Including the world record mule deer set scoring an amazing 307 inches. In this muley freak article were going to take a statebystate look and rank the top 10 states where record book trophy mule deer bucks are being harvested and entered into the boone and crockett club records. Elk also avoid heavy snow, so look, too, across bare ridges close to. In that moment, the bullet exploded from the barrel, the buck disappeared in a flash, and ross hunting life changed forever. Sep 29, 2010 the hunters took turns looking at a monstersized buck through the 40x spotting scope with r. Typical mule deer gallery nevada wildlife record book. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game.
For an added bonus, more record book bulls come out of the 16s. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. Oregon cascade blacktail deer, forked horn archery maps. Colorado shooting up record book charts by charlie meyers the denver. Their range includes, but is not limited to washington, oregon, california. Oregon, south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, texas and california all harbor decent populations of mule deer. Big game trophy records nebraska game and parksnebraska. Record mule deer buck taken illegally news the register.
Oregon, united states quality mule deer hunts in one of the best mule deer genetic areas in oregon. Landon wittwer and his dad wayne have one of the most amazing collection of mule deer sheds around. Over on the dry side, where water holes are few and far between, it isnt hard to find deer sign. The hunt, washington, mule deer, bowhunting, nontypical, record book, archery. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation. I was obviously way overdue, and looking at 50 year old records from the heyday of mule deer hunting just doesnt really apply any more. The eugene sportsmans show revealed a new state record mule deer, in velvet. The 8point mule deer taken in the steens mountain unit in 2015 measured 1st that year for nontypical archery mule deer and 8th alltime in.
Jul 29, 2016 world record monster crossbow mule deer by year old. Odfw mule deer and elk winter range for eastern oregon, 2009. Open country oregon mule deer hunting oregon articles. The deer was taken in central oregon by chris dunlop, scoring over 225. Odfw mule deer and elk winter range for eastern oregon, 2009 2012 odfw, 7 nov 2014. In 1988 john carnate took oregons biggest black bear ever. Big game hunting harvest statistics oregon department of.
Here is a list of the biggest mule deer kills by hunters, according to the safari club. The mule deer foundation mdf announced today that it is starting a wildfire disaster fund to raise much needed funding to. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north american big game as a vital conservation record in assessing the success of wildlife management programs. Then on slides 2240 youll find the top 20 nontypical bucks of all time. Similar to the online database, this publication contains trophy records for whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and elk taken in nebraska. Only deer entered into the boone and crockett records database were considered for this article. Then peter senior went hunting in the highlands just south of butte and killed his own massive nontypical mule deer buck, one whose antler size topped his sons by only fractions of an inch. Instead, we call it a cascade blacktail, and the record book for oregons big. Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer mule deer. Do you want to enter your opinion about a specific issue into the. Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great information about the life of the mule deer. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education.
Oregon mdf news mdf starts wildfire disaster fund salt lake city, utah. But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books. Odfw mule deer and elk winter range for eastern oregon. The 8point mule deer taken in the steens mountain unit in 2015 measured 1st that. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in 1950 into the current trophy scoring system.
Today the award also recognizes trophy oklahoma mule deer, elk, antelope and black bear as well as the hunters who harvest them. Antler hunting season offers another chance to take to the. Legendary oregon mule deer buck norris found dead outdoorhub reporters shed hunters and wildlife watchers say it is the end of an era following the death of a massive mule deer near bend. Dont go scouting for mule deer this year if scouting, to you, means walking all the trails, and skylining yourself on every hilltop to watch for deer. Apr 19, 2017 landon wittwer and his dad wayne have one of the most amazing collection of mule deer sheds around. Antlers on these bucks can have some impressive mass and a few of them can get wide, they just wont have 4 long tines. New washington state record archery nontypical mule deer. Dunlap harvested this impressive buck while hunting in jefferson county, oregon. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. I have read a few books on mule deer recently and this book is one of the best along with mule deer hunting strategies by walt prothero. The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive record keeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah.
This tag puts you in oregons blue mountains in wallowa county. This was particularly prevalent in the case of trophies submitted with a score that was at or above a current world record score. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. Put money directly on the ground for mule deer and blacktailed deer become a conservation partner. Because when you go scouting, youre more likely to educate the deer than if you stay home. Cy curtis oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Antlers on these bucks can have some impressive mass and a few of them can get wide, they just wont have 4 long tines to a side or enough extras to gross score 180 or better. Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time.
There is a lot of roadless country and deep canyons. It had been a while since i last picked up a boone and crockett record book, as my last edition was dated 1996 records of north american elk and mule deer, 2nd edition. I could just title this article, why colorado is the best overall state for mule deer hunting, but since that wont apply to trophy research for elk in future. Hunting elk and deer in oregon blackhawk outfitters, llc. So he settled his gun on back of his pack, took careful aim, and eased down on the trigger. Do you want to enter your opinion about a specific issue into the public record. The hunters took turns looking at a monstersized buck through the 40x spotting scope with r. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat.
