Big, record-class whitetails are incredible animals. But big nontypical whitetails—sporting racks covered in drop tines, extra main beams, and a dizzying number of points—are on another level. Since 1887, Boone & Crockett
has been keeping records of some pretty impressive deer along with other big game species, and with their help, we put together this list of the biggest nontypical whitetail bucks from every state—including the biggest hunter-killed buck of all time.
Think you’ll never shoot a wall-hanger like one of these? Statistically, you probably won’t. But these hunters never expected to tag the deer they did, either. Who knows, maybe this season you’ll find yourself becoming part of this list.
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Alabama
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Buck Score: 259 7/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 24, 1989
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Hunter: Jon G. Moss
The top buck in ‘Bama was bagged by Jon G. Moss in Perry County. It’s held the record for more than 30 years and continues to stand well ahead of the pack. It’s one of 14 Alabama bucks to make the all-time list. Interestingly, this deer has 27 and 28 4/8-inch main beams and carries 36 total scoreable points, 27 of which are on the right antler.
Arizona
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Buck Score: 196 2/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1971
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Hunter: Native American
The largest nontypical Coues whitetail ever harvested was tagged by an unnamed Native American in 1971. It was bagged in Graham County, and continues to hold the record by nearly 40 inches. It has a total of 26 points, 15 of which are abnormal.
Arkansas
The top Arkansas nontypical deer’s gross and net scores are less than 10 inches apart. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 238 3/8 inches
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Date Harvested: December 16, 1999
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Hunter: William Dooley
The top buck in Razorback country was harvested by William Dooley. It was bagged in Prairie County in 1999 and continues to hold the record. It ranks No. 277 all-time. This buck sports a total of 27 points, 18 of which are abnormal. Interestingly, this deer’s gross and net scores are less than 10 inches apart.
Colorado
The Colorado record nontypical was taken in Cheyenne County. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 258 2/8 inches
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Date Harvested: October 21, 1992
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Hunter: Michael J. Okray
Taken in 1992, the top nontypical in Colorado is 258 2/8 inches. Bagged in Cheyenne County, it sports 29 points, and ranks No. 65 all-time. This is an impressive deer, but it doesn’t sport giant main beams, going 23 inches on either side. It also it has only a 16 2/8-inch inside spread. It only has three tines over 10 inches, but this deer really gets its score from the vast number of points. Oh, and like seven drop tines doesn’t hurt.
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Connecticut
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Buck Score: 201 7/8 inches
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Date Harvested: December 6, 2000
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Hunter: Henry M. Konow, Jr.
One of four nontypical bucks taken in the state, this deer goes 201 7/8 inches. It was taken in New London County. Despite being the top dog in the Constitution State, it ranks No. 3,053 all-time. The buck sports 19 scoreable points, and has everything you want, including long beams, a wide spread, and lots of tines.
Delaware
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Buck Score: 208 4/8 inches
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Date Harvested: January 25, 2005
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Hunter: Keith H. Lee
The biggest buck in Delaware was taken in Sussex County in 2005. It ranks No. 1 in the state and No. 1,923 all-time. With 27 points, this deer is truly a spectacle, and has quite a unique rack, even for a nontypical whitetail.
Florida
The Florida record nontypical sports 25 total points and was taken in 1941. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 201 3/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1941
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Hunter: Clark Durrance
The biggest Florida deer ever harvested was taken in Wakulla County in 1941. It ranks No. 3,154 all-time. It sports 25 total points with only about 4 inches difference between the gross and net scores. The mass, spread, and beam length are good, but none of these are beyond exceptional. It boasts a lot of points, though, which boosts its scores so high.
Georgia
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Buck Score: 249 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 26, 1998
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Hunter: Billy J. Padgett
Billy J. Padgett shot the biggest buck in Georgia in Telfair County in 1998. While it’s No. 1 in the state, it’s No. 125 overall. With 38 points, it’s eye-catching, for sure. Interestingly, 30 of the points on Padgett’s buck are abnormal.
