Master the subtle nuances of the sidearm cast for increased accuracy. 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. This giant Kentucky typical has a Boone & Crockett net score of 188 6/8 inches. Pat Hogan heads to Georgia to do his part to manage the destructive hog population. The right shed scored 86 6/8 inches. At the age of 34, Kentucky native Jeremy Huffman has a long history of shooting . Callers must also indicate the animals species and sex. In the fall of 2016, Jeremy became a team member of Southern Hog Slayers, The Rootin Life. Moose had moved several miles down the road and crossed numerous properties, including a piece of public ground. Checking a harvested animal takes about five minutes. Strange. With the cameras out and the combination of the 20-acre hemp food plot and the Cherry Bomb, it did not take long for Moose to start showing up again, says Jeremy. G.O. He came right to the bottom of the tree, and Jeremy, armed with a Ravin crossbow, took the shot with the buck quartering toward him. Advertisement "Notably, however, the state's top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Burnett, Kenosha, Wood, Columbia, and Dodge Counties," their list reads. Many realtors are now offering property for lease. Long Liberal seasons and a chance to kill big deer year after year. 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. Callers will be asked their Social Security number and code for the county in which the animal was taken. 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. With the help of the game warden, Jeremy loaded up his world-class whitetail and headed to the house to show his family what had taken over his mind for the past four years. Public land is certainly an option and there have been numerous trophy bucks taken off public land in Kentucky. Kentucky Public Deer Hunting Land Map In Kentucky, there are many public deer hunting grounds that are open to the public. 1 in all-time B&C record-book whitetail entries. He continued to hunt as hard as he could in hopes that the buck would make a mistake. The big buck had a 22-inch spread and weighed 236 pounds on the hoof. Adirondack Bowhunter Still-hunts His Way to a New York Giant, How to Find Big Buck Sanctuaries in the Spring, 5 Common Deer Abnormalities Caught on Camera, A Look Back at No. Dr. James Kroll is in Kentucky hunting the rut. 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. Would really appreciate it. Three encounters in such a short time frame made Huffman want to be aggressive. Moose was coming out of a large patch of timber and crossing the road into a thicket. In fact, Kentucky ranks in the top 10 states for whitetails, according to the Boone and Crockett Clubs Records of North American Whitetail Deer. Harvest Results by Region. It has always been, lets go find moose.. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. I knew the deer was on the edge of being mature and looked to be a 3 1/2-year-old, but this deer showed a bunch of potential, Jeremy says. 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. It's in the KY Afield calendar, I'm on the list! Give a Gift Reporting false information through the Telecheck system is illegal. Here are three best-bet counties for a trophy. Published Mar 19, 2021 8:52 PM EDT. 4 pointer killed in butler co while hunting with pappy, Kaitlin Lee bagged her first buck in Raywick Ky. If you have any questions regarding KDLA's Electronic Records Management services contact Derek Clark by email (Derek.Clark@ky.gov) or call (502) 564-1707. What if you reverse the seasons in Iowa,Kansas,Illinois and allow rifles during the rut. A third option is to employ the services of an outfitter. You are using an out of date browser. Huffman knew the big buck was still around as his wife would see him crossing the road in front of her car throughout the season. 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. While investigating, officers met and talked to Robert Koch, 58, of Union, on Nov. 7. Trempealeau, Vernon, Richland, and Sauk are the next best, in that order. After countless hours in the stand and a lot of patience, Huffman has finally put a tag on his buck of a lifetime. The typical record is the 70th largest overall and was taken by Kevin C. Miller in Kent County back in 2002. One buck stood out in trail camera pictures. Hunters who harvest a bear during the archery-crossbow season must attach a department-issued carcass tag after having the bear inspected by department personnel. Although he was not getting pictures as often as he was the previous years, Moose did not go unseen. All other harvested animals must be telechecked by midnight on the day the animal is recovered and prior to processing the carcass. With the 2019 season also ending in disappointment, Jeremy knew it was going to take him changing his hunting style to harvest this elusive deer. Kentucky wasn't always the big buck factory that it has become. Try again until you get the confirmation number, and then contact the department at 1-800-858-1549 the next business day to report the incident. I would like to see pics of Number 3, 4 and 5. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3-year-olds. The days of knocking on a strangers door and getting permission to hunt are, for the most part, a thing of the past. The owner of the property where Koch killed the buck told the officers he did not give anyone permission to hunt on the land. That translates into about 30 percent of hunters filling their tags each year. A photo of a dead deer prompted an investigation by conservation officers on Nov. 5, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. When I got down, I checked my camera and it was him.. Records include photographs, videos, audio . Stephen Tucker and his 315-inch Tennessee giant. Whitetail Heaven has been hunting trophy bucks for many years and their properties are managed extensively. The Buckeye State moved up in rank since the books last edition to No. 