Nov 20, 2019 texas deer seasons are just about always good, but this may turn out to be one for the record books for greg simons of san angelo. Texas has a large population of mule deer, but is rarely thought of when talking about trophy deer. We hope you book your next deer hunt in texas, you wont be disappointed. The word is out on this new honey hole for trophy mule deer. Texas selfguided mule deer hunt hunting and fishing. Texas deer seasons are just about always good, but this may turn out to be one for the record books for greg simons of san angelo. Put money directly on the ground for mule deer and blacktailed deer become a conservation partner. Texas deer seasons are almost always good, but this one may turn out to be one for the record books for greg simons of san angelo. Texas is one of the overlooked, best kept secrets in the mule deer hunting world and wildlife systems offers excellent hunting opportunities on multiple private ranches in west texas. Below is a chart that lists the minimum entry scores for all the north american big game animals recognized by the boone and crockett club.
We put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and nontypical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. Most large mule deer bucks are consistently harvested in the northwestern portion of the state each year. Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer mule deer. Texas buck registry is a central place for all hunters in the state of texas to post pictures of their harvest each season. San angelo hunter tells the story of the big buck he. Boone and crocketts alltime registry record for texas nontypical mule deer was set just a few years ago by rick merritt when he brought.
The lotspeich family bags some big whitetailed deer on the ranch and occasionally sees mule deer, but this was the first big buck taken in the ranchs long history, lotspeich said. A long list of states colorado, wyoming, nevada, new mexico, arizona and more boot out bucks nearly every year that are entered in the ranks of. Ten 10 winners, each accompanied by a nonhunting chaperone guest, will be invited to hunt mule deer doe in the transpecos region of texas during the 20182019 hunting season. Hunting on a 40,000acre culberson county lease shared with. Take a look the record mule deer caught during one of muleys deer hunts right here on our ranch. Throughout the gallery we included of the unbelievable stories of how some of these mule deer were killed. Culberson county mule deer buck could be recordbreaker.
Mule deer country talks about the evolution of the mule deer, the rut, food they eat plus a lot of other great information about the life of the mule deer. Owner mike vanecek and darrell brought the elk to master sci scorer roy holdridge and he offically scored to bull at. But they arent known for pumping out the biggest mulies like the other 10 states that precede them in the record books. Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer sports. This has created a unique opportunity for the discerning trophy hunter in search of 150180 class book mule deer. 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 scan shows a trophy deer and includes some measurements of other mounts. There is some debate on the classification of blacktail under mule deer. Mule deer hunting big alamocitos giant muleys mule deer, white tail and exotics 64,000 acres of prime mule deer habitat with only 15 deer taken from this ranch in over 50 years. I have read a few books on mule deer recently and this book is one of the best along with mule deer hunting strategies by walt prothero. Super congrats to darrell slaton for harvesting this amazing 507. Driving through the rugged badlands of the tongue river country of northwest texas, mule deer are numerous but the big ones are rare. Many north texas counties formerly closed to mule deer hunting have recently been opened, some for the first time in history.
The 6 world record mule deer by subspecies deer hunting. Ranchers, outfitters, and hunters work together to manage land, and keep high success rates. Decreasing area and outside influences make finding big mule deer more and more difficult. Mule deer hunting is something we take very serious here in west texas. Hunting on a 40,000acre culberson county lease shared with two. The sci record book of big game animals uses scis unique allinclusive record keeping system, the most used system in the world, to document our hunting heritage. San angelo hunter waits to see if monster mule deer will set new. One of the intriguing and exciting features of mule deer hunting is the notion of being able to hunt a big game animal that is still relativ. Limited hunts are also available south of sierra blanca texas, information available upon request. Jul 29, 2011 after more than 70 years of hunting in texas, billy noble bagged the buck of a lifetime. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. It was opening day in colorado and ross family and friends were all on. Ricks deer gave the state record a run for the money, with a 214 inch typical frame and a gross score of 223 inches, it fell in to. Whitetails, mule deer, wild hogswho knows in this part of texas.
The contest is open to current and active texas chapter mule deer foundation immediate family members ages 917 as of september 1, 2018. Mule deer are one of the most valued game animals in the transpecos and panhandle regions of texas and are the staple big game animal for landowners and outfitters alike. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. So i set it out as a probe, to see whats out there. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements of the hunters harvest. Texas mule deer hunting guided texas mule deer hunt with.
These records are stored in a secure location, easily sent to friends and family and will capture valuable data for researchers, wildlife managers and conservationists across the state. Now, its rumored another record was broken by their neighbors to the south. Brett cooter ross had a buck tag in his pocket and an antlered deer of unknown size in front of him. The ranches are very large, many exceeding 10,000 acres where the annual mule deer quota may be minimal. It had been a while since i last picked up a boone and crockett record book, as my last edition was dated 1996 records of north american elk and mule deer, 2nd edition. Here are the six world record mule deer by subspecies and all the information you need to know about them. Heaviest mule deer record 20 matching articles field. Name a place to tag a record book whitetailed deer. After more than 70 years of hunting in texas, billy noble bagged the buck of a lifetime. We take a look at the top 40 mule deer to ever be registered in the boone and crockett record books. Similar to the online database, this publication contains trophy records for whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and elk taken in nebraska. Incredibly, the years 19902001 account for 2,811 or 52 percent of the record book entries during this period.
