The creation of the first edition of records of north american elk and mule deer began to take shape back in the 1980s when boone and crockett club members and wildlife biology staff realized that. Read the story below as told by cole about his 206 68 inch buck that netted a typical score of 196 38 inches. This searchable database contains trophy whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and elk taken in nebraska since 1945. After the mandatory 60day drying period, the buck netted 178 58inches and became the greatest typical ever to fall to a bow hunter within the state. Big game trophy records nebraska game and parksnebraska. Massive south dakota buck could unseat two state records. Welcome to the south dakota big game record book the official collection of the largest rifle and archery trophies taken within the state of south dakota. This buck scored 203 inches, and has not yet been entered in the nebraska record books. The north dakota deer bowhunting season starts the first week of september it can be warm and runs until december 31 it can be downright cold. Dec 19, 2012 the hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. The pending nebraska muzzleloader, all time nontypical mule deer state record was harvested on our property in 2007. North dakota game and fish department, 1993 big game hunting 40 pages. The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive recordkeeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah. Each year, our hunts are a huge success with several whitetail and mule deer are taken.
You will hunt with dakota trophy for your monster mule deer. With varying terrain such as fields, creeks and rolling hills, all surrounded by our rich crop grounds, make your whitetail. The mule deer foundation is the only conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the conservation. Go to the buy and apply page to learn what lottery licenses are available at the present time note.
North dakota potential record buck shot on opening day of. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l locality year hunter. The buck is only the 16th typical to score better than 200. Mule deer record for minnesota university of nebraska. The hills and draws of these river breaks provide abundant habitat for deer. North dakota hunting outfitters guides mule deer antelope. In this episode, larysa finds it hard to get close to these.
The north dakota hunter was one of eight lucky bighorn license holders and managed to harvest a possible new state record. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. This is the reason i took two weeks of vacation for our west river deer season. Photos of these deer can be viewed in our hunting photo gallery of recent deer hunts and archived whitetailmulies included in hunt. If you are looking for the records of south dakota this is the place.
The habitat is high quality, western, and varies from sage brushcovered grasslands to rugged juniper cedar badlands to the ponderosa pine forest and to creek and river bottoms. Mule deer hunts in north dakota with racks outfitters. Join larysa switlyk as she ventures through the grasslands of north dakota with racks outfitters in pursuit of a mature mule deer buck. Archery mule deer and whitetail deer hunts in south dakota guided mule deer archery.
Top 5 booner mule deer hunting states since 2010 deer. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. This greatlyexpanded edition includes over 7,500 listings of whitetail deer from the boone and crockett clubs records program, which was started in 1932. A month later on march 18, 2016 the forensic laboratory confirmed the deer was a mule deer. Utah hunters have put 23 typicals and nine nontypicals in the books since 2010. Typically our bowhunts for mule deer and whitetail deer are 6 days, semiguided, and hunters bring their own equipment and provisions. Hunting south dakotas public land story muleymadness. Since our hunting facilities are limited, we book only the number of hunters that each rancher can fill with trophy bucks. Provide recognition to guided and unguided hunters. The buck that had eluded his family for years was now. Were working on website updates join us on instagram. South dakota hunting big game record book provides the most comprehensive list of big game state records within south dakota. To purchase the official utah big game records book please click here.
Big game trophy records book each year the nebraska game and parks commission publishes an updated edition of the big game trophy records book. Gigantic north dakota mule deer buck shot morning moss. But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books. Deer gun, bighorn sheep and tundra swan licenses are issued by lottery and require special application procedures. North dakota hunting outfitters guides mule deer antelope turkey. Of course, no official boone and crockett score can be made on the deer until a 60day drying period expires but it is all but assured of a lofty place in the north dakota record book, very. Its not officially scored yet, the 28yearold told midwest outdoors four days after he dropped the monster on november 10. I also found the book, colorados biggest bucks and bulls and other great colorado big game, second edition, to be of help when planning mule deer and elk hunts.
See the record photos, read the hunters stories and learn where the largest trophies were taken. You can use your allterrain vehicle to retrieve your game only. North dakota potential record buck shot on opening day of firearms. Hunters can expect mostly mule deer and a good population of whitetail deer inhabiting most of our 3000 acres. South dakota mule deer hunting and whitetail deer hunts are available on a limited basis. Before 1981 this was a sad time of the year for many hunters, as it would be another. Images if any and data obtained from boone and crockett club are the property of the. Oregon, south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, texas and california all harbor decent populations of mule deer. You can expect to take a mule deer buck from 2230 in width at least 3. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. Hunting north dakota archery mule deer with randy newberg and friends oyoa s2 e9 duration. South dakota huntings big game record book is the official list of trophy records for the state of sd. For a breakdown of licenses required by speciesseason please see the licensing requirements quick reference.
Nonresident licenses and requirements north dakota game. South dakota diy mule deer hunts hunting and fishing. Whitetailed and mule deer north dakota game and fish. Potential new record north dakota mule deer buck big. It is a typical 4 point with beautiful mass, nice width everything is in just perfect proportion. On february 24, 2016 the mounted nontypical mule deer buck was delivered to the wgfd forensic laboratory for species and gender identification due to the claims it was a whitetail mule deer hybrid. Cole fenzel shot this enormous mule deer buck during the north dakota mule deer hunt with his bow. Mule deer population increased western north dakotas mule deer population increased 21 percent from last year, according to the state game and fish department annual spring mule deer survey. South dakota trophy deer hunts dakota trophy adventures. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. Wyoming state record whitetail mule deer, elk and western. 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.
