But to put something like that in our record books would skew the data.. Although the story didnt end the way Kline had hoped, at least he found closure, and the 233 7/8-inch rack to remember the buck and all the seasons spent chasing it. Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries law enforcement officers say this is the biggest deer theyve seen all season. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. Fortunately, Kline has permission to hunt a 7-acre parcel that borders the sanctuary. He left everything in the blind except for his crossbow, a brand-new Raven R26, and one arrow. Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. Reed took it and the arrow flew true. I never showed the trail cam pictures to anybody I knew what he was., Settle recently set up an elevated ground blind on the corner of his property closest to his house. The buck was spending most of his time on 20 of their 200-plus acres. Guner Womack killed one of the most perfectly symmetrical whitetails. Miss a Deer? He just sat there, admiring the deer and soaking in the conclusion of a multi-year hunt. LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - In November, a Limestone County man illegally killed a 25-point deer on private property. When the wind is blowing toward his home, he knows that its a good time to hunt from the blindlike it was on Saturday, September 11, 2021, when Settle decided to go hunting around 2:30 p.m. Hundreds of deer have been killed to slow a contagious and incurable disease in Idaho, wildlife officials said. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Lance Hill's South Carolina Stud. All of those four are among the top 15 in the state in their respective category. 2019-2020 Total Harvest Summary 148,395 deer were harvested during the 2019-20 deer season, which is the second highest harvest on record. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 1 Pope and Young Bucks Before They Were Beat, Illinois Hunter Sprints to Close the Distance On 21-point Bedded Buck, How to Find Big Buck Sanctuaries in the Spring. Here are there stories of those giant bucks. 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. solo hunt on his property, By About an hour later a small buck chased a doe from the same direction Dad had seen Sasquatch. I didnt even know how to act. Then, after seven or eight bucks walked through, he spotted giant antlers moving through the timber. Gentry Roof first deer ever. I hate to see a great one taken out by a car. It stretched the tape to 179 inches. Occasionally, the buck traveled through the 7-acre property. Biggest bucks Ive ever seen were in the middle of Louisville. There are very few thickets, which makes it challenging to figure out where deer bed. This buck was killed yesterday in Richmond in front of Krogers. Josh Honeycutt The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. I used that to stay in the bucks blind spot. On Sept. 4, well before daylight, the Arkenaus eased into an elevated Muddy blind positioned on a wood line. Courtesy Logan Beach Logan Beach's Bushwhacking Bruiser Buck: 162 inches Date: Sept. 4, 2021 Location: Caldwell County, Kentucky Method: Compound bow Below, you can see the total number of deer harvested by county and by weapon, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife's numbers. His treestand was positioned on the ridge, with bedding cover at the end of the point. He had never seen an animal quite like this one beforeand neither had the rest of the world. He suspected the deer was dead somewhere on the sanctuary property. Nathan Taylor started getting trail camera photos of a nice typical in 2019. Eastons first deer 2021 Posted: 3/19/2022. ELD Match, and 175 gr. I stopped a bunch to try to check him out and calm myself down. We told them to grab all his sheds off the mantle and meet us in LBL to drag him out. Some were saying 230 or 240 pts. The window is short, usually lasting only five to 10 days, but those who work hard to pattern deer during the pre-season have a great chance of tagging a good buck. Deciding on a particular area, he settled into the stand on a 50-acre soybean field surrounded by woods, with a food plot located between the crops and timber. Kline and other hunters hoped that the 2020 season would be the year. Buckmasters Whitetail Trophy Records (BTR) scorer Hunter Schmittou measured the beast of a buck and gave Huffman the final tally. Access the newest seasons of MeatEater, save content, and join in discussions with the Crew and others in the MeatEater community. However, Ladner said what was most impressive was the mass. Hunting July 28, 2021 1 Five Underrated Areas for Kentucky Public Land Deer Hunting by John Stepp Pennyrile State Forest Size: 14,379 acres Location: Christian & Caldwell Counties Total Harvest 2020: 79 Bucks: 56 Does: 23 Terrain: Moderate to Hard; Most hunting areas consists of hills and ridges While in the hospital, he learned about the temporary crossbow permit for injured and disabled hunters. Conservation law enforcement officer Sgt. After several tense minutes, he finally offered a broadside, 30-yard shot opportunity. I heard the same story as you. We also figured out if he saw or smelled your trail camera, he wouldnt use that area again. My dad has been hunting, fishing and camping there for over 30 years, and my brother and I have joined him all our lives. 