Lucas drew back, settled his pin, and took the 38-yard shot. They continued planning, but his fathers health continued declining. It walked down a trail, turned broadside and offered a 20-yard, slightly-quartering-to shot opportunity. And this 20-point whitetail, nicknamed Houdini, is certainly among the biggest to come from New York this season. The bucks antlers and body were much larger than I anticipated.. The biggest Maine buck on record is the legendary Hinckley buck, taken in 1955. Dieter Herbert arrowed a 130 class buck (right) just minutes before shooting one of the biggest typical whitetails in New York history. I see [the nontypical] get all puffed up and licking his lipsacting scared, Meadows told the Oklahoman. Russell killed a great 20-point buck in the Adirondack mountainsa notoriously difficult place to hunt. By late afternoon, about 15 deer were out in the open, including a couple of nice bucks. I honestly thought I had a 170- or 180-inch deer, as Id never seen anything close to that big before. Then he went back to the doe he originally came out with and that doe started coming toward me.. Kamps was hunting along some thick bedding cover with steep bluffs around him. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. We purchased more cellular trail cameras. The buck's net typical score of 185- pushed it to the top of the B&C typical whitetail category in 1953. He first started hunting at age 16 with his dad, Rick, and thats all it took to get Dieter Herbert hooked for life. Not every one of these deer is a record breaker, but theyre all deserving of having their story retold. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. But fortunately for Colt Russell of Ticonderoga, only a couple of those members bowhunt the lease. Every buck below (with one notable exception) set a new Boone and Crocket or Pope. The Brewster buckthe new world-record whitetail deer. But I promise yall this, I feel my dad more now than I ever have. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. As soon as the deer got within 50 yards, he raised his Hoyt Maxxis 31 bow, set for a 65-pound draw weight and fired, aiming for the heart. When I climbed down and walked up to the buck, it still didnt even seem real. Just $1 per month , Hunters all across whitetail country tagged some incredible bucks this year. Its going to be a pedestal mount, resting on a waist-high pedestal with some habitat (small trees and leaves) added for show.. This buck is now the new No. In Nov. 2019 a giant buck with a split G4 appeared on one his trail cameras. I knew it was a large buck from its body shape, but I couldnt see its rack well because it was getting dark in the canopy of big trees around me.. ", 2018 Youth Firearms Hunt Weekend: Upstate NY junior hunters get their deer (reader photos), Upstate NY bowhunting season: Upstate NY hunters bagging big bucks (reader photos), Crossbow hunting: Upstate NY hunters tagging some big bucks (reader photos), Big Buck Bonanza: Upstate NY firearm hunters share photos of their trophy bucks, ** For more Upstate NY outdoors on Facebook, check out Upstate NY Outdoors on NYup.com. Pless told her come on back, and hed wave to them from afar. That was the most exercise Id had in 10 months following COVID, and I was excited and breathing heavy. Around 6:55 p.m., this giant buck stepped out of the cover and walked toward him. They talked a lot, and hunting was a common topic. Mufasa was working a scrape at 43 yards when Justin released his arrow. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. The shaft was broken in half and coated in 12 inches of frothy blood. It wasnt far. Big bucks were taken in both the Northern and Southern zone by bowhunters, crossbow hunters and those hunting with various firearms. Facebook. He built a target stand and used spray paint to mark off yardage on his practice range. My eyes filled with tears in the blind that evening with Larrimore after Id shot the buck, says Somers. But as he talks, his normally solemn expression will soften. He stood behind a big pecan tree for about five minutes. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. This deer had a track that was undeniable. He was prepared to wait it out until dark in hopes of a chance at Split G4. More days, or weeks, or years are spent waiting for him, and then more nerves hit when he finally steps out. Shelton Buck. I ran to the house and headed straight to Dads, he said. Of course, he immediately called his son, Grant.I took Grant to the spot where the arrow hit the buck, and he tracked the deer right to where he fell, C.J. Most of the deer walked straight toward him, but the big buck disappeared over the hill. I learn a lot when Im walking and stalking our rugged, mountainous terrain, says Russell. But it would have been a tough shot for the doe, so I passed her, and in a little while she spooked.. He would have been the first person I told. Published Nov 5, 2021 3:49 PM EDT. He concedes it was a long shot, but quickly added he had been practicing with his bow all summer and felt confident with it out to 70 yards. Biggest Non-typical Whitetail Ever Killed By A Hunter. Read the full story here. After all the hard work and patience, it finally paid off., Eric Mullinas Missouri MonsterScore: 174 inchesDate of Kill: Sept. 25, 2021Location: Pike County, Mo.Weapon: Elite compound bow. A little