In commemoration of its 125th anniversary, boone and crockett club has released an historic list of the top 125 trophy counties across the u. 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. The new 2020 edition of wyomings finest mule deer is a collection of the biggest bucks to live in wyoming. Wyoming mule deer hunting at big horn outfitters trophy bucks. Our exclusive archery antelope hunts are fully guided.
This hard cover book features 408 full color pages of big bucks, boone and crockett and pope and young records, living legends and page after page of big muleys taken from wyoming over the past years. Turn the pages from record book entries to living legends, wyomings finest mule deer contains an unbelievable collection of high quality photos, stories, and short excerpts from wyoming mule deer hunters. Wyoming mule deer hunting region g outfitter, wy mule deer. I could just title this article, why colorado is the best overall state for mule deer hunting, but since that wont apply to trophy research for elk in future. New washington state record archery nontypical mule deer. In my last article on record book mule deer research, i really focused on colorado, which is head and shoulders above the other rocky mountain states in terms of recent and historical mule deer entries. Wyoming finest mule deer is truly a mule deer lovers book. Pronghorn hunting began with a bang when one of our clients took a beautiful record book antelope on opening day of rifle season. Mule deer hunting in wyoming table mountain outfitters. Moving on to wyoming, the county with largest number of recent entries is carbon county, at 7 of the 26 entries. Frank cheeney is now the owner of the pope and young world record mule deer featured in the marchapril issue of eastmans bowhunting journal. Panhandle rancher bags recordbook mule deer mule deer.
Mule deer typical records nevada wildlife record book. Includes pictures of the mount and sometimes the hunter as well, detailed boone and crockett measurements and the hunters story of the hunt. Over the last 5 year we have been harvesting bucks ranging 150 to 185 class. These are the highestscoring trophy animals hunted in wyoming, as recorded by the boone and. Sweetwater outfitters clients have consistently taken record book animals. Pictures of some fine elk and deer in wyoming record book species score rank location year taken world record black bear 21 1516 58 l. Mule deer hunting, elk hunting and western big game hunting. Wyomings mule deer trophy quality is not what it used to be and this past winter is really going to have a longterm impact on the western half of wyoming. Wyoming elk hunting in unit 90, 92, 94 south of jackson hole idaho border. Entries from eagle and gunnison counties dominated the record book 68 years ago and now there are single entries from different units all over the state. Mar 23, 2008 pictures of some fine elk and deer in wyoming record book species score rank location year taken world record black bear 21 1516 58 l. The high wyoming altitude allows our bridger teton national forest in western wyoming mule deer hunts, the unique exclusion from the hunting pressure giving our trophy mule deer hunters the opportunity consistently for harvesting record book mule.
My guides and i have guided many clients to record book bulls in wyoming and have received top awards and recognition for this. Here are the biggest pronghorn kills in the record books. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bucks of all time. The list is based on boone and crockett biggame recordstrophy data going back to 1830 and long used by conservationists to gauge outstanding habitat, strong recruitment of game animals into older age classes, sustainable harvest objectives and other. Last year was a good year for deer hunters and a great year for antelope hunters, but this past winters weather in wyoming was absolutely terrible, particularly in western half of the state. Wyoming outfitter for mule deer hunting region g mule deer hunt with rifle or bow. Top 10 trophy mule deer producing states muley freak. Lincoln county is in 2nd with 4 entries, and also places well in the all time record books, then there is a smattering of areas with one and two entries. Mule deer hunting south of wyoming s legendary jackson hole, greys river close to pinedale area and idaho border. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Fawns on hillside ccby idaho fish and game download original.