Sep 29, 2010 with success rates near 40 percent, and the potential to bag a record book mule deer, the imnaha unit sits near the top of oregon s most prized hunts. Mule deer numbers are on a general decline in the west and elk numbers holding steady. In response to public interest generated by the clubs national collection of heads and horns in the 1920s, and increased hunting by the general public, the club established. When it comes to black bear hunting in oregon, one man can retire his boots and rifle. When lane county resident kevin noel howard presented his eightpoint mule deer buck for measurement at the northwest sportsman show, he reported taking it in the steens mountains during archery. Itll be interesting to see if this next percentage tags book. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. The buck they were watching was a perfect 4x4 mulie. Join us saturday, august 15th at the riverhouse convention center for the 28th annual bend chapter oregon hunters associations mule deer classic banquet and fundraiser. Brett cooter ross had a buck tag in his pocket and an antlered deer of unknown size in front of him. We are proud to offer spectacular oregon elk hunting and mule deer hunting if you are looking for the hunt of a lifetime, youve come to the right outfitter. Legendary oregon mule deer buck norris found dead outdoorhub reporters shed hunters and wildlife watchers say it is the end of an era following the. George harms shot the new world record typical mule deer in mexico with his bow in 2009.
Dec, 2018 when lane county resident kevin noel howard presented his eightpoint mule deer buck for measurement at the northwest sportsman show, he reported taking it in the steens mountains during archery. Itll be interesting to see if this next percentage tags book reflects all the doom and gloom. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. These lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books.
The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements of the hunters harvest. Oregon state police, meanwhile, are still investigating ways to throw a book of a different sort at the man they cited with killing the deer without permission of the landowner. Here are the six world record mule deer by subspecies and all the information you need to know about them. Spend a day scouting near water and youll find evidence aplenty. The order of recent submissions also seems to mirror the all time rankings of these four states, with utah on top of arizona, which is ahead of montana, and nevada bringing up the rear. The deer as points on one side and 11 points on the other with a net typical score of 181 38 and 43 68 inches of abnormal points. The buck was measured by official scorer glenn abbott of portland, oregon at 225 38 p. I cant remember everything i did and didnt put in but i am pretty sure i have a mule deer, blacktail buck and blacktail shed. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bucks of all time.
Best binoculars for mule deer hunting field and stream. Illegal big buck breezes to boone and crockett list. Once you locate a bucks track, stop and look around. Especially the big bucks that run with the herd and the outsized loners that use every trick in the book to keep from being seen. Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great. Average mature bucks reach 175 with bigger bucks busting the magical 200 mark. Odfws premium hunts give any hunter a chance to draw an additional deer, elk or pronghorn tag with a monthslong. Rocky mountain mule deer are native to eastern oregon. Sitka blacktail nontypical whitetail deer typical whitetail.
New 2 oregon big game hunting record books deer elk. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. Better to stay home and mow the lawn, wash the car, or take the kids to the lake. The cy curtis award was established in 1972 to recognize trophy deer taken throughout oklahoma. Its just plain hard for mule deer to get old in oregon. Each year the nebraska game and parks commission publishes an updated edition of the big game trophy records book. Prepare for and plan a hunt for a trophy blacktail, mule deer, or western whitetail. His recordbookbear stands alone today, and with the everdiminishing natural resources of the 21 st century, johns record may stand forever. With success rates near 40 percent, and the potential to bag a recordbook mule deer, the imnaha unit sits near the top of oregons most prized hunts. Record blacktail buck view full sizeoregon state policean illegally killed blacktail deer taken saturday near sandy is one for the record books. Legendary oregon mule deer buck norris found dead outdoorhub. So, for the final installment on mule deer record book research, were going to take a look at nevada, arizona, montana and utah.
The buck was measured by official scorer glenn abbott of. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years. Hunter loses recordsetting trophy buck after oregon jury hears case. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements. Jan 10, 2019 eastern oregon mule deer and elk, to a lesser degree, hang out on south slopes this time of year to catch the most sunlight. That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter. Mar 14, 2008 when it comes to black bear hunting in oregon, one man can retire his boots and rifle. 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. Jan 10, 2019 oregon state police, meanwhile, are still investigating ways to throw a book of a different sort at the man they cited with killing the deer without permission of the landowner. Spring, boone and crockett club director of big game records, recently. Record book for oregons big game animals, sixth edition. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game hunting. Thanks to the more open country of eastern oregon, its easier to spot mule deer using optics. Explorers in the early 1800s reported a scarcity of big game, but 20 years later gold miners found abundant deer herds.
The 6 world record mule deer by subspecies deer hunting. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. Oregon hunting guides jeff zennie and jim fagan, ownersoperators of blackhawk outfitters llc, are professional backcountry hunters and outfitters. We put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and nontypical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. It was opening day in colorado and ross family and friends were all on. The objectives of the program include the following. This deer has surpassed the state record by 4 inches held by david king since 1960. For two years that huge mule deer was the montana state record. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Spot and stalk, hunting blinds, still hunting, and rattling antlers are other techniques used for mule deer. The 1932 book was followed by the 1939 records book that included informative chapters on a variety of subjects related to big game and hunting. Eastern oregon mule deer and elk, to a lesser degree, hang out on south slopes this time of year to catch the most sunlight.
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