Arkansas. Traditionally, February brought excellent burning weather, he added, but wet weather made February 2020 and 2019 virtually worthless. Give a Gift The Awards Book is Published every 3 years. Arkansas County in the southeast is in the heart of the Natural State's big-buck zone, and that's where Joe Schimmel of Stuttgart killed our largest typical with archery equipment last year. More than 17,000 whitetail deer listings, which include: final B&C score, B&C gross core, key measurements, location, date, hunter, owner, state/provincial rank, All-time rank. The social carrying capacity is how many deer people can stand to live with. But the average age of deer, especially bucks, depends a lot on the choices hunters make. This great non-typical also is the latest member of Kentucky's all-time Top 30 list. (Editors Note: A call to an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission law enforcement official confirmed that the agency looked into the story of the big eastern Arkansas buck, checked things out to their satisfaction, and concluded that no further investigation was necessary.). In fact, I kind of lost interest in it for a couple of years and skipped 17., But his interest was rekindled in 2018 as he became aware of a giant whitetail roaming an area a couple of counties south of where he lives. That was farther than I felt comfortable trying to shoot.. (Preston Hall photo) Arkansas doesn't jump to top of mind as a big-buck destination, but that didn't stop bowhunter Preston Hall. Schimmel, 30, is a truck broker who, like Bolt, has to economize his hunting time due to a busy schedule. Home About AGFC Press Room RFP and Bid Notices Surveys Calendar Contact AGFC Employment Enforcement Transparency.arkansas.gov Accessibility Privacy | Security Acceptable Use Login Arkansas Game and Fish Commission 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 833-345-0325 A new record is noteworthy, especially after a severe dip in the 2019-20 season when hunters killed 188,151 deer. Lloyd's buck. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. Heres a rundown: The Badger State ranked No. . Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center, Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Nature Center, Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan | 2020-2025, Disability, Mobility-impaired, 65-Plus, Military Retiree, Lifetime Licenses, www.agfc.com/en/hunting/big-game/deer/deer-harvest-reports. As he did, he clutched his TC Encore Pro single-shot rifle, a synthetic stock model with a 150-grain .300 Win Mag bullet in the chamber. 1820-- Miller County was created 1 April 1820 from Lafayette County. Subscriber Services. Additionally, hunters killed 15% more deer in nine deer management zones than they killed in 2019-20. Like many of his fellow Arkansans, Ryan is a deer and duck fanatic. > StartFragment The Arkansas Big Buck Classic has enjoyed some memorable moments during its 26-year history, but none bigger than 2016 when it crowned a new state-record typical whitetail. I wouldnt shoot them because I kept thinking that while I might get another chance at a deer in the 150s, I might not ever get another chance to shoot one of that caliber, he said. He had been pouring corn on the ground for some time and had some deer coming in, but he didn't know exactly what. The previous record harvest was 213,487 deer, set in the 2012-13 season. Published Mar 19, 2021 8:52 PM EDT. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Included among Kasass top recent bucks is Gerald E. Rightmyers 272-2/8-inch nontypical taken in 2006 and a 295-inch giant picked up in 2012. As the autumn season unfolded in 2018, El Nino-fueled rains left the region awash in water, something that isnt surprising in a delta region known for its world-class waterfowl hunting. About Being able to maintain sustainable population numbers is one measure of success. With more than a month left in Arkansass archery deer season, hunters have checked 214,022 deer during the 2020-21 deer hunting season. If youre wondering about which state to book a hunt in next year, you might consider that all of the new typical records in the states top 10 and six of the 10 non-typical state records were taken in the 2000s. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. Eventually, he got the deer loaded up and headed home. Arkansas gets a nod thanks to Willian L. Loyds incredible 200-inch typical taken in 2018. Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. A list of the Miller County records microfilm available at the Arkansas State Archives can be found in our County records microfilm collection. Spring and summer flooding in 2018 and 2019 contributed to lower fawn recruitment in certain parts of the state. Ralph Meeker, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's deer program coordinator, reported Wednesday that deer hunters killed a record 216,835 deer during the 2020-21 deer seasons. ) This list does not include all of the Arkansas State Archives materials regarding this county, but provides a starting point for research. In an instant, the shaft had passed through him. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. View property records for 5 addresses located on City Road in Deer, Arkansas, including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. When he knocked on the door of a local farmer with a moderate amount of acreage, the reenergized hunter was in business. If you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" ), Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "J-L", Miller County Records: Index to Marriage Records, Books "A-B", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Wills, Books "B-C", Miller County Records: Miller County Birth Records, Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "G-I", Miller County Records: Clerical Credentials, Books "A-D", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "Y-Z", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "W-X", Miller County Records: Clerical Credentials, Books "A-C", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Administrator's Records, Book "A", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Executor's Record, Book "A", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Guardians Record, Book "A", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "U-V", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "S-T", Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "D-F", Giles family marriage licenses, 1897-1912. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. He should know, having come to the regions surprisingly good deer hunting pastime at an early age. Please click on each title below to learn more about it and the collection to which it belongs. Minimums for the Muzzleloader book are: Typical 130 and Non-typical 160. The NWTF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Miller County. According to Meeker, the current deer harvest and limits fit the factors that influence the states deer herd well and are likely where they need to be for a healthy deer population. Missouri ranks seventh overall with 896 total entries. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record-book bucks. The Merrell Buck tops the former Pope and Young record of 170 1/8 inches and the overall archery record (recorded in Boone and Crockett) of 177 7/8. Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "G-H", Bright Star Public School announcement, 1896. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Score: 204 2/8 inches Hunter: Robert Smith Location: Pendleton County, Kentucky What will be interesting to see is if hunters were able to harvest a larger percentage of older age-class bucks, another result of carryover from 2019, Meeker said. Help using Search. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. But then cameDec. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. In fact, the spot I was hunting was a draw of sorts, and it held as much as six inches of water, so the farmer couldnt get in there to cut them.. "We're not seeing any crashes. Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Newsletter Spring and summer flooding in 2018 and 2019 contributed to lower fawn recruitment in certain parts of the state. County and local records The sight of that shed gave Lloyd the boost he needed to dive back into deer hunting. Listed also is Charles R. Bocooks 2018 buck from Columbia County that scored 192-6/8 inches and edged out Hupfs buck to be the fourth largest Wisconsin whitetail and is ranked #96 All-time. All three of these factors contributed to what we witnessed in the 2019-20 deer harvest.. But when you see environmental stressors such as flooding or buffalo gnat outbreaks followed by a good harvest, that is a good indication that the deer population is healthy enough to rebound quickly, so Id say were in good shape where we are.. According to B&C records, most of our best bucks since 2013 were killed in the lower drainages of our major rivers, specifically the Arkansas, White, Cache and St. Francis rivers. I was close enough to the woods where the deer were, but I didnt have permission to hunt in the woods.. Big Game AWARDS BOOK According to B&C records, most of our best bucks since 2013 were killed in the lower drainages of our major rivers, specifically the Arkansas, White, Cache and St. Francis rivers. It was also scored officially at the Big Buck Classic. They killed 36,146 deer (17%) in October. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. Our current herd matches up well with the available habitat as well as the social carrying capacity of our state, Meeker said. Last season was the result of a perfect storm lined up against harvest, Ralph Meeker, AGFC deer program coordinator, said. We're able to withstand buffalo gnats. My first impression when I actually saw the rack was that the pictures didnt do it justice, said Latham. Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. A short while later, the deer hunting chance of a lifetime greeted Lloyd as the giant typical buck popped out into the open again, this time only a bit beyond the 200-yard mark. A Prairie County whitetail, it barely eclipsed the Ward buck's score, which was picked up five years earlier. It also will be interesting to see how the harvest numbers per hunter break down once the season has ended.. William Dooley shot the state's largest non-typical in Prairie County. In the meantime, the Lloyd Buck seems well on its way to becoming the new Arkansas state-record B&C typical, beating the 2015 seasons Jacob Ayecock buckthat was taken in Drew County and scored 195 2/8 net inches. Billy Dooley set the state record for non-typical racks in 1999 with a Prairie County buck that scored 