Things have come a long way since Arkansass first recorded deer harvest in 1938. According to Meeker, the current deer harvest and limits fit the factors that influence the states deer herd well and are likely where they need to be for a healthy deer population. Conservation Traditionally, February brought excellent burning weather, he added, but wet weather made February 2020 and 2019 virtually worthless. This, however, wasn't the last of the action. With those numbers, the Lloyd buck is poised pending future panel scoring to become the new Arkansas state record, the biggest buck ever taken in the Deep South, the 17th buck netting more than 200 inches in B&C history, and the best typical whitetail anywhere during the past decade! 0:45. But this record book also reveals recent trends, highlighting the incredible bucks that serve as evidence of where, if you are intent on tagging a whopper whitetail, you need to hunt right now. I wasnt sure what he was going to do.. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Sitting in a comfortable position with a Bog Pod bi-pod, the hunter steadied his rifle and prepared to send a shot downrange. Six licenses for actual and/or intended marriages uniting members of Giles family, Miller county Arkansas, 1897-1912. 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. 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. 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. Arkansas rounds out the top of the special state stats thanks to William L. Loyds 2018 typical buck from Lee County that scored 200-1/8 points and ranks #17 All-time and #1 in the state, pending review by the Judges Panel for the 31st Big Game Awards in 2022. 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. The rack itself is something to behold. That afternoon was cloudy and cool, as a cold front had pushed through, dropping the temperature several degrees. | 'I'm sure the entire encounter only took a few minutes, but it seemed an eternity. According to Arkansas Game. Hunters must call 800-482-9262 immediately after harvest for instructions on . 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. 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. Let'sget Arkansas the credit it deserves and start registering the 160+ & 185+ deer. Arkansans have not been listing deer scoring 160+ and 185+ as much as Georgia. The 21st Century Whitetails section includes Austin Pontiers 2016 typical buck from Clarke County that scored 194-1/8 and is ranked #8 in Iowa history and #70 on the All-time listthe image of the then-18-year-olds beautiful buck graces the cover of the book. > One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 With 1,048 total entries, Kentucky is No. 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. Others that saw the deer opined that it might be one of the best ever killed in Arkansas deer hunting history. 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.. 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. Habitat Stephen L. Tuckers 2016 buck from Sumner County helped to land Tennessee into the top state stats as a bonus state. 6 and is another up-and-comer, with five of the states top 10 typicals and nine of the best 10 non-typicals being from in the 2000s. 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. All Rights Reserved. Nick continued to watch several bucks harass does throughout the morning, but chose not to take a shot at them. That year, hunters checked only 203 deer, statewide. 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. f you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" "We're not seeing any crashes. Philip Carter is the proud new owner of a Buckmasters state record deer. '. Rut Report, Deer He sold his first story to Field & Stream a few years later and has been contributing to the brand ever since. Updated: 10:22 PM CST January 4, 2013. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. In 2020, Brents said, about 50% of all burns open glade and savanna-type landscapes, which created valuable early successional habitat. My Account 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. He had been pouring corn on the ground for some time and had some deer coming in, but he didn't know exactly what. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. The story of Loyds Arkansas buck shows why effective deer management in many states is creating the potential for record-book bucks being harvested, even in states that havent traditionally been known for their trophy deer. 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. In fact, going into 2013 he'd shot two net Boone & Crocketts: one a non-typical scoring over 200, the other a typical from public land. When he knocked on the door of a local farmer with a moderate amount of acreage, the reenergized hunter was in business. 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. 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. 'I remained in the stand for several minutes to gather my thoughts and calm down, ' Mikell says. Meeker readily admits though that having too many or not enough deer greatly depends on who you are talking to. | A pair of 190-plus-inch typicals are listed in the top 21st Century bucks. The results below are automatically collected from materials on this site that have been tagged with the Geographical Area of Miller County (Ark. 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. Home The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and Arkansas and Oklahoma deer hunters achieve record-breaking 2020-2021 harvest. I backed off the beans, so I wasnt sitting in the water, but tried to get as close I could get without getting wet. Miller County. 