Arkansas. Like many of his fellow Arkansans, Ryan is a deer and duck fanatic. The antlers scored 192 and six eighths. Tucked inside the back cover, readers will find a full-size wall poster of the U.S. highlighting the county distribution of whitetail deer entriesmap unfolds to 24x36 inches. Miller County. 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 book also features stories and color photos of 37 record whitetails taken in the 21st Century, including Adam L. Hupfs 2014 Dodge County typical buck that scored 191-6/8 inches and ranks fifth largest in Wisconsin history and #119 on the All-time list. With 1,194 total entries, Minnesota comes in fourth and has four counties in the top 20, including St. Louis County, which is second overall with 102 entries. That was farther than I felt comfortable trying to shoot.. He actually started walking in my direction, kind of quartering to me. The broadside in this collection is dated January 15, 1898. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. Our current herd matches up well with the available habitat as well as the social carrying capacity of our state, Meeker said. Terms and Conditions. Trained as a high school English teacher and coach, Scott Bestul left that lucrative field to pursue anotheras a full-time freelance writer in 1990. Knowing I couldn't even come to my knees without breaking the little concealment we had, I decided to lie on my left side, using my left elbow for as solid a rest as could be achieved within the slight incline of the old fencerow. The Smith buck, the top typical in the Southeast region, scored a whopping 204 2/8 inches. The next morning, as friends came over to look at Lloyds deer and photos began to spread, it didnt take long for the story to get out to others in local communities. Kevin released an arrow, hitting the buck slightly high, and the giant dropped. Subscriber Services. 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%). The Merrell Buck tops the former Pope and Young record of 170 1/8 inches and the overall archery record (recorded in Boone and Crockett) of 177 7/8. Tuckers non-typical buck scored 315-1/8 inches and is the new state record as well as #4 on the All-time list. 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. 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. Suggest Listing Stephen L. Tuckers 2016 buck from Sumner County helped to land Tennessee into the top state stats as a bonus state. '. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. 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. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 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. People that live there in the area where the deer was killed, I dont think they liked it that someone had come in from another county and had killed that deer. and the Fisheries Commission (AGFC), Clark County currently boasts 4,853 Thanks to online and telephone checking, deer harvest numbers are available on a daily basis for hunters to view how the season is going. Lloyd's buck. With more than a month left in Arkansass archery deer season, hunters have checked 214,022 deer during the 2020-21 deer hunting season. Billy Dooley set the state record for non-typical racks in 1999 with a Prairie County buck that scored 238 3/8. Thats more deer than any season since the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began keeping harvest records in 1938. This time, the bullet struck home in the boiler room, traveling through the bucks vitals and stopping inside the body cavity. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. I guess Ive been deer hunting almost forever, my whole life really, he said. Cultural Resources Council, funded by the Arkansas Real Estate Transfer Tax. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. The state's biggest whitetail deer to date came out of Prairie County in 1999, and the state record typical scored 211 points. 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. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. The action was fast and furious right from the get-go. Contact an Edgar County Land Specialist Marion, Iowa Average Price Per Acre of Raw Land: $4,314 Marion County may not have produced many record book bucks yet, but the ones it has are near the top of the list. 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. County Antlered Button Doe, Columbia 1,941 194 2,167, Ashley 1,745 228 1,827, Bradley 2,268 291 2,673, Calhoun 1,668 250 1,730, Chicot 504 19 314, Clark 2,701 361 2,823, Cleveland 2,048 325 2,490, Dallas 2,152 342 2,391, Desha 1,294 41 1,086, Drew 2,102 263 2,148, Hempstead 1,518 136 1,432, Howard 1,388 144 1,280, Lafayette 879 95 1,009, Little River 1,241 140 1,267, Miller 820 58 631, Nevada 1,669 248 1,796, Ouachita 1,994 261 2,110, Sevier 760 116 1,088, Union 3,109 371 3,502. Sitting in a comfortable position with a Bog Pod bi-pod, the hunter steadied his rifle and prepared to send a shot downrange. According to license sales numbers from the last five years, this year is the first in many when hunter numbers did not decline. The NASHC publishes Shed Antler Records of North American Big Game every 4-6years. As the deer closed to the 200-yard mark, Lloyd found his crosshairs on the bucks shoulder, settled them, and slowly pulled the trigger again. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. It is unlawful to use natural scents or lures that contain natural deer and elk urine or other biofluids. The All-Time Record book is Published every 6 years for only B&C entries that exceedthe 170 typical and 195 non-typical minimum. Most of the time, or at least a good portion of the time, pictures usually look bigger than the deer actually is. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. Kansas moved up since the books last edition to the No. The Hawkeye State ranks third, with 1,330 total entries. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. Records of North America Big Game: ALL TIME BOOK "Some of those zones have no hunting with modern rifles," Meeker said. Others did, but I hadnt seen a photo of him. Junior's outstanding whitetail is the biggest ever recorded from Monroe County, and he ranks as one of the Bluegrass State's top bucks from the 2013-14 season. He was only out for a few minutes, and then popped back into the woods. Suddenly, Lloyd received a jolt of energy and his heart raced into overdrive at the sight of the big deer he was after. Arkansas is now the #15 state overall with 254 total entries and joins Ohio, Kansas, Indiana, and Oklahoma that all moved up in rank. Meeker said it's possible that more people might have hunted deer as a result of being off work because of covid-19. In an instant, the shaft had passed through him. If conditions look good for a burn, Brents said he organizes a fire crew. KELLY STYLES | Arcadelphian For six straight years, Clark County has the second highest whitetail deer catch in the state and is on track to maintain its record for the 2022-2023 deer season ending February 28. All rights reserved. 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. Hunters must call 800-482-9262 for instructions on checking elk and submitting samples. "If dust is kicking up behind a truck or if ditches are getting dry, we think about burning," Brents said. William Dooley shot the state's largest non-typical in Prairie County. I think thats why he was staying down in there, down in that draw, because it was remote and couldnt be seen from the road.. Illinois is the #2 state overall with 1,445 total entries and has four counties in the top 20 U.S. counties, including: Pike County that ranks #10 with 57 entries, Fulton and Adams Counties that are tied for #11 with 55 total entries, and Jo Daviess County that ranks #17 with 49 entries. More than 4,000 deer have been harvested in Columbia County this season. | It was abolished in 1836 and re-established in 1874. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. I put him in the crosshairs, pulled the trigger, heard a bam (as the gun went off) and nothing happened. I settled the crosshairs where I needed to place the bullet and steadied the rifle. This publication lists ALL B&C entries that exceed the minimum of 160 typical and 185non-typical (Approximately 1 in 10,000 bucks qualify). Hunting most days over the next couple of weeks, Lloyd was beginning to lose hope that he might tag the buck. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "G-H", Bright Star Public School announcement, 1896. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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. Samples from checked elk must be submitted for CWD testing. 1820-- Miller County was created 1 April 1820 from Lafayette County. Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesn't mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. 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. All of the factors that hindered harvest in 2019 were nearly the exact opposite in 2020.. During the 2019-20 deer hunting season the harvest dipped to 188,151. Six licenses for actual and/or intended marriages uniting members of Giles family, Miller county Arkansas, 1897-1912. . Features quick-change barrel system. It also will be interesting to see how the harvest numbers per hunter break down once the season has ended.. I just knew it was a big deer from the shed I had seen.. Our current herd matches up well with the available habitat as well as the social carrying capacity of our state, Meeker said. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for 20 years or more. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. (Poster also available separately). On top of that, flooding during the peak of the gun season closed hunting in some parts of the state. They had seen the deer (too) and (had) hunted it., As has often been the case with many other big deer that are tagged by hunters in various parts of North America, local game wardens did their due diligence and visited with Lloyd, the landowner, and checked out the pertinent facts to make sure everything was legal. Wisconsins Buffalo County is No. Included among Kasass top recent bucks is Gerald E. Rightmyers 272-2/8-inch nontypical taken in 2006 and a 295-inch giant picked up in 2012. > The doe, however, wanted nothing to do with her pursuer and jumped into a nearby pond in an attempt to flee the buck. 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. Commissioner Bobby Martin of Little Rock said that the number of deer killed suggests deer are close to the habitat's carrying capacity, or its ability to support them. 