The purpose of the antler records program is twofold. Camo realtree max5 camo realtree xtra camo realtree xtra green camo realtree ap camo realtree original camo big game white tailed deer north america. The new online publication represents the complete listing of all typical and nontypical. The buck eclipses by nearly 10 points the standard set in 1971 by john wood. Antler scoring 101 south carolina natural resources. Archers 32point buck may be record with one clean shot from his bow, scott okonek took the whitetailed deer of his dreams.
These deer only live on a few of the florida keys and are an endangered species under supervision of the u. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view. As part of this program, antlers are measured and scored by south carolina department of natural resources scdnr staff at sites throughout the state. This stunning game commission patch, available only to those trophy owners who have a listing in the record book, is sure to become a highly collectible and coveted item. South american whitetailed deer, like those in central america, also generally avoid dense moist broadleaf forests. Records of south carolina whitetails kept by the scdnr date back to 1908, but it wasnt until 1974 that the modernday whitetailed deer antler records program was. The deer was taken using a shotgun on october 27, 2011 just outside of williamston. Deer hunting south carolina sc deer hunting fairfax, sc. Dec 07, 2011 every whitetailed deer hunter looks for deer tracks and other deer sign while hunting and scouting. Historical data exists on antler scoring from the south carolina white tailed deer antler records program. For only the fourth time in 15 years, whitetail deer hunters in south carolina can find out about state records through the complete listing from the states wildlife agency.
Best whitetail deer management involves handson experience. Aug 30, 2018 the purpose of the antler records program is twofold. Located near the savannah river south of fairfax, south carolina in the beautiful south carolina lowcountry, our lodge is the ideal spot for those looking for deer hunts from august 15th through january 1st. Current minimum scores for the south carolina antler records list are 125 typical points and 145 nontypical points. Ten other states recognize the whitetailed deer as their state animal, too. When he spotted the huge whitetail during a bush push a term saskatchewan hunters use to describe a deer drive he almost shot off one antler, something that would have excluded the deer from the record books. Since 1985, it has been the goal of the cedar knoll hunting lodge to provide the best in south carolina deer hunting. Guner womack, a teen out of oklahoma, arrowed this incredible 8. Congratulations to marty barber who took this monster buck at the beginning. The trophy skulls brought in thursday to be graded by dnr could end up in the states annual record book. A practical guide to producing and harvesting whitetailed deer. I grew up in deer country many years ago and found that this book brought back many good memories and also refreshed my mind regarding this beautiful animal. Deer hunters harvested almost 110,00 bucks in south carolina in 2018.
Biology and management of whitetailed deer organizes and presents information on the most studied large mammal species in the world. South carolina deer antler records 2019 sc state library digital. A total of 7,469 sets of white tailed deer antlers, including 7,167 typical racks and 302 nontypical, are currently ranked on south carolinas alltime antler records list. The south carolina white tailed deer antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974, and. Tennessee hunters 47point deer breaks world record the. For those who dream of a recordbook buck, thats a sobering thought.
Jan 09, 2017 deer killed in sumner county to be certified a world record. Department of natural resources revealed 217 new records, including one boone and crockett qualifier. Here are the biggest typical whitetail deer kills in the safari club international record book. First, because of the great interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding white tailed deer taken in south carolina. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last. Jan 18, 2017 tennessee hunters 47point deer breaks world record. The andean whitetailed deer seem to retain gray coats due to the colder weather at high altitudes, whereas the lowland savanna forms retain the reddish brown coats.
The first records of south carolina white tailed deer was published in 1998, and 10 updates have been published on an annual or semiannual basis, including the latest new entries and the top 100 typical and top 50 nontypical entries from the alltime list. Legette had the antlers preliminarily measured by stuart johnston of wildlife creations in conway and the results bode well for his place in the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records. The 2017 deer record information is also available for download in the pdf format thank you to south carolina deer hunters. Sc alltime antler records available sporting classics daily. Local hunter has deer in state record book the journal online. Tennessee hunters 47point deer breaks world record. Weve had him on camera for several years and watched him. Danny dillard of easley with three of his record book south carolina. State antler records recognize outstanding deer taken in s. Second, it provides management information that allows scdnr wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer.
Columbia the most recent round of whitetailed deer antler measuring conducted by the s. Scdnr 2018 deer antler records south carolina department of. First, because of the great interest in deer hunting exhibited by sportsmen, it is a way to recognize outstanding whitetailed deer taken in south carolina. In a move that could forever change how whitetailed deer antlers will be scored in the future, the prestigious northeast big buck club today announced that the johnny king buck from wisconsin is the new no. Every whitetailed deer hunter looks for deer tracks and other deer sign while hunting and scouting.
