Published Mar 19, 2021 8:52 PM EDT. 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. Illinois Hunter Sprints to Close the Distance On 21-point Bedded Buck, A Whitetail Hunter's Guide to Ballistic Reticles, Best Gear of 2022 for Whitetail Property Managers, Hunters Must Lead the Fight Against Invasive Species, Iowa Bowhunter Goes Stealth Mode with a Tree Saddle to Bag 194-inch Non-typical, A Look Back at No. the answer will be, "Georgia is first, andArkansas is second." Low 46F. Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. 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. City Rd. But he was too far for a shot, being on the other end of the bean field about 500 yards away from me. Home The Awards Book is Published every 3 years. DEVELOPED BY ATWOODSITES.COM. 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. According to B&C records, most of our best bucks since 2013 were killed in the lower drainages of our major rivers, specifically the Arkansas, White, Cache and St. Francis rivers. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. The buck was honored in 2019 during the 30th Big Game Awards. Arkansas. Records of North American Whitetail Deer includes: At nearly 700 pages, this amazing hard-cover volume is a true delight for whitetail hunters throughout North America. Let'sget Arkansas the credit it deserves and start registering the 160+ & 185+ deer. Kevin's buck net-scored 179 4/8 inches, making it Arkansas' new typical archery record. Statewide Elk Hunt Information. Give a Gift
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. The county was named for Arkansas Territory's first governor, James Miller. Heres a rundown: The Badger State ranked No. It's really turned on in the last 10 to 15, though. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. ELD-X Precision Hunter). But when you see environmental stressors such as flooding or buffalo gnat outbreaks followed by a good harvest, that is a good indication that the deer population is healthy enough to rebound quickly, so Id say were in good shape where we are.. 1 on that list, with 150 entries. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. f you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" A few minutes later, though, he went back into the woods and I didnt see him again that day. That is nearly ideal, Meeker said. Score: 204 2/8 inches Hunter: Robert Smith Location: Pendleton County, Kentucky In 2020, Brents said, about 50% of all burns open glade and savanna-type landscapes, which created valuable early successional habitat. Lloyd's buck. Privacy It didnt take long to circulate, said Lloyd. Put everything together and you have a gross 9-point frame score of 193 6/8. But when his dads time on earth ended a few years ago, Lloyd admitted that his interest in the sport waned for just a bit. William Lloyds 2018 Arkansas typical white-tailed buck was scored 200-plus points by Boone & Crockett. With a whopping 40 inches of non-typical growth, he has a gross Boone & Crockett score of 215 3/8. 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. William Dooley shot the state's largest non-typical in Prairie County. When he realized that the buck was a huge 12-point typical, Lloyd had to suppress a smile, thankful that he had not pulled the trigger on a couple of 150-class bucks he had seen earlier on hunting trips to the bean farm. Low 46F. Clear skies. Harvest data is just one piece of the puzzle.". One buck that is highlighted in this section is Luke Brewsters non-typical taken in 2018 from Edgar County that scored 327-7/8 and is the new Illinois state record and the #3 on the All-time list, pending Judges Panel review for the 31st Big Game Awards in 2022. ), Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "J-L", Miller County Records: Index to Marriage Records, Books "A-B", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Wills, Books "B-C", Miller County Records: Miller County Birth Records, Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "G-I", Miller County Records: Clerical Credentials, Books "A-D", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "Y-Z", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "W-X", Miller County Records: Clerical Credentials, Books "A-C", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Administrator's Records, Book "A", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Executor's Record, Book "A", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Guardians Record, Book "A", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "U-V", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "S-T", Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "D-F", Giles family marriage licenses, 1897-1912. With a 24 4/8-inch inside spread, main beams of 29 2/8 inches (right) and 29 4/8 inches (left), and mass measurements ranging from 4 2/8 inches to 5 3/8 inches, the bucks figures add up quickly to a gross score of 208 7/8 inches and a net score of 200 1/8 inches. My dad taught me how to deer hunt.. "My leg started to shake," Kevin remembered, "and when I would put pressure on it, my other leg would start to shake!" Benjamin J. Brogles 2002 non-typical buck from Garrard County that scored 260-1/8 and is the #2 non-typical buck in Kentucky history and the #50 on the All-time list is part of the 21st Century Whitetails stories. but then, within seconds the archer heard him crash to the ground. Score: 179 4/8, archery (typical) Date: December 6, 2011. 