Idaho
The Idaho state record nontypical whitetail buck. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 267 4/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1955
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Hunter: Herman Lunders
In 1955, Herman Lunders shot the state record nontypical in Idaho County. At 267 4/8 inches, it ranks No. 43 all-time. Overall, it has 39 points, moderate mass, and great beam length. It even has a whopping 27 6/8-inch inside spread. This deer is pretty wild looking.
Illinois
Luke Brewster took the current world-record, hunter-killed whitetail buck in 2018. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 327 7/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 2, 2018
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Hunter: Luke H. Brewster
The current largest hunter-harvested deer
, the Brewster buck is No. 3 all-time due to two picked-up bucks. However, it’s No. 1 in the state, and was bagged in Edgar County. The deer has 39 points, a 20 1/8-inch inside spread, and much more. This deer is pretty freaky, especially on that left side.
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Indiana
Timothy J. Beck took this 300-plus-inch giant in Huntington County. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 303 7/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 17, 2012
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Hunter: Timothy J. Beck
The Timothy J. Beck buck was harvested in Huntington County. It sits at No. 8 all-time, and sports 35 total points. One main beam is 30 inches, and the other is over 29 inches. It also has a 23 ½-inch inside spread.
Iowa
Tony Lovstuen’s nontypical was has 38 points and ranks No. 6 all-time. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 307 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: September 29, 2003
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Hunter: Tony W. Lovstuen
Harvested by Tony Lovstuen, Iowa’s top nontypical was taken in Monroe County in 2003. With 38 points, it ranks No. 6 all-time. The inside spread is 22 inches, and beams are 26 3/8 and 23 5/8 inches. The mass is incredible, though.
Kansas
Brian Butcher tagged this crazy-looking buck in 2019. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 321 3/8 inches
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Date Harvested: October 11, 2019
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Hunter: Brian R. Butcher
Brian Butcher bagged the big one in Kansas in Chase County. This buck is the second largest bow deer
taken by a hunter. In total, the deer has 67 points, all but three of which are on the left side. This deer is utterly incredible and unique. All but two mass measurements are less than 4 inches in circumference. The inside spread is 20 inches.
Kentucky
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Buck Score: 274 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: September 28, 2019
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Hunter: Picked Up
The biggest Kentucky nontypical whitetail was picked up in 2019. Found in Christian County, it’s the No. 29 deer all-time. It has 41 scoreable points, an inside spread of 18 2/8 inches, and beams over 22 and 23 inches. Each of its tines are under 10 inches.
Louisiana
Louisiana’s 30-point record nontypical is a giant. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 281 6/8 inches
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Date Harvested: January 4, 1994
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Hunter: James H. McMurray
Louisiana’s top nontypical was home to Tensas Parish. It was shot in 1994 by James H. McMurray. Ranking No. 19 all-time, this 30-point buck is a spectacle. The main beams are over 20 and 22 inches, and the inside spread is 17 6/8 inches.
Maine
The Hill Gould buck has stood at the top of the heap in Maine for more than 100 years. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 259 inches
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Date Harvested: 1910
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Hunter: Hill Gould
A buck that’s held the record for more than 120 years, the Hill Gould buck is a great deer and is more than 10 inches bigger that the No. 2 deer in the state. Sitting at No. 60 all-time, this deer is a hoss. It has 31 total points, a 19 5/8-inch inside spread, 25- and 26-plus-inch main beams, and more. The palmation on the right side is insane.
Maryland
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Buck Score: 254 1/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 2005
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Hunter: Picked up
The biggest nontypical to ever come out of Maryland was picked up by a hunter in Dorchester County. Scoring 254 1/8 inches, it sits at No. 88 all-time. It carries 26 scoreable points and decent mass, but doesn’t do much in the beam length or spread departments. Both beams are 22 inches or less and the inside spread is only 15 1/8 inches.
Massachusetts
This massive 17-pointer hit the record books in 2018. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 218 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: December 1, 2018
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Hunter: Andrew M. Healy
One of eight nontypical entries from the state, the Healy buck is the top deer in Massachusetts and is No. 982 overall. It was harvested in Hampshire County in 2018. The deer has 17 points and a 17 6/8-inch inside spread. Both beams are over 27 inches, and only one of eight mass measurements exceeds 5 inches.
