A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name of m. Rate minnesota guide services and request information about your next hunt. This 31point, 216pound buck was the largest deer jim wackler had. Now, thats a deer hunting story for you, bernu commented. Stearns county gobbler sets new state record outdoornews. Jerry james made history in 1999 when he took the state record typical buck in buchanan county. James smith did the same in 1992 when he shot his giant warren county deer, which sits at no. Chad scyphers took the state record typical in 2014 in mcdowell county. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation.
Minnesota deer hunters opinions and attitudes toward deer management i executive summary this study was conducted for the minnesota department of natural resources dnr to assess the opinions and attitudes of resident hunting license holders toward issues pertaining to deer management in minnesota. A collection of fascinating facts about the biggest, longest, fastest, strangest, oldest, highest, heaviest, stupidest, coolest and best in the world of hunting and fishing. Oct 20, 2009 scott okonek may have rewritten the minnesota record books when he tagged this 32point buck around 9 a. The national wild turkey federation nwtf is a national nonprofit conservation and hunting organization that has worked for the conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of the hunting tradition since 1973. 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. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. I tried to find the record weight and all i could find was a 588lbs. Be a part of minnesota whitetailed deer hunting history and include your trophy in the biggest display of state bucks in one place. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Every deer season, minnesota hunters take some trophy bucks.
Scott okonek may have rewritten the minnesota record books when he tagged this 32point buck around 9 a. Come to the show and see all the greatest deer minnesota produced from. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. A minnesota buck so big, building plans had to change twin.
The printed version of the 201920 iowa hunting, trapping and migratory game bird regulations omitted the language from a new state law that allows hunters with a nonambulatory deer license to hunt during any open season until the license is filled, using the method of take allowed for that season. Buy minnesota deer classic record book by mark labarbera online at alibris. Rate minnesota guide services and request information about your next whitetail deer hunt. I was blessed to harvest an 8point buck with my bow during archery season.
We cant wait to hear more about your incredible buck and see more of your awesome photos. Designation year winter severity indexwsi deer p er m it ar ea 2 87 hu nt ing in f or m atio n date. Chad scyphers took the staterecord typical in 2014 in mcdowell county. The state conservation department calculated its live weight to be 511 pounds. One for catching and keeping the biggest fish in each species based on certified weight. The minnesota monarch well could have been the highestscoring buck of all time. The minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768.
Jim wackler took a huge deer last friday and it could be a new state record. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. Buffalo wisconsin is in this region, and stands as the alltime mostproductive county with 62 entries. Central minnesota, from park rapids to brainerd, has some of the highest deer numbers in the state. Thirtynine states and 663 counties appear, the top three states minnesota 315, wisconsin. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time.
The park is a special place with incredible natural and cultural resources, old growth forests and the headwaters of the mississippi river. The bucks curiosity kept it in place long enough for ewen to get the gun working. Deer hunting in iowa iowa department of natural resources. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. 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. The end result is the 8thlargest typical whitetail of all time.
The minnesota dnr recently appointed aaron wunrow as the itasca state park supervisor. In response to public interest generated by the clubs national collection of heads and horns in the 1920s, and increased hunting by the general public, the club established. Minnesota hunting guides and outfitters find your next. Dec 16, 2005 now, thats a deer hunting story for you, bernu commented. Oklahoma man lands potential new minnesota state record. Jeremy, a member of the north american hunting club, shot a recordbook, nontypical whitetail buck tuesday, november 9, 2010, in elko, minnesota. Second place was a tie between brevard, escambia, pinellas, and putnam. A stearns county gobbler has set new records in two categories for minnesota wild turkeys. On sunday the racks inside spread measured 24 78 inches, and green scored 221 nontypical. The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Deer camps in minnesota minnesota cabins and vacation rentals. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer.
The soil in otter tail, minnesota, is suitable for growing the crops deer love. Serious trophy deer hunters understand the magnitude of that number, because the overall world record held by a buck found dead near st. Check out these exclusive interviews from the north american hunting club with minnesota shotgun deer hunter, jeremy bester, and his. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name. Minnesota deer hunters opinions and attitudes toward deer management i executive summary this study was conducted for the minnesota department of natural resources dnr to assess the opinions and attitudes of resident hunting license holders toward issues pertaining to. Mar 07, 2015 stan kreidermacher, center, poses with mean gene, the 28point recordsetting deer he shot dec. We analyzed where the top200 record book typical and nontypical. Apr 15, 2018 this is a recap of my mn 2017 deer season.