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. A Prairie County whitetail, it barely eclipsed the Ward buck's score, which was picked up five years earlier. This great non-typical also is the latest member of Kentucky's all-time Top 30 list. Being able to maintain sustainable population numbers is one measure of success. But when I shouldered the rifle, the sight of the crosshairs oriented at a 10-4 o'clock angle was definitely a different look from the normal 12-6 position we all practice from. FAQ "Some of those zones have no hunting with modern rifles," Meeker said. You have permission to edit this article. Just $1 per month , The sixth edition of the B&Cs record book of North American whitetail deer contains a wealth of information for hunters, including a new list the countrys top states and counties, By Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesn't mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. Because when it comes to typical whitetails, a massive buck taken in December 2018 by 49-year old homebuilder William Lloyd of Wynne, Ark. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. When we get burn weather, everybody drops what they're doing.". Property Records Search. 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. Maverick County ranks #3 with 92 entries, Webb County ranks #4 with 87 entries, and La Salle and Dimmit Counties are tied for #5 with 73 entries each. the answer will be, "Georgia is first, andArkansas is second." What does it take to have a record book whitetail deer? 0:45. Schimmel, 30, is a truck broker who, like Bolt, has to economize his hunting time due to a busy schedule. The rack's 21 6/8-inch inside spread certainly helps to show off its unique character. For starters, the 6x8 buck has little in the way of deductions, the symmetry differences and two abnormal points totaling up to only 8 6/8 inches. There have been a lot of Best of the Decade stories in recent days discussing what made the 20-Teens decade so special. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. | During the 2019-20 deer hunting season the harvest dipped to 188,151. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Hunters killed 122,281 deer (57%) in November and 47,072 deer (22%) in December. Suddenly, Lloyd received a jolt of energy and his heart raced into overdrive at the sight of the big deer he was after. 1990-2023 BY ARKANSAS BIG BUCK CLASSIC. It was also scored officially at the Big Buck Classic. Second overall, with 1,445 total entries, is Illinois. Besides, Lloyd had an ace up his sleeve the rut. That's a record, Brents said. The results below are automatically collected from materials on this site that have been tagged with the Geographical Area of Miller County (Ark. Privacy Policy 5, with 1,049 total entries. I didnt have any photos of the deer. Find Deer, AR residential property records including property owners, sales & transfer history, deeds & titles, property taxes, valuations, land, zoning records & more. Even so, I didn't figure that would matter if I aimed at the right spot and squeezed off a clean shot. Home About AGFC Press Room RFP and Bid Notices Surveys Calendar Contact AGFC Employment Enforcement Transparency.arkansas.gov Accessibility Privacy | Security Acceptable Use Login Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 833-345-0325 At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. [CDATA[ That area is a fertile agricultural region containing vast farms that grow soybeans, corn and rice. Hunters killed 20,940 deer with archery equipment, about 11%. Four of the county's 11 biggest deer were shot during the past five seasons. I wouldnt shoot them because I kept thinking that while I might get another chance at a deer in the 150s, I might not ever get another chance to shoot one of that caliber, he said. Subscriber Services. The books list of top 21st Century buck section includes Austin Pointers 194-inch typical buck, taken in 2016. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Then a massive crop of hard mast (primarily acorns) reduced deer movement and made deer feeders much less productive. Regular price, $60 or pay only $48 for the book with JOIN. They killed 36,146 deer (17%) in October. Hornady's Seth Swerczek goes in depth about the new cartridge with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. The doe, however, wanted nothing to do with her pursuer and jumped into a nearby pond in an attempt to flee the buck. I was close enough to the woods where the deer were, but I didnt have permission to hunt in the woods.. If you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" County and local records 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. 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. Winchester's Nathan Robinson talks features with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Philip Carter is the proud new owner of a Buckmasters state record deer. Ohio moved up in rank to #5 with 1,049 total entries. Read about the plan's purpose and goals > By using sound wildlife management principles, current research, and public input the mission of this plan is to provide transparent, long-term management direction for white-tailed deer in Arkansas, which will ultimately result in responsible use, sustainability, and quality recreational opportunities . Hunting most days over the next couple of weeks, Lloyd was beginning to lose hope that he might tag the buck. All Rights Reserved. Kevin released an arrow, hitting the buck slightly high, and the giant dropped. Kevin Merrell closed the deal on a giant typical in Greene County that broke the Arkansas typical archery record. Hunters between the ages of 46-55 killed 17.1% of the harvest total. Boone & Crockett Club (Modern Gun) Big Game AWARDS BOOK Eight of the books 21st Century Whitetails come from Illinoismore than any other state. By usingsound