Have you heard of Pfeilstörche? These are Bavarian storks with spears stuck in their necks. Scientists used these birds to discover their migration patterns from Africa to Europe. It was a revolutionary bit of knowledge, but we’re more interested in the arrowhead than the shaft.

When we think of the most valuable rare arrowheads, we focus on evolution and the hominids of the past who invented tools. But you can find arrowheads among indigenous communities that still practice traditional hunting techniques. So let’s go shoot some arrows!

Most Valuable Rare Arrowheads Worth Money

1. Barbed Tanged Arrowhead Near Stonehenge (Aldbourne, Wiltshire, UK) – Found Around 1900 – Genuine Early Bronze Age Artefact

Around the world, you’ll find communities like the First Nation (Canada), Inuits (Greenland, Arctic), Maasai (Tanzania, Kenya), Oceanians (Australia, New Zealand), and tribes from Polynesia and the Amazon. They maintain their heritage, including traditional arrowheads.

• Type: Arrowhead
• Material: Stone
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $266.48

But here in the US, the most valuable rare arrowheads come from Native Americans. You can find contemporary authenticated pieces, but you can also bump into fossil finds in areas with rich archaeological digs. You might even stumble upon arrowheads lying around old farms.

2. Missouri Cupped Bottom Puddingstone Boat Stone COA Arrowheads

But while you’re trading arrowheads, you can make money on related items spears, and other weapons. Bird stones, banner stones, and boat stones sell especially well. These weights were attached to spears or javelins so they could travel further, and faster while carrying more force.

• Type: Boat Stone
• Material: Puddingstone
• Bids: 38
• Value: $3,400

These stone weights were part of a tool called an atlatl. And the particular one above is shaped like an arrowhead, so you can convincingly categorize it there. With pieces like this, it’s worth getting a professional evaluation. Buyers want proof that it’s not just a pretty rock.

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On the subject of arrowheads that are not quite arrowheads, let’s talk about Clovis points. These ancient arrowheads were first found at Clovis, New Mexico, in 1932. Experts believe they’re 10,000 to 13,500 years old. They discovered maybe 10,000 units in total at that dig.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $250

These weapons are classified and labeled as arrowheads for convenience, but lots of them are designed for spearheads and javelins, so they’re better described as projectile points. An atlatl – which we mentioned above – was typically used to launch these sharpened stones.

4. Large Fine 6+ inch G10 Missouri Turkeytail Point with COA Arrowheads

Dalton and Folsom arrowheads are another top find for collectors. But Clovis points are the easiest to spot because they have a groove at their base called a flute. This made it simple to attach the arrowhead to the tip of a spear, arrow, or dart. The flute goes halfway up the head.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: 43
• Value: $380

Clovis arrowheads are also larger than other specimens. They can be up to 6” tall and 2” wide with a concave surface on the flute end. The curved sides of the arrowhead taper towards the tip. This makes its midsection its widest point, and the slicing action makes it more effective.

5. Lot of 25 Japanese Arrowheads

Now that you know how to identify Clovis arrowheads, let’s look into the other two types we’ve mentioned. Dalton arrowheads are shaped like fish. They have a broad middle, just like Clovis, but they also have an inward curve near the base. They’re from 10,500 to 8,500BC.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $150

As for Folsoms (9,500 to 8,000BC), their flutes were crafted more carefully than those Clovis bases. They also have distinctive grooves on their sides. Finally, we have Plano arrowheads from the plains. These were far simpler weapons crafted from flaked stone without flutes.

6. Authentic Ohio Beveled Serrated St. Charles Dovetail Indian Arrowhead

It’s easy for someone to fake an arrowhead. And while some of the ones you’ll find in the wild are genuine, they’re likely to be flint or chert arrowheads. Because these are younger and are pretty common, they’re not that valuable as a collectible, so you won’t make much reselling.

• Material: Stone
• Bids: 8
• Value: $102.50

Ideally, a Clovis point would be perfect. The first set was found in 1929 by Ridgely Whiteman. But most of these precious arrowheads are in the hands of collectors and are out of circulation. Instead, look for unusual crafting materials like jade, petrified wood, or jasper.

7. Leaf Arrowhead – Flint Tool – From near Stonehenge (Aldbourne, Wiltshire, UK) Found around 1900 – Late Neolithic / Early Bronze Age

To date, the most valuable rare arrowheads ever found were Clovis points. The one found by Les Ira Kreis sold for a good $276,000. He found it during the 1950s while working in a Badger Mountain wheat field in Washington. The 2013 sale was sealed at a Morphy Auction.

• Material: Flint
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $174.03

This arrowhead is treasured because at 9”, it’s among the largest intact pieces in existence, and it’s made from a sea green shade of obsidian. You may wonder exactly how ancient cultures made the arrowheads. They would heat the stone and then hit and hammer it into shape.

8. Fluted 5” Clovis Point, Indian Artifact, Arrowhead, Cocke CO. TN.

The arrowhead-making process had three stages. The first was flint-knapping, where you would start with a big rock and bash it to break off smaller pieces. The second stage was pressure flaking when you would use tools to chip off pieces, making the arrowhead thinner.

• Material: Stone
• Bids: 12
• Value: $180.50

As the weapon got slimmer and flatter, you could sharpen the sides and edges, adding any important features like grooves or clan symbols. The final step is sometimes called notching. You could make slots to hold the twine, or you could carve out a sharp serrated edge.

9. Lot of 15 Old Indo Persian Rajput / Mughal Arrowheads

How did they make these weapons without modern machinery? To make the arrowheads, hunters used tools made from the horns, bones, and antlers of local wildlife such as deer, moose, or impalas (in Africa). Start off with a rounded hammer stone then move to bone.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $300

The base of a horn or antler works well for broad work, and the narrower tips are best for finer details. Today, lots of people flint-knap for pleasure. But avoid using metal tools like hammers or chisels. They’re too fast and forceful, so they’re likely to shatter your host rock.

10. Rare Large Fine G10 Missouri Graham Cave Drill with COA Arrowheads

You’ll see a lot of sites describing the fish shape of a Dalton arrowhead. Sometimes, it’s puzzling to understand these explanations without a photo. But why did these projectile points have a fish-tail curve near the base? Well, they didn’t have attachment flutes on them.

• Material: Stone
• Bids: 73
• Value: $193.50

Instead, hunters would use pieces of tendon or twine to tie the shaft to the arrowhead. The rope would be wound around the waist, that inward curve that’s close to the bottom. Daltons also had a sharp tip that would break off on impact, so many finds have that bit broken off.

11. Leaf Arrowhead – Neolithic Flint Tool – From near Stonehenge (Aldbourne, Wiltshire, UK)

If you’re looking for a book that tells you more about the most valuable rare arrowheads, try The Official Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification and Price Guide. You could also check the Artifact Resources Tab at Arrowheads.com for help with identification and pricing.

• Material: Flint
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $163.15

This book can be useful for scouring sales online or when you’re out in the field. You might be physically hunting arrowheads and you can look up their likeness in the book – it has lots of high-res reference photos. But be sure you’re allowed to pick arrowheads where you are!

