You can search the database by species type, weapon used, year and by the hunters name. Four consecutive mild winters and record mule deer fawn survival in the 201415 means hunters should see more mule deer in southern idaho and plenty of young bucks. The biggest deer ever killed nontypical and typical and not counting farm raised steroid deer is lost to history because some indian cut the antlers up to use them for tools, etc. A few weeks ago, we told you about the potential new world record whitetail killed by a teen in oklahoma. Wyoming state record whitetail mule deer, elk and western. Because mule deer are important in idaho, the idaho department of fish and game idfg has committed additional personnel and resources to improving habitat and increasing mule deer. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. Harvest statistics based on mandatory harvest reports, big game mortality reports and check station records. The buck is only the 16th typical to score better than 200. Naturally, many whitetail deer hunters choose this iconic western big game animal for an outofstate hunt. Lucas edler was hunting in franklin county, washington in the fall of 2005 when he harvested the new state record black powder mule deer. If you hunt utah or would like to hunt utah, utah big game records provides hunt. As per fish and game entry rules, the boone and crockett entry will be used in the idaho big game records. But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books.
Join us in this special tribute to these aweinspiring deer and all they represent. In this muley freak article were going to take a state by state 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. Predators only kill the sick, weak and young, right. Oregon, south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, texas and california all harbor decent populations of mule deer. This book follows idaho s greatest mule deer and idaho s greatest elk as the third book in an ongoing series that will eventually capture a significant amount of idaho s big game hunting history. Courtesy of the book idahos greatest mule deer by ryan hatfield.
Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. Since 1997, founder ryan hatfield has traveled as far as southern california and alabama, and collected information as far away as alaska, maine, and florida, in an attempt to collect stories, photos, and other history associated with idahos hunting heritage. Oct 07, 2009 previously, mule deer and elk were combined into a single boone and crockett volume last printed in 1996. Fawns on hillside ccby idaho fish and game download original. Record book mule deer rifle hunt in idaho 33 inch wide buck. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. The top typical mule deer of alltime comes from colorado. My buck was a 10 point that is 193 gross and 177 net green scores if my measurements are right. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post.
Were working on website updates join us on instagram. Dunlap harvested this impressive buck while hunting in jefferson county, oregon. The next afternoon, however, he saw the same deer and this time didnt think twice about shooting it. Oct 04, 2009 new idaho state record muzzy buck harvest. Since then, unprecedented growth in records listings dictated separate editions. The objectives of the program include the following.
Additionally, the biggest free range deer that ever lived almost certainly died naturally without ever being shot and likely seen by human eyes. It is a typical 4 point with beautiful mass, nice width everything is in just perfect proportion. Record book for idahos big game animals, first edition. Idahos greatest mule deer filled with tales, photos. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat. Although i know my buck is not close to the record i am just curious how big the top bucks are. Over the last few years, dallas has added three awesome mule deer to his collection each scoring over the magical 200 inch mark. Cousin kohl sets new nebraska muley record wednesday, february 23rd, 2011 at 1. Four consecutive mild winters and record mule deer fawn survival in the 201415 means hunters should see more. Entries from eagle and gunnison counties dominated the record book 68 years ago and now there are single entries from different units all over the state. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. If lucky enough to draw a late season tag opening nov. Top 5 booner mule deer hunting states since 2010 deer.
That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter. New washington state record mule deer black powder. As our deer expert scott bestul pointed out in his whitetail 365 blog, petrzilka has earned a far greater distinction than a state record. 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.
In july 1997, bob beeman, an arizona resident, was driving through wyoming with his family. Idahos greatest big games mission is to gather, preserve, and share idahos tremendous hunting history and heritage. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l locality year hunter. However, none of them come close to the accomplishment he achieved this past week. Monster idaho state record muzzy buck post by thegreatwhitehunter. Across the state, biologists estimate that deer herds have grown as much as 20% and last winters statewide mule deer fawn survival rate was at 78% a record high since officials began tracking survival in 1994 and one that they believe will be similar this year. The latest drought hitting new mexico that began in the winter of 20102011 has continued throughout the state. 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. Idahos greatest mule deer, 2nd edition idahos greatest. For two years that huge mule deer was the montana state record. This book will occupy a special place in your home for years to come. Dallas smith is no stranger when it comes to large mule deer. While its no colorado, utah is heralded as a topproducer for mule deer, and it should be. 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.
Big game trophy records nebraska game and parksnebraska. Previously, mule deer and elk were combined into a single boone and crockett volume last printed in 1996. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. 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. 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. In the case of these pending world records, the panel score became the animals official score. Idahos greatest mule deer, 1st edition idahos greatest big game. Shane stevens south dakota nontypical archery mule deer.