Kyle hass shot what could be a north dakota record buck on the opening day of firearms season friday. Hunting south dakota public lands for a mature buck can be a long intensive process. Big game outfitter predator and varmint outfitter small game outfitter. Gigantic north dakota mule deer buck shot user submission. Dont overlook this state if youre in the hunt for a good mule deer. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. Jb outfitters has been serving as the premier outfitting and hunting guide in northwestern south dakota for over 20 years. That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter. There wil be approximately 750 nonresident deer tags available starting march 1, 2002 they go fast, so book early. This past season he had the experience of a lifetime when he shot an absolute gigantic mule deer buck. Mule deer nontypical records nevada wildlife record book. Its the end of february in north carolina and rabbit season is almost over. I went into the main office of montana fwp here in helena today, and they have the mounted head of what would have been the state record, if it had been taken legally.
The buck scored 215 58 and came out of franklin county in 1961. Typical 140160 bucks potential for 180 whitetail archery typical 120150 bucks potential for 165 south dakota guided deer hunts. In north dakota, outdoor writer patricia stockdill of garrison, n. Kyle hass shot what could be a north dakota record buck on the opening. The deer, which weighed 153 pounds dressed, was disqualified in a sportsmanscontest because itwas not considered a whitetaileddeer, accordingto a news paper report.
The hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. The north dakota big game records books, 7th edition, is now available. Schwab won the 17th annual armys west big buck contest on dec. Wyoming and montana have long been a favored destination for hunters searching for trophy mule deer and whitetail.
This is the reason i took two weeks of vacation for our west river deer sea. Armed forces under title 10, stationed outside of the state during the previous years deer gun season, and who received the expeditionary medal or campaign badge, and submit an application and appropriate license fee by the deer gun application deadline, are eligible for. As our deer expert scott bestul pointed out in his whitetail 365 blog, petrzilka has earned a far greater distinction than a state record. To purchase the utahs biggest bucks book please click here. The possible new nebraska rifle, all time typical mule deer state record was also harvested on our property in 2005. Mule deer foundation north dakota, bismarck, north dakota. South dakotas official big game record book south dakota hunting.
It is a typical 4 point with beautiful mass, nice width everything. Jun 26, 2017 join larysa switlyk as she ventures through the grasslands of north dakota with racks outfitters in pursuit of a mature mule deer buck. North dakota hunter takes potential state record bighorn. You can search the database by species type, weapon used, year and by the hunters name. Monster whitetailed deer, called a legend, taken in.
North dakota residents who were on federal active duty with the u. The nebraska big game trophy records program nebraska trophy recognition certificates have been awarded since 1962 for outstanding big game trophies t aken in the state during legal hunting seasons. Another fortunate hunter, tyson schwab of golden valley, shot a mule deer that scored 212 b, on the boone and crocket scale in november. We can custom price our hunts to fit nearly any budget, so give us a call or email and lets talk about how we can help you to a fun and exciting mule deer hunt on a ranch with trophy bucks.
Similar to the online database, this publication contains trophy records for whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and elk taken in nebraska. Every year s of hunters drive through south dakota on their way to hunt mule deer, whitetail and antelope. Records of north american elk by boone and crockett club. Also provide recognition to the guides and outfitters of utah. In july 1997, bob beeman, an arizona resident, was driving through wyoming with his family.
Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. If you leave the hunters name box empty, all records will be shown. Minnesota, north dakota books put big game records in. South dakota mule deer hunting trophy mule deer hunts. As a guest of dakota trophy hunt, more than 140,000 acres of rugged country along the belle fourche and cheyenne rivers are reserved exclusively for you. Produce an accurate, permanent record of big game trophies in the state of utah.
Bighorn sheep 10 bison 25 elk 36 mountain goat 14 mountain lion 12 mule deer 68 turkey 51 whitetail deer 121. The dakota county magazine reported that most of the poaching incidents this season involved whitetails, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope. On february 24, 2016 the mounted nontypical mule deer buck was delivered to the wgfd forensic laboratory for species and gender identification due to the claims it was a whitetailmule deer hybrid. When he saw this whitetail it was all he could think about. With over 15,000 acres of privately owned property available with no public access allowed within these borders, the wammen ranch offers fully outfitted rifle and archery hunts for whitetail, mule deer, and pronghorn. Jul 17, 2015 south dakota hunting big game record book provides the most comprehensive list of big game state records within south dakota. The information sheet before the poaching accusation clearly shows that nate was originally claiming this to be a mule deer. Cole frenzel is a fan of morningmoss and a north dakota bow hunter. Authorities seeking poacher who killed trophy buck on. This book is an updated listing of trophies replacing the 35th edition of 2014. Go to the buy and apply page to learn what lottery licenses are available at the present time. Nc whitetail deer hunting concluded a couple of months ago with another successful year. Each state and province is separate in the book and each animal from the boone and crockett is listed by the state or province from which it was taken.
Nonresident licenses and requirements north dakota game and. Oct 11, 2016 hunting north dakota archery mule deer with randy newberg and friends oyoa s2 e9 duration. A well laid blood trail lead seth right to his trophy buck and into the states record book. 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. The buck had a non typical score of 206 68 and the net was 196 38.
Massive south dakota buck could unseat two state records outdoorhub reporters 02. Alberta arizona california colorado idaho mexico montana nebraska nevada new mexico saskatchewan south dakota texas utah wyoming. David talbot killed the fifth largest typical of alltime in 1961. Mule deer any deer deer rifle tags historically cant be drawn without a preference point in this area. Here is a list of the biggest mule deer kills by hunters, according to the safari club. Cole and his friends worked for years to kill this giant buck. It might score as one of the top five ever taken in the state. Mule deer we take about 80% mule deer hunters and 20% whitetail hunters. Geographic analysis from the lower 48 states including detailed county maps and corresponding tables. All hunts include meals, lodging and transportation to and from airport.
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