12. Super Fine Tennessee Dark Dover Flint Lost Lake Point COA Arrowheads

The point above may have startled you. After all, YouTube is flooded with videos of people excavating all sorts of sites for antique bottles, gold flecks, and yes, arrowheads. You’ll even find tips about hunting at Native American campsites, near rivers, or in roadside ditches.

• Material: Flint
• Bids: 25
• Value: $404.99

So where does ‘allowed’ come into it? Think of it this way – as you rifle through Native American sites, you may be disturbing holy sites like burial grounds, which is disrespectful. Would you want any random person digging up your grave or snooping through your house?

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Another factor to consider is legality. If you’re arrow-picking on private property, you may need the owner’s permission. Otherwise, they may take you for a trespasser and respond accordingly. Besides, anything valuable you find on their land technically belongs to them.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $150

Also, some local governments have laws about leaving relics and fossils where they are. It’s about retaining cultural value. The county may want to turn the spot into a museum, lease it for tax reasons, or set it up as a formal archaeological site. So be sure to get authorization.

14. Large Fine G10 Missouri Hidden Valley Point with COA Arrowheads

Once you’re sure that it’s okay to hunt for arrowheads in your region, you’ll need to find the best spots. Rivers and streams are good because they’ll have tons of arrows that sunk while harpoon fishing. Rain may also carry arrowheads into the water and dump them there.

• Material: Stone
• Bids: 36
• Value: $565

The best time to look is after a heavy downpour because it exposes buried items in fields and among rocks. It also washes them down to more visible spots. If you’re looking in the river itself, wait until the water level is lowest or the bed is dry so you can see your booty clearly.

15. Scythian Arrowhead, Authentic Arrow Heads, Ancient Artifact, 6th-1th Century AD

People within the industry will refer to these pieces as points rather than arrowheads. We mentioned earlier it’s because the points were used on spears, darts, and other projectiles, not just arrows. And once they got blunt or broke, they may be converted into scrapers.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $75.65

Scrapers were useful for – say – skinning an animal, peeling vegetables, or scrubbing plant-based fibers. You can differentiate arrow points, spear points, and dart points by their size. Spearheads were the largest and heaviest while tainted darts could be quite small and subtle.

16. Fine Colorful 5 3/4″ Ohio Flintridge Dovetail Point with COA Arrowheads

The thing with arrowheads is they’re easy to fake. And if you find one on the farm while plowing, it might only be worth a few dollars. But if you bump into a genuinely valuable piece, your profits could run into the thousands considering you got it in the wild for free.

• Material: Flint
• Bids: 21
• Value: $1,125

But you still need an expert, because anyone can put up a thousand-dollar listing like this one. And if it’s counterfeit (or if you’re wrong about its value), your arrowhead will sit on the auction site for years. That’s why using the ‘sold tab’ is so important. It shows what moves.

17. Lot of 12 Old Indo Persian Rajput / Mughal Arrowheads

What’s a COA? You may have seen it mentioned on arrowhead listings or other collectibles. It means Certificate of Authentication, and there are various ways to get one. It could be a sales receipt from a verified dealer. Or a report from a recognized professional appraiser.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $250

But some Native American artifacts are contemporary, and these may include jewelry and points. They use traditional techniques to create modern pieces. They come with the artist’s name, their pueblo (or tribe), and a formally signed document verifying the piece as authentic.

18. Fine G10 Missouri Burlington Hopewell Point with COA Arrowheads

Just because a piece is beautiful, verified, and in demand doesn’t mean it’s the most valuable rare arrowhead. And this piece is the perfect example. You can see it drew a lot of attention – nearly 50 bids! But it barely sold for $100. What’s the deal? Well, you need market interest.

• Material: Chert
• Bids: 48
• Value: $127.50

Before you go off gathering tons of arrowheads, look around. See what collectors want. The reseller space travels in cycles and seasons, so there are times when a particular material, site, or style is popular. The condition of your arrowhead matters too since it’s for display.

19. Rare Bronze Arrowheads 400 BC – 100 AD Unique Ancient Artifacts, 40

Suppose you find a batch of arrowheads that doesn’t look too fancy. And maybe your expert tells you they’re only worth five to ten bucks a piece. You can improve your profit by selling them as a bundle like the seller has done here. You could even throw in some pricier pieces.

• Material: Metal
• Bids: Still Open
• Value: $106

Axe heads are a smart value-add if you can find them. They’re larger and more versatile than arrowheads, so they’ll fetch a higher price. But while you’re discounting your asking rate, count the weight of the batch – it could lead to high shipping costs that will swallow profits.

Tops Tips About the Most Valuable Rare Arrowheads

As you position yourself to resell rare arrowheads, try these proven tactics:

• Get a copy of the Overstreet Guide. It helps a lot.
• Confirm your pricing using ‘sold items’ instead of open ones.
• Protect the arrowheads so they don’t flake off and get ruined.
• Develop a cataloging system and keep your stock clean.
• If you’re a picker, be disciplined and discerning or you’ll soon have hundreds!

Do you have any advice on the most valuable rare arrowheads? Tell us in the comments!

This past spring, we used the Wall Tent Shop’s 12’x14’ Wilderness Tent on a turkey hunt. When I hear the word “tent”, my mind naturally thinks lightweight, small dwelling that provides the minimum shelter essential for survival. A wall tent is a completely different story. It is literally a portable cabin. My family, friends, and I were impressed with how easy it was to set up and the ridiculous amount of room for living, sleeping, and storage. It was easily heated with a simple propane burner.

We also set it up for a spring bear hunt. We got smashed by unforeseen snow and spent an entire day riding out the storm. It was fantastic. We had no cell service. No internet. No agenda. I stoked the fire, slept, and stared at the stove for hours. We were warm and dry and comfortable. It was amazing how great it felt to unplug and disengage for the day.

The tent is currently set up in the backyard as a semi-permanent “yard cabin” where my boys can hang out and sleep out whenever they want. It also comes in handy when they have friends come over and want to add a little adventure into the mix.

This fall, we’ll be taking it to elk camp. I have an elk spot that I can barely drive to. Getting a camper back there is impossible. This year, instead of getting up extra early and riding the ruts to the trailhead, we’ll take The Wilderness Wall Tent. That means less wear and tear on the Silverado and easier access to the comforts of camp.

First Impressions

You can’t help but notice the Wall Tent Shop’s emphasis on quality and durability. They have extensively thought through their product. Every option is built for a specific reason. All their wall tents are built with “Army Duck-Double Fill Canvas”. I’m a simple man. All I really care about is strength, durability, and high-quality performance. But if you want the canvas details, here’s a link.

The upper corners of the walls and the roof ridge line (high-wear areas) are reinforced with an extra layer of canvas. This increases the overall life of the tent and protects the ridge from holes and tears especially when using a lodgepole frame.

Some wall tents use grommets for tying guy wires, but a grommet cuts the canvas fibers creating potential weak points. Instead, the Wall Tent Shop sews webbing into the canvas with an attached D-ring as shown below.

Wall Tent Stoves

We’ve used propane burners in the past and they worked great. I have a double burner ready for this fall but for extended camp trips and colder weather, I want a wood stove. The Wall Tent Shop sells a variety of wood stoves available here. Their flat cooking tops would be a game changer. I’m a little jealous. Since my daughter can weld and my dad had a 35 gallon barrel, we decided to build our own. It was cheap and easy to build and it works. If you’re handy or on a budget, give it a try. I found the kit and all the necessary materials at our local hardware store.

