The first product of my efforts was a book titled idaho s greatest mule deer, a 400page accounting of most all of the biggest mule deer bucks ever. With over 450 photos and short stories, this book allows hunters to finallysee the best mule deer trophies ever produced in one of the wests top mule deer states, and read about those amazing encounters. Personally, i recommend going in with a bow so you can hunt both deer and elk at the same time. In first and foremost honoring the animal, each record book listing also recognizes.
Idaho, montana, south dakota, british columbia, alberta, and saskatchewan. View a wide selection of skins and taxidermy mounts and other great items on ksl classifieds. Idahos greatest elk, the second book in the series, followed suit in 2006. The abundance of trophy elk, trophy mule deer and trophy whitetail deer will make you want to book again year on year. Idaho black bears are sought after for their size and varied color phases. May 16, 2010 record book mule deer rifle hunt in idaho 33 inch wide buck south creek outfitters. Also offering mule deer hunts, archery elk hunts and buffalo hunts on the wests finest wilderness hunting preserves. It was opening day in colorado and ross family and friends were all on. Utah big game records llc is a company that produces books. Record book bucks have been taken everywhere throughout the state. A respectable bear in this area starts in the mid200 pound range with our largest boars approaching 500 pounds range. This is not the type of hunt where you will be shooting small or management bucks. His son, garrett, helped him kill the deer by shooting the trophy worthy mule deer buck that eventually, after multiple shots, died. This is an encouraging fact to consider for the mule deer hunters of the west.
Idahos best mule deer units eastmans official blog mule. Miles high outfitters offers an extremely high success rate hunt with a special emphasis on taking mature boars. Recognize outstanding trophies in size and symmetry taken by. The objectives of the program include the following. I could just title this article, why colorado is the best overall state for mule deer hunting, but since that wont apply to trophy research for elk in future articles, lets just go with record book research. Deerelk tags diy or guided for all species hunt new mexico san juan river outfitters classic nm mule deer and elk hunts rough country outfitting alberta hunting at its finest. This book follows idahos greatest mule deer and idahos greatest elk as the third book in an ongoing series that will eventually capture a significant amount of idahos big game hunting history. The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive recordkeeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah. A mule deer is an ultimate trophy to add to your hunting collection. The first book to showcase this history was idaho s greatest mule deer, released in 2004. Record animal record holder general location year of record score.
In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in 1950 into the current trophy scoring system. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game hunting. Southeast idaho is seeing a notable downtrend due to several severe. It was a tribute, a detailed collection of big bucks on display for the world to see, and a litany of great stories, but to me it had a bigger purpose the beginning of an ongoing historical record. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. It was a tribute, a detailed collection of big bucks on display for the world to see, and a litany of great stories, but to me it had a bigger purpose the beginning of an. Over the last few years, dallas has added three awesome mule deer to his collection each scoring over the magical 200 inch mark. Rifle mule deer this area in central idaho has a long time history of producing outstanding quality deer. Gary claimed the credit for the kill, boasting that the buck measured in at 242 48. However, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman states is the best book on hunting trophy mule deer. Broadmouth canyon ranch deer broadmouth canyon ranch.
The 1932 book was followed by the 1939 records book that included informative chapters on a variety of subjects related to big game and hunting. It was crash and burn from the beginning, though gary nix didnt know it. Fawns on hillside ccby idaho fish and game download original. In this muley freak article were going to take a statebystate 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. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years big. The past decade or so idaho has slumped off a bit regarding overall trophy quality and record book entries.
For more than 50 years, mystery surrounded the biggest buck ever taken. Oct 04, 2009 new idaho state record muzzy buck harvest. Idaho poached mule deer on the cover of muley crazy. In that moment, the bullet exploded from the barrel, the buck disappeared in a. This time, id like to go into a little more depth on new. Schuh lives in southern idaho with his wife, laura. Idaho mule deer hunting deer hunting with castle creek. Four consecutive mild winters and record mule deer fawn survival in the 201415 means hunters should see more mule deer in southern idaho and plenty of young bucks. This monumental project including over 1200 images and 704 fullcolor pages captures more history than any other work of its kind. Wilderness mule deer hunt idaho outdoors international.
Brett cooter ross had a buck tag in his pocket and an antlered deer of unknown size in front of him. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game. Four consecutive mild winters and record mule deer fawn survival in the 201415 means. The country we hunt can only be accessed by horseback. I plan on spending a week scouting for deer primarily and elk secondary at the end of this month. There are some good opportunities throughout idaho. As a result of this, some of the bucks we harvest can make the record book. Mike eastmans hunting high country mule deer is a good book that covers everything from how to glass, to scoring a mule deer on the hoof, to what equipment you should get.
One of idahos most impressive mule deer from 2015 poached. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. Dallas smith is no stranger when it comes to large mule deer. We limit the number of deer hunters we take each season. It is important to hunt for big trophy mule deer in areas that produce them on a regular basis. If you hunt utah or would like to hunt utah, utah big game records provides hunt. Northwest big game record books record books for big game. Fully guided mule deer hunting trips for trophy idaho mule deer. As with most le hunts, draw odds for idaho mule deer tend to be tough, but in this case, worth the wait. 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. Contact deadline outfitters to book your mule deer hunt. For two years that huge mule deer was the montana state record. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years.
