Wisconsin hunter makes possible recordbreaking buck discovery. While shed hunting with two friends on private property in rock county, olsen turned to his right and spotted a massive pile of. Jan 25, 2017 if you study record book whitetails then you know that wisconsin has long been a hotbed for giant bucks. Ive shot several that make the book, but this one heres kind of. Fans of recordbook whitetails know that wisconsin has long been a producer of worldclass bucks. Wisconsin whoppers two record bucks in one grand view. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Wisconsin shed hunt turns up potential state record. If you think that wisconsin s reputation as a premier monsterbuck producer is overblown and antiquated, then i have just one thing to say to you. Wisconsin trophy record book info wisconsin buck and bear club. Wisconsin department of transportation crash reporting.
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. Buffalo county record book bucks buffalo county outfitters. Shed hunters locked buck find may result in new wisconsin. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. Hunter may have found wisconsins recordbreaking buck. New world record whitetail the johnny king buck from wisconsin. Oct 21, 2014 huge wisconsin typical buck shot with bow. Feb 22, 2020 hunter may have found wisconsins recordbreaking buck. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. As much as many like to complain, wisconsin is a perennial leader in recordbook bucks and bears, and it always ranks near the top nationally in deer, bear and wildturkey harvests.
Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record book bucks. Wisconsin man finds record buck as deadhead of a lifetime. While shed hunting with two friends on private property in rock county. On april, the bucks final scoring came in at a gross 22168 beating the milo hanson buck from saskatchewan. 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. See deer regulations booklet for complete rules and regulations all dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. Online whitetail deer record book wisconsin buck and bear. In fact, the badger state continues to be one of the top boone and crockett club deer producing states in north america. Edenwood ranch and preserve sits on beautiful forested land within central wisconsins waushara county. If law enforcement is called to the crash, then law enforcement may complete the report. Its no surprise that the wisconsin archery typical record was broken three times in four seasons.
It was an eight point with one 1 sticker, main frame grossed 141my measurements. This deer, somewhat similar to the missouri buck in regard to the frame, has trash going everywhere. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. The outdoor life book of world records outdoor life. If you are wondering how buffalo county, wi compares to other whitetail hunting areas, just take a look at the map below. Pictures of some fine elk and deer in wyoming record book species score rank location year taken world record black bear 21 1516 58 l. To break the record, the buck needs to be officially measured by the wisconsin buck and bear club or the boone and crockett club. The whitetailed deer population status report is available for viewing on the wisconsin dnr website dnr. If you think that wisconsins reputation as a premier monsterbuck producer is overblown and antiquated, then i have just one thing to say to you. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Badger state bucks have dominated the national record books for more than 75 years.
Buffalo county, wisconsin, is there, but farther down the list than we expect. First published in 1984 wisconsin deer and bear record book open library. Jan 26, 2016 for more information on how you can hunt for your monster buck in wisconsin be sure to check out the wisconsin dnr website for all of the regulations for both in state and out of state residents. I have the georgia whitetail registry record book, think its in there. This stunning game commission patch, available only to those trophy owners who have a listing in the record book, is sure to become a highly collectible and coveted item. New world record whitetail the johnny king buck from. The current record for an archery typical buck in wisconsin is held by william dusty gerrits of waupun, wi who shot a buck that scored 189 38 inches. Everyone dreams of stumbling upon that shed of a lifetime and wisconsin hunter nate olsen did just that earlier this month.
Wisconsin shed hunt turns up potential state record whitetail rack. Of the millions of bucks shot by hunters each fall, only a handful qualify for the boone and crockett record book. A hundred years ago, in 1919, an estimated 25,152 whitetails were. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and backstrap may 31. Deer whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record. Wilderness whitetails wisconsin trophy whitetail hunting. For more information on how you can hunt for your monster buck in wisconsin be sure to check out the wisconsin dnr website for all of the regulations for both in state and out of state residents. Working with our neighbors to grow firewise communities. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. 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. In fact, the badger state continues to be one of the top boone and crockett club deerproducing states in north america. Wisconsin is home to eight of the top 10 whitetail trophy counties in the u.
Feb 17, 2020 the record for the biggest deer in wisconsin ever to be found or killed is 253 inches. By paul smirl its no secret wisconsin is one of the best places for hunters to find whitetailed deer. Its even more unusual for a state to see two alltime recordbook bucks turn up in a single season, especially when the deer are killed within a couple of weeks of each other. Wisconsin deer hunting dates west wisconsin sports. I think these genes have slowly melted away over time, most evident in the gradual decrease in body size which seems to have happened. Wilderness whitetails is proud to offer trophy whitetail hunting on its managed properties located in central wisconsin. A hundred years ago, in 1919, an estimated 25,152 whitetails were killed in the entire state.
Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Buffalo county produces more record book bucks per square mile than anywhere in the world. The top 10 counties during this period are in wisconsin, minnesota and texas. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. Pick a category and a wisconsin whitetail is sure to be.
Check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. Finally, if you do take what you believe is a record deer in wisconsin, be sure to contact the wbbc for guidelines on measurements. Ive shot several that make the book, but this one heres kind of way. Dec 11, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The record for the biggest deer in wisconsin ever to be found or killed is 253 inches. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
And only the tiniest fraction of those deer have a shot at being a world record. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical. Jan 04, 2010 fourteenyearolds dont typically humble seasoned hunters with their harvests. If you study record book whitetails then you know that wisconsin has long been a hotbed for giant bucks. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Deer statistics wisconsin department of natural resources. The buck was shot 100% legally and is definitely a possibility to take over the record books as the new wisconsin state record typical archery buck. The list of counties with three or more record book entries of typical deer and nontypical deer in the top200 over the past five seasons is populated with some you may never heard of. Apr 27, 2011 recordbreaking deer arent seen every year in every state.
But thats what happened in wisconsin in november 2010 when the states archery and crossbow records. C the real way of actual deer hunting then a sci record buckeverybody has different opinions of what is a trophy and how. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. What you may not be aware of is the fact that the wisconsin archery typical record has now been broken three times in the past four seasons. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. Wisconsin deer harvest and hunters 19662015 gun kill bow kill year gun antlered gun antlerless licensed hunters bow antlered bow antlerless licensed hunters1 crossbow total gun total. Fans of record book whitetails know that wisconsin has long been a producer of worldclass bucks. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name. Whitetailed deer hunting hot spots travel wisconsin. New wisconsin nontypical archery state record named. 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. What he found might also rewrite the wisconsin deer record book. Fishing regs are in place for a reason, but who reads them. Sheboygan falls, wisconsin buck could be new world record.
C is the official scoring, measuring and record book authority for north american big game shed antlers since 1991. The deer was certified by the boone and crockett club at the same time as james jordans buck, making them the no. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The list of counties with three or more record book entries of typical deer and. Entertaining games to play while spending time outdoors. Nov 12, 2011 trio examines wisconsin s deer management policies. Is wisconsin the best state for trophy deer hunting. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names. Georgia deer restocking 19281974 program history gon forum. Over the years, many record book deer have come from this great state. Two months before jim jordans name went into the world record book, the worlds greatest deer hunter died at the age of 86. Founded in 1853, it is located within the drift less area of western wisconsin along the upper mississippi river.
Founded in 1991, the north american shed hunters club nashc is the official scoring and record keeping authority for north american shed antlers. A panel of one boone and crockett scorers, one member of the north east big buck. Its no surprise that the wisconsin archery typical record was broken three times in. Wisconsin has a new record whitetail buck outdoorhub. And he is flirting with breaking the record, he says. Michaella mikie monroe, however, is not typical and neither is her deer. Buffalo county was settled primarily by swiss, german, and norwegian immigrants who were drawn to the area by the growing lumber industry, fertile soils, access to the mississippi, and available land. However, we dont quite know how the recent finding of chronic wasting disease. Home of the current pending whitetail, we put our hunters on more record book class deer than any place in the world. Wisconsin shed hunt turns up potential state record whitetail. The record for the biggest deer in wisconsin ever to be found or killed is 253 inches, he explained. Hackett had been tracking this same buck for the past three years on his trail cam. Mar 23, 2008 pictures of some fine elk and deer in wyoming record book species score rank location year taken world record black bear 21 1516 58 l.
Your daily wisconsin outdoor news update april 27, 2020. We had 23 of the wisconsin deer released in crawford county, only a few miles from my club. Jun 20, 2019 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. This latest edition is packed with county by county trophy whitetail deer and black bear, current state records, top. The club recently issued a press release stating that the number of trophy deer taken in the badger state has risen by 857 percent over the last 30 years. Aug 09, 2019 wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails. Wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails.
A friend took a buck my wife killed to be scored while we were out of town. Wisconsin deer harvest and hunters 19662015 gun kill bow kill year gun antlered gun antlerless licensed hunters bow antlered bow antlerless licensed hunters1 crossbow. Hunter harvests record archery buck in wisconsin outdoorhub. Recordbreaking deer arent seen every year in every state. Fourteenyearolds dont typically humble seasoned hunters with their harvests. High tines outfitters is nestled deep in beautiful buffalo county, wisconsin. It will look great framed with your score sheet, or tucked within the pages of your record book. Wisconsin whitetail confirmed as new state archery. Wisconsin buck breaks record north american whitetail. Entries per square mile the last five seasons00600. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. And during the last five years excluding 2011 wisconsin hunters entered 383 bucks into the book.