Big nontypicals, either mule deer or whitetails, are not all that common in nebraska. The double d ranch offers a 4night 5day semiguided hunting package for trophy mule deer and whitetails. It truly was a privilege to have an opportunity at such a great animal, said dickerson, 40. Spring, boone and crockett club director of big game records, recently. Nebraska guided mule deer hunts ne mule deer hunting lodge. Big game trophy records nebraska game and parksnebraska. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. Currently, more than 40 nontypical mule deer in the book that score over 200 were taken with a firearm. Yes you can book with one of those other nebraska hunt outfitters that will tell you they have pronghorn, mule deer, and whitetails in an effort to entice you into thinking your booking a hunt so that you can pursue trophy animals of many different species, however the quality of whitetail deer most generally at one of those places is. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more great mule deer videos. Jan 10, 2017 we are back for round 2 of a great 2016 western mule deer hunt. If you leave the hunters name box empty, all records will be shown.
The 100th meridian splits the great plains states of nebraska, kansas and the dakotas roughly in half, and also serves as a general guideline for the presence of mule deer on the plains. You can search the database by species type, weapon used, year and by the hunters name. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time outdoor. Mule deer range from 140160, but the fun part about the vast sand hills of nebraska is you never know what will show up during your hunt. Mule deer buck harvest on record pace nebraskaland magazine. Lincoln nebraska mule deer buck harvest is on a pace to set a record this year. Our deer season at hunt the rackett was a success with all four trophy tags being filled. Dont bypass nebraska hunting north american whitetail. Oct 21, 2015 severe weather, outbreaks of ehd, and, in some states, record harvests of both whitetails and mule deer are factors that have changed the landscape of trophy deer hunting in the great plains. Panhandle rancher bags record book mule deer panhandle rancher bags record book mule deer posted. A 4 or 5year old nebraska whitetail buck could easily gross boone and crockett or better. Sep 01, 2018 our deer season at hunt the rackett was a success with all four trophy tags being filled. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat.
Untouched hills and wideopen meadows make the nebraska sandhills a hunting paradise. This searchable database contains trophy whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and elk taken in nebraska since 1945. If you like to bowhunt look for a western nebraska lease with access to mule deer, whitetail, antelope, and turkey. Its a fact that mulies and whitetails dont mix well. Nebraska s elk herds are growing, and the population now exceeds 2,000. Its a hunters choice when deer hunting with wolverine creek outfitters in eastern nebraska. Nebraskas elk herds are growing, and the population now exceeds 2,000. Kohl was hunting his own familys ground which lies adjacent to some of springmeadows own hunting ground when he arrowed. Sep 30, 2010 that score places it 24th in the nebraska big game record book. The whitetail picture is similar, with the top 20 scoring over 212. Western nebraska holds the most mule deer in the state. If the rack stays somewhere in the 180 to 190inch range, morgan might find his name high on the list of nebraskas alltime whitetail record.
Whitetail buck harvest is up slightly, with 26,525 adult whitetail bucks harvested compared to 25,489 in 2017. Nebraska outfitters whitetail deer hunting in illinois. We are back for round 2 of a great 2016 western mule deer hunt. Similar to the online database, this publication contains trophy records for whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and elk taken in nebraska. The average age of bucks is also very good, with 59 percent of bucks estimated at age 3 or older. Kohl johnson of alliance killed a mule deer that scored 185 78. Boone and crockett club trophy search deer hunting. So its not surprising that in the eastern half of the state whitetails rule, with more pockets of mule deer in the higher, drier western counties. Mar 06, 2011 theres also a new record in nebraska s typical mule deer in the archery category.
