The typical record is the 70th largest overall and was taken by kevin c. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period. Maryland sika deer maryland s little elk maryland s exotic sika deer pronounced seekuh is native to southern japan, and first appeared on maryland s lower eastern shore when clement henry released them on james island in 1916. The top states for boone and crockett whitetails in the last 10. New 2017 maryland bucks scoring record book from bucks, bears, stags. On a cold, rainy afternoon in november 2005, billy crutchfield sat in desperation until dark as he watched a monster buck that was bedded in high grass on the edge of a marsh.
Reeves had his deer mounted by taxidermist bill edder of marydel, maryland. In contrast, the antlerless harvest increased two percent to 66,902 deer. Sika deer originate mostly from japan, taiwan, and east asia. Sound deer management is catching on in many parts of the state, and nowhere more so than in marylands middle and upper eastern shore counties. New maryland state record buck maryland huntography.
A maryland man was convicted this week for poaching a potential state record whitetail deer on a neighbors property last fall. Serious deer hunters know maryland has the soil nutrients and herd. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record book bucks. The mountainous areas of western maryland have traditionally been the deerhunting hotspots, and still lead the way in terms of numbers, but many of the largest bucks have. Maryland hunter petey councell with the state record typical buck he shot with a bow in 1994. Our year round management of food plots allow for maximum growth and a. Not only that, no big game animal in any record book anywhere in the world was harvested earlier than 1830. The 5heaviest whitetail deer ever killed on record. This deer is one of the biggest that i have ever seen and one that could hold the record for a very long time.
Its true pennsylvania produced the biggest whitetail buck on record from 1830 to 1870. This is a site for md bow hunters to post pics, socialize, and give tips on deer movement and hunting. Be sure to check out the new website for the maryland trophy deer contest which is cosponsored by dnr and mbs. Sep 22, 2010 maryland officials knew immediately that it was a new state record. Potential maryland record is in our site for bow season. Sure, kentucky has only produced 201 entries to wisconsins 326 in the last five years. But when you factor in the size of each state, things even up fairly quickly. Williamson outfitters offers a truly unique hunting experience for sika deer in marshes of maryland and is a tremendous challenge for even the most veteran of hunters. Record books, clover scrapbooks and senior portfolios are due in the 4h office by february 5, 2020.
The nontypical record was shot in charles county by donza watson in 2007. Aug 08, 2012 new maryland state record buck written on august 8, 2012 by rob freyer, managing editor in archery, bowhunting, deerhunting, deertour, maryland bowhunting, maryland deer hunting, maryland deertour, maryland field editor, maryland outdoors, maryland whitetail deer hunting, whitetail deer hunting blog. Is there a record book so to speak to see the top ten anymore. In addition to the plan, deer managers produce annual reports on maryland deer both whitetailed and sika populations and their management. Harvest quotas are liberal, with most hunters allowed to take two bucks and several does. The 2009 2018 maryland deer management plan provides the foundation for all deer management activities and decisions until 2018. I used to go to a site that had all of the top ten maryland deer records but that site is gone. Of marylands six record book categories for whitetails there are typical and nontypical classes for bucks taken with firearm, bow and muzzleloader three are topped by eastern shore bucks. To see marylands state record bucks, click on this ad or websitelink below new 2017 maryland bucks scoring record book from bucks, bears, stags, check out their website below for more details. Billy crutchfield of bel alton, maryland, is no stranger to big bucks. Checking state records, they found that he killed a 6point buck with a bow nov. Deer hunting in maryland with williamson outfitters. Ronald wayne roe, 28, of worton, was found guilty on all counts of trespassing and poaching stemming from the shooting of a 17point buck september on private. We have two scoring events booked this year at the outdoor show.
Bucksbearsstags and maryland trophy deer will be present. The nontypical record is more recent, but also taken in sussex county back in 2005 by keith lee. Marylanders who have worked in various medical occupations, including a list of hospitals and medical schools operating in maryland between 17521920. We have some of the best properties for sika deer hunting that marylands eastern shore has to offer. But the data shows that delaware, maryland and connecticut are. The man was sentenced for poaching a 17point deer that was a potential state record crossbow kill, based on boone and crocket scoring image from maryland department of natural resources press release. The home of maryland whitetail for over a decade, mwc has provided a place for hunters to discuss and share their experiences and knowledge, ask questions, and meet new friends with similar interests. Jay callahan with his state record sika deer stag harvested in dorchester county with a score of 7548 inches. At that point i had no idea if it would have been a record book deer, but it was by far the largest deer i had ever seen. Record books are due to the extension office by mid october each year. The record had previously been held by the james jordan buck, shot in wisconsin in 1914. Therefore, the deer project employs a blend of huntingrelated deer management methods and proven nonlethal deer management techniques to manage deer. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer.
Realtrees phillip culpepper arrows a maryland cull whitetail this past season. Man convicted of poaching potential state record deer. Excellent habitat, fertile soil and sciencebased wildlife management have given us a worldclass whitetailed deer herd, a robust and expanding american black bear population and a unique maryland only residency of sika deer. If approved by national scoring organizations, the buck will eclipse the current maryland nontypical record by 40 inches, becoming the number. An amazing thing about this buck is that fact that he broke off his left side main beam in velvet. The four adult bucks were harvested within the current disease management area harvest management unit 233. Mission statement the mission of bucksbearsstags is to celebrate the longhonored heritage of recreational hunting in maryland. However, we dont quite know how the recent finding of chronic wasting disease cwd could affect their ranking in the future. Each record book must include the record book forms, below includes the pdf and word versions. Digital image retrieval system for land record in maryland.
