Iowa teen downs potential world record whitetail buck. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Look up the size of the current state record in the list below state record fish current records to see if your fish is larger than the current record. State record whitetails with pictures april 4, 2018 march 27, 2019 aaron futrell the whitetail deer is the most popular game species in the united states. An engaged wildlife conservation organization in iowa. Iowa whitetail hunters can still find success if they are prepared to hunt hard during the late season.
Forret shot the buck during iowas early muzzleloader season in october of 2012. Missouri figures in sixth overall with 347 record book bucks and, is regarded as the ideal alternate location for hunters unlucky in drawing an iowa tag. Imagine the statement, 2nd fewest tags available, 2nd best state in the nation. Records of north american whitetail deer is the definitive record book of wild, freeranging trophy whitetail deer in north america. Whitetails trophy class whitetail hunts southwest iowa. Missouri records discussion in whitetails general started by 68pointbuck, nov 11, 2016. By maximizing the amount of ground we manage and minimizing our number of clients, we put the odds in your favor to harvest a record book buck. Your ultimate hunting adventure begins in the heart of whitetail paradise with a passionate family of hunters at iowa whitetail outfitters.
Iowa trophy deer records, wallace state office bldg. Darrin bradley, owner imb outfitters, states, if you pursue 160 inch plus bucks you must hunt iowa. Its no great secret that year in and year out, the state of iowa produces some of the finest boone and crockett trophy whitetails entered into this clubs legendary book. Early in record book recordings the state of iowa boasted of record book entries from its northeastern regions of zones 1 and 2 but all that has changed. We work hard to bring you the best missouri whitetails website there is on the internet. Typical montgomery 225 28 2017 arnold dennis shotgun. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record many hunters kill trophy deer each year, but very, very few manage to take bucks like these oneofakind monsters. The largest whitetail buck ever shot on camera outdoorhub reporters 10. Be sure to check the page regularly to view new submissions. Twentyeight of the top fifty trophy deer counties are in these two states. Three creeks converge through our secluded property and connect to neighboring land making our ground the main travel hub for rut crazed bucks. Either way, each of the following six whitetails are true legends, and they deserve respect for. I would be the first to admit that there is really no better place in north america to shoot a giant whitetail than in the midwest.
Search our state record fish database to see how your catch stacks up, or see where the big ones have been caught. While most kids were watching saturday morning cartoons, troy sachsenmaier was watching hunting shows. This page was designed for members to upload photos of their new york state record book whitetails. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time. Record book whitetails and why you should be hunting out west. New alltime state record fish will be recognized when the weight of the fish exceeds by one ounce or more the weight of the previous record for that species or recognized hybrid.
Courtesy antlers by klaus iowa s reputation for whopper whitetails was built on bucks like this incredible 10pointer. 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. Iowa deer whitetailed hunts and turkey hunting services in both zone 4 and 5 at reasonable prices. Iowas legendary world record north american whitetail. State record fish iowa department of natural resources.
Early in record book recordings the state of iowa boasted of record book entries from its. Imb outfitters offers trophy whitetail deer hunting in zone 5 of iowa. Their deer still share that spot, though they figure to drop with confirmation of the 203 38inch hubert tiggy collins buck, taken in saskatchewan last fall. Trophy whitetails in southern iowa hunting iowa whitetails. West des moines, iowa an iowa sportsman who earned national attention for a trophy whitetail deer he shot on his rural marion county.
Lloyd kept bowhunting for many seasons after downing his iowa record. Not much changing except for some lesser known states creeping up the list. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. After spending a few days in iowa this past june, i cant see why this would happen. Iowa record whitetail iowa record whitetail bucks iowa record whitetails whitetail deer home deer photo gallery slide show january 1, 2005 169. Indiana record book whitetail deer field and stream. Some monster bucks, these large whitetails will probably maintain their spots in the record books for years to come.
