If you keep up with their television show, you have seen Jeremy harvest several big deer over the past few years and in multiple states. Ohio is on the rise. He was amazed. For the big bone hunter, the past couple of decades have been pretty good. Due to the gun season notbeing in the rut, the benefit is that more bucks reach the 4 year and older age class. For the record, the Boone & Crockett state records for the Bluegrass State are some heady marks to beat. Illegal killing of trophy deer results in hunters arrest, officers say, (Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources), 6 adults, child hospitalized after Colerain highway crash, Miami womens basketball coach resigned amid investigation into amorous relationship. He hit the ground like a ton of bricks, Huffman said. 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. Published Mar 19, 2021 8:52 PM EDT. So, in theory at least, there could still be an older-than-average antlered bucks on the site. April 30, 2023 6:32 pm ET. The Biggest B&C NonTypical Whitetail Deer | Field & Stream The non-typical record was shot in Charles County by Donza Watson in 2007. Stephen Tucker and his 315-inch Tennessee giant. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Huffman) May 02, 2022 By Hunter Schmittou. On the evening of September 24, 2020, Jeremy climbed into his hang-on stand and sprayed the Denvers deer urine down the side of the tree he was sitting in. Huffmans father later missed the buck during the 2018 gun season. i think Ky is the only one on that list with both records having been set after the year 2000. we are on the upswing! Strange. Corbin Ervin (age 10) Youth season opening day. 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. "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. After purchasing several more, Jeremy was eager to get them out and start getting pictures of Moose. WHAT!?!?! In the summer of 2020, Jeremy decided that he was going to purchase some cellular trail cameras to put down at the hemp farm. 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. This bowhunter, although I'm not opposed to trophy class bucks, is more interested in there being more numbers of mature bucks roaming the Bluegrass. But when you look closely at the areas that regularly produce them, common threads emerge. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives manages and provides access to digital public records by maintaining the Kentucky State Digital Archives. The Kentucky record for a non-typical deer is 271-7/8 inches, officials say. CITES tags must immediately be attached to the animal or pelt per the instructions included with the mailed tag and remain with the pelt until it is processed. KDFWR keeps records on more than 60 fish species . The books list of top 21st Century buck section includes Austin Pointers 194-inch typical buck, taken in 2016. The average harvested buck with their service is right at 150 inches and the average size typically goes up each year. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Whitetail Heaven has been hunting trophy bucks for many years and their properties are managed extensively. Moose had moved several miles down the road and crossed numerous properties, including a piece of public ground. A pair of 190-plus-inch typicals are listed in the top 21st Century bucks. Long Liberal seasons and a chance to kill big deer year after year. But it's the mass that truly sets this deer apart and makes it shine. Grant County deer killed 11/25/2022 This number must be recorded on the hunters log and retained throughout the season. Photo Gallery | KDFWR 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. Boone and Crockett Club's State Big Game Records I only got pictures of him in 2017, I never saw him while hunting.. A typical 76, 13 scorable points. Public land is certainly an option and there have been numerous trophy bucks taken off public land in Kentucky. The issue is not individual records, its the fact that Kansas, Illinois, and Iowa produce more mature age class bucks from a numbers stand point. It has four counties in the top 20 and the highest number of top 21st Century whitetails, with eight, including Luke Brewsters incredible 327-inch nontypical, which is the biggest ever taken by a hunter. Amanda Hombirg took the third place typical, scoring 176 5/8, with a muzzleloader in Scott County. Like most mature deer, Moose was staying nocturnal and not moving during the daylight, but that did not keep Jeremy from trying his best to harvest him. The carcass tag must include the hunters name, phone number and telecheck confirmation number.Hunters who harvest bears during the modern gun bear season must attach a department-issued carcass tag before leaving the check station. Koch told conservation officers he shot and killed the buck in Fort Mitchell on private property after getting permission to do so, the news release said. