Copyright. In fact, this years resident and nonresident hunting license numbers are very similar to those recorded in 2018, but still are far below the numbers seen during the record-setting year nearly a decade ago. Give a Gift When Boone and Crockett Club official measurer Clinton Latham eventually scored the deer after the mandatory 60-day drying period was complete, he knew he was looking at a special buck. It was 4 p.m. before Kevin got in the stand and within 30 minutes he heard a deer coming. According to Arkansas Game. Pleaseread the following information on what it takes to have a record deer. Eventually, he got the deer loaded up and headed home. This publication lists ALL B&C entries that exceed the minimum of 160 typical and 185non-typical (Approximately 1 in 10,000 bucks qualify). A few minutes later, though, he went back into the woods and I didnt see him again that day. In fact, because of the clouds of green-timber mallards and rice-field snow geese that hover over the Grand Prairie grounds lying in the Mississippi River Delta country between Memphis and Little Rock, few hunters think of the same region for world-class whitetails. 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 social carrying capacity is how many deer people can stand to live with. 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." (Editors Note: A call to an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission law enforcement official confirmed that the agency looked into the story of the big eastern Arkansas buck, checked things out to their satisfaction, and concluded that no further investigation was necessary.). At some point, deer can become a nuisance or safety risk. There were also fewer ducks, so there were more people deer hunting.". The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. COVID-19, Randy Zellers | I thought I might have blown my chance.. 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. It scored 164 6/8 and ranked 9th overall. KELLY STYLES | Arcadelphian For six straight years, Clark County has the second highest whitetail deer catch in the state and is on track to maintain its record for the 2022-2023 deer season ending February 28. Spring and summer flooding in 2018 and 2019 contributed to lower fawn recruitment in certain parts of the state. Additionally, hunters killed 15% more deer in nine deer management zones than they killed in 2019-20. Arkansas. . Phone: 501.682.6900 / Email: 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 My dad taught me how to deer hunt.. The Delta region in general has better genetics, habitat and soil. "We're not seeing any crashes. In his words, after seeing proof of the deer, he figured this was a buck certainly worth hunting., I knew about the deer from a guy in Wynne, crop consultant, who walked the fields down there, said Lloyd. Clear skies. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. Archers usually contribute about 8% to 10%. 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. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. William Dooley shot the state's largest non-typical in Prairie County. All North American Whitetail subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Let'sget Arkansas the credit it deserves and start registering the 160+ & 185+ deer. At least, he did until a buck he'd never seen showed up on one of his trail cameras. The previous record harvest was 213,487 deer, set in the 2012-13 season. FAQ The All-Time Record book is Published every 6 years for only B&C entries that exceedthe 170 typical and 195 non-typical minimum (Approximately 1 in 20,000 bucks qualify). He had been pouring corn on the ground for some time and had some deer coming in, but he didn't know exactly what. 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. 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. 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. That's as big as it sounds. Texas gets special recognition for having four of the top six counties in the country. 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. 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. 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. 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"Some of those zones have no hunting with modern rifles," Meeker said. The NASHC publishes Shed Antler Records of North American Big Game every 4-6years. The broadside in this collection is dated December 6, 1905. Rut Report, Deer The previous record harvest was 213,487 deer, set in the 2012-13 season. 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. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. (Poster also available separately). With current annual harvests consistently exceeding 200,000 deer, is there still room for growth? Top State Stats from B&C's newest book - Records of North American Whitetail Deer, Sixth Edition. the answer will be, "Georgia is first, andArkansas is second." As the prime days of the 2018 season began to approach, Lloyd started hunting seriously, spending a lot of time there in November and early December. 12. On top of that, flooding during the peak of the gun season closed hunting in some parts of the state. Our current herd matches up well with the available habitat as well as the social carrying capacity of our state, Meeker said. Features quick-change barrel system. 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. "If dust is kicking up behind a truck or if ditches are getting dry, we think about burning," Brents 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 . Sitting in a comfortable position with a Bog Pod bi-pod, the hunter steadied his rifle and prepared to send a shot downrange. 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. 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. Then a massive crop of hard mast (primarily acorns) reduced deer movement and made deer feeders much less productive. LITTLE ROCK With more than a month left in Arkansass archery deer season, hunters have checked 214,022deer during the 2020-21 deer hunting season. Arkansans have not been listing deer scoring 160+ and 185+ as much as Georgia. Benjamin J. Brogles 2002 non-typical buck from Garrard County that scored 260-1/8 and is the #2 non-typical buck in Kentucky history and the #50 on the All-time list is part of the 21st Century Whitetails stories. For several years, however, he gave up most of his duck season to lock horns with the world-class buck. 