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. Just went back and looked at the 2014 calendar. Winchester's Nathan Robinson talks features with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 8pt Buck Posted: 11/30/2022. Unlike years prior, Moose had completely switched farms and was no longer showing up at Jeremys parents farm. Due to the gun season notbeing in the rut, the benefit is that more bucks reach the 4 year and older age class. You are using an out of date browser. The wind was perfect, and the evening was turning out to be calm. As the 2018 season approached, Huffman decided to purchase some Cherry Bomb attractant from Redmond Hunt to put out for the deer on his farm. "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. Hunters who harvest a bear during any bear hunting season must telecheck the bear by 8 p.m. Eastern time the day that it was harvested, and also call 1-800-858-1549 within 24 hours of harvest to arrange for a physical check of the animal and receive a tag issued by the department. Jeremy began putting cameras out at his parents farm to try and get a picture of Moose. All Rights Reserved. Huffman had his Ravin crossbow ready in hand. Although the buck hasnt officially been panel scored by B&C, it is projected to be the new Kentucky state record typical by crossbow. There is a 130-inch minimum harvest size at Whitetail Heaven and some farms have a 140- or 150-inch minimum. You must log in or register to reply here. Huffman is proud of his big buck but understands that isnt what hunting is all about. Furs and hides may only be sold to a licensed fur buyer, fur processor of taxidermist. Information that must be written on the harvest log includes the species and sex of animal taken, dateandcounty where taken. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. The buck's non-typical antlers were unofficially scored at 230-6/8 inches, the release says. Koch claimed he reported through the state Telecheck system he took the buck on Nov. 1 in Owen County to avoid speculation he had killed it in the Fort Mitchell area, the release reads. Kansas moved up since the books last edition to the No. At 200+ inches, Huffman's deer becomes the new Kentucky state record for typical bucks taken with a crossbow. Whitetail Heaven Outfitters hunts Pulaski County and is owned by Tevis McCauley. Record: 7-2-3-2. Viewing trophy scorecharts and photos requires a free website account. Hunt clubs do the same thing. Jeremys wife had seen Moose on multiple occasions after dark while on her way home from work. They also hunt other Kentucky counties as well as in Ohio and Indiana. I think that people get too tied up in individual records for making the case on how to manage a deer herd. He continued to get trail camera pictures of the brute too. Huffman hunted hard during the 2019 deer season and never saw moose in person. Texas gets special recognition for having four of the top six counties in the country. 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! We're talking about older deer, more even age structure, healthier herd dynamics. Buckmasters Whitetail Trophy Records (BTR) scorer Hunter Schmittou measured the beast of a buck and gave Huffman the final tally. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. who tagged a buck on Sept. 28, 2019 that scored 190 and 2/8. 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. Along with prime natural habitats, they use food plots, minerals and supplemental feedings to enhance the quality of the deer population. It's also the largest nontypical of all time, anywhere. The monster buck dropped straight to the ground and started to thrash and roll. 9 pt buck. Stablemate Tapit Trice is the 5-1 second choice . Since the start of the deer season this fall, Huffman had hunted almost every day. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. You must log in or register to reply here. , 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. Black bear hunters have been spoiled as well. After moving 20 yards from the spot of the shot, all was still. Owen Rito, 7 years old, first ever shot with a crossbow. I had an absolute blast this weekend and I was able to harvest this beautiful buck to boot. Any action wanting any guns to be limited would be inviting the anti's to come on in and when you give something up you would never get it back. What state comes in second and third? Knowing the deer made it through the season, he was excited to see what the next season would bring. The deer followed the same pattern, he crossed the road and the hay field, and then came down into the thick brush. It's not good logic. Huffman sat in his stand that was tucked into a walnut tree along a few small creeks that come together. What!?!?!?!?!? I had him come out under me one time and it was right at dark, Huffman said. After getting the deer officially scored by Boone & Crockett (B&C), the buck gross-scored at 200 3/8 inches typical, with an inside spread of 22 4/8. The persistence started to pay off as it led to three different encounters with the deer. I finally got the deer I was after. Get over the antler envy. 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. Officers seized the cape, head of the deer, legs, and hooves after Koch took them to where the buck was. 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. Give a Gift KYVL - KY Statistics - Parks, Recreation & Tourism parks, recreation & tourism Contributor -- Claudene Sproles, University of Louisville This section provides statistical information on Kentucky parks, recreational activities, and the tourist industry in the state. The bucks non-typical antlers were unofficially scored at 230-6/8 inches, the release says.