Michigan
Michigan’s record nontypical was taken in 2010. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 246 2/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 2010
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Hunter: Picked up
Picked up in 2010, the 246 2/8-inch Michigan buck ranks No. 1 in the state and No. 161 overall. The buck has 26 points on its rack, and all but one mass measurement is 5 inches or greater. Both main beams are over 30 inches, and the inside spread is an impressive 28 5/8 inches.
Minnesota
The club on the right side of Mitchell A. Vakoch’s buck helped it hit the 268-5/8-inch mark. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 268 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 9, 1974
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Hunter: Mitchell A. Vakoch
Ranking No. 1 in the Land of 10,000 Lakes and No. 39 all-time, the Vakoch deer is a whopper. Taken in Norman County, the deer has 41 points, and 20 6/8- and 24 6/8-inch main beams. However, the inside spread is only 14 2/8 inches. If you study the rack, you’ll see it’s quite a bit heavier on the left side. Who doesn’t love the club hanging off that right side?
Mississippi
This Mississippi monster was taken by Tony Fulton. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 295 6/8 inches
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Date Harvested: January 5, 1995
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Hunter: Tony Fulton
The Fulton buck was bagged in 1995 in Winston County. Ranking No. 9 all-time, this 45-pointer is a monster. Its left and right beams are 18 2/8 and 21 2/8 inches, respectively. The inside spread is 21 2/8 inches. A couple of drop tines don’t hurt, either.
Missouri
At over 330 inches, the record buck for Missouri wasn’t taken by a hunter. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 333 7/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1981
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Hunter: Picked up
The 333 7/8-inch Missouri buck is the biggest whitetail ever to come out of the Show Me state. It’s also the largest nontypical of all time, anywhere. Coming out of St. Louis County, it’s a true legend. It has a total of 44 points, beams in the low-to-mid 20s, and an inside spread of 23 3/8 inches.
Montana
The Montana record just makes the top 100 bucks of all time at number 98. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 252 1/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 10, 1968
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Hunter: Frank A. Pleskac
The Pleskac whitetail is at the top in Big Sky Country and No. 98 all-time. This Hill County special from 1968 has 18 points and a monster frame. It has 25 6/8- and 28 3/8-inch beams and a 19 5/8-inch inside spread. The double drop tines are pretty cool, too.
Nebraska
The O’Brian buck has 14 points on the left side alone. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 284 inches
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Date Harvested: November 14, 2009
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Hunter: Wesley A. O’Brien
The O’Brien buck comes from Richardson County. This deer ranks No. 16 all-time, much in part due to its 36 points, 22 of which are on the right and 14 on the left. Interestingly, its bases are over 7 inches. However, its spread is only 16 1/8 inches. The size of the right base is incredible.
New Hampshire
John Gravelle’s 27-pointer is an absolute monster. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 222 7/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1950
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Hunter: John Gravelle
The Gravelle giant is a 27-point monster. It’s the largest nontypical in the state and No. 745 all-time. Both beams are just shy of 30 inches, and the inside spread is 17 7/8 inches. It was tagged in Grafton County.
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New Jersey
Taken in 1946 the Taylor buck has held the record title in New Jersey decades. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 217 4/8 inches
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Date Harvested: December 17, 1946
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Hunter: Norman Taylor
A record that’s held for more than ¾ of a century, the Taylor buck is the largest ever taken in New Jersey. It was tagged in Burlington County and holds the record by more than 14 inches. It has 24 total points, 23 6/8- and 28 3/8-inch main beams, and a 25 3/8-inch inside spread. However, all but two mass measurements are less than 5 inches.
New Mexico
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Buck Score: 186 1/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 1, 1941
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Hunter: Peter M. Chase
While New Mexico doesn’t have whitetails in the B&C book, they do have 11 Coues whitetails in it. The largest was taken in Hidalgo County in 1941, and it sits at No. 2 all-time behind a deer from Arizona. It has 16 total points with a 17 6/8-inch spread. Interestingly, one beam is under 18 inches, and the other is less than 17 inches.