Included Features

In addition to what has already been mentioned, each Wilderness Tent has a storm flap on the front and back of the main entrance protecting the YKK zippers from snow, ice, sand, etc. The flap has YKK buckles on both sides which gives you the ability to securely close the front door if the zipper were to become damaged or frozen.

A vinyl sod cloth is attached to the bottom of the walls. The sod cloth tucks inside the tent and creates both an air seal and a moisture barrier. This discourages the canvas walls from wicking ground moisture, and greatly increases the heating efficiency of a stove. You’ll burn less wood.

The stove jack comes standard. A canvas flap covers the chimney hole and can be held shut with Velcro or tied open. The stove jack includes a cut pattern to accommodate larger stove pipe sizes.

Wilderness Tents also come with the option of either a back window or a back door.

Additional Features (Take a Deep breath)

The extras are overwhelming and seemingly limitless. I get lost in the options. You can add doors and windows. You can have a kitchen cupboard, bow rack, gun rack, coat rack, fire mat, aluminum shelves, and a floor. Even add a porch for extra storage or outdoor cooking. They sell “T-angles” for adding a middle leg to the center of the tent if you’re expecting heavy snow loads … and the endless list goes on and on.

Each user will need to think through what options fit his individual needs. There are, however, two options that are essential in my opinion.

You Must Have A Rain Fly

Canvas tents are heavy. Once rain-soaked, they’re nearly impossible to load by yourself. Sewing the extra canvas to reinforce the ridges results in tiny pinholes that could leak. The tarp also helps keep the tent clean from pitch/sap, bird crap, pollen, and whatever else might fall from the sky. Thinking about the sticky-resin-buds that fall from cottonwood trees gives me nightmares. A spark hole in your tarp can easily be taped but a burn hole in the canvas would have to be sewn. In the long run, the UV light from the sun is your worst enemy. Just buy the rain fly!

Screens

If you think that you might use your wall tent in the summer or early fall, then you’ll need airflow and bug protection. My tent has screen windows on three sides. The windows are 30” x 30” with zippers on the sides and Velcro along the top. The screen door is full-sized. D-rings in the corners secure the screen door out of the way when not in use. Airflow without mosquitos is a big deal.

Final Thoughts

There is a nostalgia that comes from hunting out of a wall tent and I like that feeling. It reminds me of my childhood. It reminds me of my roots and I remember where I came from. Those memories help me focus on the things that matter the most. Unfortunatley, memories don’t punch tags and fill freezers. The Wall Tent Shop reminded me that I can bring camper-level-comfort into the back country. The ability to get warm, dry off and rest in comfort makes the hunting trips last longer and sometimes a few more days is all it takes. If that peaks your interest, then I’d encourage you to look into a wall tent.

There are a lot of tips and tricks that come from experience. Too many to include in a review. Join me and others on the Rokslide forum and let’s discuss what we’ve learned. I’ll share more photos after the elk season. Hopefully, we’ll have an elk head leaning against the wall!

Comment on this review or ask Howard questions here.

Also check out Jared’s review.

Kentucky’s 2022-23 white-tailed deer season opens Saturday, with the start of archery season. The 136-day season continues through January 16.

The outlook for the 2022-23 deer season is upbeat.

“I think we’ll have a good season,” said Deer Program Coordinator Noelle Thompson. “We’re hoping for good hunting weather. We don’t have CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) in Kentucky and have set up a surveillance zone.”

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance Zone

New this season is a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance Zone in five counties in the Jackson Purchase — Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman and Marshall Counties — and special regulations have been established.

CWD is a fatal, neurological illness occurring in North American cervids, members of the deer family, including deer, elk, and moose.

Since its discovery in 1967, CWD has spread geographically and increased in prevalence locally. CWD is contagious and transmitted freely within and among cervid populations. No treatments or vaccines are currently available.

Of great concern to wildlife managers and the hunting community, CWD has been detected in at least 23 states, and two Canadian provinces, but does not infect livestock or humans. CWD is transmitted directly through animal-to-animal contact, and indirectly through contact with objects or environments contaminated with infectious material, including saliva, urine, feces, and carcasses of CWD-infected animals.

CWD has not been found in Kentucky, but has been detected nearby in western Tennessee.

Special regulations in Kentucky’s CWD Surveillance Zone include:

For the complete CWD Surveillance Zone regulations consult page 13 of 2022-23 Kentucky Hunting and Trapping Guide.

Kentucky deer population dynamics

The 2021-22 Kentucky White-tailed Deer Harvest and Population Report stated that “Overall, the statewide deer population estimate shows a stable to slightly decreasing trend. The 2021 statewide estimate was 919,308 deer at the start of the 2021-22 hunting season, (which is) less than 1 percent below the 10-year average.”

Zone 1 counties have the highest deer densities in the state, are considered reduction zones, with an unlimited bag limit on antlerless deer.

At the other end of the spectrum the Zone 4 counties have the lowest deer densities, and antlerless deer harvest opportunities are very limited.

The Zone 2 and Zone 3 counties are at or near population goals.

Weather influenced last season’s deer harvest

The total number of deer harvested during the 2021-22 deer season was 132,328, which is the ninth highest harvest on record, but a 6.56 percent decrease from the 2020-21 season harvest of 141,620, and 5.6 percent below the 10-year average of 140,129.

Weather played a big role in the harvest decline last season.

During the months of October and November there were several days of warmer than normal weather and rain. In December there was a record-breaking weather event, a widespread tornado outbreak.

All these factors contributed to the lower than expected deer harvest for the overall season, but in January the harvest was the highest on record for the month, 3,788.

Highlights from last season’s deer harvest

Here’s some deer harvest highlights from last season that are relevant going forward:

• The total antlered deer harvest was 68,035; 70.6 percent of which were adult males, 19.8 percent yearling males and 9.5 percent male fawns. It was the sixth highest antlered buck harvest on record.

The top three counties with highest antlered deer harvest per square mile of habitat were: Anderson County, 4.5 antlered deer/square mile; Pendleton County, 4.4 antlered deer/square mile, and Bracken County, 4.3 antlered deer/square mile.

The antlered buck harvest in Fayette County was 0.6 antlered deer/square mile, the lowest of all 120 Kentucky counties, according to the report.

Kentucky ranks in the top five for all time, in the Boone and Crockett Club record books.

• The total number of female deer harvested was 57,126, which is 11.6 percent lower than the 2020-21 season. However, the percentage of female deer harvested has been relatively stable over the last decade.

• Harvest by weapon type: archery, 14,869 deer; crossbow, 12,202 deer; modern firearm, 96,370 deer, and muzzleloader, 9,245 deer.

Kentucky 2022-23 deer season dates

For this upcoming season there are no changes to the zone status of Kentucky’s 120 counties, season lengths or bag limits.

There are 51 Zone one counties, 34 Zone two counties, 13 Zone three counties and 22 Zone four counties.

Deer season regulations

The complete regulations for the 2022-23 Kentucky deer season are available online at fw.ky.gov.

Deer season is a celebration of Kentucky’s wildlife bounty of quality antlered bucks and deer in abundance statewide. Start planning your hunts now.