2022 modern gun Posted: . Moore got there about 5:45 p.m. in knee-high boots, basketball shorts and a camo top. It was also the opening of dove season, and after climbing into the stand, he heard gunshots everywhere. Keith Srakocic AP. He just popped up out of nowhere, Settle says. Access. #1 - Wisconsin Wisconsin is the #1 ranked state with 1,822 total entries and six counties in the top 20 U.S. counties with the most records produced. Check out these 10 monster bucks that were taken throughout the country. The buck ran about 50 yards and died in the brush. The sighting wasnt far from where we had some trail camera pictures of the giant, so we decided this was where we would go for the quota hunt. So while Keatings buck wont be immortalized in North Americas big game books, it will give him a freezer full of red meat and a trophy on the wall hell never forget. Reed had in-person encounters with this giant deer in 2019 and 2020. | I looked up at Dad and with tears in our eyes we went crazy, and we said a prayer thanking God for this opportunity. In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for 20 years or more. Jacob, his brother and father pose proudly with Sasquatch. "My heart about beat out of my chest as I watched him make his way in my direction," Standard said. However, when Keating found a small hole in the bucks left ear, the illusion of this being a free-range deer started to disappear. I didn't have high expectations for the hunt. Settle says the. It was showing up regularly and seemed very huntable. During the summer of 2021, we had several pictures of Sasquatch, and he was still impressive. EDITORS NOTE: When the photos of this deer were first sent to us by the hunter, Derek Settle, our immediate gut check was: This is a high-fence deer. What is the biggest deer killed in Kentucky? But Settle says he felt his presence this September. Legendary Whitetails has it on display. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. 10 Amazing Photos of a Buck Shedding Velvet, How to Tag a Velvet Whitetail Buck (and the Best States to Make It Happen). Reed has owned the farm he hunts for eight years and has spent a lot of time developing it into what it is. The 2021-22 deer season is a wrap, and some big whitetails fell between the opening and closing bells. With shaky hands, Standard called his father and asked for help recovering the buck. I got out of the tree and slowly walked over to Sasquatch. After seeing those few trail camera pictures of him, we became obsessed with finding Sasquatchs sheds. However, his obsession and hard work were ultimately what put us on Sasquatch. Big, heavy, long-beamed bucks are the stuff of dreams, but Logan Beach experienced the real thing on opening day this year. Dad told me to climb down and make sure he was dead. Like its namesake, glimpses of this 16-point deer were only captured in grainy photos. He thought it probably had a 14 or 16 point rack. Joe Lacefield accomplished both simultaneously. Guner Womack, a teen out of Oklahoma, arrowed this incredible 88 buck last night while hunting over a wheat field. I turned to Dad and threw my hands in the air, and I promise you have never seen a man climb out of a tree faster than Dad did that day. KY.gov. It even inspired him to write a song. The velvet buck is his best archery buck to date, and one he wont soon forget. The velvet was a little damaged from the branches, but Beach didnt much care. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. "This involves stand location, cellular trail cameras, making sure your hunting clothes are as scent-free as possible, not contaminating the area around your stand and, most importantly, always hunting the wind.". "Deer hunting means the world to me. Dad tried grunting to stop him, but he was not stopping. Having disappeared from cameras during the heart of hunting season, its possible that another hunter wounded Herman. To be so close, and to not be able to pull the trigger, that was difficult to deal with.. 02:00. A food plot and lots of edge habitat stretched out in front of them. This page has. This makes for heavy hunting pressure and many deer become nocturnal at an early age. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. KENTON CO., Ky. (FOX19) - An illegal killing of a trophy deer in early November has led to a hunter's arrest for wildlife-related charges and drug charges. That includes the Missouri Monarch and the Hole in the Horn Buck. 5 Common Deer Abnormalities Caught on Camera, Oklahoma Hunter Shoots Target Buck That's Locked Up with Another Giant, Potential Kentucky State Record Crossbow Typical Shot in Hemp Field, A Look Back at No. Subscriber Services. His elusiveness led to us joking about him even being real, which is where he got the name Sasquatch. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. He would make a great first buck with my bow.". Ken Vitale with Buck Knives chats with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller about two new hunting knives for 2023the purpose-built Alpha and PakLite series. Taylor knew it to be a great staging area before deer head out to feed in the soybeans. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. About 15 minutes before dark, the deer appeared yet again, walking toward Deckards stand for a third time. But the left side boasted an Social media is abuzz this morning as deer hunters fawn over what might be the new world record whitetail. We had kept Sasquatch a secret from almost everyone; even our closest friends had no idea we were hunting this buck. He knew it was a big buck, but he wasnt certain that it was Sasquatch. He has double drops that are huge. During the five-year hunt for the buck, Jacobs father always said that they would take a picture in front of this sign if they killed Sasquatch. Beach was ecstatic. ), It took me a long time to get over to the deer, he says. "It was emotional because this was [my girlfriend's] uncle's old stand. Within 10 seconds we saw Sasquatch running wide open in our direction. The next morning, Sept. 4, brought cool weather and light southerly winds. Kirkpatrick says he rarely hunts in September, though he does when the weather feels like October. Then, the buck started to turn. So, on opening weekend, he moved in and hunted along a promising ridge line. He's killed his fair share of good ones, but there's only ever been one "Herman," which is the monster buck he focused on for the past five seasons. Among the accomplishments includes the recently concluded Save the Habitat, Save the Hunt initiative, which in 10 years conserved or enhanced 5.3 million acres of critical wildlife habitat, recruited 1.5 million new or lapsed hunters, and opened new access to 750,000 acres for hunting and recreation. Give a Gift There has been a group of does hanging out across from Kroger for a couple years but I figured they had moved on since all the construction started. Opening day of deer season 2021 didn't disappoint with reports of Bluegrass State bucks taken by bowhunters measuring 170-plus inches. Brian Tate Camplin's first deer Dec 11, 2021 Updated Dec 12, 2021. The massive deer laid dead only 50 yards from the property line. Settle, 41, grew up in the Bluegrass State and is a long-time local of Henderson County. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Ruger's popular American bolt-action rifle has been a hit with hunters for years. It was Dads biggest LBL deer ever, a 170-inch buck that we had two years of sheds from, but it wasnt the deer he was after. GILBERT, W.Va . While Kirkpatrick loves to hunt whitetail deer, and chasing giants is part of that, he never imagined hed wrap his tag around a 5-year-old, 200-plus-inch buck this season. In October, the stud disappeared. I think Herman was already dead by the time I killed mine.. Settle was able to get an official SCI Green Score on the incredible buck, which came in at a whopping 311 2/8 inches. Public Land Results. I have a video of it after it was hit and it looks to be moving good but there's other pics of it dead but the pics still are blurry. Mel's Perfect 66 Illinois deer scored 204 inches. This winter, he found the bucks rack, By Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. A week later we went back to check the cameras and there he was: Sasquatch in daylight. "When I reached for my bow, the deer jolted about 35 to 40 yards into the bean field and stopped on a dime. Date of Kill: Aug. 22, 2021. We put out cameras that summer covering the best spots over a 1000-acre area. I figured he took off. He shot the deer on a Saturday morning as it moved from water to a bedding area, Whitt said. The area where his stand was hung served as a great staging area as deer moved out to feed. Derek Settle solo hunted a monster buck thats sure to make the record books and is quite possibly the biggest buck ever taken in Kentuckya state that is known for its booners. in early November. It is my girlfriend's family's farm, and her uncle hunted occasionally, but, sadly, he passed away five years ago. We didnt want anyone to know about him. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. He did some landscaping for the woman who lived on the plot. Story is that someone cut it;s head off and left before the F&W guys arrived. | At least 74 people in Kentucky have died after a weekend tornado outbreak across eight states flattened homes and businesses in the Midwest and South. Hes killed his fair share of good ones, but theres only ever been one Herman, which is the monster buck he focused on for the past five seasons. Total Harvest Results. For Release: Friday, April 23, 2021. "This deer has shown me that all the time and dedication that I put into preparing for this hunt was beyond worth it in the end. To have the opportunity to take a buck like this is a dream come true.". All Rights Reserved. That number includes about 12,000 bowhunters who registered 3,000 deer. I tried to post the video but it didn't work. Utah Hunter Arrows Insane Opening Day Mule Deer. This man pleaded guilty to hunting without permission and hunting by aid of bait, which are both class C misdemeanors. That is one of the best-looking racks I've seen from last season, beautiful color and all those stickers! Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. Only two racks have ever scored higher, and those were both from deer that were found dead in non-hunting situations. The rack is still in the drying phase before it can be officially scored B&C. ELD-X Precision Hunter). It takes an equal mixture of intelligence and luck for a buck to reach that age, especially on public land. note the day it was shot, Nov. 11. They use the clearing to get back and forth between the ag-fields and the hardwoods., Settle got to work setting up mineral and food plots and installing several permanent stands. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 3,757 likes. I found a stand I really liked, cleaned up the area around it and placed a camera two weeks before the hunt. Hope that's not the case cause I would like to see some better pics of it. Huff is just fine with the slow pace of life in the country. "I slowly looked right below our stand and there he was," Kirkpatrick recalled. The carcass was picked over by scavengers so there was no way to tell what had actually killed the buck. "I remember catching a glimpse of the top of his rack coming through the woods," Reed said. Andy Beshear told . Moments later, the deer he was after walked into the open and followed the same path as the first buck. Bowhunting is just one of those things that I used to love when I was growing up, Settle adds. LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - In November, a Limestone County man illegally killed a 25-point deer on private property. I just kind of put him in the back of my mind. The problem? Here are a handful of the best velvet bucks to come out of Kentuckys 2021 bowseason. 