New 2017 maryland bucks scoring record book from bucks, bears, stags, check out their website below for more details. Nov 30, 2006 beyer, who measured the former nontypical record nearly 20 years ago added, this new record buck is truly remarkable and is a perfect testament to the superb potential of marylands deer management program and the quality of our states deer herd and habitat. This publication of the maryland department of natural. Oct 27, 2015 hunters reported 33,761 antlered deer 1,115 sika deer for the 20092010 season, a three percent decrease from last year. The record book will contain information for a 4her to fill out about their past 4h year. Where the biggest booner bucks are coming from now deer. Big bucks of marylands eastern shore guide outdoors.
Razorback country is also great deer hunting country. Maryland sika deer marylands little elk marylands exotic sika deer pronounced seekuh is native to southern japan, and first appeared on marylands lower eastern shore when clement henry released them on james island in 1916. The 28point rack was greenscored by maryland dnr deputy chief bob beyer at 268 58 inches, fully 40 inches higher than john pooles former state record giant, taken in montgomery county in 1987. Mar 20, 2012 the new maryland state record nontypical whitetail. The eastern shore of maryland has proven itself for the quality deer that have found themselves in the record books in recent years. In fact, several record book whitetails have been taken in recent years. Cchronic wasting diseasehronic wasting disease dnr sampled 230 deer during the 20142015 deer season in the allegany county area and detected chronic wasting disease cwd in four deer. To see marylands state record bucks, click on this ad or websitelink below. The new maryland state record nontypical whitetail. Aug 14, 2014 winchester deadly passion s1e1 new zealand world record stag duration. In the united states, sika deer have been introduced in various locations, including texas, virginia, and marylands eastern shore. Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand view.
The monster received a final panel score of 2 58 net points. They were introduced to maryland in the early 1900s when clement henry released 5 or 6 deer on james island. The department of natural resources says 98,029 were taken by bow. Maryland state record bucks hunting whitetail deer maryland bucks.
Whopper whitetails the biggest bucks on record grand. With a population of more than 200,000 whitetails, maryland is also a great deerhunting destination. All hunters, including those who may hunt without a license hunting licenses, must complete the tagging and checking procedure for each deer and turkey taken. Maryland hunting on the eastern shore with ruin gun club. Millers 2012 nontypical whitetail from kent county, scored 18818 inches and is entered in the boone and crockett club records as well as bbs. A kent county man convicted tuesday of illegally killing a potential state record whitetailed deer was ordered to pay a fine, make restitution to the state and perform community service. Most of these giants have come from the fertile eastern shore portion of the delmarva peninsula, where lush agricultural fields, coastal marshes and diverse inland woods have long supported a. Annapolis maryland natural resources officials say hunters killed more than 98,000 deer during 20112012 hunting season. I enjoyed seeing the top ten with weapon used, year taken, county taken, etc. The mountainous areas of western maryland have traditionally been the deerhunting hotspots, and still lead the way in terms of numbers, but many of the largest bucks have been taken in the coastal areas in recent years.
Posted on january 5, 2018 january 3, 2019 by ammoland editor joe evans ron shaulis holding his record breaking typical whitetail deer rack taken with a compound bow on oct. Bucksbears stags and maryland trophy deer will be present. I see a new bucks, bears and stags site but see nothing other than some pics of a few select deer. Books will be judged beginning the week of february 10. In order to check in their deer or turkey, hunters must have a dnrid number that is available through the compass portal at compass. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Bucksbearsstags bbs is marylands antler and skull measuring enterprise that recognizes outstanding maryland whitetail bucks, black bears and sika deer stags. We have thousands of acres of highly managed whitetail deer properties and our management processes are done to maximize the growth of whitetail bucks.
Completing a record book is a good way to learn this skill. Written on march 20, 2012 by rob freyer, managing editor in archery, bowhunting, dale gertz, deerhunting, food plots, maryland bowhunting, maryland deer hunting, maryland field editor, maryland state record buck, maryland whitetail deer hunting, qdm, whitetail deer hunting blog. Of course, killing a book buck should never be the reason for any deer hunter to hit the timber, but lets be honest. Newburg man claims new state record for buck southern. If you would like more information about booking a maryland dove hunt, maryland duck hunt, maryland goose hunt, maryland whitetail deer hunt or maryland turkey hunt please fill out our online book a hunt form or call us at 4107084586.
Because hes a fireman, his schedule is very flexible, and over the years hes been able to dedicate a lot of time to his deer hunting pursuits. To see maryland s state record bucks, click on this ad or websitelink below. If you havent had your trophy scored and entered into the maryland record book, you can enter the 2011 contest even if it was not taken recently, it will be entered as an historic record. We will contact you upon receiving your email and help your book your hunt or answer any questions you have. Deeds, mortgage and deeds of trust, and land records. Jay callahan with his state record sika deer stag harvested in dorchester county with a.
We often hear from youth and adults that the purpose of record books is so that they can show in the fair and learn how to keep records of their 4h experiences. One year later, the buck did the same thing, only this time billy was able to get a shot. Individuals who enjoy hunting and businesses that depend on hunting and hunters can be a part of bucksbearsstags by becoming a sponsor as we advance to the august 1, 2020 publication of marylands finest the records and the legacy. This book is a compilation of more than 30 years of the best and biggest maryland whitetails, black bears and sika stags. When lynn came over, he took one look at the buck and agreed that this one may end up in the record book. Todd five kentucky is a dang good deer hunting destination right now. Individuals who enjoy hunting and businesses that depend on hunting and hunters can be a part of bucksbearsstags by becoming a sponsor as we advance to the august 1, 2020 publication of maryland s finest the records and the legacy. The bucks official score, a stunning 208 78 pope and young inches.
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