Additionally, hunters killed 15% more deer in nine deer management zones than they killed in 2019-20. While that certainly hurt agricultural interests in the region, it actually helped waterfowlers and deer hunters since the waterfowl that flood into the area and the whitetails that cruise the woodlots around local rice and soybean fields were able to find plenty of food. The state's biggest whitetail deer to date came out of Prairie County in 1999, and the state record typical scored 211 points. All three of these factors contributed to what we witnessed in the 2019-20 deer harvest.. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The deer instantly whirled and ran out of sight . Game and Fish Commission employees logged 17,368 hours in prescribed burning activities on about 30,000 acres. Map of Arkansas State Forestry Commission Miller County (Ark. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. SIGNUP FOREVENTUPDATES,DISCOUNTS & NEWS, BY ARKANSAS BIG BUCK CLASSIC. Meeker points out that this seasons increase in hunting licenses might be because of COVID-19 and people finding new ways to spend their time in an outdoor setting, but says the record-breaking year is not solely the result of new hunters joining the ranks. My Account Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts interested in learning more about white-tailed deer harvest records and scientific management of the species in Arkansas can find historical deer harvest reports and the AGFCs Strategic Deer Management Plan at www.agfc.com/en/hunting/big-game/deer/deer-harvest-reports. Privacy 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. I didnt have any photos of the deer. Preston Hall with his giant public-land whitetail. The county was named for Arkansas Territorys first governor, James Miller. 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. ELD Match, and 175 gr. But as Lloyd proved, the region is certainly worthy of a visit from deer hunters interested in record-book-sized whitetail headbones. LaRue's Ethan Alexander talks about the Siete's features with Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. What state comes in second and third? Death . Archers usually contribute about 8% to 10%. Arkansas deer hunters have been tagging good numbers of record-book bucks. As the deer closed to the 200-yard mark, Lloyd found his crosshairs on the bucks shoulder, settled them, and slowly pulled the trigger again. 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". County seat: Texarkana [6] For animated maps illustrating Arkansas county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Arkansas County Boundary Maps" (1813 . 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. Hunters killed 20,940 deer with archery equipment, about 11%. | Kansas moved up since the books last edition to the No. 2019 White-tailed Deer Strategic Management Plan. In 2015, Jacob Ayecock took the state-record buck in Drew County, which is the 57th largest typical of all time. The Awards Book is Published every 3 years. I put him in the crosshairs, pulled the trigger, heard a bam (as the gun went off) and nothing happened. This year, the rifle will be chambered in 7mm PRC, the hot new load that was a hit at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Things have come a long way since Arkansass first recorded deer harvest in 1938. 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. When he realized that the buck was a huge 12-point typical, Lloyd had to suppress a smile, thankful that he had not pulled the trigger on a couple of 150-class bucks he had seen earlier on hunting trips to the bean farm. Well, as impressive as Brewsters huge buck happens to be, equally impressive is a typical buck from the Deep South that didnt receive the same fanfare that the big non-typical from Illinois did. With the exception of last year, Arkansas hunters have harvested more than 200,000 deer annually since that season as well. Kansas moved up in rank to #8 with 867 total entries and Gerald E. Rightmyers 2006 non-typical buck from Morris County was part of the 21st Century Whitetails section. National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Safari Club International-Arkansas Chapter. Hunting public land, he killed a buck in the Natural State that would make a Midwesterner . He was just a special deer, and very much a result of patience in both management and hunting. However, ARKANSAS actually has more entries in the all timerecord book! This project is produced (in part) by a grant from the Arkansas Natural and It also will be interesting to see how the harvest numbers per hunter break down once the season has ended.. Features quick-change barrel system. Boone & Crockett Club (Modern Gun) Big Game AWARDS BOOK Big Game AWARDS BOOK Thanks to online and telephone checking, deer harvest numbers are available on a daily basis for hunters to view how the season is going. . Both main beams on this record whitetail deer are less than an inch from hitting the. Stephen Tucker and his 315-inch Tennessee giant. Philip Carter is the proud new owner of a Buckmasters state record deer. The NWTF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. 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. document.write("" + "state.archives" + "@" + "arkansas.gov" + "<\/a>") In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. ), 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. Weapon: Hoyt bow. There was really nothing out of the ordinary about that evening, it seemed the same as the rest of them, said Lloyd, who said he got into place that day about 4:45 p.m. The place I was hunting, about 80 acres of it was in beans and the other 80 acres was grown up into weeds. 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. 