Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Alabama had no record book, buckmasters founder hadnt been born, and the boone and crockett club hadnt even dreamt up its current measuring system. Monster whitetails in southwest kansas hunt forever. New sd state record whitetail article by jason boke. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. The iowa department of natural resources maintains a record book of the largest antlered deer harvested in the state with firearms and archery equipment. We have launched a whitetail records app that includes all of the record book deer. The list of counties with three or more record book entries of typical deer and.
We have over 30,000 acres of prime hunting ground scattered around and along the republican river valley. It would have surpassed the states alltime typical record. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. After the mandatory 60day drying period, the buck netted 178 58inches and became the greatest typical. We have over 30,000 acres of prime hunting land in northeastern kansas. South dakota will has a new state record typical whitetail. Our attention to detail enables our clients to enjoy one of the most rewarding hunting experiences possible.
We also offer 3 species of turkeymerriams, rio grand and easterngiving turkey hunters a good chance to fill a major portion of thier slam with. Cedar ridge outfitters whitetail hunts when you think of monster kansas trophy whitetails, you should automatically think kansasweve said it before and we will say it again. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. Missouri big buck record book missouri whitetails your. It goes without saying that i was more than ready to end that losing streak and make the most of my kansas adventure. There are very few western states that do not have any whitetails at all, but even out west, more. Kansas whitetail outfitter about cedar ridge outfitters. Early rumors put the deer anywhere from the high 190s to 230 gross. Even less a state record comes strolling by, in a state that you dont even live in. Mark lee of crosby displays texas newest state record free ranging nontypical whitetail. Most kdwpt offices will reopen to the public beginning may 18.
We have variety of wild game animals to choose from for any type of hunters dreams. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. 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. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding gathering in groups. City page 2 of 728 2019 316 28 elk firearm typical sioux larry maschmeier beatrice, ne details. About travis is a lifelong washington county native and has hunted many of the leases that cedar ridge outfitters now operates.
The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Cy curtis was a wildlife biologist who worked for the oklahoma department of wildlife. The 42 entries came from 35 of kentuckys 120 counties. 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. You have to wonder what possible record bucks may be walking around out there. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932. This vast ground now reaches into units 6, 8 and 14. 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. Incidentally, that 1972 record mule deer shot in southwest colorado by texan doug burris is on display at the cabelas store in kansas city, mo. But its not as good as it used to be for the very best of the best when it comes to the record book.
Illinois, iowa and wisconsin no longer hold that title like they did 10 to 20 years ago. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. We have been working on this for a long time and hope you will enjoy scrolling through the record books on your phone. Part of the reason is because of the habitat and relatively mild winters. This monster whitetail is said to have been picked up in kansas in 1999, hence the. Archery typical whitetail kansas top 20 deer records. Kansas whitetail outfitter cedar ridge outfitter whitetail. South dakotas official typical archery whitetail deer record book entries were working on website updates join us on instagram. Cy curtis oklahoma department of wildlife conservation.
I contacted an outfitter in late 2016 and made plans to hunt the 2017 early muzzleloader season in western kansas. The sunflower state is legendary for its nontypicals, and rightly so. The whitetail deer is, without question, the most popular big game animal in north america. I had record book buck opportunities the first 2 hours of hunting at deer over 140 inches. Missouri is a state that has a welldeserved reputation for producing recordbook whitetails every year. At 105years old, clyde roberts is the oldest hunter in north america, but he still returns to the woods every fall to hunt whitetail deer with his sons on their family farm. Our guided whitetail hunts are reflected in our name. Trophy hunting for whitetail deer and turkey at its finest. All regions of the state were represented with the highest number 3 coming. New kansas state record whitetail tops 300 inches the. As our deer expert scott bestul pointed out in his whitetail 365 blog, petrzilka has earned a far greater distinction than a state record.
Which state in the midwest is the best for whitetail deer hunting. Iowa game managers will tell you that iowa is home to about 250,000. Midwest whitetail adventures come hunt monster whitetails. We offer fair chase hunts in kansas for monster whitetails and muleys and in nebraska we offer quality mule deer hunting with guaranteed permits. He took his son and his sons friend to hunt with owner, tim clark. The counties with the highest number of deer recorded in the record book are those counties with the largest amount of deer habitat, but good deer are taken in any part of the state where good. But officially, the state record is the 280 48incher rifleman joseph waters shot back in 1987. David kent brought a monster whitetail to the recent kansas monster buck classic in topeka, kan. You may purchase your hunting license and tags from the kdwp kansas wildlife and parks website. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. Midwest whitetail adventures specializes in guided whitetail hunts in kansas. C and s whitetails is a member of qdma quality deer management association, and for the past 10 years chad and his staff has managed each individual property to fit their needs. The whitetail deer is unquestionably the most popular big game animal in north america, and each fall millions of hunters head to the woods with the same thing on their mindintercepting a recordbook buck. We have had incredible success, on several of our properties in western kentucky, in guiding our hunters over the last several years in harvesting whitetails scoring.