New York
New York’s biggest nontypical ranks No. 184 all-time. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 244 2/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1939
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Hunter: Homer Boylan
The Boylan buck is the top nontypical in New York. At No. 184 all-time, it’s a huge deer from Allegany County. It carries 26 total points, beams that go 27 and 27 2/8 inches, and a spread of only 16 5/8 inches. All but one mass measurement is between 5 and 6 inches.
North Carolina
North Carolina’s state record buck has 23 points. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 228 4/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 18, 1998
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Hunter: Don C. Rockett
One of seven North Carolina bucks to make the all-time nontypical minimum, the Rockett buck is a Person County giant. It ranks No. 516 all-time, sports 23 points, and has a 19 1/8-inch spread. It has heavy mass, with two measurements over 7 inches, two over 6 inches, and four over 5 inches.
North Dakota
The Richie buck was taken in Stanley County, SD. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 254 6/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 16, 1968
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Hunter: Roger Ritchie
The Ritchie whitetail is No. 1 in North Dakota and No. 83 in the world. Taken in Stanley County, this deer is a huge animal. It packs 31 points, 27 and 28 3/8-inch main beams, and a 20 2/8-inch inside spread. Only two of eight mass measurements are 5 inches or greater.
Ohio
The Ohio record nontypical wasn’t killed by a hunter. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 328 2/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1940
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Hunter: Picked up
The largest nontypical in Ohio and second largest in the world was found dead and picked up. Discovered in Portage County, it’s a behemoth of a whitetail. It packs 45 points, main beams in the mid-20s, and a 24 3/8-inch inside spread.
Oklahoma
The Foster deer is No. 1 in Oklahoma and No. 150 all-time. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 247 2/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 15, 1970
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Hunter: Bill M. Foster
Killed in Johnston County, the Foster deer is No. 1 in Oklahoma and No. 150 all-time. It has 30 points, both beams over 25 inches, an inside spread of 24 6/8 inches, and more. It has heavy mass, with one measurement over 8 inches and two over 6 inches.
Oregon
The Garrett buck was taken in Grant County. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 189 inches
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Date Harvested: October 1, 2007
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Hunter: Nancy A. Garrett
The Garrett buck is the lone Oregon nontypical in the books. Taken in Grant County, it’s No. 5,911 all-time. The deer has 19 points, over 23-inch main beams, and a 21 1/8-inch inside spread. All eight mass measurements are moderate between 4 3/8 and 5 1/8 inches.
Pennsylvania
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Buck Score: 233 1/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 30, 1942
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Hunter: Edward Dodge
Pennsylvania’s top nontypical was taken in 1942 in Erie County. Ranking No. 384 all-time, it gets there with 28 total points. Carrying 26 7/8- and 28 6/8-inch main beams don’t hurt, either. With a spread of 23 4/8 inches and mass measurements ranging from 4 1/8 to 6 2/8 inches, this is an all-around great deer.
Rhode Island
There has not been a record-class Rhode Island nontypical entered into the all-time B&C books.
South Carolina
The record nontypical buck from South Carolina measured 208 5/8 inches. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 208 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: October 17, 1971
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Hunter: John M. Wood
One of three nontypical Booners in South Carolina, the Wood whitetail is a magnificent creature. Taken in Beaufort County, it has a total of 21 scoreable points. While its main beams are on the shorter side for a record deer (19 6/8 and 23 4/8 inches), it does carry heavy mass. Two measurements are over 8 inches, one is over 7 inches, and four are over 5 inches.
South Dakota
This South Dakota beast is the no. 79 all-time record buck. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 256 1/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1948
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Hunter: Francis Fink
The biggest buck taken in South Dakota was harvested in Marshall County. It’s No. 79 all-time, much in part thanks to its 31 total points, 18 of which are on the right and 13 on the left. The main beams are 26 5/8 and 28 7/8 inches and the inside spread is 23 3/8 inches. But it really shines in the mass department. Two measurements are over 6 inches, five are over 7 inches, and one is over 8 inches.
