The complete deer record information is now available online. Oct 09, 2019 the complete listing of south carolinas antler records pdf is now available to the public online the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974 and since that time, 7,469 sets of antlers 7,167 typical and 302 nontypical have been officially entered into the list, according to charles ruth, big game program coordinator for scdnr. All deer must be tagged with a valid deer tag as prescribed by the department before the animal is moved from the point of kill. Similarly, the harvest of deer in the united states in recent years has been about 6 million per year.
As for the south carolina antler records list, about one in every 800 bucks harvested makes the state book. A vote was taken at a club meeting and the name, big game records of minnesota, was chosen to be the name. Record book whitetail bucks are headturners september 16, 20september 22. Ruth said the top three counties in terms of record book bucks for this. For all wmas combined a maximum of five 5 individual. Room 211, by appointment only during march 8433095165. With almost 16,000 entries, buckmasters whitetail trophy records btr is the nations most popular whitetail trophy record book.
State antler records recognize outstanding deer taken in s. Results of scdnr s antler records program for 2019 are available on the scdnr website. Once purchased, a new name was needed for the record book and club members submitted several names. Even the youngest visitors at the palmetto sportsmens classic seem fascinated with the many large deer racks that are scored there annually.
The scoring sessions not only help wildlife biologists manage the states deer herd, they also are a big hit with hunters, said charles ruth, big game program coordinator for scdnr. The complete listing of south carolinas antler records pdf is now available to the public online the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974 and since that time, 7,469 sets of antlers 7,167 typical and 302 nontypical have been officially entered into the list, according to charles ruth, big game program coordinator for scdnr. Eight deer and one hog were harvested, but most notably, was an 8point buck weighing at 175lbs. Incidentally, that 1972 record mule deer shot in southwest colorado by texan doug burris is on display at the cabelas store in kansas city, mo. Eight deer and one hog were harvested, but most notably, was an 8point buck weighing at 175lbs harvested by 15yearold jenna. You want to deer hunt where the giants roam, hopefully improving your odds at shooting a record book buckand the time to start planning next seasons trip is now. This publication and all aspects of the statewide whitetailed deer research and management project are made financially possible through hunters participation in antlerless deer tag programs. Sc deer hunting regulations changed for upcoming season.
Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. Sd typical whitetail deer records south dakota hunting. Deer bagged too late for reporting one day must be reported the following day. The simple fact is some areas have better habitat than others for growing larger deer.
The scdnr has published the most recent records list for south carolina deer hunters. The european red deer is the largest of all the red deer and an impressive sight in the field. Scdnr investigation into injured opossum inconclusive complete list of scs record book whitetails is now available 305269 334991 visitors city gaffney abus tvcc70500 wd dnr ir vario 650 tvl domekamera gnstig kaufen sc dept natural resources twitter south carolina department home facebook asks anglers to kill a fine kettle fish. Jul 05, 2019 similarly, the harvest of deer in the united states in recent years has been about 6 million per year. It may come as no surprise, however, that several individuals have more than one entry in the record book, and allendale deer hunter don houck is one of these frequent. Scdnr releases 2019 antler records program results the.
Deer antler measuring sessions scheduled across south carolina. South dakotas official typical archery whitetail deer record book entries. Ruth said the program started in 1974, but in the mid to late1980s scdnr began scheduling 12 to 15 of the measuring. Speaking of record books, in january 2014 the club purchased the minnesota deer classic record book. The biggest deer ever killed nontypical and typical and not counting farm raised steroid deer is lost to history because some indian cut the antlers up to use them for tools, etc. Current minimum scores for the south carolina antler records list are 125 typical points and 145 nontypical points. Charles ruth, deer and turkey project supervisor for scdnr, says he. Sep 27, 2008 what are ohios top counties for record book deer. Antler scoring 101 south carolina natural resources. Scdnr free hunting days and drought status update the. Buckmasters entertains and educates deer hunters with current strategies and technology from. Department of natural resources scdnr measures deer antlers throughout the state, with a major effort during the palmetto sportsmens classic on march 2224 at the state. The antler records program recognizes notable whitetailed deer harvested in south carolina, providing individuals with kudos for their success. Aug 30, 2018 similarly, the harvest of deer in the united states in recent years has been about 6 million per year.
Antlerless deer limit is two deer per day, unless otherwise specified. Legal hunting time for deer is the time between one hour before official sunrise until one hour after official sunset 5011. Tag must remain attached until the deercarcass is quartered or received by a processor. The complete listing of south carolinas antler records is now available to the public online. The following table contains south carolinas top whitetail deer harvested by county. A local hunter now has a deer on the state record books. Record book whitetail bucks are headturners september 16, 20september 22, 2016 ddh staff for only the fourth time in 15 years, whitetail deer hunters in south carolina can find out about state records through the complete listing from the states wildlife agency. Generally, larger deer are more abundant in areas that have fewer deer, as compared to parts of the state with high deer numbers. This deer, somewhat similar to the missouri buck in regard to the. Currently, 7,469 sets of antlers 7,167 typical and 302 nontypical are included on the south carolina antler records list. Scdnr releases 2019 deer antler records program results.
