Overholt later learned the buck must have had some type of injury. Theres a modest, 400-acre hunting lease in Essex County, New York, that has 15 members. Just $1 per month , Dieter Herbert killed an incredible state-record whitetail last bow season, | Being a right-handed shooter, this was an impossible shot. Heres a look back at some of the biggest ones, By They ran off when a small 4- and 8-pointer walked into the field. I had to go over to the scrape. It was overcast with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Matt Reed tagged his biggest whitetail buck ever on Kentucky's September 3rd archery opener, after eying the buck all summer. Read the full story here. The deer closed within range, and Jared took the 27-yard, quartering-away shot. Justin and Wagoner were trotting down the embankment, whooping. As soon as the deer got within 50 yards, he raised his Hoyt Maxxis 31 bow, set for a 65-pound draw weight and fired, aiming for the heart. He spends lots of time in the woods, still hunting with his bow. This 27-year-old New York City carpenter spends countless days and dollars scouting, planning, and hunting whitetails. It is my biggest to date. Date: Nov. 5, 2022. Pless, 43, a disabled veteran from Newfane in Niagara County, had just been notified days before that his 18-point deer had been officially scored by the New York State Big Buck Club and. Published Dec 13, 2021 5:31 PM EST. Then, the big one stepped out. People couldnt believe he had drop tines coming off his main beams., Jeremy Martinsons New Hampshire GiantScore: 166 inchesDate of Kill: Nov. 1, 2021Location: Merrimack County, N.H.Weapon: .50-caliber CVA muzzleloader. Cameras caught him all over the farm through seasons end, and in October 2018 he was backlater than usual but bigger than ever. I took him to a taxidermist and he has 15 scoreable points and grosses at 161 3/8" and net 151 4/8 with deductions, but I have to wait 60 day for an official score.". It didn't even look normal, you know?" Cassimus says. But Plesss uncle, Glenn Pless, knowing Pless was into hunting, gave him the mount of his grandfathers 11-point buck, a certificate from the New York Big Buck Club recognizing it (it scored 154 7/8) and his grandfathers 12-gauge shotgun. Phillip Pless's pedestal mount at the taxidermist is scheduled to be completed next week, he said. The buck dropped on the spot, and thats when Russell recognized the deer that he had just shot. I was convinced he left our farm again to go off for the rut or his autumn range., We decided to try hunting for him on Oct. 7, because a weather front came through that night, cleared off and a nice south wind made the spot ideal, says Drury. Read the full story here. In between all the handshakes, interviews, expos, video shoots, and even backlash from haters, Brewster will still take the time to tell you his storydespite having told it a thousand times (and despite the fact that, if hes being honest, hes a little tired of telling it). He used briars and small cedar trees as cover as he went. September 22, 2010 By Gordon Whittington The story of the top whitetail ever shot is as great as the deer. Jake Martin, 19, of Clarence, N.Y., a student at Alfred State College, shot this impressive 12-point buck with his crossbow in Niagara County. He dropped his bow and lifted the antlers, big as a pile of driftwood. Dieter Herbert Dieter Herbert of Huntington, New York, is a self-admitted whitetail addict. My mom, dad and buddy, Trevor, came to the farm to experience the recovery with me, he said. He was hunting near a pond and a small field. Moments later, Clark squeezed the trigger on his 7mm Magnum rifle, and the biggest buck taken in North Carolina during the 2021-22 season was on the ground. They dreamed of another season hunting this big deer. But when the measuring was done and the score tallied, Plesss 5 -year-old, 18-point non-typical buck grossed 221 3/8 inches and netted 214 2/8, topping a 210-4/8-inch 23-pointer killed by Mike Giarraputo of Suffolk County in 2011, and taking its spot as the biggest non-typical buck ever taken with a bow in New York State. I leaned Dads .25-06 against the tree and tried to collect myself, he said. No one loves a good deer hunting story more than us, and thats why Outdoor Life dedicates much of our fall to covering the best, craziest, and strangest stories about whitetail deer that we can find. Lucas drew back, settled his pin, and took the 38-yard shot. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. This 27-year-old New York City carpenter spends countless days and dollars scouting, planning, and hunting whitetails. We got permission on a new property in early July of 2021, and thats the first time we got him on camera, she said. Four hours later, Latimer returned, and followed the trail 140 yards to where the buck had fallen. Lance Hills South Carolina StudScore: 155 inchesDate of Kill: Aug. 22, 2021Location: Calhoun County, S.C.Weapon: 7mm-08 Weatherby. Id shoot five or six arrows from 20 yards, then go check the target. It ran about 50 yards and expired in the middle of the open field.While the buck scored 166 inches, it was the character that impressed her and others so much. The legendary Hinckley buck is the biggest ever to come out of Maine. Im very fortunate to have had the opportunity not only to see a wild New Hampshire buck this big, but harvest him., Justin Kamps Illinois GiantScore: 170 inchesDate of Kill: Nov. 4, 2021Location: Northwest IllinoisWeapon: Hoyt RX-1 compound bow. Jim Buff, 80, of Skaneateles tagged his impressive 17-point buck on Nov. 20 in the town of Skaneateles in Onondaga County. He retreated from social media and waited to see what would happen with Mufasas legacy. He and his buddy Cody Larrimore carefully hunted this giant Kansas whitetail on an 80-acre farm through bow season, and Somers finally got a shot on Oct. 15. He was set up in a blind along a fence row between two cut cornfields. The deer weighed 205 pounds after being field dressed. Pless first spotted the deer on his trail cameras four years ago. Kyle Sherman shot this impressive buck on Nov. 17 in Vestal in Broome County with his Winchester model 700 .270 caliber. But it felt like forever. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. Daniel Smith shot this impressive 12-point buck on opening day around 1:30 in the afternoon in Phelps, N.Y in Ontario County with his Savage 270. Lee settled the crosshairs and pulled the trigger. When its for a record, there are three scorers used. Jeremy Martinson had been hunting in the area throughout the season, but on Nov. 1, 2021, he received an opportunity at a huge whitetail. Thinking the hunt was over, Mullina started looking at his phone, trying to determine a game plan for the next day. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. When Georgia bowhunter Benny Overholt passed on a big buck with a broken rack last season it was one of the best deer hunting decisions he'd ever made. The locals had nicknamed it "Hollywood" (because it was so well-known) and "The Ghost Buck." I didnt even have an arrow nocked, and was only 250 yards from my truck, when all of a sudden I saw a huge-bodied deer moving through some woody cover about 60 yards from me, says Russell. Lee's heart shot made for an easy retrieval; something every bowhunter dedicates their time to accomplish. A snapshot of some of the biggest bucks taken this season. Dad came alive. The buck had its head in the air surveying the area with its nose. Pless said he knew the big deer was out there. Want to see your own buck story on Outdoor Life? Big bucks were taken in both the Northern and Southern zone by bowhunters, crossbow hunters and those hunting with various firearms. After 38 years of hunting, the dreams of a Booner finally came true, Jared said. I got him for free on private land.. South Dakota bowhunter Mike Beadle glanced behind him to spot this incredible buck standing broadside, only 18 yards away. Pics don't do him justice. This was a resident buck., Thinking the deer would remain on the property, they decided to not hunt the farm that year. They knew the buck was big but didn't realize how big until they got to town later that afternoon where it weighed in at 307. He went to the mock scrape I set up earlier in the fall and started pawing the ground, Martinson said. Trail-cam photos revealed a rutted-up buck with something like a muskrat den on his head. When it was Brewsters turn to pick, Justin mentioned a stand that no one had hunted in years. 