Washingtons nontypical archery state record western hunting. If its close enough to loosing the velvet, then the scorers can trim it off and make their measurements after the rack was dry, but im not sure what theyll do since its only july. Idahos big game record book now contains 1,146 total entries. There are two main requirements for choosing a state to hunt elk quality and quantity. Taxidermy tips and photos, scoring, record book info. The muley wont break the state record, but its the areas biggest buck in years.
Most states do not have both, so the hunter must decide whether he wants a trophysized animal that will go into the record book, or just a nice representative bull. Big game records deer hunting elk hunting big game. Rules pamphlet for hunting aprilmay for merriams turkey, rio grande turkey, and eastern turkey. Tuesday, june 14, 2016, proved to be a recordsetting day at the wildlife departments northeast region office near porter. George is a retired wildlife biologist for the nevada department of wildlife, having worked in all three administrative regions of the state. Four times since 2007, reichert has purchased the washington. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. San stiver has been a member of the record book committee since 1986 and has been involved compiling records since the inception of the program. Entry was found, confiscated, donated or purchased. Agnews bull would set the new alltime record, if details are confirmed and the rack is measured after the mandatory 60day drying period. This book is an updated listing of trophies replacing the 36th edition of 2015. The largest elk ever recorded in pennsylvania, a bull taken by a lucky hunter in 2011, has been confirmed as the new state record. Pending montana state record bull elk montana hunting. He was one of the founding members of the committee.
Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding gathering in groups. This list indicates the last recorded owner or hunter. Dan agnew invested time and a small fortune for the chance to bag what is sure to be a washington state record bull elk. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 23,000 records in our database. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. The 2000 edition of the idaho big game record book has been completed with 61 new entries. Nevertheless, it is an important resource that provides significant recreational, aesthetic, and economic benefit to washington citizens and a valued cultural, subsistence, and ceremonial resource. Washington state track and field record book records through 2016 outdoor season cougar trac field. Second chance lands nearrecord elk the denver post.
If it is confirmed, this 9x10 bull would be the evergreen states new record elk. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. David morris, director, washington state record book for big game animals. That elk, of course, would still own the archery record.
John plute, a hunter and bachelor who lived and worked in crested butte, shot this huge bull elk in 1899 in the dark canyon of anthracite creek, 12 miles west of crested butte with a 3040 krag rifle. Kelvin jackson of clay county holds kentuckys new state record for a nontypical bull elk. According to sources, it greenscores 449 gross and 436 net as a nontypical. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Includes record entries for bear, cougar, whitetail deer, mule deer, rocky mt.
Elk typical elk nontypical mule deer typical mule deer nontypical. Whether fishing, hunting, or just getting outside for the weekend, the washington department of fish and wildlife helps thousands make the most of this amazing state every year. Kentucky has a new state record for a bull elk with nontypical antlers. One of the unique things about keeping a record book for all the biggest trophies in history is that it connects hunters stories from all generations. It is a small herd and the northern most herd in western washington. The official declaration was made today by the boone and crockett. The creation of the first edition of records of north american elk and mule deer began to take shape back in the 1980s when boone and crockett.
All the latest information about record book animals from the nw, with tips, events, and trophy watch updates. The official declaration was made friday by the boone and crockett club. We are very excited about the new 6th edition of the record book for oregon. Records of north american elk is 298 pages containing nearly 1,600 listings for boone and crockettclass american elk, roosevelts elk and tule elk. Hoof rot and the grim reality of elk in washington.
The first formal recognition of outstanding north american big game trophies by the boone and crockett club was in the 1932 records book. Boone and crockett club confirms new worlds record elk. The cemetery lies on the right side of elktohwy rd. Missoula, montanaperhaps the largest elk ever produced in the wilda utah bull taken in 2008 by a hunter on public landhas been confirmed as a new worlds record. Three types of trail cameras for monitoring wildlife. Hunting the majestic elk in washington truly makes for an experience of a lifetime. Hannahs dad, joel helmer, is an official boone and crockett scorer, and he greenscored the massive rack at 4281.
Hearing this magnificent creatures screaming bugles during an early autumn morning provides an. They cant use it as record book elk because of that. The hunting partners crouched down and raised their rifles. The montana bull may also crack the boone and crockett top five. Sporting a green score of 42818, helmers elk could breeze past the previous state record of 40978. Cities and counties should follow polis lead opening the state. The record book is compiled by fish and game retiree ralph pehrson and is currently available at department offices. Elk is an unincorporated rural community in northern spokane county, washington, united states there is also a vfw, volunteer fire station, and other amenities. The washington state elk abduction february 25, 1999 11. For photos and stories of of the 40 biggest elk ever taken go to.