wildlife management principles, current research, and public input the mission of this plan is to provide transparent, long-term management direction for white-tailed deer in Arkansas, which will ultimately result in responsible use, sustainability, and quality recreational opportunities of the white-tailed deer resource. My first impression when I actually saw the rack was that the pictures didnt do it justice, said Latham. According to Arkansas Game. I settled the crosshairs where I needed to place the bullet and steadied the rifle. At $60, this is not only the best resource a whitetail nut can own; its a coffee-table book that will provide entertaining reading for years. Death . More than 17,000 whitetail deer listings, which include: final B&C score, B&C gross core, key measurements, location, date, hunter, owner, state/provincial rank, All-time rank. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. With current annual harvests consistently exceeding 200,000 deer, is there still room for growth? | It was 4 p.m. before Kevin got in the stand and within 30 minutes he heard a deer coming. Harvest Not bad for a hunt that took place in eastern Arkansas, a river bottom and delta region that harbors some of the best hunting in the world for waterfowl. 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. I just plain missed him.. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "Q-R", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Wills, Book "A", Miller County Records: Justice of the Peace Docket, Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "O-P", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "M-N". Save 20% on Records of North American Whitetail Deer when you JOIN B&C's Associates Program. Portraits of all the current state/provincial whitetail deer, including 17 new records accepted since the last edition. In addition, the state tables of all record-book deer include a buck from Lewis County taken by Daryl L. Blum in 2002 that scored 198-6/8 inches and landed #3 on the state list #29 All-time. A new record is noteworthy, especially after a severe dip in the 2019-20 season when hunters killed 188,151 deer. The grisly discovery by the landowner that caused a putrid stench was investigated by the Johnson County Sheriff's office and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Archers usually contribute about 8% to 10%. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Arkansas State Archives The rack itself is something to behold. We estimate he was 7 1/2 years old. "On my way home from work, I saw a doe feeding by the stand," Kevin recalled. A short while later, with no tracking job to perform, Lloyd walked up on the still buck, trying to soak in what had just happened on a fairly barren patch of eastern Arkansas farmland. Well, the B&C book proves that the Jordan buck was no fluke, as Wisconsin continues to be the nations leader in overall B&C entries all-time with 1,822 bucks. But when he slowly pulled the trigger, the result wasnt what the hunter was hoping for. Official B&C measurer Glen Salow came up with a 'green ' gross score of 258 7/8 inches. It is unlawful to use natural scents or lures that contain natural deer and elk urine or other biofluids. But sometimes, things are just meant to be, and that was the case on this gray December afternoon in eastern Arkansas as Lloyd quickly got another shell in the chamber of his rifle. The social carrying capacity is how many deer people can stand to live with. SIGNUP FOREVENTUPDATES,DISCOUNTS & NEWS, BY ARKANSAS BIG BUCK CLASSIC. Game and Fish Commission employees logged 17,368 hours in prescribed burning activities on about 30,000 acres. ELD Match, and 175 gr. 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. "We went from a nine-year low to an all-time high," Meeker said. Pleaseread the following information on what it takes to have a record deer. "So I decided to go sit for a while.". This shows the quality of deer management across the entire state. Once again, Kentucky is an up-and-comer with five of the new typical records in the states top 10 and nine of the 10 non-typical state records taken in the 2000s. The increases occurred in zones 4 (31%), 4A (36%), 5 (22%), 5A (26%), 7 (33%), 8 (20%), 10 (34%), 11 (30%), 15 (19%) and 16 (16%). In 2015, Jacob Ayecock took the state-record buck in Drew County, which is the 57th largest typical of all time. Mourning, White-Winged and Eurasian Collared-Dove, Arkansas Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement (WRICE), Natural State Landowner Conservation Awards, Endangered Species and Other Threats to Wildlife, Gov. Missouri is another state with more recent big buckssix of the new typical records in the states top 10 and seven of the 10 new non-typical state records were taken in the 2000s. Deer. Gordon Whittington talks with 13-year-old Troy Metzger about the 2016 hunt that landed the young man a monster non-typical buck on this edition of Big Buck Profile. Killed in Wisconsin in 1914, the incredible 10-point stood atop the B&C typical whitetail category for more than 70 years and remains one of the most iconic trophies of any species of all time. Texarkana is the county seat. That afternoon was cloudy and cool, as a cold front had pushed through, dropping the temperature several degrees. 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 Miller County (Ark. After the 60-day drying period, he again taped the rack. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Hunters must call 800-482-9262 immediately after harvest for instructions on . 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.
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