Here is a list of the biggest mule deer kills by hunters, according to the safari. The wyoming hunts will take place in october, while the montana hunts take place in late october and november during the rut. Wyoming state record whitetail mule deer, elk and western. Four consecutive mild winters and record mule deer fawn survival in the 201415 means hunters should see more mule deer in southern idaho and plenty of young bucks. Mule deer hunt in the middle of wyomings finest big game habitat in the western united states. Wyomings highestscoring trophy animals in the boone and crockett record books. Mule deer foundation thanks department of the interior, state of news release for immediate release. Wyoming is on a drawing for all permits, so bob did his research and applied, hoping to beat the odds.
Afwaapproved north american trapper education course fish wyoming game and fish commission regulations provide for the take of game fish and set guidelines for private fish stocking, fishing preserves, fish hatcheries and landowner fishing lakes or ponds. Wyoming outfitter for mule deer hunting region g and h mule deer hunt with rifle or bow. We an excellent record of harvesting trophy muley bucks. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years.
The hunt, washington, mule deer, bowhunting, nontypical, record book, archery. A variety of terrains from deep evergreen forests and high mountain deserts to riparian areas along carbon countys many rivers provides habit for a wide variety of wild game species. Wyoming mule deer hunting, archery mule deer hunts, tyler. Ols senior editor john taranto traveled to the montanawyoming borderland for the unique opportunity to take a whitetail and mule deer in one hunt. We offer mule deer hunts from our ranch house and our wilderness camp.
Located along the greys river in beautiful western wyoming, our jackson hole outfitters camp offers horseback hunting adventures in a classic but very comfortable wall tent setting. This is without a doubt the hunt of a lifetime for that hunter who is looking for a true trophy class mule deer buck. The list is based on boone and crockett biggame recordstrophy data going back to 1830 and long used by conservationists to gauge outstanding habitat, strong recruitment of game animals into older age classes, sustainable harvest. Mule deer are wyomings most abundant and soughtafter deer.
This legendary gene pool includes wellknown and highly publicized bucks such as popeye, morty, and goliath. In my last article on record book mule deer research, i really focused on colorado, which is head and shoulders above the other rocky. Then on slides 2240 youll find the top 20 nontypical bucks of all time. This wyoming mule deer hunting pack service outfitter is for mule deer hunts, in region g and h. Many of our mule deer qualify for the sci record book. The boone and crockett record book entries testify to that.
Like utah, arizona is famous for producing recordbook mule deer. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements of the hunters harvest. The rough mountainous terrain of the wyoming range has more record class mule deer than any other part of wyoming and most of the country. The 2020 edition of this book features 408 full color pages in a hard bound book that documents the finest mule deer ever taken in wyoming. Read the above regulations to get more information or visit the nearest regional office. Most of wyoming has special archery seasons that open september 1st and a crossbow may be used. Wyoming game and fish department wyoming hunt planner. Ensuring the conservation of mule deer, blacktailed deer and their habitat.
Wyoming is on a drawing for all permits, so bob did his research. This buck prowled the hoback canyon south of jackson hole, wyoming. Put money directly on the ground for mule deer and blacktailed deer become a conservation partner. If hunting is on your agenda southern wyoming is unparalleled.
Ultimate trophy mule deer hunts the mule deer season starts in september for bow hunts and continues with rifle season starting in october. Mature trophy mule deer bucks are wary, crafty animals, making them very challenging to hunt. Q creek ranch has long been known for producing many trophy antelope, elk and mule deer. You will begin your hunt in the early morning after a hearty home cooked breakfast. Rough country outfitters is an honest, hardworking outfit that strives to provide the highest quality hunts and western experiences available in the rocky mountain west. Wyoming department of game and fish department hunting guide. Wyoming state record whitetail mule deer, elk and western big. Interstate 80 in wyoming is an almost impenetrable obstacle to movement of pronghorn, elk, an. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. 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. Wyomings highestscoring trophy animals in the boone and. The area produces more record book mule deer bucks than anywhere else in wyoming.
