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. Feb 22, 20 new state record whitetail buck from michigan. The highest scoring typical and nontypical whitetails entered in state records maintained by commemorative bucks of michigan cbm were bagged during firearm season. All three of the top gun season bucks for 2016 came from the southernmost tier of counties, two from monroe county and one from berrien, but trophy bucks can and do pop up anywhere in region 3. Alabama whitetail records awr is now on your phone. Last day, last hour, nova scotia record book buck taken with a crossbow. Nova scotia record book whitetail buck 2019 duration. And i assure you that while it isnt all about big deer, we would all love to set our sights on. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. The whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus, also known as the whitetail or virginia deer, is a mediumsized deer native to north america, central america, ecuador, and south america as far south as peru and bolivia.
The 11th edition of michigan big game records is the complete list of commemorative bucks of michigan. Second and thirdplace winners in all divisions and categories at previous expos are eligible for reentry. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. The biggest and oldest bucks bagged in michigan each year continue to. If not for gary shear, we probably wouldnt have known that his twin brother, 78yearold cary from ann arbor, shot a pending state record typical crossbow buck last fall in washtenaw county. View all restaurants near michigan whitetail hall of fame museum on tripadvisor. I loved this gun and had taken some good bucks with it including a state record in 1981. In recent years there have been reports of 400 pound bucks in michigan but research shows these bucks were high end genetic whitetail bred on a high fenced game ranch and feed protein. Whitehouse whitetails provides hunters with quality whitetail bucks. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game hunting. Cary shear of ann arbor shot this pending state record typical crossbow buck in washtenaw county. Whitetail history is filled with landmark events, but perhaps none more noteworthy than the one occurring on the morning of november 23, 1993. Its a place where at almost any time you venture out, you will see record book whitetail deer, beautiful red stags, huge bull elks, and gracious bald eagles. Forums michigan hunting michigan whitetail deer hunting world record 327 whitetail discussion in michigan whitetail deer hunting started by brian berg, jun 2, 2019.
Even though whitetail hunting in michigan is quite popular, no hunters have come forward to saw that they ever saw this deer. Michigan hunter breaks state record for deer killed with crossbow. Shot with a bow, the buck scores 182 18 net typical. If your trophy qualifies you will have an opportunity to enter it into an official record book. Although waldron wishes he would have shot the lenawee county buck that grew those impressive antlers, he didnt. Across most our northern regionsboth the upper peninsula and the northern lower peninsula deer numbers have been on the rise over the past several years, said brent rudolph, deer and elk program leader for the michigan department of natural resources. The whitetail trophy hunting at hopkins creek whitetails ranch in michigan is every deer hunters dream. The experience our hunts gold hunts learn more for hunters who seek only the top record book. Roger atwood measures the right brow tine on tony fultons nontypical whitetail deer. Aug 08, 2010 cbm bucks by county discussion in michigan whitetail deer hunting started by liver and onions, aug 8. And in the woods i can usually see the runs that the deer use, this year i can see random tracks but no runs. 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. Many great bucks will never be entered in any record book.
Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Social media is abuzz this morning as deer hunters fawn over what might be the new world record whitetail. Entries do not need to be mounted, but they must have a solid skull plate and must be clean of flesh. In my experience it seems the desire to record a deer goes up in direct proportion to how far south. Mar 16, 2010 this 240class buck found dead on a 10acre property west of clinton, michigan, on feb. Nov 24, 2010 in fact, the biggest buck on record in michigan died of unknown causes about a month after the end of the last deer season for 2009 and was found dead by sharon weidmayer, a nonhunting friend of rons, while walking her dog on brushy property she owns. Experienced hunters or rookies benefit from our whitetail deer hunting guides giving them the experience of a lifetime.
Memories of michigan 209 lb whitetail record book score. But after spain submitted a statement last week admitting that he had not shot it in michigan per his original claim, he was charged with several misdemeanors relating to the. Joe blugerman from munith shot a 22point nontypical in perennial big buck producer jackson county on november 25 that grossed 2 and netted 206. When the evening comes, and the days hunt has ended. This might be the new world record whitetail meateater. The commemorative bucks of michigan will walk you through that process additional fees apply. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the. May 30, 2012 6 books every whitetail hunter needs to read im an admitted book reading fanatic and the addiction is especially noticeable when it comes to whitetail hunting related reading. Includes membership details, events, photos, sponsors and online merchandise sales. Sanctuary ranch legendary whitetail deer hunting in.
For hunters who seek a top record book gold buck, the sanctuary gold medal whitetail deer hunt is considered a whitetail hunting fantasy without equal. In fact, the biggest buck on record in michigan died of unknown causes about a month after the end of the last deer season for 2009 and was found dead by sharon weidmayer, a nonhunting friend of rons, while walking her dog on brushy property she owns. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game. It contains 240 pages of entries for deer, bear, elk and turkeys along with over 150 photos. We are connecting mis community of hunters over photos and specs of bucks harvested across. Jun 02, 2019 forums michigan hunting michigan whitetail deer hunting world record 327 whitetail discussion in michigan whitetail deer hunting started by brian berg, jun 2, 2019. We have launched a whitetail records app that includes all of the record book deer.
We have been working on this for a long time and hope you will enjoy scrolling through the record books on your phone. The bucks dressed weight was only 165 pounds, but he had lost weight during the rut. Sharon was walking along a creek on the property when she spotted antlers sticking up. The sopsich buck was officially scored as the new michigan state record buck last month. We offer a variety of typical and nontypical with drops, double beams and heavy mass. Washtenaw county buck is pending michigan state record. An 83 michigan muzzleloader giant for john eberhart wired to hunt. With some of the biggest whitetail bucks in the state, and plenty of hunting blinds, we are confident you will take. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. Womack has a better shot at claiming the new world record for a typical whitetail taken with archery equipment.