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. Hunting most days over the next couple of weeks, Lloyd was beginning to lose hope that he might tag the buck. I dont think he knew what had happened or where the bullet had come from, said Lloyd. The stories of these bucks, and many others, are included in this most recent release of the B&Cs Records of North American Whitetail Deer, which has more than 17,000 deer listings, 300 color field photos, portraits of all the current state and provincial record deer (17 new state records since the books last edition), and state maps showing trophy distribution for each county. "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. Pleaseread the following information on what it takes to have a record deer. That year, hunters checked only 203 deer, statewide. At least, he did until a buck he'd never seen showed up on one of his trail cameras. Nathan Simmons of Browning and Game & Fish's John Taranto take a closer look at both cartridges at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. I just knew it was a big deer from the shed I had seen.. 12. 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. Just barely knocked down to the #6 position is Kentucky with 1,048 total entries. Low 46F. The terrain is relatively flat, with large sections of agricultural land, swamps, muddy rivers and blocks of hardwood timber. "So I decided to go sit for a while.". A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. Well, as impressive as Brewsters huge buck happens to be, equally impressive is a typical buck from the Deep South that didnt receive the same fanfare that the big non-typical from Illinois did. 7 Things to Ponder Before Buying a Fishing Kayak, Go Whole Hog for Delectable Backyard Pork BBQ, Tackle Test 2022: Top Bass Rods & Reels Reviewed, Backyard Ready: Grilling the Perfect Steak, Make Crawfish Part of Perfect Summertime Meal, How to Add Casting Distance to Reach Bigger Fish, largest hunter-harvested whitetail of all-time, Winchester Big Bore: Backcountry Bear Protection, Classic Marlin: 336 and 1894 Lever-Action Hunting Rifles, NWTF's Passion for Wild Turkey Conservation Still Burns After 50 Years, First Look: Leupold's BX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binos, Browning's Max Point, Silver Series Rifle Ammunition, New Hunting Ammo from Remington: 360 Buckhammer, New from Browning: X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan, Hornady's Hot New 7mm PRC Cartridge: SHOT 2023, Hawke Optics' Frontier LRF Laser Range Finding Binoculars, New from LaRue Tactical: Siete Chassis Rifle. | I know of several people who harvested (or attempted to harvest) more deer than they normally would this season to fill their freezer for the coming year, Meeker said. In the above video, NWTF's Jason Burckhalter talks about the group's accomplishments and future plans with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. "On my way home from work, I saw a doe feeding by the stand," Kevin recalled. One of the coolest things about record books like this is that they bring to life the history of hunting, and this new edition serves that up in heapfulsstates and regions and individual bucks that have placed an area in the record books for all time. I had seen pictures of it before we even talked, and from those, I was guessing something in the 190s, maybe 195. The sight of that shed gave Lloyd the boost he needed to dive back into deer hunting. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Last season was the result of a perfect storm lined up against harvest, Ralph Meeker, AGFC deer program coordinator, said. 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. Cultural Resources Council, funded by the Arkansas Real Estate Transfer Tax. There were also fewer ducks, so there were more people deer hunting.". Hunting public land, he killed a buck in the Natural State that would make a Midwesterner . Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record-book bucks. All of the factors that hindered harvest in 2019 were nearly the exact opposite in 2020.. 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. Mike Clerkin heads to the legendary Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in search of early season whitetail action. Meeker points out that this seasons increase in hunting licenses might be because of COVID-19 and people finding new ways to spend their time in an outdoor setting, but says the record-breaking year is not solely the result of new hunters joining the ranks. ELD Match, and 175 gr. 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 put him in the crosshairs, pulled the trigger, heard a bam (as the gun went off) and nothing happened. 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". The buck was honored in 2019 during the 30th Big Game Awards. With current annual harvests consistently exceeding 200,000 deer, is there still room for growth? 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." With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Of particular note, 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 this shows that current state management is producing consistently large bucks. Save 20% on Records of North American Whitetail Deer when you JOIN B&C's Associates Program. The gross score evidently makes this the highest-scoring wild whitetail ever harvested on professional video. The previous record harvest was 213,487 deer, set in the 2012-13 season. (Preston Hall photo) Arkansas doesn't jump to top of mind as a big-buck destination, but that didn't stop bowhunter Preston Hall. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. The result is better habitat for wildlife, which improves wildlife health and wildlife numbers, ultimately creating additional hunting opportunities. It's really turned on in the last 10 to 15, though. 