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. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. On my Ranger side-by-side, I didnt know if I could get to him because it was bad muddy, said Lloyd. Zone 17, along the Mississippi River, experienced a 15% decrease. The new Frontier, available in 8x42 and 10x42, has all the range-finding capabilities a hunter needs. With current annual harvests consistently exceeding 200,000 deer, is there still room for growth? Thats more deer than any season since the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began keeping harvest records in 1938. A list of the Miller County records microfilm available at the Arkansas State Archives can be found in our County records microfilm collection. ELD-X Precision Hunter). 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. But when he went to do so in the evenings gathering gloom, he had some trouble getting the bruiser whitetail loaded up into the back of his UTV and pickup truck. Arkansas' record deer harvest was in 2012-2013 when 213,487 deer were checked by hunters. The states top five typical bucks ever taken, however, did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Hamilton, Decatur, Des Moines, Plymouth, and Monroe counties. **Crossbow does not have a record book and must be listed in the corresponding B&Crecord book. Hunters killed 122,281 deer (57%) in November and 47,072 deer (22%) in December. All three of these factors contributed to what we witnessed in the 2019-20 deer harvest.. It's really turned on in the last 10 to 15, though. View property records for 5 addresses located on City Road in Deer, Arkansas, including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. Boone & Crockett Club (Modern Gun) Big Game AWARDS BOOK Help using Search. | Last season was the result of a perfect storm lined up against harvest, Ralph Meeker, AGFC deer program coordinator, said. Meeker says deer that normally would have been harvested last year may have also added to this years total. It didnt take long to circulate, said Lloyd. Nick continued to watch several bucks harass does throughout the morning, but chose not to take a shot at them. "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. At some point, deer can become a nuisance or safety risk. 2023 County Office. Regular price, $60 or pay only $48 for the book with JOIN. 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. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says COVID-19 may have influenced hunters' mindsets toward the number of deer . Special Elk Regulations. Deputies and game wardens investigate dumping of deer carcasses County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. He had been pouring corn on the ground for some time and had some deer coming in, but he didn't know exactly what. 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. With 1,048 total entries, Kentucky is No. Game and Fish Commission employees logged 17,368 hours in prescribed burning activities on about 30,000 acres. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. In the video above, Matt Willson of Ruger highlights the features with Game & Fish's John Taranto. After the 60-day drying period, he again taped the rack. 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 . Privacy Policy Save 20% on Records of North American Whitetail Deer when you JOIN B&C's Associates Program. Michael Burgdorfs 2012 typical buck from Winona County that scored 193-1/8 and is #9 in Minnesota history and Chad L. Widness 2010 buck from Otter Tail County that scored 190-1/8 and is the #15 typical buck in state history are both featured in the 21st Century Whitetails section. 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. 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. OPINION | ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: State hunters killed record tally of deer This project is produced (in part) by a grant from the Arkansas Natural and Things have come a long way since Arkansass first recorded deer harvest in 1938. Spring and summer flooding in 2018 and 2019 contributed to lower fawn recruitment in certain parts of the state. Things have come a long way since Arkansass first recorded deer harvest in 1938. The broadside in this collection is dated December 6, 1905. Three double-digit tines of 10 2/8 to 13 5/8 inches, plus 7 1/8- and 9 3/8-inch brows and a 21 3/8-inch inside spread, add plenty to this regal crown. The Pope and Young Club publishes its all-time record book, Bowhunting Big GameRecords of North America, every 6 years. Meeker said that 135,000 hunters, 80% of the total, checked a deer in 2020-21, and a good portion killed more than one deer. 5, with 1,049 total entries. My Account 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. Notably, however, three of the states top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from McMullen, Frio, and Shackelford Counties. ( Arkansas Game & Fish Commission) - Hunters interested in scouting a new piece of public hunting land may want to take a look at the recently published 2020-21 Arkansas Deer Summary Report to look for top prospects in their corner of the state. > I was more or less sitting flat on the ground.. He asked Meeker whether that is a concern. 