Season dates, license info, application instructions. With socal guided hunts proven record of success, you will not be disappointed. Were working on website updates join us on instagram. Before heading to a cdfw facility, contact the regional headquarters office to determine if that facility is open. With over three decades of blacktail hunting experience, and many record book bucks under his belt, scott haugen strives to unlock the mysteries of these cagey deer.
Every year our hunters harvest blacktailed deer that will score more than 150 inches. Youre most likely to encounter a blacktail buck of true trophy proportions in these three. There wont be any record this year, the deer population is way down from what i have seen. Nov 14, 2008 california now has a record book for big game. That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter. Massive poached california deer leads to trophy penalty enhancement. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. In california, deer hunters enjoy productive blacktail hunting across a broad region on both public and private land, yet the. There normally is about 10 to 15 deer hit on the road to work, this year i have only seen three. California hunting digest california department of fish.
Oct 30, 2018 in addition, the funds collected by sci record book directly aid in protecting your freedom to hunt and hunting for our next generation. Aug 09, 2019 wisconsin is arguably one of the best states in the nation for chasing big whitetails. On the evening of october 22nd hunter william telles may have dropped the new state record mule deer in california. The subspecies name derives from the tule, a species of sedge native to freshwater marshes on which the tule elk feeds. Dec 27, 2017 he even had plans to enter it into the safari club international hunting record book. He might have broken a record with his trophy buck if he. Now 11 years later i have been in the guiding industry for 16 years in the state of nevada.
Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tag s must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt. Sheep 5,1,0,0 home wildlife conservation deer hunting. South dakotas official typical whitetail deer record book entries. Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on cdfws online license site. Check out the many different species of deer in california. Deer hunting socal guided hunts, southern california. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l locality. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club.
But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books. San stiver has been a member of the record book committee since 1986 and has been involved compiling records since the inception of the program. A responsible hunter submitted a tip to the california department of fish and wildlife in sept. The ultimate columbia blacktail deer hunting book is finally here. Trophy blacktails the science of the hunt scott haugen. Blacktail deer odocoileus hemionus columbianus, this is the deer of california, we have tremendous blacktails in california a mature trophy blacktail is something to behold. Is there any updated california biggame record book or is the 2002 california deer association california state wildlife record book my best option. Abalone may not be taken south of the mouth of san francisco bay. The country produces some massive bucks each year and hunting access is essentially unlimited, with vast tracts of public land administered by the bureau of land management and u. Images considered for publication in the california hunting digest include high resolution tiff or jpeg. One unofficial score put the deer at 205 inches, which would make it the highest grossscoring typical on record in mississippi. If you are looking for a high quality guided blacktail deer hunt, with extremely high potential, call nick or bryan.
The changes are targeted to accomplish the organizations mission more effectively and efficiently with a new, modernized structure that consists of four divisions. To score in the boone and crockett record book, a blacktailed deer has to score inches or more. California hunter shoots potential staterecord nontypical. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international. It is entirely dedicated to recording the legal big game animals taken in california. In response to public interest generated by the clubs national collection of heads and horns in the 1920s, and increased hunting by the general public, the club established. Officially scoring 152 48 safari club international points, craigs buck ranks 7th among inland columbian blacktail typicals in. Thankfully, though, kautz plan for fame and glory was foiled. This lavishly illustrated publication is the difinitive source of big game hunting in idaho, featuring entries in four categories.
In 1962, and still today, the purpose of the big game records club was to provide a fair and complete records system for big game animals taken by bowhunters within the state boundaries of california, and to provide a system of goals by which bowhunters throughout the state may set their own standards. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bucks of all time. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. Over the years, many record book deer have come from this great state. It was thursday afternoon, september 9, 2010, the last week of the general archery season in hunt zone d5 in amador county when a new california staterecord blacktail was taken. You can also submit your own report here for free, click the button below to get started.
Based on deer behavior, geography, habitat, seasonal shifts and more, this unique book takes a detailed look at the science. When the europeans first arrived, an estimated 500,000 tule elk roamed these regions. The deers trophysized antlers would have been surely accepted if the animal had. California record bucks youre most likely to encounter a blacktail buck of true trophy proportions in these three california counties. 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. Boyd dennis and bill kaylor left california for some idaho muley hunting and.
This scholarship fund is a dual commitment on the part of the california deer association and the student, to pursue an education and career in the field of resource management or wildlife biology. Orb login help sheet pdf still having problems logging on. California s x zones are home to rocky mountain and inyo mule deer, the largest of california s six subspecies of deer. Mule deer nontypical records nevada wildlife record book. California blacktail deer hunting guides and outfitters. Schoonen has been selected as chief executive officer by the board of directors as part of its new strategic plan. The tule elk cervus canadensis nannodes is a subspecies of elk found only in california, ranging from the grasslands and marshlands of the central valley to the grassy hills on the coast.
Wildlife reclaims southern california amid coronavirus. Then on slides 2240 youll find the top 20 nontypical bucks of all time. County listing will list the weapon used but does not seperate scores. He retired from the nevada department of wildlife in 2003 after a 30year career, as the upland game staff biologist.
Dec 19, 2012 the hoosier record book does list bucks by county and highest score decending. An eerily quiet parade of visitors clad in ball caps. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. For successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. The california deer association has set up our scholarship program as a combination of academic recognition and financial assistance. The deer s trophysized antlers would have been surely accepted if. Sci record book top 10 north american elk hunt forever. Apr 21, 2020 just out of view, in the parks canyons and slopes, lurked opossums, skunks, coyotes, deer, bobcats and a lone mountain lion known as p22. State law presently prohibits the take of giant black sea bass, canary rockfish, cowcod rockfish, yelloweye rockfish, statewide. This book covers seventeen of those animals from western blacktail deer to exotics. Californias x zones are home to the best mule deer hunting. Members have full access to all reports to research upcoming hunts.