With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Let us put you in the record book with your own monster buck. 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. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical whitetails were shot in 2010 to 2015. The worldclass buck is a typical 7x7 that reportedly nets just under 200 inches. Why has bigbuck hunting in kansas become so high profile all of a sudden. Iowa deer hunting is perhaps the best of any state in the nation as long as you. The hunt and trail camera photos he sent me had me counting down the days until september. But whitetails are also big business, and states that have historically produced giants like iowa, illinois, kansas and my home state of ohio bring in significant revenue from non. Find out how to get a big game animal or shed antler scoredmeasured. Mark alexander 53 of louisiana got so lucky on a recent trip to kansas to hunt with red dog outfitters for his second year in a row. Big buck down potential kansas state record buck shot. At hunt kansas whitetails our goal is to give our clients the opportunity to harvest the biggest whitetail possible.
Midwest whitetail adventures has searched out top deer hunting properties. 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. At c and s whitetails, we strive to remain one of the leading outfitters in southeast kansas. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. Moreover, hunters across the nation are rewriting state record books with jaw dropping bucks on an. We work hard to bring you the best missouri whitetails website there is on the internet.
He is recognized as the man most responsible for the restoration of whitetailed deer in oklahoma. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Kentucky is no longer considered a sleeper state for these big bucks, but instead is now known for its consistency in growing and harvesting monster whitetails scoring over 200. Bob robb l and outfitter jeff louderback with bobs 2011 9 pointer. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914.
Junction city, ks 185 08 2008 geary heith konecny, dodge city, ks 185 08 2009 meade. The game plan was to set up at opposite ends of travel corridor and. First, joe took that deer literally within yards of the topeka city limits. It scores 194 18 surpassing the current sd state archery record of 182. If it proves nearly as big as it looks in the photo, pontiers buck will have at least a shot at mell johnsons 51yearold archery, typical world record of 20448. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. Uhlik hunting was one of the earliest guide services in kansas to which travis gained much of his guiding knowledge.
Once in a while, the biggest buck of your dreams walks by and sometimes, you even get to kill it. Only a handful of wild nontypicals have been certified at that score. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas. In january of 2015, travis and his wife erica took over uhlik hunting, thus cedar ridge outfitters. Book a whitetail deer hunting trip with professional, prescreened big game hunting guides and outfitters. Kansas trophy whitetail guided hunting by kansas elite. Things change a lot when you look at each state on a level playing field.
Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time. Wi 395, mn 293, mo 244, ky 242, ks 235, oh 199, tx 159, and in 8. We have searched out the best properties in our area to ensure you a quality hunt. The buck, taken last november by jacob ayecock of tillar, debuted at the big buck classic in january, at the arkansas state fairgrounds. Thus you must have patience to book a kansas deer hunt. The fall 2003 season proved to be a recordbreaking one, when a real monster buck was taken at kansas trophy whitetails. Kansas elite outfitters specializes in bringing life long trophy hunts to any enthusiast. Consider upgrading your account to see less ads, and support the site.
Jamie farr, junction city, ks 185 08 2008 geary heith konecny, dodge city, ks 185 08 2009 meade tyran hartter, sabetha, ks. The official website of the kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. Much of missouri has gently rolling hills, plenty of water and agriculture, private ground that serves as deer sanctuaries and a healthy and expanding deer herd. Guided whitetail deer hunting in north east kansas. This farm has been strictly managed and consistently produces monster bucks. In addition to indiana, ohio, illinois, missouri and iowa have hit that mark, each with a single deer. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Enjoy the hunt of a lifetime with top of the line wildlife and excellent accomodations. At 105years old, clyde roberts is the oldest hunter in north at 105years old, clyde roberts is the oldest hunter in north america. They change even more when you just look at the most recent data within the last decade. Missouri big buck record book discussion in whitetails general started by skull stacker, nov 8, 2008. Top overall states for boone and crockett whitetails per square mile since 2008.
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