A local hunter now has a deer on the state record books. Wildlife 2017 deer record information the 2017 deer record information is also available for download in the pdf format. Located near the savannah river south of fairfax, south carolina in the beautiful south carolina lowcountry, our lodge is the ideal spot for those looking for deer hunts. Local hunter has deer in state record book the journal. Few hunters actually can effectively read deer sign. Scdnr releases 2019 deer antler records program results. The following table contains south carolinas top whitetail deer harvested by county. Winner of a choice outstanding academic title award for 2011. Bobby hicks of williamston successfuly harvested a white tailed deer that measured 9 on the boone and crockett system placing it 37th on the 2012 south carolina antler records list.
They are plentiful in our state, and in 1972 the legislature named them the official state animal. Record whitetail bucks new york whitetail deer hunting. A total of 7,469 sets of whitetailed deer antlers, including 7,167 typical racks and 302 nontypical, are currently ranked on south carolinas alltime antler records list. The first records of south carolina white tailed deer was published. Whether a mature buck with splendid antlers, a graceful doe or a spotted fawn running with its mother, the whitetailed deer is one of the most popular of animals. The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. A total of 7,229 sets of whitetailed deer antlers are currently ranked on south carolinas alltime antler records list. South american white tailed deer, like those in central america, also generally avoid dense moist broadleaf forests. Congratulations to marty barber who took this monster buck at. In 2009, qdma launched the whitetail report in an effort to share what we know about the threats. The south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program was. It will look great framed with your score sheet, or tucked within the pages of your record book. It may come as no surprise, however, that several individuals have more than one entry in the record book, and allendale deer hunter don houck is one of these frequent.
To enter into record book andor purchase a medallion. Antlers that have one or more nontypical tines may be measured as typical at the owners. Aug 08, 2016 columbia the most recent round of whitetailed deer antler measuring conducted by the s. Deer killed in sumner county to be certified a world record.
Winner of the wildlife society outstanding edited book award for 20. The search for new state record deer antlers is underway with the s. Recordkeeping systems, such as the boone and crockett clubs, help to retain important information on what states are succeeding at conservation and quality deer management, and which ones arent. The 47point deer stephen tucker killed in sumner was declared a pending world record monday. Contrast those to the key deer the smallest subspecies of whitetail, averaging 45 to 75 pounds with most mature deer somewhere around 55 pounds on the hoof. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. Deer antler measuring sessions scheduled across south carolina. Every year nearly 300 new record book whitetails are entered in new york state.
Whitetailed deer is a highlyinformative and wonderful book for everyone who is either familiar with or wants to learn about the whitetailed deer. To qualify for the list of all time record book deer for south carolina is a distinction among deer hunters the majority of hunters never kill a buck big enough to qualify. Deer whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record. Scdnr holds official antler scoring events around the state to determine which big bucks might qualify for the state record book. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record many hunters kill trophy deer each year, but very, very few manage to take bucks like these oneofakind monsters. Whitetailed deer odocoileus virginianus no wild animal in north carolina is as recognizable as the whitetailed deer. South carolina white tailed deer antler records program. Recordkeeping systems, such as the boone and crockett clubs, help to retain important information on what states are succeeding at conservation. The south carolina white tailed deer antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974 and since that time, 6,389 sets of antlers 6,147 typical and 242 nontypical have been officially entered into the list. Deer antler measuring sessions scheduled across south.
The complete listing of south carolinas antler records is now available to the public online. Any nontypical tines are to be recorded as supplemental information. Apr 14, 20 in a move that could forever change how white tailed deer antlers will be scored in the future, the prestigious northeast big buck club today announced that the johnny king buck from wisconsin is the new no. Today, that tradition continues on, and this time of year is one that many folks who hunt deer in south carolina look forward to, when the scdnr holds official antler scoring events around the state to determine which big bucks might qualify for the state record book. It is still 39 percent below the record harvest of 2002 319,902.
Second, it provides management information that allows dnr wildlife biologists to identify areas that produce quality deer. Feb 07, 2019 season 2, episode 15 youre about to see potentially the largest framed whitetail buck ever harvested on planet earth. Records of south carolina whitetails kept by the scdnr date back to 1908, but it wasnt until 1974 that the modernday whitetailed deer. Hanson shot the deer twice the killing second shot, and a first shot made while the deer was running about 100 yards away. Record white tail deer are recorded from most states in the usa and canada. Species code species name bronze minimum silver minimum gold minimum bronze bow minimum silver bow minimum gold bow minimum species. Season 2, episode 15 youre about to see potentially the largest framed whitetail buck ever harvested on planet earth. Here are the top record whitetail bucks taken in new york, by category, as recorded by the new york state big buck club. South carolinas preferred destination for deer hunts.
