The elks official entry score was confirmed at an astounding 430 inches. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in. An elk taken by a montana bowhunter this past season was the largest ever taken in the state and the largest recorded in the u. We are fortunate in idahos backcountry units to be able to offer rifle elk hunts in the rut as well as a lengthy season overall. Jan 01, 2008 the top quality elk states are new mexico and arizona. Idaho s greatest elk, the second book in the series, followed suit in 2006. The score was officially confirmed after the mandatory 60day. More specifically, its also safe to say idahos biggest whitetail bucks, on average, generally come from more remote areas protected andor heavilymanaged private.
We also have a seperate youth division for animals taken between the ages of 1217. In response to public interest generated by the clubs national collection of heads and horns in the 1920s, and increased hunting by the general public, the club established. It is our priority to help you harvest one if at all possible. Thinking about going on a moose hunt in the near future. C is the official scoring, measuring and record book authority for north american big game shed antlers since 1991. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bulls of all time. It seems a new staterecord bull is taken there every few years see the story behind the. Miles high outfitters booking fall bear hunts with hounds. This book follows idahos greatest mule deer and idahos greatest elk as the third book in an ongoing series that will eventually capture a significant amount of idahos big game hunting history. The area you will hunt is renowned for its record book class toms. The boone and crockett club was founded in 1887 by theodore roosevelt and a group of his close friends. The top 40 typical and nontypical elk of all time outdoor life. Welcome to the idaho elk breeder s association responsible idaho cervidae producers follow regulationss set forth by the state of idaho, idaho state department of agriculture.
Our newest book, idahos greatest mule deer, 2nd edition, was just released in 2018. The guy in the photo harvested this big elk at the broadmouth canyon ranch in idaho on august 18. The score was officially confirmed after the mandatory 60day drying period at 430 08. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. As the fall moves in, the bugle of rutting elk can be heard echoing throughout idahos salmon river mountains. It was a challenging elk hunt on horse back and by foot in the middle of the black foot mountains of idaho. With big bulls standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing up to 1,500 pounds, moose are massive animals and are the largest species in the deer family.
The unit has very minimal hunting pressure and is known for trophy elk. The bull moose on this list are the biggest entries from each subspecies of moose currently listed in the. The minimum score requirements for entry into the northwest big game record books, for all four states we cover oregon, washington, idaho, and montana are listed below. If you wish to harvest a mature idaho bull elk with professional guides in an area that is strictly managed for them, give us a call and book your hunt with us. Idahos best mule deer units mule deer, antelope, elk. Now idahos greatest elk continues the tradition, preserving in photos and stories the history behind the states biggest, best, and most interesting elk. To purchase the official utah big game records book please click here. Record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. Sports outdoors ut bull elk confirmed as world record spider bull wild, freeranging. We ride horseback from yellow pine idaho to prime hunting areas.
Every category of idahos whitetail deer hunting record book entries are from this area. Our elk and mule deer hunts are done from our back country camps in idahos west central mountains. Idaho wont recognize record book ram killed by tribal hunter. Our elk and mule deer hunts are done from our remote back country camps. Top 10 list these lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books state search. We currently run nearly 100% success on our idaho mountain lion hunts. Every year, recordbook bulls are taken on the general rifle elk hunts in both montana and wyoming, and colorado and idaho as well. Idahos best mule deer units eastmans official blog. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Idahos greatest mule deer, the first book in the series, continues to be a mustread book for all hunters interested in this states hunting heritage. Idahos greatest whitetails, the third book in the series, was released in 2010. Finally i dont care whether any record book accepts or denies his ram and. You may enroll at any time, but certain projects have deadlines.
The hunts are 7 days with 5 full days of hunting, our camps consist of wall tents, wood stoves, cots, foams, and lanterns with 3 meals a day and plenty of firewood. Montana archers bull elk may be world record hunting. Trophy entries that do not show location county and date of killpickup will not be accepted and entered into the idaho big game records. This lavishly illustrated publication is the difinitive source of big game hunting in idaho, featuring entries in four categories. The second book in the series, idaho s greatest elk, followed nearly three years later, and the second piece of the puzzle was in place.