Property boundaries property boundary basemaps and ownership records are maintained at the county level, usually by the recorders, assessors or land surveyors offices. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. But when you factor in the size of each state, things even up fairly quickly. Sep 20, 2012 the minnesota state archery records for whitetails are a typical that scored 19768. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. A minnesota buck so big, building plans had to change. The existing state record lake whitefish, caught on leech lake near walker, minn. Discover where the biggest bucks over the last five years were killed and why. John breens trophy buck john breens hunt in houpt, minnesota, in november, 1918, had spectacular results.
A hunter in minnesota now has a buck story for the ages. Lake of the woods whitefish could be new minnesota state record. The game plan was to set up at opposite ends of travel corridor and. If youd like to experience an elk hunt, or better yet, an elkmule deer combo for yourself, please dont hesitate to contact us today. These documents contain a synopsis of the state hunting and trapping laws and regulations. Mar 11, 2018 for hunting enthusiasts, minnesota vacation rentals are a great alternative to hotels because cabins, cottages and lodges put you in the field. Deer camps in minnesota minnesota cabins and vacation. Big game records of minnesota second edition is available now. The 1932 book was followed by the 1939 records book that included informative chapters on a variety of subjects related to big game and hunting. Wed love to get you in touch with one of our great outfitters. Visit the deer management page to learn about what the dnr does so minnesotans can enjoy the benefits of a thriving and diseasefree deer population. Minnesota deer classic third edition record book grooms, steve on. Sep 22, 2010 serious trophy deer hunters understand the magnitude of that number, because the overall world record held by a buck found dead near st.
In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in 1950 into the current trophy scoring system. For complete hunting and trapping laws and regulations, consult minnesota statutes and. For hunting enthusiasts, minnesota vacation rentals are a great alternative to hotels because cabins, cottages and lodges put you in the field. As a deer hunter, i read a lot about where to hunt big whitetail bucks. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club. Aug 14, 20 this awesome minnesota whitetail grosses 234 inches and nets 227. Seventyeightyearold jim wackler took a huge deer last friday and it could be a new state record. Stan kreidermacher, center, poses with mean gene, the 28point recordsetting deer he shot dec.
Jan 01, 2020 when this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. This brand new edition, an 850page hardcover book, lists more than 45,000 whitetail deer and coues deer entries from the records archives. Giant minnesota nontypical buck might be state record. Every year, thousands of ducks, canada geese and other waterfowl choose this area as a staging point for their southerly migration. Wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails. The biggest nontypical ever killed in minnesota was a gunkill that scored 2685. Kentucky is a dang good deer hunting destination right now.
Giant minnesota nontypical buck might be state record buck. 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. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. Apr 09, 2019 the existing state record lake whitefish, caught on leech lake near walker, minn. Record furbearers species sex date taken county taken weights huntertrapper badger m 11212017 randolph 28 lbs. Dec 19, 2012 the hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending.
Boone and crockett club big game records deer hunting. Nov 12, 2010 jeremy, a member of the north american hunting club, shot a record book, nontypical whitetail buck tuesday, november 9, 2010, in elko, minnesota. Im awed and humbled to be a member of the itasca state park team, said wunrow. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names. Minnesota whitetail deer hunting guides and outfitters. When this giant buck stepped out, ewen was still messing with his rifle. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. The minnesota dnr honors any angler who breaks a state record. Included are all whitetail deer entries accepted into the records program through january 1, 2009. Mark lee of crosby displays texas newest state record free ranging nontypical whitetail. For more harvest reports, harvest maps, population modeling, winter severity indexes and surveys, visit the deer reports and statistics page. This buck was taken in houston county, minnesota, in 1995. If those scores hold up, it could possibly be the biggest nontypical buck ever killed by a bowhunter in the gopher state.
Minnesota deer classic record book third edition grooms, steve and hugh price. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. Sure, kentucky has only produced 201 entries to wisconsins 326 in the last five years. Pooling all data, historic and recent, alachua county took the prize for top spot to arrow a record book deer, with 5 entries. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. If you took a mountworthy buck during one of the 2019 minnesota hunting. Minnesota is one of the top states for record book entries for whitetails in the world. Record book minnesota nontypical whitetail buck youtube.
State land county managed land usfws land wpa and nwr usfs land national forest wildlife manager report mgmt. We have published a new edition of this specialty book every six years since 1997. Some call them trophy hunters, but when they hang a rack on the wall, they. Big game records of minnesota minnesota official measurers. The hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. Nov 22, 2017 no other state, however, offers a better chance at taking a record book whitetail. Many minnesota counties keep records in digital computerreadable. Over the years, many record book deer have come from this great state. Elk hunting is just plain and simple good for your soul. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. This information is available in an alternative format upon request. Jerry james made history in 1999 when he took the staterecord typical buck in buchanan county. The outdoor life book of world records outdoor life. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish.
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