By: Dylan HaywardOne of the first things my old man went over with me when I first started turkey hunting at the age of 10 was how to tell the difference between a Jake and a Tom. And I am glad he did, because when you’re out there for the first time and the adrenaline is rushing, it’s easy to mistake the two. Avid turkey hunters will claim there are tons of ways to differentiate a Jake from a Tom, but I have 4 key identifiers to help you determine whether it’s a longbeard you’re looking at, or a young jake. The Turkey’s BeardThis one seems to be the most obvious and useful identifier of a Tom. Jakes are young turkeys, it’s a general consensus that a Jake is a one year old turkey, so he hasn’t had much time to grow his beard out. Thus, a Jake will typically only be sporting a 2-4 inch beard. This can sometimes get confusing with hens in the field, as they can also sometimes have a thin, short beard, but more on that later. Toms are more mature turkeys which can grow beards up to 11 inches in length or more. In most states, you are legally allowed to harvest any bearded turkey, and that includes hens. This likely boils down to how difficult it would be for a hunter to spot the difference between a hen and a Tom that both have beards, however, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. The front breast feathers on a Tom are a very deep black, while the hens tend to be more of a dark brown. If you’re ever uncertain on whether or not it’s a bearded hen or a Tom, that’s a great identifier to know. A lot of hunters will keep the beard and hang it using a Big 8 Turkey Beard Hanger so make sure you keep the beard to display your trophy.

The Turkey’s SpursThe spurs on a turkey are a tough characteristic to identify while you’re hunting, although I think it’s worth noting the differences between a Jake’s spurs and a Tom’s. Jakes will generally have shorter, half inch spurs that are rounded at the end, almost resembling mounds. While the spurs of a Tom are usually much longer, getting up to one and a half inch, with sharp ends that will typically curve.The Turkey’s GobbleWith some careful listening, an experienced turkey hunter can distinguish a Tom gobble from a Jake gobble at a good distance away. Jakes tend to gobble a lot softer with a quick drop off. A Tom has a longer drawn out gobble that is significantly louder. From my experience turkey hunting, a Jake tends to gobble a lot more frequently than a Tom, like a child that won’t stop asking his parents for something. The Turkey’s FanI saved this for last because this is generally the last identifier I use, and I only use it if I am really on the fence about a turkey, and my other three identifiers haven’t convinced me yet. The fan of a Jake typically looks a bit uneven and awkward. At around the 4 or 5 month mark, a Jake begins to molt his fan. Meaning their small feathers get replaced by longer ones as they mature. Come spring time, the center fan feathers have already been replaced by longer feathers, which makes the outer feathers look uneven and out of place. When a Jake is in full strut, this becomes very easy to identify.Overall, one of the best ways to tell the difference between a Tom and a Jake is experiencing both of them in the same field while you’re hunting. You’ll quickly be able to identify which is the mature bird, and you can see first hand the differences between the two, which will help you on all of your future hunts.

Kent County Man Convicted of Poaching 17-Point Buck

Sentenced Under Maryland’s New Anti-Poaching Law

A Kent County man convicted Tuesday of illegally killing a potential state record white-tailed deer was ordered to pay a fine, make restitution to the state and perform community service.

Ronald Wayne Roe, 28, of Worton, was found guilty on all counts of trespassing and poaching stemming from the shooting of a 17-point buck September on private property.

District Judge John Nunn III sentenced Roe to pay $5,000 in restitution and perform 80 hours of community service, as mandated by the state’s anti-poaching law. Roe also received a $500 fine – $250 suspended – and three years of unsupervised probation. His hunting privileges were suspended for two years. The trial lasted two days over the course of two months.

Joseph Bogdan, the landowner who had targeted the massive buck for several years only to have Roe shoot it, told Judge Nunn it was “the kind of deer that makes a good neighbor a bad neighbor.” At first, he said, he congratulated Roe but as the facts came out “it went sour after that. The deer was baited, killed and gutted on my property.”

A scorer for the Boone and Crockett Club, which measures deer antlers for possible records, said the rack was 212 7/8 total inches. That would have secured the club’s top spot for Maryland crossbow hunters and a top 10 overall state ranking.

The case began on Sept. 12, when officers received a call from a Kent County resident about a suspected case of illegal hunting involving a large buck. An officer located two piles of bait on Bogdan’s property adjacent to land owned by Roe and where he had placed a tree stand. The officer also found a blood trail leading from the bait to the spot where a buck had been field dressed.

Roe told police that he shot the deer with a crossbow on his property but that it died on his neighbor’s property. However, friends called by Roe after he killed the deer contradicted that account, testifying they helped drag the carcass to his property and then to his vehicle. Bogdan’s property was posted with “No Trespassing” signs in numerous locations.

The anti-poaching law took effect June. It requires judges to order restitution and community service in cases of deer poaching. The monetary penalty is based on the measurement of the antlers scored on the Boone and Crockett Club system. A buck with antlers scoring 150 or fewer points requires restitution of $2,000 to $5,000 and 80 hours of community service. A buck with antlers scoring more than 150 points requires restitution of $5,000 to $10,000 and 80 hours of community service. A deer without antlers requires restitution of $300 to $500 and 40 hours of community service.

Roe is the third man sentenced under the law.

Officers on patrol last weekend in the Woodbrook Cooperative Wildlife Management Area charged five Carroll County residents in connection with illegal off-road riding.

On Saturday, Galen Robert Monti Jr., 23, of Westminster, was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license, displaying the license plate issued to another vehicle, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating a vehicle on state land without a permit.

A passenger, Tyler Alexander, 21, of Westminster, was taken into custody for being a fugitive from justice in Pennsylvania and was held pending extradition.

A dirt bike operator, Carl Young, 58, of New Windsor, was issued a citation for driving on state property without a permit.

On Sunday, officers arrested two all-terrain vehicle riders for illegal riding and attempting to flee after being ordered to stop.

Amber Nicole Blizzard, 18, and Michael Gary Walker, 19, both of Mount Airy, were charged with attempting to elude police, operating an off-road vehicle on public property without permission and operating a vehicle on state land without a permit. Walker also was charged with failing to obey a police officer.

Woodbrook is a 522-acre tract owned by Carroll County and managed by the department. No motorized vehicles are allowed.

Trial dates are pending for all five people.

Tips on social media led officers to charge an Allegany County man Friday with turkey and deer poaching.

James Corey Buckley, 43, of Little Orleans, received citations for hunting turkey in a closed season, failing to report the turkey kill, exceeding the antlered deer bag limit during bow season and failing to report a deer kill. He also was issued seven written warnings for hunting-related violations.

Buckley posted a photo on Facebook of a turkey he killed, which was shared with officers. They could not find a corresponding state harvest record.

Buckley volunteered that he killed the turkey in November and then realized the season was closed. While interviewing Buckley, officers noticed two antlered deer heads in his garage. Checking state records, they found that he killed a 6-point buck with a bow Nov. 11 in Frederick County. Buckley told officers he killed the 5-point buck with a bow in Allegany County in December but did not check it in.

Buckley is scheduled to appear in Allegany County District Court April 11.

The .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield are both great cartridges, but have different strengths and weaknesses. So, the question central to the 270 vs 30-06 debate remains: which one should you be hunting with?