after 5 p.m., we heard running from the creek bed behind us. Dad came alive. After being in the blind for only about two hours, Herbert arrowed a 130-class, nine-pointer that expired within sight of his blind. The Roosevelt Luckey Buck The Luckey Buck would have scored over 200 inches had. It was so thick that he couldnt see what made the sound, though. Both Buck clubs use the Boone and Crockett scoring system. He ranged everything, including a well-used scrape 26 yards behind him. Still, he only had five or six trail camera photos, and didnt have much hope of seeing the deer. I just couldnt see the rack well when I shot.. This deer is special because 8-pointers typically dont get to this level. On Sept. 30, 2021, he was glad of these strategic decisions. Doug Williams was hunting a patch of public Illinois timber with his grandson and his grandsons friend when this stud stepped out. Read the full story here. I had no intentions of going hunting that day, but the Bills were kicking the butt of the Seahawks and I just had a feeling that I was going to see something if I went out, he said. He and his buddy Cody Larrimore carefully hunted this giant Kansas whitetail on an 80-acre farm through bow season, and Somers finally got a shot on Oct. 15. RELATED: Kansas Teenager Tags World-Record Whitetail Buck. "My whole life, I've just wanted to kill a 150 buck. In terms of deer hunting country, the two regions couldnt be more differentfertile flatlands to the west and suburban sprawl to the east. Unfortunately, Split G4 seemed to have disappeared as the buck hadnt made an appearance of any kind all summer. He lowered his binoculars and discovered what the does had actually been worried about. Gulf War Vet Smashes New York State Whitetail Record with 214-Inch Monster Buck Phillip Pless took this huge non-typical whitetail in Niagara County, New York, on November 8th. When he got to the tract where he built the ground blind, he pulled the card from the camera and to his delight saw several pictures of Split G4 just before dawn working the mock scrape. Justin Mark of Lancaster, N.Y. used a crossbow to take this 11-point buck with split brow tines on each side on Sunday (Nov 4) in Marilla, N.Y. in Erie County. Another would-be state record, this one was passed all over as a legitimate harvest when it was shot by Christopher Kiernan in 2009. and recieve our upcoming newsletters and other site info. Pics don't do him justice. That record had been standing since 1892. Took him with my BowTech at 22 yards. Sunday is gonna be good. Published Feb 11, 2021 6:59 PM EST. Lee Dixon and his father have been hunting together for 28 years. There are over 4,000 people awaiting donors for life threatening conditions, like my son, without a matched donor. During the offseason, he used HuntStand to find and mark numerous stand locations to target this deer. The buck is huge, with lots of mass, tall tines, and 20 scorable points. Its still sinking in, he said. On the morning of Halloween 2020, Herbert hunted another tract of land in hopes of shooting a 150-class buck that lived there. After several tense seconds, the deer offered a quartering-away shot opportunity, and Hill took it. Erik Kobler, of Attica, N.Y. arrowed this huge, 15-point buck on Nov. 7 with his Obsession bow. He was hunting an area mixed with crops, hardwoods and thick cover. Matt Reed tagged his biggest whitetail buck ever on Kentucky's September 3rd archery opener, after eying the buck all summer. Dieter Herbert Dieter Herbert of Huntington, New York, is a self-admitted whitetail addict. Justin Heffron wrote: "This 10-point buck was taken Nov 3, at 5:30 pm in Waterloo NY (in Seneca County). After three or four tries, I hung it up.. I really thought it was one of the 8-point bucks, and Im sure the deer knew I was there when I shot, he says. Stay tuned to F&S for the latest big-buck coverage, like this first-time buck that scored over 200 inches, the biggest whitetail ever taken by a female hunter, and the best bucks of the last 10 years. He was hunting hill country in a 65-acre hay meadow, which was part of the larger 160-acre cattle operation. When he first spotted the big buck it was around 115 yards away. I was wondering if it was real. Doctors said he only had weeks to live. It was my best chance to get a shot at this buck before he got off his pattern.. Lefty was gone., Then, our family received news that rocked me to my core, Lee said. The rack itself. The buck disappeared back into the woods, but the doe he was following stayed in the field, he recalls. With about four minutes left of legal light, the buck was finally broadside at 50. It weighed 198 pounds field dressed. He stood the height of an elk. Last year he was a 11-pointer with split main beams. I looked down to snap my release onto my bowstring, getting ready to see the buck that was grunting, Williams says. As he waited for the sun to rise, he couldnt help but think of all his memories of the place, as well as the many times his father had taken him hunting as a kid. It wasnt even close: The official panel-score measurement tallied 327 78 inches, outstripping the previous world record (Stephen Tuckers 2016 Tennessee buck) by 15 inches. Once there, they followed blood and found the deer in a logging road about 75 yards into the tracking job. New York isnt renowned as a big-buck state, but there