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". 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.. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. The result is better habitat for wildlife, which improves wildlife health and wildlife numbers, ultimately creating additional hunting opportunities. Hunters killed 122,281 deer (57%) in November and 47,072 deer (22%) in December. Arkansas' record deer harvest was in 2012-2013 when 213,487 deer were checked by hunters. The buck was honored in 2019 during the 30th Big Game Awards. Present-day Miller County dates back to 1874, and was created from land from Lafayette County. Conservation 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. With 1,048 total entries, Kentucky is No. | 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Arkansas State Archives The county was named for Arkansas Territory's first governor, James Miller. Because when it comes to typical whitetails, a massive buck taken in December 2018 by 49-year old homebuilder William Lloyd of Wynne, Ark. It also will be interesting to see how the harvest numbers per hunter break down once the season has ended.. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In the meantime, the Lloyd Buck seems well on its way to becoming the new Arkansas state-record B&C typical, beating the 2015 seasons Jacob Ayecock buckthat was taken in Drew County and scored 195 2/8 net inches. November 24, 2019. Marlin is back in the game with the re-introduction of the classic 336 and 1894 lever-action hunting rifles. With more than a month left in Arkansass archery deer season, hunters have checked 214,022 deer during the 2020-21 deer hunting season. Portraits of all the current state/provincial whitetail deer, including 17 new records accepted since the last edition. Official B&C measurer Glen Salow came up with a 'green ' gross score of 258 7/8 inches. I was close enough to the woods where the deer were, but I didnt have permission to hunt in the woods.. That beat the record set by Ayecock in 2015 with a Drew County buck that netted 195 2/8. Schimmel, 30, is a truck broker who, like Bolt, has to economize his hunting time due to a busy schedule. The state's biggest whitetail deer to date came out of Prairie County in 1999, and the state record typical scored 211 points. I wasnt sure what he was going to do.. Records of North America Big Game: ALL TIME BOOK Heres a rundown: The Badger State ranked No. This publication lists ALL B&C entries that exceed the minimum of 160 typical and 185non-typical (Approximately 1 in 10,000 bucks qualify). Find Deer, AR residential property records including property owners, sales & transfer history, deeds & titles, property taxes, valuations, land, zoning records & more. "When we get burn days, we really need to be burning. I just plain missed him.. On Wednesday, Brents briefed the members of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on controlled burning activities in 2020. Well, the B&C book proves that the Jordan buck was no fluke, as Wisconsin continues to be the nations leader in overall B&C entries all-time with 1,822 bucks. Meeker readily admits though that having too many or not enough deer greatly depends on who you are talking to. Gordon Whittington talks with Steven Sprout about the trophy buck he took back in 1998 while bowhunting public land in Illinois. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesn't mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. 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. State maps showing county distribution of whitetail deer entries. 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. Another measure is balance with habitat and with people that live there, which is social carrying capacity. ), Map of Arkansas State Forestry Commission Ranger District No. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. The doe, however, wanted nothing to do with her pursuer and jumped into a nearby pond in an attempt to flee the buck. Privacy Policy That's more deer than any season since the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began keeping harvest records in 1938. ( Arkansas Game & Fish Commission) - Hunters interested in scouting a new piece of public hunting land may want to take a look at the recently published 2020-21 Arkansas Deer Summary Report to look for top prospects in their corner of the state. Given the opportunity, would you like to fly to the moon? Upon inspection, the buck had been shot twice in the hindquarters by what was a likely a shotgun slug several weeks before. 5, with 1,049 total entries. Things have come a long way since Arkansass first recorded deer harvest in 1938. Present-day Miller County dates back to 1874, and was created from land from Lafayette County. Spring and summer flooding in 2018 and 2019 contributed to lower fawn recruitment in certain parts of the state. // Read about the plan's purpose and goals > By using sound 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 . 2023 County Office. In fact, it kind of went viral in the area that I live in. Rightmyers buck scored 272-2/8 and ranks #4 in Kansas and #33 on the All-time list. Minimums to be included are: Shed Typical 60 and Shed Non-typical 70. Samples from checked elk must be submitted for CWD testing. Once again, Kentucky is an up-and-comer with five of the new typical records in the states top 10 and nine of the 10 non-typical state records taken in the 2000s. 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. Among the accomplishments includes the recently concluded Save the Habitat, Save the Hunt initiative, which in 10 years conserved or enhanced 5.3 million acres of critical wildlife habitat, recruited 1.5 million new or lapsed hunters, and opened new access to 750,000 acres for hunting and recreation. Ryan Sullivan was only 19 when, during the 2013 season, he arrowed an Arkansas buck of gigantic proportions. 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.