Most hunters and shooters probably agree that the .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield are both quite versatile and effective cartridges. After all, there is a reason why they are the two most popular centerfire rifle cartridges used by hunters in the United States.

While there is an overlap in their capabilities, the two cartridges are best suited to different tasks and represent two different ways of thinking. This is part of the reason why each cartridge has such a dedicated and loyal following and why the 270 vs 30-06 debate continues to rage on after so many years.

In today’s post, I’m going to discuss the merits of the 270 vs 30-06 and provide some insight into which cartridge you should be using in various situations.

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270 vs 30-06: Similarities

First, lets start with the areas where the .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield are similar.

Both the .270 Winchester and the .30-06 Springfield are descended from the .30-03 Springfield cartridge, which was itself heavily influenced by the 7mm Mauser. Both the .270 and .30-06 are great cartridges for hunting medium to large sized game all over the world ranging from roe deer to moose under the right circumstances. They also have great reputations for accuracy and performance at extended range.

They are also very popular cartridges among hunters and shooters all over the world. Indeed, those two cartridges are among the most commonly used centerfire cartridges in the United States.

For that reason, just about every gun manufacturer produces rifles chambered in .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. The same goes for ammunition, so users of these cartridges have plenty of choices when it comes to good quality guns and ammo.

So, we’ve covered how the .270 and .30-06 are similar, but how are they different?

270 vs 30-06: Cartridge Sizes

The U.S. Army designed the .30-06 Springfield for use in the bolt action 1903 Springfield rifle in 1906 as an improvement on the .30-03 Springfield cartridge. The Army was just coming off the heels of a sobering lesson regarding the effectiveness of the 7mm Mauser in the hands of Spanish troops in Cuba in 1898 and wanted a cartridge and rifle that could compete with the revolutionary new Mauser.

Using smokeless powder and a new 150gr pointed bullet fired at a muzzle velocity of 2,700fps, the .30-06 Springfield was a significant improvement over previous cartridges the military used during that era like the .30-40 Krag and the .45-70 Government.

It didn’t take long for the .30-06 Springfield cartridge to catch on with the hunting and shooting communities and it was soon an extremely popular cartridge in the United States and in North America as a whole.

As good as the .30-06 Springfield was, not everyone was completely satisfied with it and wildcatters quickly started modifying the cartridge for more specialized tasks.

Around the same time gun designers were necking up the .30-06 to develop the .35 Whelen cartridge, engineers at Winchester decided to go the opposite route and neck down the .30-06 to use .277″ instead of .308″ bullets. The resulting .270 Winchester cartridge (also known as the .270 Win for short) was formally released in 1925 for the Winchester Model 54 rifle.

The original .270 Winchester load shot a 130 grain bullet at a blazing fast velocity (for 1925 anyway) of 3,140 feet per second (2,846 ft-lbs of energy).

Though the .270 Winchester was not an immediate success, American hunters appreciated the flat shooting characteristics of the round and the fact that it was so effective on thin skinned game. The cartridge gradually became more and more popular, which was helped by Jack O’Connor and his famous affinity for the cartridge that he expressed in countless Outdoor Life articles over the years.

That’s not to say that the cartridge only became the incredibly popular because of O’Connor. While O’Connor did indeed love the .270 Winchester and used it extensively on hunts all over the world, it was far from the only cartridge he used. The .270 Winchester was also a good enough cartridge and filled a big enough niche that it probably would have been successful even without any help from Jack O’Connor.

The .270 Winchester is something of an oddity when it comes to bullet diameter though. Unlike all the other popular 7mm cartridges like the 7mm Mauser, 7mm-08, 7mm Remington Magnum and the .280 Remington that use .284″ bullets, the .270 Winchester uses .277″ bullets.

It’s unclear exactly why Winchester decided to go with .277″ instead of .284″ bullets with the .270 Winchester. One theory is they choose that particular bullet size based on the obscure 6.8x57mm Chinese Mauser cartridge. It’s also possible they wanted to create a distinctly American bullet size and avoid the 6.5mm and 7mm bullets popular in Europe by building a new brand new bullet diameter 10% smaller than the one used in the .30-06 (.9 multiplied by .308 is .277).

Regardless of their reasons, the design team at Winchester went with a .277″ bullet diameter and the rest is history. Interestingly enough, while the .270 Winchester turned out to be a smashing commercial success for the company, .277″ bullets never really caught on. The 270 Winchester Short Magnum (270 WSM) and the .270 Weatherby Magnum are the only other two mass produced cartridges that utilize bullets of that size.

You can see the heritage of the .270 and .30-06 cartridges on display in the photos below.

The .270 Winchester has a slightly longer case length (2.54″ vs 2.494″), but the two cartridges are identical up to the shoulder.

Though the .30-06 Springfield cartridge in the photo is slightly shorter than the .270 Winchester cartridge, the SAAMI specifications for the two cartridges overlap and the .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield have the same maximum authorized overall length of 3.34″ (84.84mm).

Since the .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield have the same maximum overall length of 3.34″, both cartridges are used in long-action rifles.

Due to the fact that the .270 Winchester basically just uses a necked down .30-03 Springfield case (which is also the parent cartridge for the .30-06), both cartridges also have the exact same case diameter and virtually the same case capacity.

Note: while the case capacity figures listed below do give a good indication of the differences between the two cartridges, exact case capacities vary slightly according to the brand of brass used.

270 vs 30-06 Ballistics

The .30-06 Springfield is certainly no slouch in terms of velocity or trajectory, but the .270 Winchester has a clear advantage in both of those areas. Similar to the difference between the 7-30 Waters and the .30-30 Winchester, by necking down the .30-06 case to shoot smaller diameter bullets, the designers of the .270 Winchester were successful in building a cartridge with a higher velocity, flatter trajectory, and less recoil than the .30-06 Springfield.

This is because, when compared to the .30-06 Springfield, the smaller diameter .270 Winchester shoots lighter weight bullets.

For instance, the vast majority of .270 Winchester factory loads shoot bullets in the 120-150 grain range. Of these, 130 grain and 150 grain bullets are by far the most common. On the other hand, though it’s possible to find .30-06 ammo shooting bullets weighing as little as 110 grains and as heavy as 220 grains, most .30-06 Springfield factory loads use bullets in the 150-180 grain range. 150 grain, 165 grain, 168 grain, and 180 grain bullets are the most common these days.

The table below compares the 130gr Nosler AccuBond (.435 BC) in .270 Winchester to 150gr Nosler Partition (.387 BC), 165gr Nosler AccuBond (.475 BC), and 180gr Nosler AccuBond (.507 BC) loads in .30-06 Springfield. As you can see, there is a significant difference in the bullet trajectories between the two cartridges.

Though two of the .30-06 loads utilize bullets with a higher ballistic coefficient and have as much or slightly more energy remaining at 500 yards, the .270 Winchester load still hits 4-8″ higher than all three .30-06 loads.

Not only does the .270 Winchester have a noticeably flatter trajectory, but that particular load generates 22-36% less free recoil energy than those three .30-06 Springfield loads when used in the same rifle. Felt recoil will vary from shooter to shooter and rifle to rifle, but free recoil energy is still a useful way to compare the two cartridges.