5 of the Biggest Bucks Ever Taken in the Northeast Everything about himhis frame, tines and beamis exceptional., Lee Dixons Tennessee TankScore: UnknownDate of Kill: 2021Location: TennesseeWeapon: .25-06 Remington. I just couldnt see the rack well when I shot.. Literally a 600-yard radius. By then, one of the pictures Brewster had texted a buddy had made its way onto Facebook and gone viral. He built a target stand and used spray paint to mark off yardage on his practice range. For more buck photos, check out these pictures of fighting, chasing, and breeding whitetails during peak rut. knew that his best hunting buddy would have to sit out most of the season. At Colts shot, the buck dropped where it stood. Right at last light, after several minutes of silence, a big buck eased out into a clearing 40 yards away. After the day Id hunt him, he would always show up the next afternoon. A few minutes later, his friend, David, who was also in the tree, said he heard something in the bottom. On Sept. 30, he was still-hunting an area he usually doesnt bowhunt, but it held some smaller but still nice bucks. A final numerical score is given. Herberts 10-pointer field dressed at 227 pounds and officially gross scored 197 4/8-inches. After a while, this deer emerged, and slowly worked toward the blind. Richard Bernier. After a slow morning sit on November 2, Brewster and the guys grabbed breakfast in town and chose stands for the afternoon. Several years ago, Lee was able to purchase the property right next to his father, and they both began hunting there. After a while, he looked for the deer and recovered his buck. It could rank as the No. His spot put him facing eastward out into the field. So clear your At the peak of the market-hunting era, waterfowlers Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Ive been hunting all my life, Murdaugh said. The old New York State record was a 23-point buck arrowed by Mike Giarraputo of Suffolk County in 2011. The hunter's father, Rich Pisa, Sr., is also shown. Hed been monitoring the deer since May. Biggest Non-typical Whitetail Ever Killed By A Hunter. Did a few grunts and 5 mimites later he come running in. "He was just so big. I saw his tail wiggle, and then he stumbled and finally tipped over, Huff told Field & Stream. It was a memorable deer hunting season for many Upstate New York hunters this fall, and the pictures submitted by readers for this photo gallery show it. He was in that tall grass and I knew he was close, but I just couldnt see him., The deer finally appeared just 10 yards away. Lee, Im not going to be able to hunt with you this year, his father said. Im thankful for the knowledge he instilled in me in how to hunt big deer.. This deer means so much, Reed said. Every deer I harvest means something. His body was big too; he field dressed around 230 pounds, and it took me and four buddies to drag him out. Read the full story here. Larry Moroz, who lives in Varyburg, shot this. "It had 3 kickers off the bases and one off the g2," he said. But I had a hard time anchoring. The deer is a new state bow hunting record for a buck with a non-typical rack. The current record for the largest typical rack belongs to a deer shot in Saskatchewan, Canada by Milo N. Hanson in 1993. I was cursing like a sailorand I was a sailor, Pless says of the adrenaline surge that carried him through phone calls to his wife, his dad, and his recovery crew: brother Jason Pless, nephew Connor Pless, and buddies Kevin Austin and Scott Pipiles. Throughout the day, we saw a few bucks that I rattled in, one being a nice 4-year-old, Kamps said. The 21-point buck is believed to be one of the three biggest bucks shot in the entire Northeast region, which. Two consecutive bleats and he came running to me. So, Lance went with that. He posted trail cameras, and confirmed it was him. Hed stop and sniff around, put his head down to eat, then get back on her trail. His contacts were drying out, and he couldnt seem to focus the binos. Its still sinking in, he said. Hes taken plenty of deer bowhunting this way, including one of two bears in recent years. Erik Kobler, of Attica, N.Y. arrowed this huge, 15-point buck on Nov. 7 with his Obsession bow. Last year, we thought he was a really great deer, but this year, hes a world-class 8-pointer. Id never shot a deer from that distance, and I was worried that maybe Id just wounded him. Phillip Pless and his wife were busy moving furniture around their living room when this reporter called. In 2020, Herbert spent countless hours scouting and putting up trail cameras on different tracts of land in an effort to learn the legendary bucks habits. It surpassed the 2000 Pope and Young all-time world record by 33 inches. Both Big Buck clubs have banquets scheduled for later this year, which may or may not be happening because of the coronavirus. Brewster worked back along the now obvious blood trail, looking for the piece Mufasa mustve broken off in that last, frenzied run. Plesss story is tentatively slated to be the cover story on the Northeast Big Buck Clubs May magazine. Colt Russell There's a modest, 400-acre hunting lease in Essex County, New York, that has 15 members. Thirty minutes later, he climbed down, intending to head for his truck. Facebook. ". As he waited for the sun to rise, he couldnt help but think of all his memories of the place, as well as the many times his father had taken him hunting as a kid. I mentally couldnt do it. It was a new state bow hunting record. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). It was heaven-sent to our family. The 4.5-year-old, 15-point buck had a field-dressed weight of 220 pounds, and green-scored right at 200 inches. After waiting about a half hour, he climbed down from his treestand. Three more does entered at a different spot and started dragging the deer farther from the treestand. The arrow hit its mark, and the huge deer ran down into a ravine. The buck was measured on the Boone & Crockett scale as 312 3 8 inches. About an hour into the afternoon hunt, a doe appeared about 100 yards away and walked down through the finger of trees. He called his wife and family and friends for help it was getting dark, quickly and Pless had forgotten to bring a flashlight. The 18-point buck green scored 220 inches. At the base of a tree, he discovered a 13-inch split drop tine. Dec 2, 2015 Mike Speaker of Bradford shot this buck dubbed "Goliath" on Monday. I was overcome with emotion when we recovered the big eight. John Grems, of Frankfort, N.Y., arrowed this impressive 12-point buck in Herkimer County on Oct. 19th. 3. During the offseason, he used HuntStand to find and mark numerous stand locations to target this deer. I used my primos estrus bleat can call. Justin Kamps first learned of this deer in 2019, but it wasnt on their radar. But I just couldnt take it, he says. The 2021-22 deer season is a wrap, and some big whitetails fell between the opening and closing bells. Tennessee Hunter's 47-Point Deer Breaks World Record I killed him in the mock scrape I created., The deer ran 30 yards and tipped over. A slight southwest wind swept across the landscape. Then, much to his surprise, and with only a few minutes of shooting light left, the big deer reemerged in front of him. But I promise yall this, I feel my dad more now than I ever have. On Sept. 30 he just disappeared again. Erik Kobler, of Attica, N.Y. arrowed this huge, 15-point buck on Nov. 7 with his Obsession bow. Not every one of these deer is a record breaker, but theyre all deserving of having their story retold. But Luke Brewster doesnt brag. When he fired it was about 4:45 p.m. and getting close to sunset. It was a 25-yard shot, she said, adding it had a "Trophy Tape" score of 152 1/4 inches. No more long nights checking every single cellular picture coming through. Its going to be a pedestal mount, resting on a waist-high pedestal with some habitat (small trees and leaves) added for show.. Kamps settled the pin and took it. Hed just put his phone down when he spotted the buck. The last time I wore the pack, I arrowed an 8-pointer.. He got only a couple of photos in 2019, but in 2020 the deer showed up more frequently on the 50-acre farm. The buck ran about 35 yards, and Lucas watched him fall. In 2017, he came within inches of getting to send it. He was inundated with interview requestsand the usual jealous cries of foul play. Thats because theres usually more drama built up around a big buck. We put together a countdown of the highest-scoring whitetail buck ever killed according to Boone and Crockett records. Then I thought, Oh my God, its him. It seemed like 30 minutes because the buck was approaching very cautiously but it was more like five minutes, says Herbert said. Its official net score is 191 3/8 inches as a Pope and Young typical. Bucks over 200 pounds in the state receive a patch to display on [their] hunting jacket. They followed blood about 150 yards to the downed buck. He said hes due to pick up his pedal mount next week. Dumb punchline, maybe, but it was a smart strategy for Pless, whose practice regimen of shooting dozens of arrows a day at distances up to 70 yards paid off with a buck thats no joke: the giant non-typical officially netted 214-2/8, nearly 4 inches better than the previous state-record mark. We all shared an emotional moment. To our surprise, nothing. Had watched this guy for 3 years as a 10 point and and this year he was a 12 with a split brow tine and a kicker on the inside.". Because Houdini came and went on his hunting lease for seemingly no reason, Russell decided to look for other deer. The Biggest Whitetail Bucks of 2022 | Outdoor Life By that time it was pitch dark and he used his cell phone to light the way toward where he saw the deer drop. Buff made the kill with a single, 70-yard shot from