are plenty of hardcore deer hunters killing mature bucks there each season. Its called a panel scoring, Haseley said. The shot had felt good but sounded bad, like a broadhead hitting scapula, and Brewsters confidence gave way to doubt as he glassed for blood. He had been taking note of its presence and trail camera photos from the past four years. But when the measuring was done and the score tallied, Plesss 5 -year-old, 18-point non-typical buck grossed 221 3/8 inches and netted 214 2/8, topping a 210-4/8-inch 23-pointer killed by Mike Giarraputo of Suffolk County in 2011, and taking its spot as the biggest non-typical buck ever taken with a bow in New York State. It took three people to drag him out, Pless said. Tim Young, of Trophy Room Taxidermy is handling the pedestal mount. The big buck walked in front of Lees father while he was hunting, but unfortunately, the deer broke off its entire right side. He was bowhunting from the ground with some natural brush around him. Biggest Buck Ever Shot! 1, non-typical (ever taken) in New York.. The next morning, the guys took photos in view of a road, and soon the country lane had a traffic jam. I had no idea what hed score. Loyd harvested the massive whitetail in Lee County, Arkansas. The Drurys had been monitoring the buck on their Iowa property for years and had trail camera photos of him going back to 2018. The giant whitetail fell after going only 25 yards. Russell is a 25-year-old who prefers to hunt whitetails in the big woods of the Adirondacks the old fashioned way: by stalking them. He hunted hard, but the deer evaded him. I grunted to stop him and at 15 yards from the base of my tree stand quartering away I shot. Greta Yira Some giant bucks fly under. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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". Terry Mayberry of Terrys Taxidermy in Oklahoma City green-scored Meadows 16-point, 7-year-old buck at 210 inches. Being a right-handed shooter, this was an impossible shot. Daniel Smith shot this impressive 12-point buck on opening day around 1:30 in the afternoon in Phelps, N.Y in Ontario County with his Savage 270. After several minutes of waiting for a shot opportunity, the deer finally turned broadside. A happy Aaron Koss, took this impressive 10-point buck with his bow on Oct. 6 in Clarence, N.Y. in Erie County. She gave him a kick, telling him to Get the heck away, " he said. "It has 11 scoreable points including a 3-inch kicker off his G2," he wrote. Published Dec 23, 2020 6:11 PM EST. He was hot on one doe, but turned to pursue another. This deer means so much, Reed said. And he was this time., My emotions were not what I had thought they would be in this moment, Lee continued. After waiting about a half hour, he climbed down from his treestand. I just love chasing big white-tailed deer., Lynn Jareds Kentucky WhitetailScore: 171 inchesDate of Kill: Sept. 7, 2021Location: Clinton County, Ky.Weapon: Bowtech compound bow, Lynn Jared grew up hunting in the hills of Tennessee, and now also hunts in Kentucky. It was a special deer. Herbert said that he knew right away that it was a world-class buck and he nicknamed it Split G4.. C.J. Buster was a magnificent animal and exceeded our expectations, Kamps said. Reinforcements soon arrived in the form of friends Kevin Austin, Scott Pipiles, his brother Jason Pless and his nephew Connor Pless. Then, later in the season, he finally crossed paths with the deer one last time. Pless made a 50-yard shot to collect this incredible buck. The first doe, meanwhile, was slowly walking toward Pless. He charged in out of nowhere. Photo courtesy of Kevin Petrzilka. His father passed away in October. I was slowly stillhunting and I came across a doe at 25 yards, he says. But I gathered my senses, calmed down, and said to myself, just focus on the spot to aim.. The buck ran about 35 yards, and Lucas watched him fall. Zack Meadows passed up a 190-class buck to tag a deer that could break the Oklahoma record for a typical archery buck. The C.W. He was set up in a blind along a fence row between two cut cornfields. We know that theres plenty of deer season left to hunt, and we cant wait to see how it plays out. Smaller deer have torn apart closer camps, but these buddies have only hung more stands and redoubled their food-plot efforts. I was excited and sad. Brewster had to stifle his yells, trying not to ruin anyone elses sit. The hunt kicked off with slightly warmer weather, but the rut was just starting, and he hoped for a positive outcome. The deer ran about 200 yards and crashed. It checked a few scrapes and walked toward Lucas location. This 27-year-old New York City carpenter spends countless days and dollars scouting, planning, and hunting whitetails. My dads spirits never once faltered.. The last time I wore the pack, I arrowed an 8-pointer.. It ran about 50 yards and expired in the middle of the open field.While the buck scored 166 inches, it was the character that impressed her and others so much. Some guys wont shut up about the biggest buck theyve ever shot. Theres a modest, 400-acre hunting lease in Essex County, New York, that has 15 members. To our surprise, nothing. The buck threw his head back in the hunters direction, but it was too late. Colt Russell There's a modest, 400-acre hunting lease in Essex County, New York, that has 15 members. But Plesss uncle, Glenn Pless, knowing Pless was into hunting, gave him the mount of his grandfathers 11-point buck, a certificate from the New York Big Buck Club recognizing it (it scored 154 7/8) and his grandfathers 12-gauge shotgun. 