It’s tough to pick a winner when it comes to accuracy of the 270 vs 30-06 because it’s something of an apples to oranges comparison. Most people agree that both cartridges are capable of excellent accuracy, but the .270 Winchester is used almost exclusively as a hunting cartridge while match shooters, military and police snipers, and hunters have all used the .30-06 Springfield extensively over the years.

That’s not to say the .270 Winchester isn’t an accurate cartridge. It most certainly is, but it just doesn’t have the same pedigree as the .30-06 Springfield in that regard and for that reason, there are very few choices available for .270 Winchester match ammo.

All that being said, both cartridges have the potential for excellent accuracy in the right hands.

270 vs 30-06: Ammunition Selection

The .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield are two of the most popular cartridges for hunters in the United States. For that reason, virtually every ammunition manufacturer of note like Barnes, Browning, Federal Premium, Hornady, Nosler, PPU, Remington, Swift, Weatherby, and Winchester (just to name a few) produce a wide variety of good quality ammo in various bullet weights for both cartridges. So regardless of whether you want lighter or heavier bullets for either cartridge, you should be able to find what you’re looking for.

Just about every major style of bullet is available in those cartridges as well like the Barnes TTSX, the Hornady GMX, InterBond, and SST, the Nosler AccuBond and Partition, the Remington Core Lokt, the Swift Scirocco and A-Frame, and the Winchester Power Point (just to name a few).

Prices and availability for each cartridge vary from region to region, but ammunition for both cartridges is widely available. In fact, if a sporting goods store only carried ammo for two different centerfire rifle cartridges, I’d bet money they’d have .270 and .30-06 ammo. Ammunition for both cartridges is similarily priced as well.

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If you’re into hand loading, then you’re also in luck because reloading components for both cartridges are widely available. There are also lots of good quality .277 and .308 caliber bullets to choose from, so you shouldn’t have much trouble working up a custom load that shoots very accurately in your chosen rifle.

270 vs 30-06: Rifle Selection

Since the .270 and .30-06 are such popular cartridges, there are lots and lots of rifles to choose from and virtually every firearms manufacturer produces rifles chambered in both cartridges. Additionally, because the cartridges are the same length and have the same rim diameter, rifles of the same model chambered in each cartridge are virtually identical to each other.

Among others, the Browning X-Bolt, CZ-550, Mossberg Patriot, Remington Model 700 and 783, Ruger American and M77 Hawkeye, Savage 11/111, Thompson Center Compass, Tikka T3X, Weatherby Mark V and Vanguard, and (of course) the Winchester Model 70 are all available in .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield.

As anyone who has read a few of his articles in Outdoor Life would know, Jack O’Connor’s favorite rifle was a Winchester Model 70 rifle chambered in .270 Winchester. Even though the Model 70s has been chambered in many other cartridges (including .30-06), and even though many other rifles are available in .270 Winchester, the Model 70 and the .270 Winchester remain irrevocably linked in the minds of many hunters due to O’Connor’s work.

By the way, O’Connor’s Model 70 is currently on display at the Jack O’Connor Museum in Lewiston, Idaho

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Jack O’Connor’s Favorite Rifle: The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight .270 was purchased in Lewiston in 1959. It was custom-stocked by Al Biesen of Spokane who also fitted an engraved trap-door buttplate and grip cap. It was used by Jack from Botswana to British Columbia on a variety of game, including his last Stone ram in 1973.

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270 vs 30-06: Which Is Right For You?

When using the right bullets and with good shot placement, both cartridges are excellent for hunting medium to large sized game. Indeed, both the .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield are great choices if you’re looking for a really versatile cartridge.

They are both extremely effective (and popular) deer hunting cartridges. Indeed, whitetail deer probably make up well over half of the game harvested by those two cartridges each year. The .270 and .30-06 also work really well for feral hogs and black bear hunting. The same goes for exotic game like sika, axis, and fallow deer.

However, this is where the strengths and weaknesses of each cartridge start to diverge.

The flat trajectory of the .270 Winchester makes it great for animals that are more likely to require longer range shots like mule deer or pronghorn. By the same token, the fact that the .270 also has a relatively mild recoil also makes it a great cartridge for mountain hunts where a lightweight rifle is really desirable. After all, there’s a reason why Jack O’Connor liked his .270 so much for hunting sheep why it’s also still such an effective cartridge for mountain goat, Himalayan Tahr, and chamois hunting.

On the other hand, since it shoots heavier and larger diameter bullets, the .30-06 Springfield has a clear advantage when hunting larger species like caribou, elk, and moose. When using a 180 grain bullet, the .30-06 also has a clear advantage when hunting most species of African plains game.

That doesn’t mean that you can hunt elk, moose, or plains game with a .270. After all, lots of hunters have killed untold numbers of those animals with a .270 over the years. If anything, the .270 Winchester is even more effective on really large game (elk hunting in particular) now than it was even 20 years ago because hunters have access to much better quality bullets these days.

For instance, the 150gr Nosler Partition below really did a number on a big kudu bull in South Africa.

There’s also nothing saying the .30-06 isn’t suitable for long range shots or that can’t also be a great rifle for a mountain hunt.

Like I said earlier, they’re both quite versatile, but that each cartridge is just a better choice for certain applications.

Do you primarily hunt deer, hogs, or bears in an area where long distance shots past 200 yards are uncommon and bullet drop is less of a concern? Both cartridges will work just fine under these circumstances and there isn’t much of a difference between them ballistically inside of 300 yards.

Are you very sensitive to recoil? Do you do a lot of mountain or backcountry hunts where it’s really nice to have a lightweight rifle? Consider going with the .270 Winchester, which has a lighter recoil that’s more manageable in a small and light rifle. With good shot placement and quality ammunition, the .270 Winchester is a wonderful choice for mountain goat, sheep, or tahr hunting.

Do you want to hunt larger game animals like elk, moose, red stag, and eland? Both cartridges will work, but the .30-06 Springfield offers a clear advantage since it can use heavier 180 grain bullets that are much better suited for extremely large and/or tough animals.

As I’ve stated before: the .270 Winchester and the .30-06 Springfield are both great rifle cartridges. While each one may be better suited to specific situations than the others, they are both very solid performers overall. The difference between them (270 vs 30-06) is not as great as it is sometimes made out to be and the animal will never know the difference if your shot is placed in the right spot.

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For a more detailed discussion on the .30-06 Springfield and how it compares to some other popular .30 caliber cartridges, or to learn about how the .270 compares to the .308 Winchester, or to learn about other cartridges specifically designed to improve upon the performance of the .30-06, read the articles below:

308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag: Which Cartridge Should You Be Hunting With?

7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag: What You Know May Be Wrong

25-06 vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270 Winchester: The Results Might Surprise You

270 vs 308: Which One Should You Hunt With?

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Nosler provided the load data used to compare recoil for the cartridges (here and here). Cartridge case capacities were obtained from Chuck Hawks. The Lyman 50th Edition (p197-198 & 246-250) and Hornady 10th Edition (p351-355, 510-522) reloading manuals were also used as references for this article. Maximum pressure obtained from SAAMI (p28 and p29). I used the Hornady Ballistic calculator and Handloads.com to compare wind drift, the range each bullet goes subsonic, and recoil for the cartridges.