Our goal is to send every hunter home with great memories and the wyoming trophy of his or her dreams. The p cross bar ranch is a family owned and operated cattle ranch, hunting and outfitting operation. Turn the pages from record book entries to living legends, wyomings finest mule deer contains an unbelievable collection of high quality photos, stories, and. These deer hunts book up extremely fast, generally more than a year in advance and they all require 1 preference point to draw the tag in wyoming. Table mountain outfitters provides many private leases, which allow you the best opportunity to harvest a trophy animal without the pressure from other deer hunters. Please contact us for more information if you are interested in these trophy hunts and the areas we hunt. Guided hunting trips double diamond outfitters wyoming. This region of western wyoming has all the ingredients for growing trophy class bucks. The area we hunt is famous for and offers some of the best trophy mule deer hunting in the world. With the start of another new year, it is time to start planning ahead and thinking about applying for wyoming s deer and antelope units. As a certifiable mule deer nut you can only imagine how green with envy i was when dan pickar sent me pictures of guy and himself looking over frank cheeneys now world record typical mule deer buck. Since 1985, lincoln county has produced 2x as many recordbook bucks as any other county in wyoming.
Mule deer are found from high in the western mountains to the low elevation creek bottoms of eastern wyoming and most habitats in between. When taking into account missed shots and unforeseen variables due to weather these percentages are outstanding. Wyomings top deer and antelope units mule deer, elk and. Record quest host andrew mckean has learned a lot throughout his mule deer hunting career. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation. What a start it has been to our 2017 fall hunting season in wyoming. The highway has severed or truncated migration corridors originating as much as 150 miles away, and it interferes with movement of tens of thousands of animals. John vore, gamemanagement bureau chief for the montana fish, wildlife and parks department, reported some hunters tag huge mule deer bucks using boats to access the missouri river breaks area where the river separates regions 4 and 7 in the state. Jul 29, 2016 278 monster mule deer from utah albert richard mossback the legend channel. At our wyomi ng ranch you will see hundreds of antelope during your hunt. Wyoming mule deer hunting at big horn outfitters trophy. The greys river area produces more record book mule deer than anywhere else in wyoming and ranks number five in the world for producing trophy mulies.
Ols senior editor john taranto traveled to the montana wyoming borderland for the unique opportunity to take a whitetail and mule deer in one hunt. Join us as we share stories, photos, and each year we create a wyoming mule deer trophy wall. American elk nontypical american elk typical bighorn sheep bison black bear grizzly bear mountain lion mule deer nontypical mule deer typical pronghorn antelope rocky mountain goat whitetail deer nontypical whitetail deer typical wyoming shiras moose. Trophy mountain outfitters wyoming mule deer hunting.
Our guided mule deer hunts offer the highest opportunity for a trophy you can display with pride. Want the ability to hunt for a record book antelope, no problem as almost all of the units have the ability to. With the increasing herd sizes, hunters have an excellent opportunity to harvest the largest the ranch has to offer 3073564200. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time. There is some concern for the antelope in the southwest corner of the state and those areas around pinedale. The wyoming range and the greys river is without a doubt wyomings finest trophy mule deer hunting region. The top 40 typical and nontypical mule deer of all time outdoor.
The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive recordkeeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah. I wanted to hunt mule deer in wyoming, but i had been guiding so much. Wyoming outfitter for mule deer hunting region g and h mule deer hunt with rifle or. Oregon, california, utah, nevada, colorado, arizona, new mexico, wyoming. Wyomings top deer and antelope units updated for 2017. 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. Wyoming outfitter, wy outfitters, wyoming hunting guide. Plus, clients have already taken some outstanding black bears, mule deer and elk. Trophy mountain outfitters, a wyoming mule deer outfitter in region h, hunt mule deer, antelope, elk, moose, antelope, mountain lion, bear, wyoming bridger teton national forest, guided hunts. The antelope in the central region and the northern half of the state have fared the best this past winter. The objectives of the program include the following. The great outdoors await in carbon county, wyoming. Western wyoming mule deer herds are the best theyve been in several years and are expected to continue to be strong.
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