Tennessee
At one time, Stephen Tucker’s buck was the largest hunter-killed nontypical. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 315 1/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 7, 2016
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Hunter: Stephen L. Tucker
The Tucker buck from Sumner County
was at one time the largest hunter-harvested nontypical. A couple more have been entered into the books since then, but it still ranks No. 5 all-time. This massive rack has 47 points. It doesn’t have much in the way of beam length (21 5/8 and 21 7/8 inches), inside spread (14 1/8 inches), or mass (all measurements range from 3 3/8 to 4 5/8 inches), but it does have a lot of total tine length, and that’s what pushes it be such a great whitetail.
Texas
The state record nontypical buck from Texas ranks No. 15 all-time. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 284 3/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1892
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Hunter: Unknown
Taken 130 years ago, the Texas nontypical was bagged by an unknown hunter in McCulloch County. Sitting at No. 15 all-time, it’s a huge deer, and scores so highly thanks to 47 points. The main beams are 19 6/8 and 21 4/8 inches, inside spread is 16 2/8 inches, and mass measurements are 4-5 inches.
Vermont
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Buck Score: 190 6/8 inches
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Date Harvested: 1938
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Hunter: George Tice
Another record that’s stood for many decades, the Tice buck was taken in Essex County in 1938. It’s the largest nontypical in Vermont, and No. 5,606 all-time. It’s one of two nontypicals from the state to make the book. It has a total of 17 points, a 22 6/8-inch inside spread, and mass measurements ranging from 4 2/8 to 6 1/8 inches.
Virginia
The Virginia record nontypical was taken in the early 90s. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 257 4/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 9, 1992
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Hunter: James W. Smith
This Warren County whitetail was harvested by James W. Smith, and it sits at No. 71 all-time. It sports 30 points, a 21-inch inside spread, and 28 2/8- and 29 1/8-inch main beams. This deer is similar on each side, with 15 points on the left and right antlers.
Washington
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Buck Score: 242 4/8 inches
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Date Harvested: December 31, 1946
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Hunter: Unknown
Bagged by an unknown hunter, the biggest nontypical from Washington was taken in Washington County. It ranks No. 207 all-time. With 25 points, an 18 1/8-inch inside spread, 26 7/8- and 27-inch beams, and moderate mass, it’s a great whitetail.
West Virginia
This West Virginia giant was taken in 1997. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 231 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: November 25, 1997
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Hunter: Charles I. McLaughlin
The McLaughlin buck is a whopper. No. 1 in West Virginia and No. 422 in the world, it’s a really big whitetail from Wayne County. It has 27 points, main beams around 26 inches, and a spread that reaches 20 3/8 inches. Seven mass measures are 5-something inches, and one reaches 7 inches.
Wisconsin
This giant 30-pointer from Wisconsin just breaks the 250-inch mark. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 253 inches
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Date Harvested: November 18, 1973
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Hunter: Elmer F. Gotz
The Gotz giant from Wisconsin was home to the fabled Buffalo County. At No. 92 all-time, it scores so well thanks to the 30 points it has. Of course, main beams over 27 inches, inside spread over 20 inches, and mass measurements ranging from 5-6 inches help, too.
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Wyoming
Bobby Beeman’s record buck sports a 21 5/8-inch inside spread. Boone & Crockett Club
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Buck Score: 261 5/8 inches
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Date Harvested: September 2, 1998
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Hunter: Bobby L. Beeman
The Bobby Beeman buck is a huge Wyoming whitetail out of Park County. Ranking No. 53 all-time, it carries 31 points (15 on the left and 16 on the right). Overall, the buck has a 21 5/8-inch inside spread, 23- and 25 6/8-inch main beams, and mass measurements ranging from 5 to 8 6/8 inches.
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When you enter your trophy into the Boone & Crockett system
, you aren’t just honoring the animal and its habitat. You are participating in a data collection system that started in the 1920s and was refined by Club members in 1950. Today, there are nearly 60,000 trophy records
. By establishing a records database more than 70 years ago, the Boone and Crockett Club established a scientific baseline from which researchers can use to study wildlife management. If you’re still on the fence about entering your trophy, Boone & Crockett encourages you to read Why Should I Bother to Enter My Trophy
. To the best of their ability, they ensure that the trophies entered into the records were taken in accordance with the tenets of fair chase ethics
. Despite what some may think, the Boone & Crockett records are not about a name or a score in a book—because, in the end, there’s so much more to the score.