Shutterstock image there are still good opportunities available for iowa whitetails if youre trying to fill a tag. Iowa whitetail hunting outfitter and deer hunting guides. Typical plymouth 226 48 1995 sifford james shotgun. State record whitetails with pictures the hunting news. I have some really comfortable deer stands and many ideal locations. The iowa department of natural resources maintains a record book of the largest antlered deer harvested in the state with firearms and archery equipment. Top record book whitetails by category by josh honeycutt author of. Do you notice anything unusual about the first record, or is it just me. Deer whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record. The show me state has long been regarded as one of the premier states to hunt wild turkeys, but if you look at the records, it also is a worthy destination for any serious big buck hunter as well. Early rumors put the deer anywhere from the high 190s to 230 gross. Why doesnt our dnr care about the hoosier record buck program dont know. Deer hunting in iowa the return of the whitetailed deer as a major game species in iowa is a tribute to good landowner attitude and progressive management, research and enforcement programs.
Whether you plan to hunt southwest iowa, the virtual hot bed of giant whitetail numbers, or our easily accessed hunts in the adjoining northwest missouri area, you are bound to have your hunt of your lifetime with tails of the hunt. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932. Abundant food and mild winter weather make it possible for iowas whitetails to become large in body weight and, if allowed to grow to maturity, often possess impressive antlers. Wicked whitetail outdoors in southwestern iowa zone 4.
The record book has been produced every two years since 1972 and contains thousands of trophy whitetail and bear entries. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. 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. And while it might seem, statistically, that a 160inchplus buck hides in every plum thicket and switch grasslined swale between the missouri and the mississippi rivers. Consider upgrading your account to see less ads, and support the site. Iowa outfitters offering iowa deer hunting outfitting and outfitters services for iowa whitetail deer hunting with archery, shotgun and muzzleloader deer hunts. In fact, a lot of serious deer hunters dont know it, but iowa has produced more boone and crockett club record book deer than any other state. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer.
Tennessee hunters 47point deer breaks world record the new. Thunder ridge outfitters iowa whitetail deer outfitters. Our hunts have produced record book whitetail year after year and it just keeps getting better. 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. Its an area with a big reputation for producing trophy whitetails, but nothing like the buck tony harvested. Leader boards are rotated for the many categories and on sunday an awards ceremony showcases the biggest iowa bucks of the year and awards. The two current worldrecord whitetails, nontypical and. At age 14, he bought his first bow and from that point. Iowa record whitetails iowa record whitetail huge louisiana whitetail whitetail deer home deer photo gallery slide show january 1, 2005 170. We put together a countdown of the highestscoring whitetail buck ever killed. As an iowa outfitter, we at tails of the hunt strive to make each and every sit in the field the best opportunity possible. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck.
The dunn deal hunting lodge is located about 10 miles west of albia, iowa or about 10 miles east of chariton, iowa where the presumed new world record buck was taken. The top 40 typical and nontypical whitetails of all time outdoor life. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. Likewise, responsibility for the future of deer in iowa depends upon the cooperation of hunters and landowners, preservation of critical timber habitat. Discussion in ohio whitetail deer hunting started by deehntr56, jul 5, 2010. New years day, and im sitting on a 66acre parcel of. In every state that they are hunted 43 of them there is a state record. 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. The nys big buck club record book is an official collection of new york states exceptional whitetail deer and black bear. Situated in the famed nationally known southeastern iowa, our farm has everything a whitetail wants and needs to grow to full maturity.
Dont pay those expensive outfitting prices to hunt iowa whitetails. Allan rovig of mcwhorter custom rifles hunts iowa in the late season for a 160 class typical whitetail with the new mcwhorter xml 45 cal muzzleloader. Hunter charged with illegally bagging trophy buck usa today. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Iowa is without doubt the heavyweight of midwestern whitetail states. But take a good look a t this colossus buck taken in truro, iowa by a young hunter named austin pontier. Missouri records missouri whitetails your missouri. View nysbbc record book bucks at the bottom of this page. Here at hunting iowa whitetails we specialize in semi guided hunts.