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Remi Warren’s latest adventure, the Sako S20, has quickly become a favorite of the world’s hunters and anglers. Warren is an avid hunter who is sponsored by Under Armour and specializes in hunting on public land, and the S20 is an excellent fit for him. Warren’s hunting operations have also expanded to include hunts in New Zealand and Africa in recent months. With its innovative design, the Sako S20 is an excellent firearm for hunters, allowing them to achieve perfect balance of accuracy, accuracy, and portability, making it an excellent weapon for a seasoned outdoorer such as Warren. He began sharing his enthusiasm for the firearm on social media, praising its features and stating that it is his go-to gun for any hunting situation. Warren’s Sako S20 is an ideal hunting companion that will last a lifetime.

Remi Warren Height

Remi Warren is an American outdoorsman and hunter, who is known for his work with the National Geographic channel. He stands at 6 feet tall and has a muscular frame. His height helps him when it comes to hunting, as he can more easily traverse difficult terrain and take longer shots. He is also known for his strength, which is an important tool when it comes to packing out big game.

Remi Warren is one of the few brave souls who has self-shot a flawless mule deer hunt with a conventional bow for television. Ryan Warren and Jason Warren, his brothers, were born and raised in New Zealand. According to reports, Remi’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million. Remi Warren married Danielle Warren in a symbolic stone chapel on April 4, 2018, in New Zealand. They met on the night of the event before breaking up due to the pressures of careers. Remi and Danielle both enjoy hunting, and they have both taken part in hunting expeditions in the past. The earnings from Montana Outwest Outfitters are obviously what contribute to Remi Warren’s net worth.

He enjoys sharing his experiences as a hunter and traveler in order to inform the general public. His podcast, Cutting The Distance, has over 100 episodes. He has a large fan base on YouTube, with over 34K subscribers.

Remi Warren: Outdoor Pro, Tv Personality And Podcast Host

Remi Warren is a hunter and outdoor enthusiast who has given others his knowledge and experience through his work as a hunting guide, outfitter, outdoor writer, photographer, videographer, and television personality. He is the creator of the Live Wild podcast network and co-host of Solo Hunter TV, as well as the Cutting the Distance podcast and the Cutting the Distance podcast. He opened Montana OutWest Outfitter in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana at the age of 22 after specializing in elk and deer hunting on public land, and he soon expanded his hunting operations to include hunts in New Zealand and Africa. Warren enjoys the Mathews V3X 33 75# bow, which has an extra twist in the string and a 30″ draw that propels heavier arrows. He is the field editor for Western Hunter Magazine, where he provides readers with the most recent information on hunting and outdoor activities. Remi Warren is not only a well-known outdoor figure; he also hosts the Live Wild podcast Network, which features interviews with other outdoor professionals discussing their hunting experiences. Throughout his life, Warren has found fulfillment in doing what he loves while sharing his knowledge and experiences with others, and he has made a living doing what he loves.

Remi Warren Boots

Remi Warren Boots are the perfect choice for any stylish man looking for a classic look. These timeless leather boots are crafted with an antique-style distressed leather and feature a classic round toe. They feature a cushioned insole and sturdy block heel for all-day comfort and easy walking. With a distressed look, they offer a vintage touch to any look. Whether you are heading to the office, a night out, or a day in the wilderness, these boots will keep your feet feeling great and looking great.

Master Marksman Remi Warren: Making The Most Of Any Hunting Experience

Remi Warren is a highly regarded hunter and outfitter who has spent his entire life in rugged terrain and harsh environments. As a result, he has ascended 465,000 vertical feet in one season in Schnee’s Granite boots, demonstrating their durability and performance. Remi is a master marksman with a knack for accuracy, and his weapons are outfitted with precision. He enjoys hunting with the 7mm Rem Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 300 WSM cartridges. Remi Warren began his hunting career in Montana with Montana OutWest Outfitter in the Bitterroot Valley, specializing in public land hunting for both elk and deer. Since then, he has expanded his hunting operations to include hunts in New Zealand and Africa, earning him the reputation as a leading authority on hunting in all climates and terrains. His dedication to the sport has earned him a loyal following among hunters, and his decision to wear Schnee’s Granite boots demonstrates his dedication to high-quality performance. Remi Warren can take advantage of any hunting experience when he has the proper equipment and a keen eye.

Elk Hunting Repertoire

Elk hunting is an exciting and challenging activity that requires a well-rounded repertoire of skills and equipment. Hunters must have an understanding of the terrain, know how to use a wide range of firearms, as well as have deep knowledge of the habits and behaviors of elk. Additionally, hunters must be outfitted with the proper clothing and gear to ensure safety and comfort while hunting in the wilderness. This includes items such as insulated boots and clothing, a rangefinder, a hunting knife, a backpack, and a bow or rifle. Finally, elk hunters must also be proficient in tracking and locating the animals, as well as have the patience and skill to make a successful shot. With the proper knowledge, equipment, and skills, elk hunters can have an exciting and rewarding experience.

Every year, we put Elks on public lands, and it works because we’ve done it so well that you can also do it. Learn how to use calling effectively to communicate with elk, and you will find that you are not required to hunt them the same way you would deer. Learning Curves exist. The situation is amusing, but it is a difficult one to resolve. If you bury your calls in the bottom of your pack or leave them at camp, you’ll be jeopardizing your hunting skills. Once you learn how to use mouth reeds and gain control of them, you can confidently use them on your elk. The elevation is not a joke.

I would suggest arriving at least four days before the hike to allow enough time to get used to the elevation. A challenge bugle, for example, simply removes them from view in that situation. When I was a boy, I’ve seen elk in areas with private owners. They just didn’t say anything public about it.

Elk Hunting In Wyoming & Colorado: Affordability And Abundance

Wyoming and Colorado are two excellent places to hunt elk. Wyoming has the cheapest Wyoming elk hunting tags, with bull tags starting at $600 and cow/calf tags starting at only $150. Furthermore, many hunting units in Wyoming are 100% successful with drawing. Colorado has the second largest elk population in the country, and it also has over-the-counter options, making it the most popular state for hunting. Wyoming is an ideal place to hunt elk for those looking for a low-cost experience due to its unbeatable combination of affordability, availability, and population. Colorado, on the other hand, is a great place for hunters looking for the best elk hunting in the country. The opportunities for elk hunting in both states are extremely appealing.

As a kid, I often wore two or three pairs of cotton socks topped with a super thick wool sock. It was a very inefficient system and did more harm than good. After many years, miles, and cold sits, I learned just how important good hunting socks are.

Hunting socks may not be a glamorous gear item, but they sure as heck deserve your attention. Between comfort, moisture mitigation, and keeping you warm/cool, socks are key ingredients to happy feet in the woods.

A flimsy and oft-neglected piece of fabric, good socks go unnoticed and are sometimes taken for granted. Bad socks, however, can ruin an outing with bunching, constant slipping, or — worse yet — hunt-ending blisters.

With all of that said, there are a ton of hunting sock options floating around out there. To help sort them all out we at GearJunkie decided to pull our top picks for 2024 together. With any luck, this list will help ease your search and put smiles on your feet come hunting season. Swing down to our Comparison Chart to learn more about picking the right hunting sock, and be sure to check out ourBuyer’s Guide.

