Meeker says deer that normally would have been harvested last year may have also added to this years total. Hunters must call 800-482-9262 immediately after harvest for instructions on . 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. Thanks to online and telephone checking, deer harvest numbers are available on a daily basis for hunters to view how the season is going. Thats more deer than any season since the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began keeping harvest records in 1938. Trophies that meet the All-Time minimum of 170+ typical or 195+ non-typical will belisted in both the Awards book and the "Records of North American Big Game." This publication lists ALL B&C entries that exceed the minimum of 160 typical and 185non-typical (Approximately 1 in 10,000 bucks qualify). All Rights Reserved. I backed off the beans, so I wasnt sitting in the water, but tried to get as close I could get without getting wet. Gordon Whittington talks with Steven Sprout about the trophy buck he took back in 1998 while bowhunting public land in Illinois. "Successful deer management is stability over time," Meeker said. Kevin owns three acres on the outskirts of town and he had placed a low-hanging two-man ladder stand for his brother, who is handicapped, to hunt from on the corner of the property. 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. 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. **Crossbow does not have a record book and must be listed in the corresponding B&Crecord book. 2019 White-tailed Deer Strategic Management Plan. Six licenses for actual and/or intended marriages uniting members of Giles family, Miller county Arkansas, 1897-1912. Hunting most days over the next couple of weeks, Lloyd was beginning to lose hope that he might tag the buck. Four of the county's 11 biggest deer were shot during the past five seasons. All three of these factors contributed to what we witnessed in the 2019-20 deer harvest.. Second overall, with 1,445 total entries, is Illinois. At some point, deer can become a nuisance or safety risk. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. 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. Iowa continues to rank #3 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,330 total entries. '. The gross score evidently makes this the highest-scoring wild whitetail ever harvested on professional video. This time he got a gross non-typical score of 261 3/8, with a net of 230 7/8. 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. Hunters between the ages of 46-55 killed 17.1% of the harvest total. Remember the Jordan Buck? Weve also likely seen some hunters who had not purchased a license in a few years get reactivated this year, but those are only two factors that went into the high harvest, Meeker said. But then cameDec. Brents coordinates controlled burning activities on wildlife management agencies and on cooperatively managed properties owned by The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other public landowners. Let'sget Arkansas the credit it deserves and start registering the 160+ & 185+ deer. Map of Arkansas State Forestry Commission Miller County (Ark. All counties in north central Arkansas, northwest Arkansas and most of the River Valley are in the Game and Fish chronic wasting disease management zone. Rut Report, Deer Records of North American Whitetail Deeris available for $60 on the Boone and Crockett Clubs website; B&C Associates receive a 20% discount. As the autumn season unfolded in 2018, El Nino-fueled rains left the region awash in water, something that isnt surprising in a delta region known for its world-class waterfowl hunting. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A few minutes later, though, he went back into the woods and I didnt see him again that day. In fact, it kind of went viral in the area that I live in. Please click on each title below to learn more about it and the collection to which it belongs. This publication lists ALL B&C entries that exceed the minimum of 160 typical and 185non-typical (Approximately 1 in 10,000 bucks qualify). It was only 160 acres that I was hunting and there were no woods only beans and grass, said Lloyd. Arkansas County in the southeast is in the heart of the Natural State's big-buck zone, and that's where Joe Schimmel of Stuttgart killed our largest typical with archery equipment last year. 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. 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. 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All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Arkansas is now the #15 state overall with 254 total entries and joins Ohio, Kansas, Indiana, and Oklahoma that all moved up in rank. 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. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for 20 years or more. It was abolished in 1836 and re-established in 1874. If you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" 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. In the video above, Matt Willson of Ruger highlights the features with Game & Fish's John Taranto. Any serious whitetail hunter knows that it's not often that we get a second chance on the buck of a lifetime, or even a first chance for that matter. Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "K-L", Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "A-C", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "I-J". Score: 204 2/8 inches Hunter: Robert Smith Location: Pendleton County, Kentucky I thought I might have blown my chance.. That's a record, Brents said. There were two does near me and with the rut going on, I thought hed come my way, he said. Lloyd's buck. A Prairie County whitetail, it barely eclipsed the Ward buck's score, which was picked up five years earlier. Archers usually contribute about 8% to 10%. COVID-19 also may have influenced hunters mindsets toward the number of deer they harvested. 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. In fact, the spot I was hunting was a draw of sorts, and it held as much as six inches of water, so the farmer couldnt get in there to cut them.. 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. Minimums to be included are: Shed Typical 60 and Shed Non-typical 70. Special Elk Regulations. 