This article is reprinted from boone and crockett clubs 22nd big game awards book with permission of the boone and crockett club, 250 station dr. South carolina whitetailed deer antler records program. Nearly 200,000 deer killed by hunters in south carolina in 2018. With each passing season more whitetail hunters are making their sport of choice a.
The first records of south carolina whitetailed deer was published. Best time to hunt whitetail deer in south carolina 7 matching. Record book whitetail bucks are headturners september 16, 20september 22, 2016 ddh staff. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck. The srs deer herd has been the subject of more scientific investigations than any comparable deer population in the world, resulting in more than 125 published papers. This publication and all aspects of the statewide whitetailed deer research and. This is the most detailed and comprehensive guide to whitetail hoofs, tracks and tracking that has ever been written. Produced by institute for whitetailed deer management and research. The andean white tailed deer seem to retain gray coats due to the colder weather at high altitudes, whereas the lowland savanna forms retain the reddish brown coats.
The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Winner of the texas chapter of the wildlife society outstanding book award for 2011. Historical data exists on antler scoring from the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program.
The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time. Oct 09, 2019 the complete listing of south carolinas antler records pdf is now available to the public online the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974 and since that time, 7,469 sets of antlers 7,167 typical and 302 nontypical have been officially entered into the list, according to charles ruth, big game program coordinator for scdnr. To qualify for the list of all time record book deer for south carolina is a distinction among deer hunters. The complete listing of south carolinas antler records pdf is now available to the public online the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974 and since that time, 7,469 sets of antlers 7,167 typical and 302 nontypical have been officially entered into the list, according to charles ruth, big game program coordinator for scdnr. In order to qualify for the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program, a deers antlers must score a minimum of 125 points under the typical classification or a minimum of 145 points under the nontypical classification. Whitetailed deer mississippi state university extension service. Antlers that have one or more nontypical tines may be measured as typical at the owners request, but only the typical tines will count in the score. James c kroll professor emeritus of forest wildlife management. The most recent round of whitetailed deer antler measuring conducted by the s. Here is the new certified world record whitetail buck outdoorhub reporters 01. South carolina deer management news, population, video, information, facts.
South carolina adds 257 bucks to records monday june 18, 2012 ddh staff the most recent round of white tailed deer antler measuring conducted by the south carolina department of natural resources revealed 257 new records, including two boone and crockett qualifiers. Antler scoring sessions begin for states deer hunters. The simple fact is some areas have better habitat than others for growing larger deer. In order to be official, the scoring must be done by a club measurer. Realtrees antler nation takes a look at deer hunting in south carolina. The rich and fertile pinesaw palmetto flatwoods, sand pinescrub oak, live oak hammocks, salt marshes, sandy beaches and swamps along the gulf provide ample cover and food. Here is every state record whitetail in the country.
For a full body life size form, the length of the head, the neck circumference, the distance from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail and the belly girth are measured. The hide is stretched over the form to make the mount. Department of natural resources revealed 246 new records, including one boone and crockett qualifier. The variety of habitat in these flatlands and dense swamps is extremely diverse on a micro level and deer flourish here and provide a tremendous deer population. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the.
Legette had the antlers preliminarily measured by stuart johnston of wildlife creations in conway and the results bode well for his place in the south carolina white tailed deer antler records. This publication and all aspects of the statewide whitetailed deer research and management project are made financially possible through hunters participation in antlerless deer tag programs. Aug 14, 2017 the story of a 300inch buck named christmas tree. Records of south carolina whitetails kept by the scdnr date back to 1908, but. Stephen tucker, a 27yearold farmer from tennessee, with the recordbreaking antlers. Jul 05, 2019 the purpose of the antler records program is twofold. Social media is abuzz this morning as deer hunters fawn over what might be the new world record whitetail. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international. A hunters guide to aging and judging live whitetailed deer in the. The biggest typical whitetail bucks ever entered into the record. If you believe your whitetail deer qualifies for the record book, the next step is to contact one of the clubs and find out where the nearest official measurer is located. Exactly how rare are boone and crockett whitetail bucks. Field judging trophy mule deer university of michigan museum of zoology.
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