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. On my Ranger side-by-side, I didnt know if I could get to him because it was bad muddy, said Lloyd. 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. Miller County. A short while later, with no tracking job to perform, Lloyd walked up on the still buck, trying to soak in what had just happened on a fairly barren patch of eastern Arkansas farmland. Hunters killed 103,973 antlered bucks and 99,378 does, or one buck to 1.18 does. 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County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Suggest Listing Save 20% on Records of North American Whitetail Deer when you JOIN B&C's Associates Program. Minnesota comes in #4 in the overall state rankings with 1,194 total entries and four counties in the top 20 U.S. counties: St. Louis County that is the #2 overall county with 102 total entries, Otter Tail County that ranks #7 with 63 total entries, Houston County that is tied for #14 with 54 entries, and Winona County that is tied for #19 with 47 entries. But then cameDec. 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. Stan Potts heads to Montana with his rifle in search of a Big Sky buck. It is unlawful to use natural scents or lures that contain natural deer and elk urine or other biofluids. Please click on each title below to learn more about it and the collection to which it belongs. We estimate he was 7 1/2 years old. We're able to withstand buffalo gnats. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton talk about being realistic when it comes to managing a smaller deer property in this edition of Dr. When the smoke had cleared from the scoring process, Lloyds giant buck sported numbers never associated before with a typical buck hailing from the heart of the Southland. I wasnt sure what he was going to do.. Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "Q-R", Miller County Records: Probate Records: Wills, Book "A", Miller County Records: Justice of the Peace Docket, Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "O-P", Miller County Records: Marriage Records, Books "M-N". Mike Clerkin heads to Buffalo County, Wisconsin to bowhunt whitetails. 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. 12. 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. Terms and Conditions. The social carrying capacity is how many deer people can stand to live with. Records of North American Whitetail Deeris available for $60 on the Boone and Crockett Clubs website; B&C Associates receive a 20% discount. Of particular note, 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 this shows that current state management is producing consistently large bucks. At some point, deer can become a nuisance or safety risk. In his words, after seeing proof of the deer, he figured this was a buck certainly worth hunting., I knew about the deer from a guy in Wynne, crop consultant, who walked the fields down there, said Lloyd. All Rights Reserved. In fact, it kind of went viral in the area that I live in. Last season was the result of a perfect storm lined up against harvest, Ralph Meeker, AGFC deer program coordinator, said. Arkansas Advocate : Arkansas Medical Board chairman suspended from state Medicaid program, Wilson enters guilty plea in SAU homicide case, gets 60 years in prison, Lengthy criminal docket set for Circuit Court, Waldo woman receives probation for use of deceased man's credit card, Five Columbia County residential properties change hands, Lake Village woman new vice-chair of Keep Arkansas Beautiful. A wall plaque and certificate is issued to the owner by B&C. As he did so, amazingly, the buck not only didnt run off, he actually began to edge closer to Lloyds seated position. The doe, however, wanted nothing to do with her pursuer and jumped into a nearby pond in an attempt to flee the buck. Read about the plan's purpose and goals > By using sound wildlife management principles, current research, and public input the mission of this plan is to provide transparent, long-term management direction for white-tailed deer in Arkansas, which will ultimately result in responsible use, sustainability, and quality recreational opportunities . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Winds light and variable. Once again, the states top five typical bucks ever taken did not come from these high producing counties, instead coming from Peoria, Macon, White, Greene, and Macoupin counties. If conditions look good for a burn, Brents said he organizes a fire crew. The Smith buck, the top typical in the Southeast region, scored a whopping 204 2/8 inches. There have been a lot of Best of the Decade stories in recent days discussing what made the 20-Teens decade so special. I guess Ive been deer hunting almost forever, my whole life really, he said. In fact, this years resident and nonresident hunting license numbers are very similar to those recorded in 2018, but still are far below the numbers seen during the record-setting year nearly a decade ago. But sometimes, things are just meant to be, and that was the case on this gray December afternoon in eastern Arkansas as Lloyd quickly got another shell in the chamber of his rifle. 2 buck. Dr. James Kroll and Haynes Shelton explain why it's important to know your neighbors when operating a smaller deer property. Crossbow hunters killed 15,477 deer (7%), and muzzleloader hunters killed 23,295 deer (11%). | Finally, Tennessee deserves special notice for Stephen L. Tuckers 315-inch Sumner County non-typical buck, the second largest ever taken by a hunter. With current annual harvests consistently exceeding 200,000 deer, is there still room for growth? Texarkana is the county seat. He asked Meeker whether that is a concern. Eventually, he got the deer loaded up and headed home. Others did, but I hadnt seen a photo of him. Find Deer, AR residential property records including property owners, sales & transfer history, deeds & titles, property taxes, valuations, land, zoning records & more. Minimums to be included are: Shed Typical 60 and Shed Non-typical 70. All three of these factors contributed to what we witnessed in the 2019-20 deer harvest.. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. According to license sales numbers from the last five years, this year is the first in many when hunter numbers did not decline. COVID-19 also may have influenced hunters mindsets toward the number of deer they harvested. . Even more impressive are the facts that the Lloyd buck is the biggest typical whitetail of the decade anywhere in North America, the 17th buck north of 200 inches net typical, and only the fourth such 200+ net typical of the 21st century. and the Fisheries Commission (AGFC), Clark County currently boasts 4,853 Records of North America Big Game: ALL TIME BOOK Sitting in a comfortable position with a Bog Pod bi-pod, the hunter steadied his rifle and prepared to send a shot downrange. According to license sales numbers from the last five years, this year is the first in many when hunter numbers did not decline. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. A new record is noteworthy, especially after a severe dip in the 2019-20 season when hunters killed 188,151 deer. Privacy Policy (Photo courtesy of William Lloyd). The buck was honored in 2019 during the 30th Big Game Awards. 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. Hunters must call 800-482-9262 for instructions on checking elk and submitting samples. The county was named for James Miller, territorial governor of Arkansas. Thats more deer than any season since the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission began keeping harvest records in 1938. The 360 Buckhammer cartridge is designed for lever-action rifles and will be available in two Remington Core-Lokt loads. The Delta region in general has better genetics, habitat and soil. A list of the Miller County records microfilm available at the Arkansas State Archives can be found in our County records microfilm collection. CX Outfitter, 180 gr. "There were no flood prone zone closures, and we had great hunting weather. Top State Stats from B&C's newest book - Records of North American Whitetail Deer, Sixth Edition. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 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. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. Give a Gift
Arkansans have not been listing deer scoring 160+ and 185+ as much as Georgia. Haynes Shelton discusses what to look for when choosing the magnification range when it comes to the scope on your deer rifle. Arkansas is known for world-class duck hunting, but that doesn't mean you should overlook its deer and bear hunting opportunities. Home 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. With such success behind him, Jon felt all of his hunting dreams already had come true. Present-day Miller County dates back to 1874, and was created from land from Lafayette County. Billy Dooley set the state record for non-typical racks in 1999 with a Prairie County buck that scored 238 3/8. 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. At daybreak a doe busted through the cedar thicket with an eight-point suitor following close behind. Maverick County ranks #3 with 92 entries, Webb County ranks #4 with 87 entries, and La Salle and Dimmit Counties are tied for #5 with 73 entries each. It is Pointers Iowa giant that graces the books cover. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. ) This list does not include all of the Arkansas State Archives materials regarding this county, but provides a starting point for research. wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable use, public understanding and support. Suddenly, Lloyd received a jolt of energy and his heart raced into overdrive at the sight of the big deer he was after. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. f you call the Boone and Crockett headquarters and ask, "Which Southern state leadsin the number of B&C record book entries?" I just knew it was a big deer from the shed I had seen.. Phone: 501.682.6900 / Email: He popped out in the nearly the same place I had seen him in earlier (in the season), said the hunter. This publication lists ALL B&C entries that exceed the minimum of 160 typical and 185non-typical (Approximately 1 in 10,000 bucks qualify). 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. Wisconsins Buffalo County is No. You have permission to edit this article. Meeker says deer that normally would have been harvested last year may have also added to this years total. DEVELOPED BY ATWOODSITES.COM. This great non-typical also is the latest member of Kentucky's all-time Top 30 list. Score: 179 4/8, archery (typical) Date: December 6, 2011. Even so, I didn't figure that would matter if I aimed at the right spot and squeezed off a clean shot. Minimum scores for Pope and Young are: Typical 125 and Non-Typical 155, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (Muzzleloader), The NMLRA publishes the Longhunter Muzzleloading Big Game Record Book aboutevery 4 years. Contact an Edgar County Land Specialist Marion, Iowa Average Price Per Acre of Raw Land: $4,314 Marion County may not have produced many record book bucks yet, but the ones it has are near the top of the list. Assistant Chief of Communications. COVID-19 also may have influenced hunters mindsets toward the number of deer they harvested. Iowa continues to rank #3 for Boone and Crockett Club trophy whitetail with 1,330 total entries. 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..