238 3/8. Four of the county's 11 biggest deer were shot during the past five seasons. The results below are automatically collected from materials on this site that have been tagged with the Geographical Area of Miller County (Ark. The All-Time Record book is Published every 6 years for only B&C entries that exceedthe 170 typical and 195 non-typical minimum (Approximately 1 in 20,000 bucks qualify). He gets paid to set fire to public property, much to its benefit. County Antlered Button Doe, Columbia 1,941 194 2,167, Ashley 1,745 228 1,827, Bradley 2,268 291 2,673, Calhoun 1,668 250 1,730, Chicot 504 19 314, Clark 2,701 361 2,823, Cleveland 2,048 325 2,490, Dallas 2,152 342 2,391, Desha 1,294 41 1,086, Drew 2,102 263 2,148, Hempstead 1,518 136 1,432, Howard 1,388 144 1,280, Lafayette 879 95 1,009, Little River 1,241 140 1,267, Miller 820 58 631, Nevada 1,669 248 1,796, Ouachita 1,994 261 2,110, Sevier 760 116 1,088, Union 3,109 371 3,502. The previous record harvest was 213,487deer, set in the 2012-13 season. Even so, I didn't figure that would matter if I aimed at the right spot and squeezed off a clean shot. One buck that is highlighted in this section is Luke Brewsters non-typical taken in 2018 from Edgar County that scored 327-7/8 and is the new Illinois state record and the #3 on the All-time list, pending Judges Panel review for the 31st Big Game Awards in 2022. LITTLE ROCK With more than a month left in Arkansass archery deer season, hunters have checked 214,022deer during the 2020-21 deer hunting season. Arkansas State Archives Weve also likely seen some hunters who had not purchased a license in a few years get reactivated this year, but those are only two factors that went into the high harvest, Meeker said. The Boone and Crockett Club has released its sixth edition of the Records of North American Whitetail Deer, and at 700 pages, it promises untold hours of geeking out for deer nuts like you and me, who cant get enough of giant whitetails. It is listed in the next published record book. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. . Minimums to be included are: Shed Typical 60 and Shed Non-typical 70. Home Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. Another measure is balance with habitat and with people that live there, which is social carrying capacity. Iowa continues to rank #3 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,330 total entries. 0:45. Let's get Arkansas the credit it deserves and start registering the 160+ & 185+ deer. On top of that, flooding during the peak of the gun season closed hunting in some parts of the state. 12. The buck was honored in 2019 during the 30th Big Game Awards. Kevin Merrell closed the deal on a giant typical in Greene County that broke the Arkansas typical archery record. That's based on photos from 2010, when he clearly wasn't over 3 1/2. Nick continued to watch several bucks harass does throughout the morning, but chose not to take a shot at them. DEVELOPED BY. Suggest Listing Whispering 'fire in the hole ' while floating the crosshairs on the spot, I gently squeezed the trigger until the recoil removed the buck from my view. The next morning, as friends came over to look at Lloyds deer and photos began to spread, it didnt take long for the story to get out to others in local communities. About Us Contact Us Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "K-L", Miller County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "A-C", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "I-J". To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Phone: 501.682.6900 / Email: In addition, the state tables of all record-book deer include a buck from Lewis County taken by Daryl L. Blum in 2002 that scored 198-6/8 inches and landed #3 on the state list #29 All-time. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). More than 20 years later, the deer harvest broke the 10,000-deer mark, and hunters did not reach a 100,000-deer season in Arkansas until 1987. My dad taught me how to deer hunt.. Tuckers non-typical buck scored 315-1/8 inches and is the new state record as well as #4 on the All-time list. I know of several people who harvested (or attempted to harvest) more deer than they normally would this season to fill their freezer for the coming year, Meeker said. f you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" //. I guess Ive been deer hunting almost forever, my whole life really, he said. The action was fast and furious right from the get-go. The doe, however, wanted nothing to do with her pursuer and jumped into a nearby pond in an attempt to flee the buck. Conservation But it should have. The buck was very much alive, able to jump fences and move quickly, but Kevin doubts the buck would have made it through the winter. Wearing Mossy Oak camouflage, Lloyd settled in for the afternoon sit, waiting to see what might happen. The Buckeye State moved up in rank since the books last edition to No. Score: 179 4/8, archery (typical) Date: December 6, 2011. Wisconsins Buffalo County is No. 1 in all-time B&C record-book whitetail entries. The gross score evidently makes this the highest-scoring wild whitetail ever harvested on professional video. Harvest data is just one piece of the puzzle.". A pair of 190-plus-inch typicals are listed in the top 21st Century bucks.
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