Rocky mountain mule deer inhabit areas east of the cascades, especially open forests and sagebrush meadows. The order of recent submissions also seems to mirror the all time rankings of these four states, with utah on top of arizona, which is ahead of. These records are stored in a secure location, easily sent to friends and family and will capture valuable data for researchers, wildlife managers and conservationists across the state. Washingtons nontypical archery state record western hunting. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years. Apr 02, 2021 lester millers 5x5 buck is a world record in its own right.
Three inches of deductions put it at 231 78 green score net. The measurements were quite simple, the length of skull, or the longer antler or horn. That elk, of course, would still own the archery record. The washington state record for a nontypical mule deer harvested with a rifle is 283 48 inches, taken in lewis county in 1943.
Beginning with the 18th big game awards period the club launched its big game awards book series to complement the alltime records books. Illegal big buck breezes to boone and crockett list. Big game hunting seasons and regulations washington. Deer hunts, hunting land othello, wa eagle lakes ranch. Dakotas buck 2010,nevada bowhunter harvests new world record typical. Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. Culberson county mule deer buck could be recordbreaker.
Best state to hunt mule deer 37 matching articles field. Their range includes, but is not limited to washington, oregon, california. Washingtons nontypical archery state record western. Mule deer hunters provide an economic boost to many of the communities where washington s mule deer occur. We do a lot of back pack hunting so i am not afraid to hike. We are very excited about the 4th edition of the record book for washington. Texas buck registry is a central place for all hunters in the state of texas to post pictures of their harvest each season. These are our most popular hunts and many of our mule deer hunters routinely report seeing over 100 mule deer per day during their hunt. The deer was officially scored for boone and crockett alltime records and the texas big game awards program on jan.
Boone and crockett world record mule deer mule deer fanatic. Mule deer numbers are on a general decline in the west and elk numbers holding steady. Because of the quality and quantity of the bucks seen on the hunts the spots fill quickly so dont. Here is a list of the biggest mule deer kills by hunters, according to the safari club. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l locality year hunter. Mule deer mule deer 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. This is a computation of the ratio between the record book bucks taken in relation to the overall harvest for the past five seasons 20102014. 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 mexico. Provide recognition to guided and unguided hunters. Apr 20, 2018 sports outdoors washington sees new low in deer harvest numbers, idaho above average.
This is a computation of the annual success rates for deer hunters in each state. The mule deer opportunity is good with ample shot opportunities for legal deer. Look for us in your area as we travel throughout the northwest displaying many of the top trophy animals from oregon, washington, idaho, and montana. The horn and antler entry entrance is on the east side of the sundome. Our properties hold some of the biggest mule deer in the state. These records are stored in a secure location, easily sent to friends and family and will capture valuable data for researchers, wildlife managers and. Blacktail legends of the pacific northwest read a sample. Also provide recognition to the guides and outfitters of utah. Washington sees new low in deer harvest numbers, idaho.
With a cracked skull the inside spread measurement is not accurate enough for the recordbook. He is the secretary of the nevada wildlife record book committee. Have your big game trophy officially scored for free at the central washington sportsmen show during show hours only at the sundome in yakima. It was published under the auspices of the national collection of heads and horns, new york zoological society. There are more than 120,000 state licensed deer hunters in washington, of which a large portion hunts mule deer, harvesting between 9,500 and 14,000 annually. Washington cougar hunting idaho elk hunts mule deer. 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. Gray, a longtime club member, authored the clubs first biggame records book titled, records of north american big game. Washington sees new low in deer harvest numbers, idaho above. Dont forget to leave a like, share, and subscribe if you enjoyed. The current tbga state record nontypical mule deer record is a reeves.
The measurements were quite simple, the length of skull, or the. After the 60 day drying period, the buck has an official net score of 229 which makes this the new washington archery state record nontypical. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements of the hunters harvest. The flammulated owl is a washington state candidate species. Hunting is conducted by spot and stalk method and hunts offer a great opportunity to harvest a nice buck.
Jan 01, 2020 mule deer mule deer 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. Mule deer hunters lease lands east of the cascades. To purchase the utahs biggest bucks book please click here. Getting to best outfitters increases your chance for a high record book lion. The 6 world record mule deer by subspecies deer hunting. Feb 17, 2019 while washington may claim the world record blacktail, oregons recent record book contributions are just as impressive, taken from the willamette valley, south through the umpqua and rogue valleys. Mule deer populations have dropped in oregon to 216,000 animals from historic peaks of more than 300,000 and poaching is one of the reasons why, state wildlife managers say. The order of recent submissions also seems to mirror the all time rankings of these four states, with utah on top of arizona, which is ahead of montana, and nevada bringing up the rear.
There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Dec 02, 2020 these are the biggest mule deer kills currently entered into the safari club international record book. Several midwestern states now permit hunters to use centerfire, straightwall cartridges during deer. Deer hunts, hunting land othello, wa eagle lakes ranch lodge. Washington state mule deer management plan washington.