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. If youre wondering about which state to book a hunt in next year, you might consider that all of the new typical records in the states top 10 and six of the 10 non-typical state records were taken in the 2000s. Crossbow hunters killed 15,477 deer (7%), and muzzleloader hunters killed 23,295 deer (11%). At some point, deer can become a nuisance or safety risk. The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. On my Ranger side-by-side, I didnt know if I could get to him because it was bad muddy, said Lloyd. But when he slowly pulled the trigger, the result wasnt what the hunter was hoping for. The social carrying capacity is how many deer people can stand to live with. It is listed in the next published record book. According to license sales numbers from the last five years, this year is the first in many when hunter numbers did not decline. 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The internet celebrity, who is a member of Officials say that increasing the moose harvest is Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. 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. Texas gets special recognition for having four of the top six counties in the country. Eastern Arkansas farm country is home to a growing number of record-book deer. 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. 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 wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. Deer: Balancing Expectations for Small Properties, Get to Know Your Neighbors for Better Deer Herd Management, Big Buck Profile: Reid Crawford Kansas Buck, Choosing Correct Magnification for Rifle Scope, Big Buck Profile: Troy Metzger's East Illinois Giant. | Give a Gift The county was named for Arkansas Territory's first governor, James Miller. Kansas moved up in rank to #8 with 867 total entries and Gerald E. Rightmyers 2006 non-typical buck from Morris County was part of the 21st Century Whitetails section. Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts interested in learning more about white-tailed deer harvest records and scientific management of the species in Arkansas can find historical deer harvest reports and the AGFCs Strategic Deer Management Plan at www.agfc.com/en/hunting/big-game/deer/deer-harvest-reports. When we get burn weather, everybody drops what they're doing.". Harvest The Buckeye State moved up in rank since the books last edition to No. That's more deer than any season since the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began keeping harvest records in 1938. Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Carter has been hunting deer since he was 12 . The Pope and Young Club publishes its all-time record book, Bowhunting Big GameRecords of North America, every 6 years. Deer. Most of the time, or at least a good portion of the time, pictures usually look bigger than the deer actually is. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. 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. Thats more deer than any season since the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began keeping harvest records in 1938. "If dust is kicking up behind a truck or if ditches are getting dry, we think about burning," Brents said. The previous record harvest was 213,487 deer, set in the 2012-13 season. But this time, he came through the woods towards me, although I didnt know that at the time.. Conservation 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. 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. 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. | It also has six counties in the top 20 U.S. counties for record-size whitetail. Kentucky deer hunting has come on strong in the last 20 years. It also will be interesting to see how the harvest numbers per hunter break down once the season has ended.. The 21st Century Whitetails includes Bradley S. Jermans 2004 typical buck from Warren County that scored 201-1/8 becoming the #1 buck in Ohio history and the #12 on the All-time list and David G. Kopps Stark County non-typical buck from 2016 that scored 258-1/8 and ranks #8 in the state and #63 All-time; Kopps buck was part of the 30th Big Game Awards in 2019. Any hunter outside of Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton and Searcy counties who incidentally sees an elk while legally hunting for deer may take that elk with a limit of one, either sex per year. This shows the quality of deer management across the entire state. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Kevin Merrell closed the deal on a giant typical in Greene County that broke the Arkansas typical archery record. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. This, however, wasn't the last of the action. With 1,048 total entries, Kentucky is No. 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. It also will be interesting to see how the harvest numbers per hunter break down once the season has ended.. Cultural Resources Council, funded by the Arkansas Real Estate Transfer Tax. The antlers scored 192 and six eighths. As Lloyd tried to come to grips with the enormity of the buck he had shot in the days that followed, speculation ramped up about just how big the deer was. But as Lloyd proved, the region is certainly worthy of a visit from deer hunters interested in record-book-sized whitetail headbones. Limit of 5 free uses per day. By submitting this form you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms. And it's almost 8 inches ahead of the No. Hunters killed 103,973 antlered bucks and 99,378 does, or one buck to 1.18 does. Meeker readily admits though that having too many or not enough deer greatly depends on who you are talking to. Things have come a long way since Arkansass first recorded deer harvest in 1938. Listed also is Charles R. Bocooks 2018 buck from Columbia County that scored 192-6/8 inches and edged out Hupfs buck to be the fourth largest Wisconsin whitetail and is ranked #96 All-time. Arkansans have not been listing deer scoring 160+ and 185+ as much as Georgia. Weapon: Hoyt bow. Phone: 501.682.6900 / Email: But he was too far for a shot, being on the other end of the bean field about 500 yards away from me. Notably, however, the states top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Burnett, Kenosha, Wood, Columbia, and Dodge counties. Historically, this region has produced some of Arkansas' biggest bucks. There were also fewer ducks, so there were more people deer hunting.". He gets paid to set fire to public property, much to its benefit. . This time, the bullet struck home in the boiler room, traveling through the bucks vitals and stopping inside the body cavity. Just barely knocked down to the #6 position is Kentucky with 1,048 total entries. William Dooley shot the state's largest non-typical in Prairie County. Within seconds the buck was broadside at eight yards. On Wednesday, Brents briefed the members of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on controlled burning activities in 2020. 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. I dont think he knew what had happened or where the bullet had come from, said Lloyd. Not bad for a spot where most hunters are toting a duck hunting shotgun instead of a deer hunting rifle! Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Philip Carter is the proud new owner of a Buckmasters state record deer. Only the 204 2/8-inch net typical that Robert W. Smith tagged in 2000 from Pendleton County, Ky. is bigger, and that buck isnt a true southern buck in the minds of many since the county where it was taken is in the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area at the very north-central apex of Kentucky. The books list of top 21st Century buck section includes Austin Pointers 194-inch typical buck, taken in 2016. We're able to withstand buffalo gnats. //]]> Jon's no stranger to free-ranging whitetails across the central plains, having guided a number of clients to trophies and harvesting many big ones himself. 'I remained in the stand for several minutes to gather my thoughts and calm down, ' Mikell says. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Nick continued to watch several bucks harass does throughout the morning, but chose not to take a shot at them. The state also has three counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced, including: Allamakee County that ranks #8 with 60 entries, Warren County that ranks #16 with 50 total entries, and Clayton County that is tied for #19 with 47 entries. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record-book bucks. DEVELOPED BY. LITTLE ROCK With more than a month left in Arkansas's archery deer season, hunters have checked 214,022 deer during the 2020-21 deer hunting season. 2 buck. Sitting in a comfortable position with a Bog Pod bi-pod, the hunter steadied his rifle and prepared to send a shot downrange. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. I had seen pictures of it before we even talked, and from those, I was guessing something in the 190s, maybe 195. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. Limit of one elk per person, per year. The broadside in this collection is dated July 9, 1887. It is unlawful to use natural scents or lures that contain natural deer and elk urine or other biofluids. Deer. The Hawkeye State ranks third, with 1,330 total entries. All Rights Reserved. This includes Chase R. Coopers 2017 buck from Henry County that scored 197-2/8 inches and is the new #4 typical whitetail in the state and #45 on the All-time list, as well as William T. Duncans 2016 typical buck from Macon County that scored 194-6/8 and is #5 in the state and #63 All-time. Assistant Chief of Communications. At least, he did until a buck he'd never seen showed up on one of his trail cameras. In 2015, Jacob Ayecock took the state-record buck in Drew County, which is the 57th largest typical of all time. A new. 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. StartFragment The Arkansas Big Buck Classic has enjoyed some memorable moments during its 26-year history, but none bigger than 2016 when it crowned a new state-record typical whitetail. Heres a rundown: The Badger State ranked No. 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 >. "We're not seeing any crashes. 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. "So I decided to go sit for a while.". As he did so, amazingly, the buck not only didnt run off, he actually began to edge closer to Lloyds seated position. Arkansas State Archives 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. This collection contains one broadside announcement for Bright Star Public School, dated April 10, 1896. It was 4 p.m. before Kevin got in the stand and within 30 minutes he heard a deer coming. The broadside in this collection is dated January 15, 1898. He should know, having come to the regions surprisingly good deer hunting pastime at an early age. The #1 county overall is Buffalo County with 150 entries in the record book, Crawford County ranks #9 with 58 entries, Trempealeau County ranks #11 with 55 entries, Vernon County ranks #14 with 54 entries, Richland County ranks #18 with 48 entries, and Sauk County ranks #19 with 47 entries. Kansas moved up since the books last edition to the No. Youth hunters killed almost the same number of deer as hunters ages 65 and older. Because when it comes to typical whitetails, a massive buck taken in December 2018 by 49-year old homebuilder William Lloyd of Wynne, Ark. CX Outfitter, 180 gr. That area is a fertile agricultural region containing vast farms that grow soybeans, corn and rice. Hunters killed 122,281 deer (57%) in November and 47,072 deer (22%) in December. City Rd. Mississippi County is in the far-northeast corner and borders both Tennessee and Missouri. "Some of those zones have no hunting with modern rifles," Meeker said. 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. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Texarkana is the county seat. The NASHC publishes Shed Antler Records of North American Big Game every 4-6years. After talking to others, he found himself in Lee County, Arkansas, hoping to find a hunting spot in the area the buck frequented. ), 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. 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. He popped out in the nearly the same place I had seen him in earlier (in the season), said the hunter. Click here to read more Ground Zero: California's Record Bucks Name a place to tag a record-book white-tailed deer. Clear skies. The Awards Book is Published every 3 years. The report, produced each year by the AGFC . The state also has three counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced, including: Allamakee County that ranks #8 with 60 entries, Warren County that ranks #16 with 50 total entries, and Clayton County that is tied for #19 with 47 entries. document.write("" + "state.archives" + "@" + "arkansas.gov" + "<\/a>") The hunter knew it was certainly the largest buck he had ever shot, or seen, for that matter. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Zone 17, along the Mississippi River, experienced a 15% decrease. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. f you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" 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 | Birth 28 September 1933 - Amity, Clark County, Arkansas, USA. Others that saw the deer opined that it might be one of the best ever killed in Arkansas deer hunting history. The Boone and Crockett Club, based in Missoula, Mont., confirmed Lloyd's score Monday. Randy Brents has the best job in the world. 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. 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. Wearing Mossy Oak camouflage, Lloyd settled in for the afternoon sit, waiting to see what might happen. 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.