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Or just the county by county deer records that were included. Potential Kentucky State Record Crossbow Typical Shot in Hem - North Kentucky! CITES tags must immediately be attached to the animal or pelt per the instructions included with the mailed tag and remain with the pelt until it is processed. Unlike years prior, Moose had completely switched farms and was no longer showing up at Jeremys parents farm. Jul 13, 2016 #2 Kentucky Hunting Features. It has always been, lets go find moose.. Avoid backlashes by making simple adjustments to your reel and matching your lures to your rod's power and action. And with all the popularity of trophy hunting in Kentucky, more and more outfitters are springing up around the state every year. Gordon Whittington gets technical with his TenPoint crossbow, specifically relating to space awareness. With season approaching, Jeremy continued to get frequent pictures of Moose, and by this point, Jeremy had made it his goal to harvest this deer. Full of mixed emotions, Jeremy decided he was going to use some fresh deer urine from Denvers Deer Scents, hoping that it would keep Moose from hanging up in the thicket like he did the past three sits. Harvest Comparison by Month. A hunter shall attach a handmade tag to the carcass of any harvested deer, elk, turkey, bear, bobcat, or otter if transferring possession of the harvested animal to another person. Kentucky With 1,048 total entries, Kentucky is No. 8 spot. Rick Morgan taken in modern gun season 2022, Howard DroopyDrakes first deer Nov 10,1964, Craig Burrell's 4th largest taken on family property, Been a long time coming 6.5 year old deer been after him for 2 years, Gentry Roof first deer ever. At the age of 34, Kentucky native Jeremy Huffman has a long history of shooting . 1 in all-time B&C record-book whitetail entries. And don't know how they can claim state record when the state F&G uses B&C/P&Y scoring system. What state comes in second and third? Illegal killing of trophy deer results in hunter's arrest, officers say All deer, turkey, elk, bobcat, river ottersand sandhill cranes harvestedmustbe telechecked through the toll-free, automated check-in system. Not sure why other than it is some deal with Boone and Crockett. To be listed as a Kentucky state record, a fish must tie or break an existing record. It was 26.8 inches long and had a huge 22.5-inch girth. Typical: 194 inches Non-Typical: 248 7/8 inches New York Taken in 1939, Roosevelt Luckey's Alleghany County typical is the 30th largest of all time. Hunters and trappers must have the completed harvest log in their possession whenever afield during the current season.. Jeremy Huffman of DeMossville, Ky harvested a 200 and 3/8-inch buck with his crossbow on his farm in Morning View, Ky on the evening of Sept. 24. Shortly after putting it out, Jeremy started getting pictures of the buck again and noticed that he had grown into an even bigger typical sporting an 11-point frame. | If youre looking to hunt trophy whitetail deer and even black bear, Kentucky is a solid bet. We're talking about older deer, more even age structure, healthier herd dynamics. It was great, I was actually thinking hed be wider based off the hundreds of photos I have of him, but I think he was so thick that he doesnt look as wide as I thought, Huffman said. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds. While investigating, officers met and talked to Robert Koch, 58, of Union, on Nov. 7. Kentucky State Digital Archives - Kentucky Department for Libraries and The Kentucky State Digital Archives provides citizens with access to these records through an online access portal which offers browsing, keyword search, and search refining capabilities. The persistence started to pay off as it led to three different encounters with the deer. License exempt hunters, youths under 12 years of age, and those who only have a license authorization numbermay create their own harvest log by writing the information on a piece of paper or index card. I would have been disappointed to find him hit by a car after all that hard work, says Jeremy. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. 204 2/8 Pendleton Co., KY Robert W. Smith Bass Pro Shops 2000 5. If the hide or head is removed from the carcass of a harvested deer orelk before the animal is telechecked, the hunter must demonstrate proof of the sex of the deer or elk. The bases of his antlers are like pop cans.. In the three years prior, all of the pictures of moose showed him to be nocturnal. 5, with 1,049 total entries. 