Stan Potts heads to Montana with his rifle in search of a Big Sky buck. Jacob Ayecock won the 2016 Arkansas Big Buck Classic with a new State Record buck!!!! This project is produced (in part) by a grant from the Arkansas Natural and Heres a rundown: The Badger State ranked No. Kevin's buck net-scored 179 4/8 inches, making it Arkansas' new typical archery record. The NASHC publishes Shed Antler Records of North American Big Game every 4-6years. Texas comes in #11 overall with 767 total entries, but thanks to having four of the top six counties nationwide the state lands on the state stat list. The terrain is relatively flat, with large sections of agricultural land, swamps, muddy rivers and blocks of hardwood timber. With those numbers, the Lloyd buck is poised pending future panel scoring to become the new Arkansas state record, the biggest buck ever taken in the Deep South, the 17th buck netting more than 200 inches in B&C history, and the best typical whitetail anywhere during the past decade! Place: Randolph County, Arkansas. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. Wisconsins Buffalo County is No. Official B&C measurer Glen Salow came up with a 'green ' gross score of 258 7/8 inches. But then cameDec. A new. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. "Successful deer management is stability over time," Meeker said. Top State Stats from B&C's newest book - Records of North American Whitetail Deer, Sixth Edition. Sitting with the deer for a few moments as the wind lightly blew and the cloud-obscured sun slowly sank toward the horizon, Lloyd soon realized he needed to get to work on getting the big deer out of the swampy field. Habitat Harvest data is just one piece of the puzzle.". Its also poised to become the largest typical buck ever tagged by a hunter anywhere in the Deep South, topping the Ayecock buck from Arkansas for those honors as well as the 191 4/8-inch Buck Ashe buck from Georgia in 1962. Listed also is Charles R. Bocooks 2018 buck from Columbia County that scored 192-6/8 inches and edged out Hupfs buck to be the fourth largest Wisconsin whitetail and is ranked #96 All-time. The previous record harvest was 213,487 deer, set in the 2012-13 season. After talking to others, he found himself in Lee County, Arkansas, hoping to find a hunting spot in the area the buck frequented. |
I thought I might have blown my chance.. Arkansas. It didnt take long to circulate, said Lloyd. Texarkana is the county seat. 12. | 2019 White-tailed Deer Strategic Management Plan. But that wasnt the case this time.. It is Pointers Iowa giant that graces the books cover. Ohio is on the rise. Updated: 10:22 PM CST January 4, 2013. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. It is unlawful to use natural scents or lures that contain natural deer and elk urine or other biofluids. Records of North American Whitetail Deer, Position Statement on Big Game Records and Hunting, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. With such success behind him, Jon felt all of his hunting dreams already had come true. With that 60-day official entry score accepted by the Boone and Crockett Club, the buck awaits future panel scoring at the B&C biannual convention in 2021. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Present-day Miller County dates back to 1874, and was created from land from Lafayette County. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. '. When I got him he weighed over 300 pounds on the hoof, as suspected. Hundreds of whitetail deer carcasses and bones were found on private Johnson County land, and sheriff's deputies and state wildlife officers cited a man for illegal dumping. Eastern Arkansas farm country is home to a growing number of record-book deer. The deer instantly whirled and ran out of sight . Ralph Meeker, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's deer program coordinator, reported Wednesday that deer hunters killed a record 216,835 deer during the 2020-21 deer seasons. . Within seconds the buck was broadside at eight yards. Historically, this region has produced some of Arkansas' biggest bucks. William Dooley shot the state's largest non-typical in Prairie County. 3, 2018, when everything changed. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. That's a record, Brents said. (Photo courtesy of William Lloyd). Given the opportunity, would you like to fly to the moon? There were two does near me and with the rut going on, I thought hed come my way, he said. Eight of the books 21st Century Whitetails come from Illinoismore than any other state. The Pope and Young Club publishes its all-time record book, Bowhunting Big GameRecords of North America, every 6 years. This year, the rifle will be chambered in 7mm PRC, the hot new load that was a hit at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Minnesota comes in #4 in the overall state rankings with 1,194 total entries and four counties in the top 20 U.S. counties: St. Louis County that is the #2 overall county with 102 total entries, Otter Tail County that ranks #7 with 63 total entries, Houston County that is tied for #14 with 54 entries, and Winona County that is tied for #19 with 47 entries. Miller County was originally established in 1820, then abolished in 1838. "We average about 19,000 acres a year," Brents said. But luck was on the side of Kyle Heuerman and his girlfriend Jennifer Weaver when they put an arrow through this 196-inch Illinois brute. Subscriber Services. I just knew it was a big deer from the shed I had seen.. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. The All-Time Record book is Published every 6 years for only B&C entries that exceedthe 170 typical and 195 non-typical minimum (Approximately 1 in 20,000 bucks qualify). Whispering 'fire in the hole ' while floating the crosshairs on the spot, I gently squeezed the trigger until the recoil removed the buck from my view. Stephen L. Tuckers 2016 buck from Sumner County helped to land Tennessee into the top state stats as a bonus state. Entries (per square mile) the last five seasons: .00086. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. As he did, he clutched his TC Encore Pro single-shot rifle, a synthetic stock model with a 150-grain .300 Win Mag bullet in the chamber. // Home **Crossbow does not have a record book and must be listed in the corresponding B&Crecord book. All Rights Reserved. Just barely knocked down to the #6 position is Kentucky with 1,048 total entries. The broadside in this collection is dated January 15, 1898. Of particular note, all of the new typical records in the states top 10 and six of the 10 non-typical state records were taken in the 2000s this shows that current state management is producing consistently large bucks. The new Frontier, available in 8x42 and 10x42, has all the range-finding capabilities a hunter needs. In fact, this years resident and nonresident hunting license numbers are very similar to those recorded in 2018, but still are far below the numbers seen during the record-setting year nearly a decade ago. Kentucky deer hunting has come on strong in the last 20 years. Texarkana is the county seat. Ohio moved up in rank to #5 with 1,049 total entries. For several years, however, he gave up most of his duck season to lock horns with the world-class buck. The 21st Century Whitetails section includes Austin Pontiers 2016 typical buck from Clarke County that scored 194-1/8 and is ranked #8 in Iowa history and #70 on the All-time listthe image of the then-18-year-olds beautiful buck graces the cover of the book. But he was too far for a shot, being on the other end of the bean field about 500 yards away from me. It also will be interesting to see how the harvest numbers per hunter break down once the season has ended.. LITTLE ROCK With more than a month left in Arkansass archery deer season, hunters have checked 214,022deer during the 2020-21 deer hunting season. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Cultural Resources Council, funded by the Arkansas Real Estate Transfer Tax. One of the coolest things about record books like this is that they bring to life the history of hunting, and this new edition serves that up in heapfulsstates and regions and individual bucks that have placed an area in the record books for all time. According to trophy records, the best counties include Arkansas, Chicot, Crittenden, Cross, Desha, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Prairie, Sharp and White. Marlin is back in the game with the re-introduction of the classic 336 and 1894 lever-action hunting rifles. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. The books list of top 21st Century buck section includes Austin Pointers 194-inch typical buck, taken in 2016. Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. Zone 17, along the Mississippi River, experienced a 15% decrease. I know of several people who harvested (or attempted to harvest) more deer than they normally would this season to fill their freezer for the coming year, Meeker said. Advanced Search Our current herd matches up well with the available habitat as well as the social carrying capacity of our state, Meeker said. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. At least, he did until a buck he'd never seen showed up on one of his trail cameras. Please read the following information on what it takes to have a record deer. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. In this edition of "From The Stand," Pat Hogan explains the importance of being aware of proper clearance when using your bow or crossbow out in the field. 1 Pope and Young Bucks Before They Were Beat, Iowa Bowhunter Bags Amazing Non-typical Target Buck While Hunting with Son, Kansas Hunter Perseveres Through Medical Condition to Tag Big Typical, Oklahoma Hunter Shoots Target Buck That's Locked Up with Another Giant, Dr. Wisconsin is the #1 ranked state with 1,822 total entries and six counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced. According to Arkansas Game. More than 20 years later, the deer harvest broke the 10,000-deer mark, and hunters did not reach a 100,000-deer season in Arkansas until 1987. The Boone and Crockett Club has released its sixth edition of the Records of North American Whitetail Deer, and at 700 pages, it promises untold hours of geeking out for deer nuts like you and me, who cant get enough of giant whitetails. The 360 Buckhammer cartridge is designed for lever-action rifles and will be available in two Remington Core-Lokt loads. Home He was just a special deer, and very much a result of patience in both management and hunting. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Newsletter Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. > That afternoon was cloudy and cool, as a cold front had pushed through, dropping the temperature several degrees. Well, as impressive as Brewsters huge buck happens to be, equally impressive is a typical buck from the Deep South that didnt receive the same fanfare that the big non-typical from Illinois did. Birth 28 September 1933 - Amity, Clark County, Arkansas, USA. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. CX Outfitter, 180 gr. This collection contains one broadside announcement for Bright Star Public School, dated April 10, 1896. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Ryan Sullivan was only 19 when, during the 2013 season, he arrowed an Arkansas buck of gigantic proportions. Notably, however, the states top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Burnett, Kenosha, Wood, Columbia, and Dodge counties. But the average age of deer, especially bucks, depends a lot on the choices hunters make. Arkansas. Arkansas was so wet, a lot of those beans didnt get cut, said Lloyd. Weve also likely seen some hunters who had not purchased a license in a few years get reactivated this year, but those are only two factors that went into the high harvest, Meeker said. My Account The buck was very much alive, able to jump fences and move quickly, but Kevin doubts the buck would have made it through the winter. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Minimums to be included are: Shed Typical 60 and Shed Non-typical 70. > There was really nothing out of the ordinary about that evening, it seemed the same as the rest of them, said Lloyd, who said he got into place that day about 4:45 p.m. The place I was hunting, about 80 acres of it was in beans and the other 80 acres was grown up into weeds. The pandemic caused many meat shortages throughout the nation last year, which may have increased peoples view of venison as a healthy and sustainable alternative to beef and pork. ), Map of Arkansas State Forestry Commission Ranger District No. Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesn't mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. Spring and summer flooding in 2018 and 2019 contributed to lower fawn recruitment in certain parts of the state. I dont think he knew what had happened or where the bullet had come from, said Lloyd. Hunters between the ages of 46-55 killed 17.1% of the harvest total. While that certainly hurt agricultural interests in the region, it actually helped waterfowlers and deer hunters since the waterfowl that flood into the area and the whitetails that cruise the woodlots around local rice and soybean fields were able to find plenty of food. About Us Contact Us 10-8, Map showing original Miller County, Arkansas, Miller County Missionary Baptist Association Minutes, Miller County Records: Plat Book: Miller County, Miller County Records: Plat Book: Texarkana, Miller County Records: Survey Fieldnotes, Books "1-2", Miller County Records: Surveyor's Record, Book "A", Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department, Miller County, Miller County Records: Soldiers and Sailors Discharge Records, Book "A", Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "M-O", Miller County Records: Index to Marriage Records, Book "C", Red River near Garland City, Miller County, Forest Type Map of T-16-S and R-27-W Miller County (Ark.