Safari club international recognizes four north american subspecies of moose. Oct 07, 2009 records of north american elk is 298 pages containing nearly 1,600 listings for boone and crockettclass american elk, roosevelts elk and tule elk. Also provide recognition to the guides and outfitters of utah. Idaho mule deer and elk are regularly noted in the record books, but moose dominated in the most recent boone and crockett club big game awards. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. If you plan a hunt with us tags will be guaranteed. The first book to showcase this history was idaho s greatest mule deer, released in 2004. The second book in the series, idahos greatest elk, followed nearly three years later, and the second piece of the puzzle was in place. Check the project listings to find forms specific to your project. To put that in perspective, its the largest typical bull elk taken in almost 50 years. Idaho wont recognize record book ram killed by tribal. Idaho currently boasts a population of about 107,000 elk, and they can be found from the sagebrush deserts to the central idaho mountains to the timbered ridges in the northern part of the state. There are categories for rifle, archery, archery velvet, black powder, and shed antler.
Shiras moose, eastern canada moose, western canada moose, and alaskayukon moose. Aug 04, 2011 record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. Idaho 4h project and animal project record books will be. Learning to keep accurate records is an essential life skill. Idaho moose took the top two places in the boone and crockett awards for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003. It was a tribute, a detailed collection of big bucks on display for the world to see, and a litany of great stories, but to me it had a bigger purpose the beginning of an ongoing historical record. Idaho whitetail adventures, archery elk and whitetail deer. Idaho elk hunt, russell pond and b bar c outfitters.
A monster elk coming out of the keystone state shouldnt surprise you. The listing appeared in the fall 2004 issue of the clubs fair chase magazine. Contact your ui extension county office before enrolling. Check out what the great state of idaho has for elk. Record book for idahos big game animals, first edition. Entry was found, confiscated, donated or purchased. Also, because of the remoteness of these elk hunts you are able to combine other tags for other species and enjoy an real idaho combo hunt including elk, deer, bear and now wolf. Record book mule deer rifle hunt in idaho 33 inch wide buck. Sep 27, 2017 the bull moose on this list are the biggest entries from each subspecies of moose currently listed in the safari club international record book. Idaho elk hunting, idaho elk hunting outfitters, id elk hunt. Photos of elk harvest, stories, and strictly idaho elk hunting for all to enjoy. Includes record entries for bear, cougar, whitetail deer, mule deer, rocky mt. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early.
The good news is that idaho contains a ridiculous amount of superb elk habitat, so what it lacks in inches of horn or ageclass, it makes up for in sheer numbers of animals. Provide recognition to guided and unguided hunters. The 1932 book was followed by the 1939 records book that included informative chapters on a variety of subjects related to big game and hunting. Photos and news on noteworthy or interesting idaho big game trophies. Overthecounter tags are available for elk, with draw tags for bigger bulls offered in 28 zones. Riata is a premier trophy elk hunting company offering free range, fair chase rocky mountain elk hunting in. The past decade or so idaho has slumped off a bit regarding overall trophy quality and record book entries. This bull was killed in 2009 and held the world record for nearly 9 years. Dec 02, 2018 the good news is that idaho contains a ridiculous amount of superb elk habitat, so what it lacks in inches of horn or ageclass, it makes up for in sheer numbers of animals. Elk was scored at 443 14 and weighed 1,000 pounds in field. Across all categories of native north american big game the overall trend is even higher with 344 qualifiers in 1977 up to 1,151 in 2007a 234 percent increase.