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. Earnings: $345,650. I don't see it. There is a 130-inch minimum harvest size at Whitetail Heaven and some farms have a 140- or 150-inch minimum. JavaScript is disabled. One buck stood out in trail camera pictures. Just looked at the 2016 Kentucky Afield calendar. Once the harvest information has been entered correctly, the caller will be asked to hold for several seconds while the system submits the survey information. 9 pt buck. It also has six counties in the top 20 U.S. counties for record-size whitetail. As soon as the deer started to grow antlers again, Jeremy started running cameras behind his parents house, trying to find that one buck from 2017. Harvest Results by Weapon. Moose dropped in his tracks. On Target: Are AR Rifles a Good Option for Whitetail Hunting. . What Koch told the officers differed from what the property owner said, according to officials. Arent those the 2 states our bowhunting elite keep referencing in their argument to change Kentucky's rifle season? I think that people get too tied up in individual records for making the case on how to manage a deer herd. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. The Hawkeye State ranks third, with 1,330 total entries. It is Pointers Iowa giant that graces the books cover. Contact them at (800) 689-6619 or (859) 509-2704, or go to whitetailheavenoutfitters.com. In the summer of 2017, Jeremy began to receive trail camera pictures of a nice buck on his parents 12-acre farm over a pile of corn that he had placed roughly 200 yards behind his parents house. Hunting is everything to me, Huffman said. Jon Rahm finished solo second at the 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta, falling short of defending his title but still good enough to earn $839,300 for his efforts. What could be better than a deep-fried nugget? Did I just read right? Mike Clerkin is in Pike County Illinois chasing whitetails with his muzzleloader. Using KY record bucks as a rule to insist that we are a better deer management state is like saying that because Obama is the worst president in history, Hawaii produces the worst presidents. It's not good logic. The record was previously set by Mark Belcher of Logan County, Ky, who tagged a buck on Sept. 28, 2019 that scored 190 and 2/8. Kansas moved up since the books last edition to the No. He let the arrow fly. Callers must also indicate the animals species and sex. At 7:55pm the buck worked his way to 25 yards and presented Huffman with a shot. When a member drops out, these clubs often advertise to find a replacement. An unchecked animal taken in Kentucky may not be transported out of Kentucky. The Greats: Top Record Book Whitetails by Category | Deer Hunting Prior to that, it was private land and had developed a fairly abundant deer population because the former owners, and perhaps even adjacent property owners, either did not allow it to be hunted at all or permitted only light hunting. With season getting closer and Moose being known to travel long distances, Jeremy knew he needed to get on him fast. One that's smoked first. I just enjoy my time in the woods., He may not be able to harvest another Kentucky buck this season, but Huffman can use his trail cameras to begin a new search for the next moose., Update on EHD Shows it has Been a Mild Year, Episode 4 Chris Briles, Owner of Happy Herd Nutrition, The only thing I find more fun than killing a gobbler each spring is getting my hands on all of the new products that I can take with me into the woods. Allowed parts from other states and provinces include: quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached, boned-out meat, antlers, antlers attached to a clean skull plate, a clean skull, clean teeth, hides and finished taxidermy products.. Be prepared to write down the confirmation number given by the system on the hunter harvest log for the animal you are checking in. An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. So what! The creeks are natural transition points that separate a hay field, hemp field, and brushy thickets. I re-watched a Kentucky Afield episode on the Miller non-typical just the other day. He would come out of the field in the daylight and he would come straight to me, but then he would hold up in the thickets. The days of knocking on a strangers door and getting permission to hunt are, for the most part, a thing of the past. BTR is a full credit scoring system to measure and record white-tailed deer antlers without forcing them . Advertisement , Butchers, meat processors, and licensed taxidermists shall dispose of any unused cervid carcass material or waste product by proper burial, removal by a duly licensed rendering establishment, or deposit into a contained landfill approved pursuant to KRS Chapter 224 (KRS 150.722)., Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources. Although it hasn't been panel scored, the buck is projected to be the Kentucky state record typical by crossbow.