Pope and young and the muzzleloader record book, heins elk posted a gross score of. Record book for idahos big game animals, first edition. Washington elk hunting guides and outfitters hunting network. Pennsylvania confirms a new state elk record outdoorhub. New state record nontypical elk in pennsylvania outdoor life. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. This lavishly illustrated publication is the difinitive source of big game hunting in idaho, featuring entries in four categories.
George tsukamoto rejoined the nevada wildlife record book committee in 2010 after an absence of 15 years. During the summer elk holds elk days, when it celebrates fathers day and the communitys rich history. Last month, helmer killed an elk that could soon be named the alltime nebraska state record. The north cascade elk herd is the smallest of ten herds residing in the state. It will appear at a later date on the department web site. Have you seen the pending new mt state record, 444. He retired from the nevada department of wildlife in 2003 after a 30year career, as the upland game staff biologist. Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are currently open to the public. The state reassures hunters that this bacterium apparently only affects the hooves and that the meat and organs of the elk are safe for human consumption. San developed our record database, enters and formats the records for the book. Nebraska trophy recognition certificates have been awarded since 1962 for outstanding big game trophies t aken in the state during legal hunting seasons. Thats the day two hunters from muskogee had their elk antlers scored, and they each ended the day as state recordholders. Washington state archives, digital archives is the first digital archives in the nation to preserve the electronic records of both state and local government.
Upon confirmation, it should also become the largest elk ever killed in the state of montana. Get the inside story on how bill zee killed the new pennsylvania state record elk. The former world record elk was killed here in 1899 by john plute of crested butte. Three of the men had been watching a nearby herd of elk in the valley below them all. In some circumstances the arizona state record score may differ from the pope and young world record score due to the fact that in some instances it may take. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements of the hunters harvest. Find the hunting and fishing license that fits your adventure, see what you need to access statemanaged lands and water access sites, and learn about the necessary. Records of north american elk by boone and crockett club. Southwest montana elk just shy of state record explore. Two staterecord elk recognized on a single day oklahoma. In oregon, a blacktail hunter or a hunting club can expect to pay.
York county hunter shoots third largest elk in pennsylvania. Hoof rot and the grim reality of elk in washington gohunt. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. Teens elk could be nebraska record photo outdoornews. Helmer had just killed what could be a staterecord elk. Pending montana state record bull elk by angelamontana. The keystone state is turning out some massive bulls and this is the biggest. The most photographed bull elk in kittitas county, if not the state of washington.
Mereers bull, harvested in 1958, measured out at 41948. Colorado shooting up record book charts by charlie meyers the denver post. The bull was taken on a solo public land hunt by montana resident, steve felix. Hunter facing charges after death of beloved elk named bullwinkle. Participate in an outofclub activity such as camp or conference.
My dad shot his on the last day of the season and it was a 1518 year old bull, according to the game warden and taxidermist and. Official scores wont be entered until the end of the 60day drying period. On this winter morning, fourteen forestry workers, employees of a large, unnamed company, were planting trees in the cascade mountains of washington state about 20 miles west of mt. The current washington record elk is a 421 78 bull shot by bowhunter jeff thorpe in 2003. Az for the past few decades, some native american reservations in the southwest have been producing an inordinate amount of recordbook elkthe white mountain apache in arizona for one, another is the san carlos apache reservation in eastern arizona. But how does the state rank in terms of trophy quality for record book pronghorn. Record book for oregons big game animals sixth edition. Elk nontypical records nevada wildlife record book. In addition to wyoming, theres always a great deal of trophy. Schwalbe says that while he was a little disappointed his elk wasnt the state record he wasnt surprised. It involved relatively few specimens that were listed by simple criteria of length and spread of horns, antlers or skulls.
Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. Reichert has also purchased auction tags and harvested trophybook elk in other states. Now that word has gotten out of their potential, a trophy elk hunt on one of these reservations will set you back a mortgage payment or 10. Women men whitney evans, eighttime allamerican, the most decorated female studentathlete in wsu history, inducted into the wsu athletics hall of fame in 20. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. New state record certified for bull elk with nontypical antlers. The minimum score for a bull elk to be recorded into the boone and crockett book in the nontypical category is 385. Boone and crockett announces mule deer, elk record books. Hes probably the nicest bull ive ever seen, schwalbe. Alfred hake from conewago township shot an 803pound elk with a 6by7 rack. Theres still another month before they lose their velvet naturally. American hunter potential worldrecord elk confirmed. Tips and tactics for all weather and habitat conditions rocky mountain elk foundation on free shipping on qualified orders.
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