211-Inch Bluegrass Giant Hunter: Neal Kirkpatrick Date: September 25, 2021 Location: Daviess County, Kentucky Method: Compound Bow Score: 211 inches (unofficial gross score) Kirkpatrick arrowed this buck in late September, which is a time when most hunters struggle to pattern deer. The deer frequented a food plot theyd planted specifically for him, and his movements became very predictable. Sage Marshall Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Settle's buck could be a Kentucky state record. That was also when we finally had a daylight picture of him, making us think this could be the year. Then when a game farm reached out and said the antlers looked familiar, Keating knew the whitetail was an escapee. Deer hunting in Tennessee started strong during the summer and finished strong in January with the harvest almost 20% larger than the previous season. Imagine hunting a buck for four years without ever seeing him in person. Read Next: 10 Amazing Photos of a Buck Shedding Velvet. The NWTF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. "My dad raised me to love deer and turkey hunting," Reed said. I just couldnt get a good shot at him, and to be perfectly honest, he was standing right on the property line. "You must take the time to do all the preseason scouting," Reed said. So what do the record keepers do about a deer like this? He was laying right where I thought he would be, which is kind of crazy, Kline says. I've seen some biggins in the middle of Frankfort. On September 15, Blake Keating killed a Kansas buck that would likely dethrone Luke Brewsters whitetail as the biggest in North American history. I wasnt really getting many pictures of him, though, and my only good chance to kill this deer was during the rut, Kline says. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Standard took a deep breath, drew his bow and took the 40-yard shot, hitting the buck square in the vitals. I could tell that a lot of deer were running through here, he says, noting that the neighbors also allow him to hunt their adjoining land. Almost anyone can hunt LBL, all you need is your statewide hunting license, tags and an LBL user permit. Right after he got into the blind, he saw something that stirred [his] curiosity., I was getting situated, he says. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation area is about 20 minutes from our hometown of Benton, Kentucky. Dustin Finley tells me his dad, Larry, killed this deer in Pendleton Co, KY on 11-11-12; they measured him at 226 7/8. Deer began moving and, later in the day, movement really began to pick up. Kline hunts Sandusky County, Ohio, which is located in the northwestern region of the state. I thought, Thats not a rack. An intensive, four-year pursuit of an elusive buck dubbed "Sasquatch" at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL) ended in celebratory tears, hugs, and shared joy between father and son. Later that night, Lacefield recovered the deerhis biggest ever. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. "I enjoy being in the great outdoors. Harvest Results by Weapon. That looks like a wood pile on his head! We started receiving messages from people all over the country. Reflecting back on his many years of pursuing this deer has been bittersweet. Marlin is back in the game with the re-introduction of the classic 336 and 1894 lever-action hunting rifles. It ran a ways and crashed into the soybeans. My stand was in the top of a tall cedar tree with a good view of the soybean field.". Features quick-change barrel system. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. Jamison Standard started getting trail-camera photos of a huge buck just a week before deer season and started scouting diligently to try and determine a pattern. Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. "As soon as I made the shot, we heard the thud and the deer took off into the beans," he said. That would be the only time Kline ever spotted the buck from the stand. And there are several roads throughout the area, so many areas are easily accessible. I kind of got out of it for a while because I went to college and lived in the city, but I made it back out into the country and got back into it. When a deer of this magnitude is killed, especially when I immediately have calls coming to be conflict, the red flags do go up and we do investigate when big deer are killed, senior conservation law enforcement officer Joe Lindsey said. The raw score of the behemoth buck is 212 inches. Its a natural corridor. Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. Eventually, the buck he was hoping to see walked into the clearing, and Beach took the shot. He is truly special. But, its also possible that the old buck succumbed to the stresses of the rut, possibly getting wounded by another buck and going down to infection or coyotes or both. Copyright 2019 WAFF. Even if he can't reach the Hanson or Johnson buck, Womack will likely beat the current Oklahoma typical record of 194 inches. Put in his scenario, we would have done the same thing. It worked out, though. The buck had a huge body, and we guessed him to be 4 or 5 years old. By summer 2020, we had several more pictures of him, and Sasquatch continued to grow. Gov.

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