You know, I was getting excited. ELD Match, and 175 gr. His rack was just the icing on the cakeitll never happen again to me.. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Its a natural corridor. Standard took a deep breath, drew his bow and took the 40-yard shot, hitting the buck square in the vitals. Harvest Comparison by Year. That was also when we finally had a daylight picture of him, making us think this could be the year. "Deer hunting means the world to me. We even had a friend drive three hours to come see Sasquatch in person. The hunt started with sightings of two does and three fawns. He remembers it as a bittersweet moment: Hed finally tagged the buck, but now the hunt was over. He shared the good news with them, and then met them at his house nearby. A cold front passed through, and Taylor expected deer to be on their feet. City deer are a different breed. Reflecting back on his many years of pursuing this deer has been bittersweet. My stand was in the top of a tall cedar tree with a good view of the soybean field.". Stan Potts doubles down in Montana and Wyoming. Both bucks walked to within 18 yards, and Taylor took the shot. Imagine hunting a buck for four years without ever seeing him in person. Saskatchewan Hunter Finds Target Sheds After Looking for Multiple Days, Iowa Bowhunter Goes Stealth Mode with a Tree Saddle to Bag 194-inch Non-typical, Nebraska Shed Hunter's Wife and Dog Find 6x9 Set One Year After Learning About the Buck, Dr. Dad ran to me and we hugged and thanked God again for an unforgettable hunt that we got to experience together. I made a little compilation of some big Ohio brutes. 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. Gentry Roof first deer ever. The rack is still in the drying phase before it can be officially scored B&C. But almost immediately, skeptical hunters started asking what everyone was thinking: Was it a high fence deer?. He asked where I wanted to hunt, and I told him the same place as yesterday, because I had a good feeling about that spot. His father returned to the blind, and Deckard went to another spot. Conservation officers said if you see something, say something. Huff made a 40-yard shot with a Stryker crossbow in an area hes hunted since he was 12 years old. 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. DEC Announces 2020-21 Deer Harvest Estimates Look below you," Moore told him. At our best estimate, Sasquatch was at least 8 1/2 but likely 9 1/2 years old (we are in the process of having him officially aged). AL man illegally kills record-setting buck - WAFF Each photo should be accompanied by the county, date, and approximate time of kill. Big Buck Alert: 211-Inch Bluegrass Giant - Game & Fish He climbed down and walked over to the downed deer. Whenever pictures of dead megabucks circulate social media, commenters are always quick to ask: Was it a high fence deer? It happened when Guner Womack killed one of the most perfectly symmetrical whitetails in Oklahomas history, and again when Jason Kline found the deadhead of one of the biggest non-typicals in Ohios history. 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. Stephens County hunter kills perhaps the biggest buck of bow season By 2021, it had grown into a stud 4.5-year-old. The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. It was showing up regularly and seemed very huntable. Deer: Balancing Expectations for Small Properties, Get to Know Your Neighbors for Better Deer Herd Management, Big Buck Profile: Reid Crawford Kansas Buck, Choosing Correct Magnification for Rifle Scope, Big Buck Profile: Troy Metzger's East Illinois Giant. Here are a handful of the best velvet bucks to come out of Kentuckys 2021 bowseason. That was, until the 2021 Kentucky deer quota hunt at LBL. Record-Class Fort Campbell Buck Killed by Vehicle - Deer And Deer Hunting My dad, Luke (my brother) and I enjoy hunting public land all over the country. 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 Kentucky tornadoes: Death toll from tornadoes rises to 74 - CNN 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. What is the most dangerous animal in Kentucky? JavaScript is disabled. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. 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. The NWTF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This fall, Lacefield knew hed have to target and tag the buck quicklyhe was running out of chances. | 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. At 200+ inches, Huffman's deer becomes the new Kentucky state record for typical bucks taken with a crossbow. Dad always says, Hunt harder, go deeper, stay longer and when you want to quit, youre almost there. LBL does offer a three-day rifle quota hunt in November that you must apply for and draw a permit. Kline had years of trail camera photos, and a decent idea of how to kill the buck. That would be the only time Kline ever spotted the buck from the stand. Here are there stories of those giant bucks. Then he started pulling those long legs out from under him to stand up. 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. We had kept Sasquatch a secret from almost everyone; even our closest friends had no idea we were hunting this buck. GILBERT, W.Va . CX Outfitter, 180 gr. 'I just happened to be in the right place at the right time,' hunter Neal Kirkpatrick said of the 211-inch [gross] whitetail he killed in late September. 10 Giant Bucks from the 2021-2022 Deer Season It was kind of dumb for a deer this big, but people would see him every day, either morning or evening.. We hunted and ran cameras all fall and never saw him. Id never seen anything like him before. In January we got one picture of him, nearly two miles from where wed found his previous years sheds. He didnt disappoint On November 4 at 6:40 p.m., Dustin Huff of Greensburg, Indiana, shot a caliber of whitetail that normally only occupies a hunter's dreams. I just wanted to see what it was like in that stand a few hours before dark.". Records of North American Whitetail Deer is available for $60 on the Boone and Crockett Club's website; B&C Associates receive a 20% discount. Currently, I'm filming for Kentucky Afield TV and have been since 2016. Settle says the impressive whitetail has at least 57 scorable points and rough-scored it at 289 5/8 inches B&C. Were not opposed to that hunter shooting that deerwed actually encourage hunters to remove the buck in those situations. Published Sep 15, 2021 12:23 PM EDT. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. He shot nice bucks each of the past three seasons, including a nice 13-pointer last year. I was so mad about last year, Kline says. The genetic potential is there, the nutrition is there, and hunters have been practicing Quality Deer Management. 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. The giant buck hit and killed by a vehicle at Fort Campbell, located in western Kentucky, on July 27 was still putting on bone as evidence by these huge antlers covered in velvet. But he never got the chance. "I still can't believe that I was blessed enough to harvest this mature buck," Reed continued. He was very visible. I was telling myself, Its OK. Nobody would blame you to give up right now and not try to shoot because of how crazy this deer is. 0:05. He is one of the biggest bucks ever taken out of LBL. After our interview with Settle, we were confident that his story was true. It isnt every day you tag a giant 179-inch deer, and its even rarer to do so with traditional archery equipment. However, his obsession and hard work were ultimately what put us on Sasquatch. It was on Sept. 4 when Jamison Standard and Casey Reed tagged two of the biggest deer from opening day. Almost anyone can hunt LBL, all you need is your statewide hunting license, tags and an LBL user permit. Winchester's Nathan Robinson talks features with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. This Might Be the New World Record Whitetail - MeatEater He was real broken up last year, but we knew if he could make it through the winter that he would be something special. We looked for his sheds and never found those either. Gov. Ultimately, Jacob scored with a rifle during a quota hunt in November. I mean, these guys are so tricky and sneaky.. With shaky hands, Standard called his father and asked for help recovering the buck. Kline hoped for the best, but expected the worst. Updated: 8:51 PM EST November 17, 2021 DECATUR COUNTY, Ind. "You must take the time to do all the preseason scouting," Reed said. We spent a lot of time out in the woods together growing up. All of those four are among the top 15 in the state in their respective category. Nathan Simmons of Browning and Game & Fish's John Taranto take a closer look at both cartridges at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Which begs the question: Why arent more bird hunters using them? It stretched the tape to 179 inches. Deer. Score: 211 inches (unofficial gross score), "This was the first year I had access to this farm," he said. 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. The buck slowly walked into bow range. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. We had one camera left, so we decided to put it up by the scrape. Travis Gray says if we dont know about it, we cant investigate it. With lessons learned from past seasons, Beach was excited when a familiar buck started showing up on his trail camera this summer. Published Sep 15, 2021 6:00 PM EDT. He only wanted Sasquatch. Needless to say, LBL is not for the faint of heart. Some were saying 230 or 240 pts. Jacob, his brother and father pose proudly with Sasquatch. He had 15 scorable points, and he would still score over 200 inches. Strutter. The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. Jason Kline has spent much of his life chasing whitetail deer. Last year, during gun season, I had him in gun range at about 80 yards. What is the biggest deer ever killed in Kentucky? - Vidque.com At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. On Saturday, Dad and Luke hunted together with me and Jason in other trees within the same area. Fast forward to January. It was so bad that my dad would take his sheds off the mantle and hide them if we had company. The big velvet buck ran a few steps, tangled its antlers in a tree, and collapsed. The number of times I thought Dad was going crazy over this deer was countless. Dad told me to climb down and make sure he was dead. The morning started out peacefully, with a small buck feeding around. In this edition of "Big Buck Profile," Gordon Whittington talks with young whitetail hunter Reid Crawford about his trophy buck taken in 2017. Weather Service confirms tornado with two tracks in Jackson County, Huntsville Utilities employee hurt while repairing power lines, Limestone Co. Sheriffs Office searching for car thief, One person hospitalized Saturday in Huntsville crash, One injured in Huntsville shooting Friday evening. 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. Oklahoma's bow hunters have killed some big bucks already this young archery season, but perhaps the most impressive so far has been Johnny Maxwell's 28-point whitetail from Stephens County. 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. They recently built a new high fence and they think the deer had gotten out when they were moving deer into the pen.. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) A Kentucky coal miner died Saturday in an accident at an underground mine, authorities said. In the video above, Matt Willson of Ruger highlights the features with Game & Fish's John Taranto. He was looking over his back at me. Word got out fast, and we had people calling and wanting to come see the deer. (Photo by Chase Geary) I couldnt tell if he was on my side of the property line or the neighbors. Josh Honeycutt Stephen Tucker killed the deer in Sumner County, TN. Gordon Whittington heads north to his personal Missouri farm for some crossbow action. 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. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. The Model 336 is expected to be launched soon; the Model 1894 should launch this spring. Around 6:15 p.m., a small, 6-point buck walk through behind them. It is my girlfriend's family's farm, and her uncle hunted occasionally, but, sadly, he passed away five years ago. He just disappeared, Settle says. Beach was ecstatic. 