Only deer entered into the boone and crockett records database were considered for this article. Boone and crockett club minimum entry scores wildlife. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat.
Darrell used a 7mm 08 pistol to harvest this bull on v bharre ranch. Greg simons of san angelo, texas, shot a mule deer last week. Texas biggest open range buck in 100 years texas fish. The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive record keeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah. This has created a unique opportunity for the discerning trophy hunter in search of record book mule deer.
With its rolling plains, wideopen spaces, occasional canyons and creek bottoms, the northeastern texas panhandle is turning out to be a great place for taking great bucks. Spring, boone and crockett club director of big game records, recently. Oregon, south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, texas and california all harbor decent populations of mule deer. The mule deer foundation, sets up up water guzzlers, and enhances habitat by cutting juniper and planting native forbs all over public land in the west. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. It just goes to show you how hard these trophy animals are to come by. North american big game records that have been in the books for decades. Recognize outstanding trophies in size and symmetry taken by. Home rates at panhandle outfitters of texas rates at panhandle outfitters of texas.
Jan 01, 2020 we put together a gallery of the highest scoring typical and nontypical mule deer to ever be entered into the boone and crockett record books. Last november, san angelo hunter greg simons brought down this massive 27 point free ranging texas mule deer buck in culberson county. In that moment, the bullet exploded from the barrel, the buck disappeared in a. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggest. Jan 28, 2010 his passion for large mule deer is has taken him to the best mule deer spots out west. Hunting on a 40,000acre culberson county lease shared with two buddies, simons recently shot a desert mule deer buck that grew a magnificent set of antlers much larger than most deer hunters have seen. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. The objectives of the program include the following. I found the book at a thrift store and plan to give it to my brotherinlaw, who hunts. Were talking big big enough to make the prestigious boone and crockett record book. In that moment, the bullet exploded from the barrel, the buck disappeared in a flash, and ross hunting life changed forever.
Below are some of the trophies taken from our texas mule deer hunts over the years. In the book mule deer country, valerius geist writes that theres a great deal of evidence in the fossil record concerning the whitetail deer. I was obviously way overdue, and looking at 50 year old records from the heyday of mule deer hunting just doesnt really apply any more. The 3,950 entries 74 percent of the record book total come from 41 states and 1,254 counties. Each year the nebraska game and parks commission publishes an updated edition of the big game trophy records book. Trophies that meet the awards minimum but not the alltime minimum will be listed in the awards book. Sci record book top 10 north american elk hunt forever. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements.
Desert mule deer are found in southern california, southern arizona, southern new mexico, southwestern texas, northern sonora, northern chihuahua, and. Big mule deer are some of the most sought after trophies in north america. We offer over 7000 acres of fantasic rolling plains, prairies and canyons in the heart of the texas prairie rivers region in armstrong, brisco and donley counties. Record books are considered to be the epitome of encyclopedias of big game animals and may be purchased individually. Think of it as a free, online way to record your hunts. Antler spreads range 2633 and heavy mass is common with deep forks. The deer was officially scored for boone and crockett alltime records and the texas big game awards program on jan. This area is now becoming know for the record breaking deer that have been harvested over the past several seasons. Congratulations, greg simons, on a fantastic buck and good luck. Merritts buck scored out at 281 28 gross and 264 38 net, according to the san angelo standard times. A few weeks ago, we told you about the potential new world record whitetail killed by a teen in oklahoma. It can be your first buck, your biggest buck, or anything in between. But i too would like to see a record book for public land trophies.
Looking for a booner, check the record books big game hunt. Congrats rick on one of the biggest typical bucks i have ever seen. Whether its their limited distribution, low numbers or unique appearance and behavior, most sportsman view the mule deer as a highly sought after trophy and they are. This does take some time but the knowledge it gives you, can be very valuable.
Greg simons of san angelo, texas, shot a mule deer last week that seems likely to break the texas nontypical. Previous post wisconsin collared deer are legal to harvest next post sci launches hunter information service as new member benefit. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. The tale of the tape is official on an enormous texas desert mule deer shot last fall by greg simons of san angelo. Mule deer hunting giant muleys is 64,000 acres of prime mule deer hunting habitat, state record mule deer hunts killed on this ranch. With increasing numbers of deer came more interest in trophyclass deer. Justin lotspeich downed a near200inch mule deer buck the final day of. So, what gives with a breaking story on texas biggestever whitetail during the dog days of august. Big game trophy records nebraska game and parksnebraska. That doesnt mean you cant find good deer hunting there, or the occasional booner for that matter. So he settled his gun on back of his pack, took careful aim, and eased down on the trigger. Kansas, montana, alberta, illinois, texas and almost anywhere east of the mississippi river.
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