The Best Hunting Socks of 2024

• Best Overall Hunting Sock: The Darn Tough Midweight Hunting Sock
• Best Budget Hunting Sock: Cabela’s Instinct 2.0 Wool Crew
• Best Hunting Sock for Women: The Darn Tough Boot Midweight Hunting Sock
• Best Late-Season Hunting Sock: First Lite Zero Cold Weather OTC
• Beast Early-Season Hunting Sock: Farm to Feet Ely
• Most Versatile Hunting Sock: Vortex Game Trail Tick Repellent Hunt Sock
• Most Technical Hunting Sock: KUIU Ultra Merino Over the Calf Sock

Best of the Rest

Hunting Socks Comparison Chart

Why You Should Trust Us

Hunting is one of my ultimate passions and I’ve been backpack hunting with a smile on my face for the past 10 years. And the health of my feet is a massive part of that. Trust is a must with socks for me.

Whether I’m making a long double-digit hike into a backcountry camp, or I’m hauling out a mind-bendingly heavy load, my feet are the gateway to the finish line. In other words, I have absolutely zero tolerance for incapable socks.

When testing out a pair of hunting socks, there are a few things on my radar. Fit, comfort, insulation, and breathability. I’m also just paying attention to how my feet feel overall while hiking, whether hot spots are present or if my feet sweating. Success in these areas is critical for pursuing my passions, as a bad pair of socks can cause a bad day in the field.

Of course, with my own experiences, I also took into account the experiences of trusted hunters around me. It provides a different perspective and gets me out of my own head for a bit. And the top-selling hunting socks on the market were also noted at a variety of price points.

All of our feet may be a little bit different, but the hunting socks listed above will cater to a wide range of hunters — whether they’re sitting in a treestand, or packing miles into the backcountry.

How to Choose a Hunting Sock

Up above we’ve laid out quite a few options for hunting socks. And aside from our top picks, there are a ton of options out there for you to choose from. So, how do you go about choosing the right hunting sock for you? We’ve got you covered. Once you’ve dialed in your sock game, consider taking a look at our guide to the top hunting boots.

Time of Year

The first thing that needs to be established is what time of year you’re planning on hunting the most. Choose a sock that fits the demands of most of your hunts. Obviously, the early season is going to be warmer than the late season. Don’t be the guy hunting with a late-season sock when it’s 80 degrees out. That’s a recipe for a bad time.

So, why not just use a midweight sock for everything to hit all of the marks? You can absolutely do that, just know that it’s a give and take. You’ll give up warmth in the late season or you’ll give up breathability in the early season. Of course, there are tricks to get by like airing your feet out often when it’s hot or starting a fire to warm the toes when it’s cold.

Style of Hunting

Another factor in choosing the right hunting sock for you is your style of hunting. Some hunters are more active and they prefer to stay mobile. And when you’re more mobile, you’re naturally going to sweat more. At the same time, the more methodical hunter that plays the waiting game more often than not has different needs. They aren’t going to sweat as much and will require more insulation depending on the time of year.

For the active hunter a lightweight hunting sock is going to be best. This is going to not only wick moisture away, but because it’s thinner it will be more breathable and dry faster. Even when it’s cold out, if I’m moving on a regular basis, I don’t need a super thick sock to stay warm. In fact, having too thick of a sock could cause more harm than good because you’ll sweat more. Wet equals cold. You want to keep your feet dry and warm.

For more stationary hunters, sock choice is going to be temperature dependant. In the early season, a lightweight sock will be just fine. However, when it gets cold, this is where the gap increases between the active and stationary hunters. In these cases, lean on the mid-heavyweight side. When you’re not moving as much, you’ll require more insulation simply due to the fact that you’re radiating less heat.

Test Before Your Hunt

This is not a cookie-cutter process. The hunting sock that your buddy loves might not do right by you. I’ve had that happen in the past. Maybe you just don’t like where a certain seam or reinforcement zone is on a sock, thus decreasing the comfort level.

With that said, test your socks before heading out on a hunting trip — even if that’s just wearing them around the house for a day. You won’t know if they’re going to work unless you try. And you don’t want to find out they don’t while out on a hunt.

Every deer hunter loves a big 8-pointer!

For today’s #WhitetailWednesday, we decided to look at some of the biggest 8-point bucks ever taken.

It takes some impressive measurements for a buck to crack the 170-inch minimum to make it into the Boone and Crockett record book with only eight scorable points. In fact, it has happened less than 40 times in the club’s storied history. The whitetail bucks on this list are some of the biggest of the bunch.

The Mike Kemble Buck

Ohio hunter Mike Kemble took this magnificent buck back in 2011, and at the time, it was thought to possibly be a new world-record 8-point. The buck grossed an eye-popping 186 inches. For only eight scorable points, that’s an unbelievable number!

Unfortunately, after the mandatory 60-day drying period, the buck fell just short of the record. But this is still an incredible deer at 179 5/8 inches, and Mike is probably the envy of every hunter in his area.

The Vic Bulliner Buck

Michigan isn’t traditionally thought of as a big-buck state, but that’s where this former world-record came from in 2001. Vic Bulliner shot this monster during firearms season in Hillsdale County, which any southern Michigan hunter will tell you is a true big-buck factory. This buck remained a perfect 8-point for most of its life, as two sets of sheds were found from the same deer. One of those sets sported tines that were 13 inches long!

This is as close to perfection as a buck can get. The Bulliner buck grossed 184 1/8 and netted 180 3/8, sharing the world record for a short time with the Vernon Winter buck. Even more impressive than the huge main beams and towering tines, though, is this buck’s incredible mass.

Poached Minnesota Monster

This one is most unfortunate. This buck was sadly poached back in 2009 near Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Photos have spread far and wide across the internet in the years since. The unbelievable rack grossed 190 5/8 and netted 181.

It’s sad a deer hunter’s name isn’t attached to this buck. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources now has the antlers on permanent display at their headquarters in St. Paul. They also have four replicas on display in their “Wall of Shame” locations to show poaching doesn’t pay.

The Jason Sanders Buck

Technically, this old buck is a 9-point, but most people look past the 1-6/8-inch sticker on the buck’s right G2 and call this one for what it is, a world-class Illinois 8-pointer. In fact, it’s the current Boone and Crockett world record, grossing 192 3/8 and netting 184 7/8.

Numerous daytime trail camera photos of this buck teased Sanders before he finally caught up with the beast November 26, 2011. He took the buck down with a well-placed shot from an open-sighted Mossberg 500 shotgun at just 35 yards.

The Vernon Winter Buck

The interesting thing about this list is how many of these bucks have come in just the last 10 years or so. Big 8 pointers aren’t a new phenomenon. The Vernon Winter buck was shot in South Dakota back in 1965 and has been one of the largest 8-points in the books for decades ever since with a net score of 180 3/8.

There are very few details and even fewer photos of this buck, but its sweeping main beams and towering tines make it a buck anyone would be proud of.

We do have to wonder if perhaps this buck got less attention because it’s an 8-point. It also has us wondering how many other world-class bucks might be gathering dust in a garage or attic somewhere, unknown to the deer hunting world because it’s “just an 8-point.”

NEXT: LESS IS MORE: 10 AWESOME BUCKS WITH SIX POINTS OR FEWER