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. Score: 204 2/8 inches Hunter: Robert Smith Location: Pendleton County, Kentucky Arkansas. "So I decided to go sit for a while.". In fact, I kind of lost interest in it for a couple of years and skipped 17., But his interest was rekindled in 2018 as he became aware of a giant whitetail roaming an area a couple of counties south of where he lives. the answer will be, "Georgia is first, andArkansas is second." As he turned to the direction of the sound, he spotted a giant white rack moving along the fence line! A certificate is issued to the bowhunter signifying the deer has been accepted into theP&Y Records Program. Ground Zero: Arkansas Record Bucks - Game & Fish - Game & Fish . Top State Stats from B&C's newest book - Records of North American Whitetail Deer, Sixth Edition. Once again, the states top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Peoria, Macon, White, Greene, and Macoupin counties. 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. Featured in the state tables for Kansas is the non-typical buck picked up in 2012 by James E. Wanklyn in Marshall County that scored 295 points and is the new state record and #11 All-time. document.write("" + "state.archives" + "@" + "arkansas.gov" + "<\/a>") Limit of one elk per person, per year. According to license sales numbers from the last five years, this year is the first in many when hunter numbers did not decline. The buck, taken last November by Jacob Ayecock of Tillar, debuted at the Big Buck Classic in January, at the Arkansas State . This shows the quality of deer management across the entire state. Hunters killed 103,973 antlered bucks and 99,378 does, or one buck to 1.18 does. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. Philip Carter is the proud new owner of a Buckmasters state record deer. Because of favorable weather, most controlled burns are conducted from February through April and from August to October, Brents said. Just barely knocked down to the #6 position is Kentucky with 1,048 total entries. Even more impressive are the facts that the Lloyd buck is the biggest typical whitetail of the decade anywhere in North America, the 17th buck north of 200 inches net typical, and only the fourth such 200+ net typical of the 21st century. He popped out in the nearly the same place I had seen him in earlier (in the season), said the hunter. Limit of 5 free uses per day. Please read the following information on what it takes to have a record deer. All Rights Reserved. We're able to withstand buffalo gnats. In his words, after seeing proof of the deer, he figured this was a buck certainly worth hunting., I knew about the deer from a guy in Wynne, crop consultant, who walked the fields down there, said Lloyd. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. With such success behind him, Jon felt all of his hunting dreams already had come true. Put everything together and you have a gross 9-point frame score of 193 6/8. Wearing Mossy Oak camouflage, Lloyd settled in for the afternoon sit, waiting to see what might happen. Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses, View the 2022-23 season harvest reports >. 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 On my second trip, he came out on me one afternoon, said the hunter. 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. That afternoon was cloudy and cool, as a cold front had pushed through, dropping the temperature several degrees. Public Land Arkansas Monster Buck - Realtree Camo That's as big as it sounds. Newton County. ELD Match, and 175 gr. Updated: 10:22 PM CST January 4, 2013. is the top typical of the decade, sporting a gross score of 208 7/8 inches and a net score of 200 1/8 inches. 2 buck. Present-day Miller County dates back to 1874, and was created from land from Lafayette County. Mississippi County is in the far-northeast corner and borders both Tennessee and Missouri. Portraits of all the current state/provincial whitetail deer, including 17 new records accepted since the last edition. 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. The Land of Giants: Where the Biggest Bucks Were Killed in the Last LaRue's Ethan Alexander talks about the Siete's features with Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Hunters between the ages of 46-55 killed 17.1% of the harvest total. Carter has been hunting deer since he was 12 . the answer will be, "Georgia is first, andArkansas is second." Arkansans have not been listing deer scoring 160+ and 185+ as much as Georgia. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Clark County is on track to rank #2 in the state for deer hunting for 7 Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. Conservation 1 in all-time B&C record-book whitetail entries. . The sight of that shed gave Lloyd the boost he needed to dive back into deer hunting. When he knocked on the door of a local farmer with a moderate amount of acreage, the reenergized hunter was in business. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. Youth hunters killed almost the same number of deer as hunters ages 65 and older. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well.
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