Sitka blacktail nontypical whitetail deer typical whitetail. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time outdoor. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggest. Dec 27, 2017 massive poached california deer leads to trophy penalty enhancement. Cdfw is temporarily closing its high public use areas, including visitor centers and license counters, to help slow the spread of covid19 coronavirus. Includes record entries for bear, cougar, whitetail deer, mule deer, rocky mt. A blacktail buck illegally shot and killed near sandy saturday will cruise into the upper echelons of the boone and crockett clubs big game record book. Previously, these rankings only included deer with large antlers and were only viewable through the hardcover books. The massive, longtined buck had an overall spread measuring 24 48 inches, with bases that measured 4 48 and 4 78 inches. 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. Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories regular divisions. Around 54 percent of the bucks killed in 20 were yearlings, however, and this combined with low temps and large amounts of snow earn wisconsin a spot on our list. Right 16 38 left 16 48 circumference of 3rd quarter.
Officially scoring 152 48 safari club international points, craigs buck ranks 7th among inland columbian blacktail typicals in the california records of big game archery division. Featured are exciting hunting stories recounted by avid hunters and the superb work of the northwests premier wildlife artists. Elk typical elk nontypical mule deer typical mule deer nontypical pronghorn. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in. Call bryan 9515228002 today to book your deer hunting adventure 360. While numerous incredible bucks come from all over california annually, this is where the private land hunting really does outshine the public opportunity on all but. A collection of fascinating facts about the biggest, longest, fastest, strangest, oldest, highest, heaviest, stupidest, coolest and best in the world of hunting and fishing. With the mule deer buck moving quickly, thomasson whistled to stop the buck as.
I have successfully guided clients, family, and friends to nevada record book animals for california sheep, desert sheep, mule deer, antelope, mountain lion, and. Dec, 2018 illinois hunter shoots possibly largest buck ever in united states. 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. While i dont have a definitive answer to these questions, i think a quick glance at the hunt data provided by the california department of fish and wildlife gives us a pretty good indication of what is likely on the minds of most aspiring california mule deer hunters and provides us with a path to follow as we embark on a discussion of california s public land mule deer hotspots for 2017. Desert mule deer are found in southern california, southern arizona. Valley springs resident steven frater and his brother, joe, were sitting back to back in a large ponderosa pine overlooking a game trail surrounded by dense foliage and brush. In first and foremost honoring the animal, each record book listing also. California desert mule deer hunting zone x5a october 2014 duration. First buck for 2015 featured world record monster crossbow mule deer by year old.
Sep 12, 2011 new california state record blacktail it was thursday afternoon, september 9, 2010, the last week of the general archery season in hunt zone d5 in amador county when a new california state record blacktail was taken. Telles was hunting in snowcovered alpine county with his nephew anthony thomasson when they spotted a large buck around 6. Nov, 2015 first buck for 2015 featured world record monster crossbow mule deer by year old. Search all columns or a specific column to filter data. California man who poached massive blacktail buck gets. Oregon, south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, texas and california all harbor decent populations of mule deer. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Massive poached california deer leads to trophy penalty. The california big game hunting digest contains hunt seasons, tag quotas and tag drawing information for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep. The caveat is that while his deer is the largest whitetail buck shot by a hunter. See all alabama whitetail deer records on this new app.
Thursday, april 30, 2020 the boone and crockett club announced today that tony a. Jan 23, 2019 instead, trophy deer production is regional. Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. Entry was found, confiscated, donated or purchased. Big game hunting records safari club international. University of california division of agriculture and natural resources. Across all categories of native north american big game the overall trend is even higher with 344 qualifiers in 1977 up to 1,151 in 2007a 234 percent increase.
The outdoor life book of world records outdoor life. Over the past 30 years, qualifying boone and crockett records book entries for american elk have increased 193 percent from a total of 14 in 1977 to 41 in 2007. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north american big game as a vital conservation record in assessing the success of wildlife management programs. Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. With the mule deer buck moving quickly, thomasson whistled to stop the buck as telles put the buck in the crosshairs and squeezed off a shot. Our books accepts entries for up to 16 individual species that make up as many as 24 possible entries. It also lists the top 50, by bow and gun state wide. Developed in conjunction with the california 4h youth development program. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l locality year hunter. Fishing and diving records california department of fish. Boone and crockett club home deer hunting elk hunting. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. Apr 08, 2010 world record monster crossbow mule deer by year old.
The state ranks third overall with record book bucks in the past 10 years with 401 total entries. This list indicates the last recorded owner or hunter. And in the woods i can usually see the runs that the deer use, this year i can see random tracks but no runs. California hunter shoots potential staterecord nontypical mule deer. To finish out your grand slam of deer, you can take all these different species of deer here in california. San developed our record database, enters and formats the records for the book. The buck was working its way along the tree line about 75 yards away. Boone and crockett club big game records deer hunting. Chadwicks ram is the only one in the record books with both horns. Jan 10, 2019 a blacktail buck illegally shot and killed near sandy saturday will cruise into the upper echelons of the boone and crockett clubs big game record book. California deer association conserving californias wildlife.
I was a licensed subguide for 5 years before starting nevada high ridge outfitters in 2006. Illegal big buck breezes to boone and crockett list. Dec 29, 2017 kautz cheated his fellow hunters out of a prestigious record book deer, said keith balfourd, a spokesman for the boone and crockett club, a national hunting organization that keeps trophy records. Record book for idahos big game animals, first edition. Dec 17, 2016 one unofficial score put the deer at 205 inches, which would make it the highest grossscoring typical on record in mississippi. Jan 01, 2020 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. Awr is the state record book for measuring and scoring antlers in alabama. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book.
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