1 in all-time B&C record-book whitetail entries. "There were no flood prone zone closures, and we had great hunting weather. County and local records At daybreak a doe busted through the cedar thicket with an eight-point suitor following close behind. It was last published in 2008. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. 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. Arkansas State Archives The NASHC publishes Shed Antler Records of North American Big Game every 4-6years. 5, with 1,049 total entries. 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. COVID-19 also may have influenced hunters mindsets toward the number of deer they harvested. Ken Vitale with Buck Knives chats with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller about two new hunting knives for 2023the purpose-built Alpha and PakLite series. "Successful deer management is stability over time," Meeker said. 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. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 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. | Limit of one elk per person, per year. Arkansas Advocate : Arkansas Medical Board chairman suspended from state Medicaid program, Wilson enters guilty plea in SAU homicide case, gets 60 years in prison, Lengthy criminal docket set for Circuit Court, Waldo woman receives probation for use of deceased man's credit card, Five Columbia County residential properties change hands, Lake Village woman new vice-chair of Keep Arkansas Beautiful. But that wasnt the case this time.. 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. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. 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. 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. William Dooley shot the state's largest non-typical in Prairie County. He was only out for a few minutes, and then popped back into the woods. Meeker says deer that normally would have been harvested last year may have also added to this years total. 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. A new record is noteworthy, especially after a severe dip in the 2019-20 season when hunters killed 188,151 deer. Both main beams on this record whitetail deer are less than an inch from hitting the. Scott Bestul Finally, Tennessee deserves special notice for Stephen L. Tuckers 315-inch Sumner County non-typical buck, the second largest ever taken by a hunter. Arkansans have not been listing deer scoring 160+ and 185+ as much as Georgia. That was farther than I felt comfortable trying to shoot.. As he turned to the direction of the sound, he spotted a giant white rack moving along the fence line! Meeker said it's possible that more people might have hunted deer as a result of being off work because of covid-19. Score: 204 2/8 inches Hunter: Robert Smith Location: Pendleton County, Kentucky CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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. So we must and we will.". Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. 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. For several years, however, he gave up most of his duck season to lock horns with the world-class buck. 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. 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. 2023 County Office. Suddenly, Lloyd received a jolt of energy and his heart raced into overdrive at the sight of the big deer he was after. Home The previous record harvest was 213,487deer, set in the 2012-13 season. If you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" "We went from a nine-year low to an all-time high," Meeker said. 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. 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. The county was named for Arkansas Territory's first governor, James Miller. Like many of his fellow Arkansans, Ryan is a deer and duck fanatic. Deer Harvest Reports and Strategic Management Plan, 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. 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.. 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". The doe, however, wanted nothing to do with her pursuer and jumped into a nearby pond in an attempt to flee the buck. 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. Even so, I didn't figure that would matter if I aimed at the right spot and squeezed off a clean shot. 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. . 1990-2023 BY ARKANSAS BIG BUCK CLASSIC. Kevin released an arrow, hitting the buck slightly high, and the giant dropped. In the whitetail world, one of those stories is easy the massive 327 7/8-inch non-typical buck from Illinois that was taken by Virginia bowhunter Luke Brewster in Nov. 2018. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. On my Ranger side-by-side, I didnt know if I could get to him because it was bad muddy, said Lloyd. Then a massive crop of hard mast (primarily acorns) reduced deer movement and made deer feeders much less productive. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. Hunters killed 122,281 deer (57%) in November and 47,072 deer (22%) in December. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and City Rd. 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. What will be interesting to see is if hunters were able to harvest a larger percentage of older age-class bucks, another result of carryover from 2019, Meeker said. 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. While that certainly hurt agricultural interests in the region, it actually helped waterfowlers and deer hunters since the waterfowl that flood into the area and the whitetails that cruise the woodlots around local rice and soybean fields were able to find plenty of food. 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. Iowa continues to rank #3 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,330 total entries.