Riata offers a variety of elk hunts across texas, new mexico, colorado, utah, idaho, and arizona. A fair chase 6 point idaho bull elk is one of the most soughtafter trophies a hunter can harvest. According to stan grebe, an official measurer for boone and crockett, pope and young and the muzzleloader record book, heins elk posted a gross score of 382 28 and a net of 375 28 after the. Buck horn outfitters has been providing quality guided idaho elk hunting for generations. The top quality elk states are new mexico and arizona. Idaho s greatest whitetails, the third book in the series, was released in 2010. Idaho elk hunter dad vintage retro sun bow hunting cool gift tshirt. Hunter bags massive elk in south idaho xtreme idaho. Due to the clubs efforts to promote fair chase hunting and implement game laws and regulations, many big. Guide to nonresident applications rocky mountain elk. This book has them all, from as early as 1893 to as late as 2005. Dedicated to gathering, preserving, and sharing idaho s hunting history and heritage.
When measured, after a mandatory 60day drying period, the antlers scored 4785. Dennis austad of ammon, idaho, poses with a bull elk that was certified on jan. As idaho hunting guides, we offer combination hunts for elkdeer. Over the past 30 years, qualifying boone and crockett records book entries for american elk have increased 193 percent from a total of 14 in 1977 to 41 in 2007. To celebrate the biggest bulls and best stories from our elk hunting history, ol put together a countdown of the highestscoring bulls ever killed according to boone and crockett records. There are certainly other opportunities out there, but as a publicland hunter, i primarily look to montana, wyoming, colorado, idaho, utah, new mexico and arizona. Recordbook bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken.
The timing of this hunt is prime as the elk are still bugling and are still with their cows. Boone and crockett announces mule deer, elk record books. Join us in a tribute to some of the most aweinspiring bull elk to ever have existed in the state of idaho. World record typical bull elk, taken with broadmouth canyon ranch at out idaho location. Record animal record holder general location year of record score. The first book to showcase this history was idahos greatest mule deer, released in 2004. It was sometime around 1899 when john plute looked down the iron. It seems a new state record bull is taken there every few years see the story behind the pennsylvania nontypical record elk. Our newest book, idaho s greatest mule deer, 2nd edition, was just released in 2018. World records broadmouth canyon ranch trophy elk hunting.
The record book you shows ample evidence of our record cats taken. It will always we one of the most impressive bulls ever harvested. Nov 05, 2015 525 inch elk 75 inches wide bull basin ranch in cimarron colorado world record class elk hunting. About idaho whitetail adventures our idaho whitetail deer hunting trips are set during the rut in the best habitat for whitetail deer hunting in idaho. Amanda checked with some friends and was able to score an otc elk tag for the sawtooth zone two seasons ago. The boone and crockett club maintains the records of native north american big game as a vital conservation record in assessing the success of wildlife management programs.
Oct 08, 2009 the elk was taken by denny austad of ammon, idaho, back on sept. Our bulls are everything from a spike to a 7 by 7, most of our hunters come home with a large 5 by 5 or 6 by 6 bull. We healthtest regularly, perform annual inventories and facility inspections, and are a fine example of how animal health should be maintained. Idahos greatest elk, the second book in the series, followed suit in 2006.
The 36a2 idaho fish and game unit holds some of the most desired elk tags in the state of idaho with only 117 rifle elk tags drawn per year. To purchase the utahs biggest bucks book please click here. This monumental project including over 1200 images and 704 fullcolor pages captures more history than any other work of its kind. The montana hunter has chosen for now to remain anonymous, also keeping secret the exact. This is an encouraging fact to consider for the mule deer hunters. Produce an accurate, permanent record of big game trophies in the state of utah. Jun 05, 2018 the past decade or so idaho has slumped off a bit regarding overall trophy quality and record book entries. The bull was taken on a solo public land hunt by montana resident, steve felix. Written by an idaho native with 30 years of idaho hunting experience, idahos greatest whitetails is the definitive book on idaho whitetail hunting history and heritage. Second chance lands nearrecord elk the denver post. This hunt was relatively good, with us seeing dozens of elk. Guided elk hunting in idaho bull elk hunts big game. The elk was taken by denny austad of ammon, idaho, back on sept.
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