his .20-gauge shotgun. Read the full story here. Phillip Pless with his record, 18-point rack at the taxidermist with his son Liam, 2. Published Nov 5, 2021 3:49 PM EDT. When 15-year-old Tony Lovstuen pulled the trigger of his muzzleloader on the afternoon of Sept. 29, 2003, he ended the reign of a buck that already was world famous. Russell sat in the woods for about 40 minutes, watching and listening for deer. They brought flashlights, followed the blood trail and located the downed buck a short distance away. She wrote: "He came in to me at 30 yards. I was so excited. I had a shooting lane through the pine trees. Davey Todd, 16, of Gasport, N.Y. took this 14-point buck with his bow on Oct. 13 in Niagara County. The biggest Maine buck on record is the legendary Hinckley buck, taken in 1955. My gun misfired and shot a few seconds after. Plesss taxidermist, Tim Young, told him to prepare for a lot of attention, but it wasnt until Boone & Crockett measurer Don Haseley did a green score that Pless had any inkling that his buck might be more than a personal best. He was big in years past, but got a lot bigger this year, obviously, Pless says. The farm seems different now. Each will now be known for producing state-record bucks during the 2020 bow season. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. | Rich Pisa, Jr., right, took this 10-point buck with his bow Nov, 9 in Hanover in Chatauqua County. They monitored the buck for several weeks, and hunted some, but had no luck. He arrowed a 5-year-old giant. I had no idea the journey our family was about to embark on with this deer, Lee said. 10 of the Biggest World-Record Bucks Ever | Field & Stream The hunt for this giant whitetail started last summer, however, at the archery range. A week later, Brewster left Virginia at 3 a.m. for the annual hunt. Colt Russell, a self-described meat hunter, still-hunted his way into bow range on this incredible buck. It keeps me in touch with the woods and the animals.. This season, Murdaugh had the opportunity to cash in some of that knowledge on a huge whitetail. Subscribe to OL+ for our best feature stories and photography. When he first spotted the big buck it was around 115 yards away. He said it was only five yards away when he fired his arrow. Abel Heagy, harvested this beauty (an 11-pointer) with his .243 on his dad's farm in Red Creek. It was a special deer. New York's Record Whitetail Bucks (Jeff Phillips photo) January 10, 2019 By Lynn Burkhead. Then, later in the season, he finally crossed paths with the deer one last time. By now she was 70 yards away from Pless, moving on a line that would bring her within 50 yards, with the buck right behind her. The Story Behind the World-Record Whitetail Deer Its not something I ever dreamed would happen.. A couple hours later, Kamps returned with a tracking party. He ranged everything, including a well-used scrape 26 yards behind him. recalls. Then, 2020 arrived, and Lefty was back on the farm. The 17-point Iowa buck scored 216 5/8 inches and weighed well more that 200 pounds. Once it turned its head Herbert came to full draw and stood up. Herberts buck features a 22 1/8-inch inside spread, over 26-inch main beams, 13 4/8-inch and 12 1/8-inch G2s and nearly 6-inch bases. A massive, mature whitetail buck is an animal to behold, and we never get tired of seeing pictures of one. His palmation is amazing!" He was up in his stand at about 3:15 p.m., he said. By that standard, the biggest, highest-scoring, most jaw-dropping whitetails ever taken are all non-typicals. My children are also excited. Emily Stauring, of Arkport, N.Y., had a great opening day, shooting this 11-point buck in Steuben County. I was so excited that I was literally sick to my stomach, says Herbert. Our buddies at Field & Stream broke the story of this incredible typical whitetail, which will likely be the new Indiana state record and the new world-record crossbow buck. Everyone pooled their spots into 200 acres with some 30 treestands and didnt think any more about it. The 12-point green-grossed 213-1/8 inches B&C and netted 208-4/8. What's more, the Brewster buck is also now the largest whitetail ever killed by a hunter anywhere in the world, topping Stephen . More days, or weeks, or years are spent waiting for him, and then more nerves hit when he finally steps out. I kept at it until I was satisfied, then Id move back to 30. So it went, all the way out to 70 yards, until Pless felt confident he could make an ethical shot beyond his prior comfort zone of 40 yards.

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