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. A story 16 years in the making before finally drawing the coveted tag. The washington department of fish and wildlife supports big game hunting opportunities throughout the state. These are the biggest mule deer kills currently entered into the safari club international record book. Agnews bull would set the new alltime record, if details are confirmed and the rack is measured after the mandatory 60day drying period. Compared to todays record books it included relatively few specimens that were listed by simple criteria of length and spread of horns, antlers or skulls. Mule deer whitetail deer blacktail deer elk mountain goat bear moose bighorn. Hood national forest boundary and thus within the blacktails recognized range for boone and crockett recognition, has greenscored high enough to not only be in. Officially, we state that we hope to show our hunters minimum 140 class mule deer. It is now the record nontypical archery mule deer record for washington state. For an added bonus, more record book bulls come out of the 16s than any other zone in the state.
The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. We can argue all day long that there are columbian blacktail deer, mule deer and hybrid deer in zone d5. Washingtons nontypical archery state record jake fife from selah, wash. To purchase the official utah big game records book please click here. New washington state record archery nontypical mule deer.
Elk typical elk nontypical mule deer typical mule deer nontypical. Eastern washington trophy mule and whitetail deer hunting. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat. Record books for oregon, washington, idaho and montana big game. It can be your first buck, your biggest buck, or anything in between. Oct 30, 2014 wade, the minimum score for a freerange typical rocky mountain mule deer is 155. Sep 17, 2008 outdoor life online editor the current washington record elk is a 421 78 bull shot by bowhunter jeff thorpe in 2003. Species recorded include elk, deer, turkey, cougar, black bear. Produce an accurate, permanent record of big game trophies in the state of utah. The owners dog knocked the antlers off a table and cracked the skull.
The top states for record mule deer are colorado, utah and idaho. Anyone know how often the washington state big game record book is. The worlds record typical mule deer is one of only a few bucks with main beams measuring at or near. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. These lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books. Gmus the hunts that take place in washington state are washington units, ritzville 282, prescott 149, almota 142, harrington 6, breezley 272.
Weve added 20 incredible hunting and wildlife stories to the 2015 book. This page is about washington state record mule deer,contains jp scouting. You will find maps, information, and tips to help you hunt washington. So, for the final installment on mule deer record book research, were going to take a look at nevada, arizona, montana and utah. The first formal recognition of outstanding north american big game trophies by the boone and crockett club was in its 1932 records book, records of north american big game.
Jul 18, 2007 after that date, however, the records committee agreed to accept repaired trophies for the records books on a case by case basis. Looking at the last 10 years, for typicals, eagle, garfield and archuleta counties are the strongholds with 18, 16 and 11 entries respectively. The hunt, washington, mule deer, bowhunting, nontypical, record book, archery. Approximately 100,000 acres of multiple ranches put together for recreational management purposes. It puts out the most and biggest record mule deer bucks of any state in the country. Feb 05, 2018 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. File a mule deer wanders near the bowl and pitcher campground in riverside state park. Our open country foothills and prairie spot and stalk style mule deer hunts have gained widespread acclaim in recent years by hunters from all over north america and beyond. If your goal is a legal mule deer buck, with the chance to harvest a wall hanger, this is the hunt for you. Top 10 list these lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books state search. We see lots of deer but no legal bucks or nothing that got. This buck is unofficially the washington state record mule deer. A record book buck could come from anywhere in this region, but some of.
A story 16 years in the making before finally drawing the. Washington state mule deer hunting opening day 2019 youtube. The objectives of the program include the following. Since that first records book, the club has published 12 additional alltime records books with the 14th edition scheduled for release in the fall of 2017.
Our 6 day 15,000 acre private ranch hunt for trophy mule deer, packing services and ranch guides. More information is available by contacting scis record book department at 5206201220. While washington may claim the worldrecord blacktail, oregons recent. This year will be my first solo hunt, and i would like to hunt washington s unit 186 during modern firearms. Washington cougar hunting idaho elk hunts mule deer hunting. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years big. The right main beam is 24 28 inches and the left beam is 24 58. Recognize outstanding trophies in size and symmetry taken by. The resulting score of 205 68 tops the previous typical mule deer world record scoring 205 08, making it the new pope and young club world record.
This deer exceeds all expectations of what a typical blacktail deer should look like. While washington may claim the world record blacktail, oregons recent record book contributions are just as impressive, taken from the willamette valley, south through the umpqua and rogue valleys. Game harvest reports provide annual hunting and trapping statistics based on hunter reporting. I ended up harvesting a pretty decent half rack mule deer during idahos general season. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak.
Muzzle loader season runs september 26 through october 4, 2021. Rocky mountain mule deer northwest power and conservation. Trophies that have been repaired can be accepted by the records committee if the owner or the official measurer identifies the repair, and if the repair is made with original horn or antler material. It was also displayed at the museum of natural history for a spell in washington. Our numerous private ranches are located in the heart of big buck country. Columbian blacktailed deer are the most common, found from the crest of the cascades west to the ocean, preferring brushy, logged areas and coniferous forests.
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