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Like its namesake, glimpses of this 16-point deer were only captured in grainy photos. If you took you vacation every year Nov. 9-12, youre in best window for big bucks moving in day. Jason Kline shows off the beast that he hunted for nearly a decade. We ended the season with very few pictures, still none in daylight, and no sight of him while hunting. He continued to get trail camera photos in 2019 and 2020, and even had numerous in-person encounters that were foiled by farmers or trespassers. But now that I actually have him at home, its crazy. It had run about 70 yards from where it was shot before it hit the dirt. Tennessee deer harvest was the largest in six years While Deckard had hoped his father would be the one to kill the big velvet buck, they were both just glad a Deckard had tagged him. Neal Kirkpatrick started hunting deer at the age of 9 and credits his grandfather with getting him into the outdoors at such an early age. Fortunately, Kline has permission to hunt a 7-acre parcel that borders the sanctuary. The property hunted wellreally well. Or, do I go hunt a deer thatd be the biggest deer Ive ever killed?, I ended up shooting the 162-inch deer, Kline says. Lacefield slowly drew back. Opening day of deer season 2021 didn't disappoint with reports of Bluegrass State bucks taken by bowhunters measuring 170-plus inches. I tried to post the video but it didn't work. Another field and drain stretched out behind him. ELD Match, and 175 gr. 193-inch Kentucky Public Land Giant Falls After Five Years: - North AL man illegally kills record-setting buck. "The farm hasn't been bowhunted for five-plus years. Nice to see other people from Richmond. As Herman got older, he turned into a bona fide giant. Hope that's not the case cause I would like to see some better pics of it. ELD-X Precision Hunter). The 360 Buckhammer cartridge is designed for lever-action rifles and will be available in two Remington Core-Lokt loads. Kline hunts Sandusky County, Ohio, which is located in the northwestern region of the state. We continued to run cameras to prepare for the quota hunt. The buck was bedded down. Enter the 2019 season. A couple friends helped Taylor recover the deer. I didnt even know how to act. Access. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. LIMESTONE COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - In November, a Limestone County man illegally killed a 25-point deer on private property. Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. We finally found the other side in mid-March. This makes for heavy hunting pressure and many deer become nocturnal at an early age. To have the opportunity to take a buck like this is a dream come true.". It had 5-inch bases and carried between 5 inches and 4. I heard the same story as you. The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. On the afternoon of opening day, Beach climbed into his treestand and settled in for his hunt. The area where his stand was hung served as a great staging area as deer moved out to feed. 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. Then when a game farm reached out and said the antlers looked familiar, Keating knew the whitetail was an escapee. We are investigating this story and will continue to publish updates as we learn more. Joe Lacefield accomplished both simultaneously. He just popped up out of nowhere, Settle says. On September 15, Blake Keating killed a Kansas buck that would likely dethrone Luke Brewster's whitetail as the biggest in North American history. Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. It got real intense from 50 to 12 yards, he says. It turned out the deer was on a steady evening routine.". We continued looking for the other side but never found it. 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. He was now a 200- plus-inch 17-point giant. Having disappeared from cameras during the heart of hunting season, its possible that another hunter wounded Herman. He is truly special. Sage Marshall joined Field & Stream as an editorial intern in 2018, when he worked at the publications former office in Manhattan. Kentucky Deer Harvest Totals for 2021 - Eastern Outdoors Media I think Herman was already dead by the time I killed mine.. Closer to dark, more does entered the field, then the big 150-inch buck the giant was with the day before stepped out. The buck ran a short distance and tipped over. Thinking his hunt was over, he started to climb down, then decided against it. One of the best messages we received was from a local woman saying she may have found three of Sasquatchs sheds while squirrel hunting. 6 of the Biggest Kentucky Velvet Bucks from This Fall Then, it happened. He had never seen the buck before that day. "It became a yearly tradition for me," he said. The new Frontier, available in 8x42 and 10x42, has all the range-finding capabilities a hunter needs. I had no shot whatsoever.. I debated. Subscriber Services. On opening afternoon, the buck walked in front of Deckards fathers hunting blind, but he wasnt there to kill it. | 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. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Deer hunting in Tennessee started strong during the summer and finished strong in January with the harvest almost 20% larger than the previous season. 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. That summer, Dad ordered a topo map of Sasquatchs core area, which was about 3,000 acres. It was seen last year in the area as well. The first couple hours were slow, with only a doe and fawn passing through. Casey Reed had photos of one particular buck on his farm from the past three seasons, and this year he hoped to tag the 5 -year-old giant. The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. Kline hunts Sandusky County, Ohio, which is located in the northwestern region of the state. Both bucks were 100% free-range, but the answer is a bit more complicated for this next whitetail. "I was very excited about opening day," Standard said. A photo of a dead deer prompted an . June 28th, 2013 | Big Deer Stories, BigDeer | 2 Comments 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. Occasionally, the buck traveled through the 7-acre property. So, with Herman missing in action for numerous days, Kline transitioned his attention the other buck. Moore got there about 5:45 p.m. in knee-high boots, basketball shorts and a camo top. Aug 20, 2007. 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. I felt like my dad was with me like an angel on my shoulder, he says. Question: When Does Deer Hunting Season Start In Kentucky
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