Discussion in michigan whitetail deer hunting started by liver and onions, aug 8, 2010. Cbm bucks by county michigan sportsman online michigan. Michigan hunters mule deer is a nebraska record outdoornews. There normally is about 10 to 15 deer hit on the road to work, this year i have only seen three. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. My home state of michigan is, in my opinion, the best state of all when it comes to the best overall land for hunting, fishing, and all outdoor recreation. He stalked and shot the deer, which scored 19748, sept. The official record keeper of michigans deer bear elk and turkey. This rack, with 45 scoreable points, was one of the most difficult trophies to measure at the 23rd awards program. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. Apr 19, 20 the sopsich buck was officially scored as the new michigan state record buck last month. Best whitetail states based on the record books field.
In short, the buck was never entered into any of the record books. We guarantee you will score the trophy buck you have dreamed about. Photograph claimed to be a 430pound buck shot in hartford, michigan. John eberhart is an experienced whitetail deer hunter from the heavily hunted state of michigan, where he has twentyone state record bucks. Commemorative bucks of michigan, grand ledge, michigan.
The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Its important to note that record bucks are rare even under perfect conditions. There are overall category and weapon listings as well as county by county listings for. This 240class buck found dead on a 10acre property west of clinton, michigan, on feb. Read the complete story from the indianapolis star here. At sanctuary ranch, more recordclass gold bucks can be found than anywhere else on earth. Michigan record bucks by county 10 matching articles. Thereafter, the trophy buck was entered into cbms state record book. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north american big game as a vital conservation.
Michigan is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. Here are some huge bucks taken by bowhunters thus far this season. Oct 23, 2019 itd be fitting for the record to fall in 2019, just one year removed from a new world record nontypical whitetail and muley. It has also been introduced to new zealand, cuba, jamaica, hispaniola, the bahamas, the lesser antilles, and some countries in europe, such as the czech republic. Many record bookcaliber deer are on his wall, and his knowledge and. On occasion you may also see turkeys, coyotes, and even black bear. Russell graves photo deer hunting is about many things. Nova scotia record book crossbow buck 2018 youtube.
The whitetail went far enough that john was starting to have doubts about his shot placement. Michigan hunter breaks state record for deer killed with. The 11 th edition of michigan big game records is the complete list of commemorative bucks of michigan cbm official entries through march 31, 2018. 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. 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. Michigan bowhunter kills 227inch monster whitetail buck outdoor. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. Michigan nontypical record buck whitetail deer hunting. But the incredible whitetail fell short by two tines. Wisconsin has more entries into the record book than any other state in the us. State will make an even greater mark on the record books. Sanctuary ranch for forty years sanctuary ranch has provided legendary whitetail deer hunting experiences, forged lifelong friendships, and maintained a renowned haven for both the hunter and the hunted. What do you make of the incredibly controversial story of the rompola buck. He was obviously relieved when they finally found the deer.
This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932. The michigan nontypical record bucks beams measured about 31 inches in length and had an inside spread of 28 58 inches. In many states, it is the only big game animal available on the license. Michigan whitetail deer must be taken during hunting season and hunter must be known. Largest michigan nontypical ever north american whitetail.
Whitetail deer hunting in michigan hopkins creek whitetails. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Nov 27, 2018 the whitetail went far enough that john was starting to have doubts about his shot placement. Commemorative bucks of michigan is a nonprofit organization that measures and maintains records on trophy class whitetail deer. Restaurants near michigan whitetail hall of fame museum. Possible staterecord buck found dead in clinton, michigan. A mix of cropland and timber make for incredible hunting opportunities at trophy whitetail bucks in michigan. Across most our northern regionsboth the upper peninsula and the northern lower peninsuladeer numbers have been on the rise over the past several years, said brent rudolph, deer and elk program leader for the michigan department of. Visit chris eberhart is a lifelong bowhunter and author of numerous hunting articles. Michigan record bucks by county 10 matching articles outdoor. Washtenaw county buck is pending michigan state record photo. 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. Nov 28, 2010 the michigan nontypical record bucks beams measured about 31 inches in length and had an inside spread of 28 58 inches.
It truly was a privilege to have an opportunity at such a great animal, said dickerson, 40. Nearly 20 years have passed since a michigans mitch rompola set the. Michigans chester kulikowskis 2016 buck scored a whopping 2. In addition, even months after the buck was discovered, no one hunters come forward with any. A nonprofit organization that collects and maintains records on trophy class deer, bear, elk and turkey, taken by legal hunting means. World record 327 whitetail michigan sportsman online. 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. Ive read more deer hunting books than i can remember, but a handful do stand out. Michigan whitetail hall of fame museum grass lake 2020. There wont be any record this year, the deer population is way down from what i have seen. According to the dnr, the 21year old is looking at charges of the illegal taking and possession of deer, a class c misdemeanor, and illegal tagging, also a class c misdemeanor. Cbm provided the scores for these deer as well as information about the three largest typicals and nontypicals on record for our state.
That record belongs to mel johnson and has stood since 1965. The heaviest deer thats ever been shot on our place. I tell her its no problem and thank her for her time. Michigan whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. Not a hunter or deer enthusiast but the museum was pretty cool. Contrast those to the key deerthe smallest subspecies of whitetail. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Record deer data shows the hotbed midwestern states arent the whitetail strongholds they once were. When you set foot on one of our hunting ranches, you will be entering a distinguished trophy environment. It beat the previous record buck shot by mitch rompola by 28 of an inch. Michigan whitetail hall of fame museum, grass lake. Feb 25, 2019 last day, last hour, nova scotia record book buck taken with a crossbow. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer.
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