It is no secret that mule deer numbers in the cowboy state are not what they used to be. With over 450 photos and short stories, this book allows hunters to finally see the best mule deer trophies ever produced in one of the wests top mule deer states, and read about those amazing encounters. Idahos best mule deer units eastmans official blog mule. James reimer idaho 1982 268 mule deer, typical ray talbot franklin. From 1978 through 2001 the trans pecos mule deer population has fluctuated from lows of fewer than 100,000 to a high of 221,220. Idahos greatest mule deer, 1st edition idahos greatest. Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great. It is a typical 4 point with beautiful mass, nice width everything. Give a like if youd love to see a buck like this in the back of your truck someday. A closer look at the steady decline of the mule deer population in nevada.
The eugene sportsmans show revealed a new state record mule deer, in velvet. This book is an updated listing of trophies replacing the 35th edition of 2014. Due to the quantity of deer, unit 54 is a great hunt area for first time hunters as well as seasoned hunters looking to take a nice trophy mule deer. Hunters have put 33 typicals and seven nontypicals in the books since 2010. Nevada bowhunter frank cheeney now holds the world record for largest typical mule deer ever taken with a bow. This searchable database contains trophy whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and elk taken in nebraska since 1945. The pending nebraska muzzleloader, all time nontypical mule deer state record was harvested on our property in 2007. Oct 16, 2007 record books and mule deer this entry was posted by admin on tuesday, 16 october, 2007 at im sorry, but i have a problem with animals being taken out of or put into the record books based on something done or not done by the hunterowner. Idahos hunting trophy records have recently become available on the fish and. Apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts the application period for idahos moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts runs april 1 through april 30 and applications can be made at any fish and.
That isnt a typo, nearly half a million dollars for a mule deer tag. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time outdoor. This picture and historypacked book is the definitive book on the biggest and best mule deer bucks to ever roam the state of idaho. Fluctuations in mule deer populations are normal but to manage mule deer well, we must understand the factors causing the fluctuations. Mule deer populations have declined statewide because of low. Luck was on his side as they stalked through the dusty sagebrush, trying to edge closer to a group of bucks bedded down. Includes record entries for bear, cougar, whitetail deer, mule deer, rocky mt.
You can search the database by species type, weapon used, year and by the hunters last. Written by a native idahoan with 35 years of idaho hunting experience with half a lifetime spent as an idaho hunting historian. Hard winters, predation, loss of habitat, disease, the speculative reasons are many and varied but the truth is, nobody can say exactly what the culprit is or what the remedy may be. Nebraska big game trophy certificates have been awarded since 1962 for outstanding big game trophies taken in the state. About idahos mule deer initiative idaho, like other western states is experiencing overall declines in mule deer populations, although in some areas, mule deer numbers are stable or increasing.
Currently the state record for washington is a 202 08 incher harvested in franklin county back in 2004 by tom adrian. The buck was measured by official scorer glenn abbott of portland, oregon at 225 38 p. The number two pope and young buck was harvested in 1983 in chelan county and scores 189 18 inches. Idahos best mule deer units eastmans official blog. His latest is the second edition of idahos greatest mule deer. American elk nontypical american elk typical bighorn sheep bison black bear grizzly bear mountain lion mule deer nontypical mule deer typical pronghorn antelope rocky mountain goat whitetail deer nontypical whitetail deer typical wyoming shiras moose. Not wanting to ruin his elk hunt, he passed up the shot. Indiana record bucks indiana sportsman your indiana. Boone and crockett announces mule deer, elk record books.
If you leave the hunters name box empty, all records will be shown. 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. Jan 01, 2020 we put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and non typical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. The possible new nebraska rifle, all time typical mule deer state record was also harvested on our property in 2005. 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.
This is an encouraging fact to consider for the mule deer hunters. And also i would like to post a picture but cannot figure out how to do it if it is still possible. 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. This lavishly illustrated publication is the difinitive source of big game hunting in idaho, featuring entries in four categories.
Drought conditions have been the primary issue challenging mule deer populations. Utah big game records llc is a company that produces books. This searchable database contains trophy whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and elk taken in nebraska since 1945. A look into the future of mule deer hunting in idaho.
Spring, boone and crockett club director of big game records, recently. On one fall morning in 1960, peter junior was hunting for elk when he saw a massive nontypical mule deer. This list indicates the last recorded owner or hunter. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Hatfield collects stories like those for his series of books about some of the greatest animals harvested by hunters in idaho. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all.
Mule deer, so called because of their large, mule like ears, are a species of deer predominantly found in the western portions of the united states, canada, and. Nevada bowhunter harvests new world record typical mule deer. The buck was measured by official scorer glenn abbott of. Written by an idaho native with 30 years of idaho hunting experience, idaho s greatest whitetails is the definitive book on idaho whitetail hunting history and heritage. 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 past decade or so idaho has slumped off a bit regarding overall trophy quality and record book entries. Cheeneys buck scored 205 68, topping the previous typical mule deer world record at 205 08.