Allowing a good deer to mature to 4 12 or 5 12 years before harvest is how you grow record book deer. Local hunter has deer in state record book the journal. South carolinas deer herd is in good condition, and after many years of rapid population growth, the herd stabilized in the mid1990s followed by a decreasing trend since about 2002, according to. West virginia wildlife magazine west virginia division of. The search for new state record deer antlers is underway with the s. Reliable, highperformance gloves to keep your hands functional in bitter cold. Buck quotas are based on the average number of acres per buck harvested as. The complete list is available to the public online. Antler record list on their website for the first time, releasing new stats and information from the program initiated in 1974.
The scdnr owned and managed wildlife management areas wma and heritage preserves are protected areas that play a critical role in conserving fish, wildlife and other natural resources, and as such serve a different purpose than state park lands. While found in mainland europe including ireland and scotland, the biggest stags are found in the mountains of europe, as evidenced by the fact that all of the top ten were. Department of natural resources scdnr measures deer antlers. This deer, somewhat similar to the missouri buck in regard to the frame, has trash going everywhere. The south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974, and. Bobby hicks of williamston successfuly harvested a white tailed deer that measured 9 on the boone and crockett system placing it 37th on the 2012 south carolina antler records list. The boone and crockett club publishes one official record book that all hunters can use to register and document their bucks score. Top record book whitetails by category by josh honeycutt author of brow tines and. Either way, as deer hunting season begins locally on aug. The antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974, and since that time, 6,168 sets of antlers 5,936 typical and 232. And generally, larger deer are more abundant in area that have fewer deer. South dakotas official typical whitetail deer record book entries.
Were working on website updates join us on instagram. Sc alltime antler records available sporting classics daily. Record deer antlers database antler scoring includes measuring the total length of the tines on august 5 the scdnr published the entire s. South carolina adds 222 deer antlers to record books copy. Hunters from around the state bring racks to the psc and other official scdnr scoring locations each year, hoping to make it into the state record book or perhaps just to see how their personal trophy stacks up. Big bucks galore, from the boone and crockett record book archives. Antler scoring sessions begin for states deer hunters. Oct 29, 2014 anderson county again proves its big buck producer. The lacy act was passed by congress in 1900 placing regulations on the interstate trafficking of wildlife and, in 1923, south carolina passed the buck law which. Colorado shooting up record book charts by charlie meyers the denver.
As part of this program, antlers are measured and scored by south carolina department of natural resources scdnr staff at sites throughout the state. Scdnr investigation into injured opossum inconclusive. Additionally, the biggest free range deer that ever lived almost certainly died naturally without ever being shot and likely seen by human eyes. While not all males have the genetics to produce a record book set of antlers, most, if allowed to mature, will grow an eightpoint rack. Deer antler measuring sessions scheduled across south. Like mentioned before, id be recognized by virtually nobody whereas there might be afew people up here who know my name when they see it. Does anyone know how to contact the hoosier record book program organization. Jan 31, 2015 sci record book top ten red stag gallery january 31, 2015 sci 5 comments the european red deer is the largest of all the red deer and an impressive sight in the field. How to score a buck on the boone and crocket scale deer. Either way, as deerhunting season begins locally on aug.
Legal hunting time for deer is the time between one hour before official sunrise. I can say that we have never turned a deer down that would make the minimum. South dakotas official typical archery whitetail deer record book entries were working on website updates join us on instagram. We allow any deer taken in the past and by who ever brings it in to be scored. Buckeye big bucks club list of official scorers pdf 2,215kb deer and turkey game check pdf 6,994kb permission to hunt form pdf 125kb quality vs. Essentially, the average hunter stands a better chance of being struck by lightning than harvesting one of these record deer. Records of south carolina whitetails kept by the scdnr date back to 1908, but. Through successive breedings, the characteristics of a rack can be traced back to an individual male. Results of scdnr s antler records program for 2019 are available on the. Appropriate and compatible uses of dnr managed lands are hunting, fishing, wildlife or other natural resource observation, wildlife or other natural. The buck eclipses by nearly 10 points the standard set in 1971 by john wood. Mar 03, 2020 although record deer have been recorded from all counties, aiken, anderson and orangeburg counties have produced the greatest numbers in the past three to four years.
Wildlife 2017 deer record information the 2017 deer record information is also available for download in the pdf format. Scdnr wildlife biologists conduct antler scoring sessions around the state, and only about 25percent of those antlers score enough points to qualify for the state record book. The newest booners are added in every three years in their awards book. Department of natural resources scdnr annual series of measuring. The antler records program was initiated in the spring of 1974, and since that time, 6,168 sets of antlers 5,936 typical and 232 nontypical have been officially entered into the list. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education.
To qualify for the list of all time record book deer for south carolina is a distinction among deer hunters the majority of hunters never kill a buck big enough to qualify. The south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program was. All deer must be tagged with a valid deer tag as prescribed by the department before the animal is moved from the point of kill 50120. American hunter best places to hunt record whitetail. Records of south carolina whitetails kept by the scdnr date back to 1908, but it wasnt until 1974 that the modernday whitetailed deer. This way, all the facts about the deer its size, who shot it and where can be documented forever.
Local hunter has deer in state record book the journal online. Click to search entries, explore big buck regions and enjoy antler heaven. Historical data exists on antler scoring from the south carolina whitetailed deer antler records program. South carolina antler measuring sessions sporting classics.
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