This new database is the complete collection of all boone and crockett trophies in 38 categories from the beginning of recorded trophies to date 1830 2005. A mature arizona desert mule deer buck could have a rack sporting a spread of 1827 inches and have 3 to 5 points per side. This book is an updated listing of trophies replacing the 35th edition of 2014. Cousin kohl sets new nebraska muley record wednesday, february 23rd, 2011 at 1. Our unique yearround management and knowledge of deer movement results in bigger deer and higher success rates. The wizard of deer, valerius geist simplifies his encyclopedic knowledge of ungulates and the deer family in this book about the iconic mule deer. The nebraska big game trophy records program nebraska trophy recognition certificates have been awarded since 1962 for outstanding big game trophies t aken in the state during legal hunting seasons. A sunday tulsa world outdoors story misspelled the last name of the lotspeich family.
Consider these factors when trying to pinpoint a place to take a trophy buck in kansas, nebraska, north and south dakota. Ike eastman took a mule deer buck with mass and extras on his 2019 deer hunt with wolverine creek outfitters. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Kansas top 20 deer records deer big game information. This amazing 17point whitetail shot by kevin petrzilka in southeastern nebraska last november has been officially scored as the new state record typical after its 60day drying period. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Of course the nebraska outfitters wont probably tell you this as it may cause the trophy whitetail hunter not to book a hunt in that area. The possible new nebraska rifle, all time typical mule deer state record was also harvested on our property in 2005. Since then, mdf has gathered the grassroots support of more than 150 chapters with nearly 50,000 members nationwide. Annual precipitation is about 35 inches in nebraskas southeastern corner but only 15 in the northwest. Seeing my name at the top of the nebraska record book would be pretty cool, but what makes it really special is that it was a great hunt with my boys and it ended perfectly. Data searches can be queried in a number of different ways depending on the type and amount of information in which you are interested. Springmeadows family cousin kohl johnson recently set the new nebraska mule deer archery record this past 2010 hunting season.
Deer outfitter ryan lakovitch offers a full service deer hunting camp. The buck is only the 16th typical to score better than 200. The past many years our trophy antelope, deer and merriam turkey hunts ended with near 100% shot opportunity on all hunts with record book animals harvested. This searchable database contains trophy whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope. Double d trophy outfitters voted nebraskas number 1 trophy deer and turkey hunting outfitter the last many years in a row by our hunters. We are the premier facebook page for promoting and informing hunters about western big.
Mule deer appear to be down about 20 percent overall, said kit hams, big game program manager for nebraska game and parks commission. Research by outdoor life and the rmef shows an upward trend in bookbuck production in the top 50 counties for record mule deer. We also offer merriam turkey, antelope, game birds and fishing packages. With a nebraska hunting lease you have the first right to renew every year, so passing on the younger bucks can pay off. Burke farms hunting nebraska deer mule deer hunting in. He stalked and shot the deer, which scored 19748, sept. Severe weather, outbreaks of ehd, and, in some states, record harvests of both whitetails and mule deer are factors that have changed the landscape of trophy deer hunting in the great plains. The mule deer foundation mdf was founded in 1988 as the first official nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of odocoileus hemionus blacktailed deer and mule deer. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Each year the nebraska game and parks commission publishes an updated edition of the big game trophy records book. Whitetail in the east are down about 20 percent, but whitetail in the central and west are up about 30 percent in the past five years.
Dec 01, 2016 lincoln nebraska mule deer buck harvest is on a pace to set a record this year. Nebraska deer hunting outfitters sand river outfitters. Ike eastman took a mule deer buck with mass and extras on his 2019 deer hunt with wolverine creek outfitters be sure to subscribe to our channel for more great mule deer videos. Nebraska mule deer receive monitoring devices hunt forever. North american whitetail online staff may 25, 2011. Theres also a new record in nebraskas typical mule deer in the archery category. Kansas top 20 deer records harvest by muzzleloader. We currently have 1 opening for 2019 and limited openings for 2020.
Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer mule deer. In other words, the best of our mule deer country just keeps getting better. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Many hunts ended with record book animals harvested. Southern arizona mule deer bucks do not typically have much record book potential, but they can offer a unique and exciting desert hunting experience. Please contact us to discuss our trophy mule deer hunts in nebraska for a trophy mule deer. With that in mind, the 4s also appear to represent areas where hunters could have a chance this season to encounter mature bucks of either species. Nebraska mule deer receive monitoring devices april 22, 2019 sci leave a comment one hundred and twenty mule deer does are wearing gps monitoring devices for the second year of a research study designed to aid in the management of mule deer populations in high and lowdensity areas of nebraska. Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer posted. We take a look at the top 40 mule deer to ever be registered in the boone and crockett record books. But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books. As our deer expert scott bestul pointed out in his whitetail 365 blog, petrzilka has earned a far greater distinction than a state record.
Rob and logan harvested these mule deer bucks about 2 hours a part in the 2011 season. The pope and young club said dickersons trophy, with its current score, would rank in the top 25 nationally in the typical mule deer archery records maintained by the club. Michigan hunters mule deer is a nebraska record outdoornews. Research by outdoor life and the rmef shows an upward trend in book buck production in the top 50 counties for record mule deer. The buck is also the biggest typical tagged in the u. It beat out a 199 28 whitetail also taken in saunders county in 1983 by vernon virka of morse bluff. Big game trophy list screen nebraska game and parks. Any 200inch deer is really neat, but when its a 200inch typical and you can put a state record behind it, that adds up to a lot. Nebraska mule deer hunting outfitters outdoor life. With several properties to choose from we will spend the time scouting to put you in the best opportunity for a shot on a buck.
The first step was record book data from the boone and crockett club. Jordyn harvested her first nebraska gobbler on opening morning of the 2008 youth season. 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. This amazing 17point whitetail shot by kevin petrzilka in southeastern nebraska last november has been officially scored as the new state. Along with mule deer hunts, deer meadows also offers whitetail and antelope.
Oregon, south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, texas and california all harbor decent populations of mule deer. Hunters mule deer trophy is one for the record books. Dickerson, of davison, michigan, now holds the nebraska record for a typical mule deer taken by archery. The pending nebraska muzzleloader, all time nontypical mule deer state record was harvested on our property in 2007. This is still the second highest recorded mule deer buck harvest on record bodes well for nebraska. It is set up by species and you can ask it to search for trophy listings by a specific. Residents will purchase all bull and cow tags before the nonresident application period opens, but some landowner cow tags will be available to nonresident. May 25, 2011 any 200inch deer is really neat, but when its a 200inch typical and you can put a state record behind it, that adds up to a lot. Rank score points r points l inside spread main beam r main beam l h1 r h1 l locality year hunter. Deer meadows outfitters trophy deer hunts in the nebraska.
Semiguided whitetailmule deer with several properties to choose from we will spend the time scouting to put you in the best opportunity for a shot on a buck. If you are looking for a quality trophy deer hunt, youve found it. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. He explains that an ice age was the cause of hybridization that resulted in whitetail females x blacktail males created a new species only 10,000 years ago and predicts that modern conditions may. Thats likely a function of abundant escape cover, conservative hunting regulations, and mild weather. Nebraska mule deer hunts, mule deer hunting, mule deer guides. Hunter harvests one of nebraskas largest whitetails outdoor life. It is the most common species in the eastern half of nebraska and is more abundant than mule deer even on. We have continued to run near 100% shot opportunity on all of our hunts for the last 10 years. The top nebraska mule deer of 20038 was taken with a muzzleloader by miles lemley of lyman, neb. That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter.
Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. Jack reneau, director of big game records, provided the information i needed and. Contest open to hunters who legally harvested an antlered whitetail or mule deer in the state of nebraska. The snake river connection located in the beautiful rolling sand hills of western nebraska is pleased to offer a limited number of opportunities for big game hunting. Mule deer nontypical records nevada wildlife record book. This buck scored 203 inches, and has not yet been entered in the nebraska record books. Kevin petrzilka of brainard killed the 8x9 record deer nov.
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