permanent display at dnr. Nov 22, 2017 indiana is another midwestern state that for years has been flying under the radar, and many hoosier hunters would probably be content to keep it that way.
Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding gathering in groups. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Minnesotas world record 8point antlers now on permanent. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time. Along with each state and provincial listing is a map showing record book deer distribution, photographs of each. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. They have been displayed at the state fair, game fair, the deer classic and at turn in poacher tip and deer hunters. Top 10 biggest pope and young typical bucks of all time. Here are the stories behind three from last season. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on grand view outdoors. A well laid blood trail lead seth right to his trophy buck and into the states record book.
That magnificent deer stands atop minnesota s typical record book, with 202 inches of antler. The minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher state s 2012 whitetail hunting season. In addition to these statebystate listings of the top scoring whitetail deer from the late 1800s to 2002, the book also includes editorial features covering a range of topics of interest to deer managers, biologists, and hunters. Whopper whitetails some of the biggest bucks in the wild on. No other state, however, offers a better chance at taking a record book whitetail. For many hunters, there is nothing like a perfect typical buck. Big game records of minnesota second edition is available now. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. Oct 29, 2017 minnesota official measurers, a club dedicated to measuring and scoring record big game animals in the state, in 2014 purchased the minnesota deer classic record book, which for years had. Replicas from worldrecord 8pointer will amaze hunters. Aug 28, 2014 top 10 biggest pope and young typical bucks of all time.
A lot of big bucks are taken during the states gun and muzzleloader seasons, but its long archery season gives bowhunters a lot of time to scour the woods. Just across the mississippi river from the famed buffalo county, wis. The symmetry and design of tall, wide antlers that are equal on either side is definitely a sight to behold. 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. Dec 20, 2018 every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks. The buck that had eluded his family for years was now being held in his fingertips. New minnesota record whitetail mean gene interview. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. Minnesota has long been on the short list of states routinely producing record class whitetail bucks, with plenty of topranking specimens registered in every category. During the 1997 and 1998 seasons, i hunted a shotgun only state on 200 occassions. With each passing year, it becomes less likely that well ever know. Nov 12, 2010 record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck. The minnesota record book could be rewritten after just the first weekend of the gopher states 2012 whitetail hunting season.
Sep 22, 2010 with each passing year, it becomes less likely that well ever know. I viewed 35 record book bucks during those 200 hunts. The soil in otter tail, minnesota, is suitable for growing the crops deer love. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Non typical state record whitetails ranked whackstar hunters. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. My records reflect that i nearly doubled my chances at viewing monster whitetails bucks when hunting in shotgun only states. Sep 02, 2014 minnesota s world record 8point antlers now on permanent display at dnr. When you look at state level data, the states youd expect to be. His family eventually moved to hinkley, minnesota, where his taxidermist. Giant minnesota nontypical buck might be state record. Jan 01, 2020 the top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time.
Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Replicas from worldrecord 8pointer will amaze hunters seven reallooking replicas of the worldrecord rack, from a deer illegally killed in 2009, will be displayed across the state. View the preliminary harvest totals for the 2020 season. Thirtynine states and 663 counties appear, the top three states minnesota 315, wisconsin.
Perhaps minnesotas most famous buck is the breen buck. The state conservation department calculated its live weight to be 511 pounds. Over the course of these 253 hunts i viewed twenty record book bucks. A record book committee was established and was tasked with publishing a new, entertaining and the most complete and accurate state record book of minnesotas big game animals available. Big game records of minnesota minnesota official measurers. Two new state record deer honored in nj outstanding white. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names.