Four consecutive mild winters and record mule deer fawn survival in the 201415. American big game trophies by the boone and crockett club was in the 1932 records book. New washington state record archery nontypical mule deer. Record book mule deer rifle hunt in idaho 33 inch wide. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Outfitter and guide drop camp specialists for elk hunting and mule deer hunting in central idaho. Our books accepts entries for up to 16 individual species that make up as many as 24 possible entries. Jul 29, 2016 278 monster mule deer from utah albert richard mossback. Take a trip into hunting heaven with idahos greatest mule deer. However, david long just came out with a book that even mike eastman. In my last article on record book mule deer research, i really focused on colorado, which is head and shoulders above the other rocky mountain states in terms of recent and historical mule deer entries. Top 10 list these lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books state search.
When an official scorer taped it in the top 10, david decided to enter it into the book. So he settled his gun on back of his pack, took careful aim, and eased down on the trigger. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation. In that moment, the bullet exploded from the barrel, the buck disappeared in a flash, and ross hunting life changed forever. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories. The hunt, washington, mule deer, bowhunting, nontypical, record book, archery. Specializing in back country deer hunting, he has hunted mule deer in eight western states. Top le mule deer hunts idaho is a strong mule deer state that offers hunts with high quality and high harvest success.
It involved relatively few specimens that were listed by. A section showing present and past big buck areas, as well as an. Jan 01, 2020 we take a look at the top 40 mule deer to ever be registered in the boone and crockett record books. Coupling that with a strong passion and background in hunting and writing, i embarked about years ago on a mission to document and record idaho s rich hunting history to an incomparable level. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time outdoor. Guided hunts for mule deer, moose, whitetail and bear.
There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories regular divisions. One of idaho s most impressive mule deer from 2015 poached. The first product of my efforts was a book titled idahos greatest mule deer. Idaho has some of the best mule deer genetics anywhere, but for the most part, they manage for large quantities of hunters rather than large quantities of mature bucks.
To access information on this hunt scroll down the page and click on the hunters mule deer ranch logo or go to for hunting in idaho, montana and other western states panhandle outfitters serves as hunting consultants and booking agents. Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer mule deer. Trophy mule deer hunting in idaho with castle creek outfitters. We suggest that all hunters hold out for as big a buck as they want and we will do our best at getting it for you. We take a look at the top 40 mule deer to ever be registered in the boone and crockett record books. With over 450 photos and short stories, this book allows hunters to finally see the best mule deer trophies ever produced in one of the wests top mule deer states, and read about those amazing encounters. Mule deer hunting on this idaho ranch is how it used to be, with the real opportunity to take record book mule deer bucks every year. As per fish and game entry rules, the boone and crockett entry will be used in the idaho big game records. Idahos greatest mule deer, 1st edition idahos greatest big game. Idaho links the muley crazy cover deer to an illegal harvest. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. Idaho town outraged over killing of popular mule deer. Idahos greatest mule deer, 1st edition idahos greatest.
Searching record book archives is a good place to see what areas have historically produced record book animals and what areas are currently being productive. The mule deer he was after was getting away and it was the last day of a late controlled deer hunt, he knew it was a big one. The area pony creek outfitters hunts consistently provides big game trophy animals in a variety of species. Record books are considered to be the epitome of encyclopedias of big game animals and may be purchased individually. We feature our 15,000 acre private ranch hunt for trophy mule deer in washington state. It had been a while since i last picked up a boone and crockett record book, as my last edition was dated 1996 records of north american elk and mule deer, 2nd edition. The top states for record mule deer are colorado, utah and idaho.
It was removed from a very old mount and the antlers have a great vintage patina from many years of being displayed. Then peter senior went hunting in the highlands just south of butte and killed his own massive nontypical mule deer buck, one whose antler size topped his sons by only fractions of an inch. Idahos best mule deer units eastmans official blog. Written by an idaho native with 30 years of idaho hunting experience, idahos greatest whitetails is the definitive book on idaho whitetail hunting history and heritage. Selling a huge idaho record book typical mule deer with great mass and blading. I was obviously way overdue, and looking at 50 year old records from the heyday of mule deer hunting just doesnt really apply any more. Put money directly on the ground for mule deer and blacktailed deer become a conservation partner. At its current score, the shetler buck also becomes the new idaho archery. Here is a list of the biggest mule deer kills by hunters, according to the safari. He hunts all big game and has taken 19 species from across north america, but he considers big mule deer bucks the supreme challenge, especially with a bow. Antlers huge idaho record book 196 68 typical mule deer rack taxidermy. The first product of my efforts was a book titled idahos greatest mule deer, a 400page accounting of most all of the biggest mule deer bucks ever taken in the gem state. This huge mule deer is 30 38 wide outside and has a solid original skull plate.
A special section including unofficial record book animals, as well as other huge bucks. Our newest book, idaho s greatest mule deer, 2nd edition, was just released in 2018. Idaho is a strong mule deer state that offers hunts with high quality and high harvest success. Mature mule deer bucks are a trophy for many hunters, and every year a few idaho bucks make the record books. Southeast idaho is seeing a notable downtrend due to several severe winters. Apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat hunts the application period for idahos moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts runs april 1 through april 30 and applications can be made at any fish and.
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