1 typical bow kill in New York State. Before the hunt, Lance and his dad were talking and couldnt decide on which stand to sit. The deer weighed 205 pounds after being field dressed. Its testes were malformed, which he believes had something to do with the buck not shedding its antlers, and instead just growing a giant rack covered in velvet. He was slowly and surely coming to me. Before long, he spotted the massive buck bedded in the timber. American Buffalo Knife and Tool Co. is adding to its line of Roper Knives with the new Sunset Series Tumble Weed. You know the joke about the tourist who asks the New Yorker how to get to Carnegie Hall, right? People couldnt believe he had drop tines coming off his main beams., Jeremy Martinsons New Hampshire GiantScore: 166 inchesDate of Kill: Nov. 1, 2021Location: Merrimack County, N.H.Weapon: .50-caliber CVA muzzleloader. Mufasa didnt even notice, though he stepped out of range. His buddy had spotted Tiny Ten in a hollow, so Goldammer snuck in to still-hunt the buck. It required a few tries to find the tree, but eventually Brewster located a maintained hang-on stand, tucked into the thick limbs of an old Osage orange. The deer ran 40 yards and expired. Bowhunter Phillip Pless arrowed the 18-point drop-tine behemoth on November 8th, and the rack was officially scored and declared a new record late last month. If you want to read about the new nontypical record, check out the story on Field & Stream. It was heaven-sent to our family. Hes taken plenty of deer bowhunting this way, including one of two bears in recent years. At Colts shot, the buck dropped where it stood. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. by Bryan Hendricks | January 25, 2016 at 5:45 a.m. Jacob Ayecock, of Tillar, took home top honors at the 26th annual Arkansas Big Buck Classic after he killed the largest typical whitetail ever in . Deer are evaluated as having either a typical or non-typical rack. We put together a countdown of the highest-scoring whitetail buck ever killed according to Boone and Crockett records. The buck ducked at the shot, and the arrow hit just above the right shoulder, most likely severing the jugular: Through binoculars, he watched the deer run off with tail tucked, stop at the edge of the field, and collapse. Had watched this guy for 3 years as a 10 point and and this year he was a 12 with a split brow tine and a kicker on the inside.". Then the woods fell silent and I knew he crashed.. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. It didn't even look normal, you know?" Cassimus says. | Most based their decision on where they thought theyd have the best chance at Mufasa. My mom, dad and buddy, Trevor, came to the farm to experience the recovery with me, he said. Curt Hansen took this 12-point buck in Ontario County on Nov. 19 with Winchester '94 in .444 Marlin. The tall-racked buck was her first ever. A few minutes later, his friend, David, who was also in the tree, said he heard something in the bottom. We called the buck Spider Man because we had hundreds of velvet pictures of him with a spider web in front of the camera.. Erik Kobler, of Attica, N.Y. arrowed this huge, 15-point buck on Nov. 7 with his Obsession bow. She wrote: "He came in to me at 30 yards. This is an all-time, great deer, said Jeff Brown, president of the Northeast Big Buck Club, which is based in Paxton, Mass. Georgia Freak Buck Benny Overholt with his Georgian giant. Cameras caught him all over the farm through seasons end, and in October 2018 he was backlater than usual but bigger than ever. I took a shot with my bow and nailed a heart shot, He staggered 10 yards to the left and i had time to knock another arrow and land another heart shot from the opposite side and he piled up about 30 yards.". knew that his best hunting buddy would have to sit out most of the season. But this Sunday his wife, Elizabeth, had errands to run and Pless had to babysit daughter Grace, 3, and son Liam, 2. By Following a habit from his time in the Marine Corps, Brewster ran through his shooting checklistanchor, peep, sight, bubble, exhale, squeeze. Im really humbled by the whole experience, and feel blessed and honored I just happened to be the bowhunter who took such an incredible animal, Overholt says. His stand location was in a draw between two ridges that led to a destination ag field. A week later, Brewster left Virginia at 3 a.m. for the annual hunt. He estimated the deer was 5 years old. A non-typical rack has abnormal growth, with drop tines and tines not coming off the rack symmetrically. A couple hours later, Kamps returned with a tracking party. The two deer sparred, and Meadows eventually made a 60-yard shot on the bigger deer. Its the No. All rights reserved (About Us). Then, in 2020, it made a huge jump, and turned into one of the largest 8-pointers hed ever seen. Brewster worried they were catching a whiff of him, but they picked through the overgrown brush and eventually disappeared. Danny Goldammer nearly died from COVID-19 last winter, but this fall hed recovered enough that he was able to hunt.

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