The world record elk of dark canyon the john plute bull. He returns 2 weeks later with a record book bull moose and the adventure of a lifetime. We offer elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, buffalo, cougar and bear hunts. Big moose down in one shot in british columbia with freedom munitions. We are gt outfitters, specializing in eastern utah big game. Biggame hunters who are listed in the pennsylvania records book will want to bag. When a big moose is shot in smalltown canada, you might as well have the stanley cup on display. Hot bulls elk hunting in british columbias backcountry. Recordbook bulls, from the boone and crockett club archives. Northwest big game outfitters ltd has been owned and operated by the goodwin family i since 1967. I have not heard of any rocky mt elk in the 400 plus taken other then the arrowhead lake bull in bc,i do no that there are a few 400 plus bulls taken hear on the island,if someone has the record book for elk maybe they can post how many were taken,im sure that there are a few in the 400 plus category. York county hunter shoots third largest elk in pennsylvania. The records clearly show that when it comes to the species covered here in part 2, bc is still world class.
Standing at the edge of the cut block in the frigid canadian woods, he considered his options. The brown county democrat is your source for the latest news in and around brown county, indiana. We easily compete with the yukon for quality on average and by classification of being canadian moose your chances at a record book moose are more likely here then any other region. How to field dress elk the gutless method hunting field care of meat. That bull was found dead, frozen in upper arrow lake, b. We hunt the book cliffs, rattlesnake, nine mile and san rafael units. Boone and crockett club worlds records elk hunting. Not only did the moose have a massive outside spread of 56, but it also. As per fish and game entry rules, the boone and crockett entry will be used in the idaho big game records. The top 40 typical and nontypical elk of all time outdoor life. And what makes record books so great is that they capture these stories for centuries to come, often reminding us of our rich hunting heritage. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. The boone and crockett clubs records committee, which is the governing body of the clubs recordskeeping activities, created the special.
American elk nontypical, american elk typical, bighorn sheep, bison. The former world record elk was killed here in 1899 by john plute of crested butte. Any game animal taken in fair chase, no matter the size, is indeed a trophy to be proud of and is every bit as worthy of respect and admiration as those of record class proportions. They left the bull and took off again for goat, but they got snowed out. Below weve listed the biggest mule deer hunting accomplishments in each category. Record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. Not wanting to ruin his elk hunt, he passed up the shot. For years the keystone state has been turning out gigantic wapiti, and zees is the biggest. Deer and elk racks cannot be measured until after a 60day drying. We take great pride in giving our clients the hunt of a lifetime.
Hunting british columbia elk chambered for the wild with jim benton bc. The glory days of elk hunting appeared to be long gone, after all, or were they. Not only did the moose have a massive outside spread of 56, but it also had a. American elk nontypical american elk typical bighorn sheep bison black bear grizzly bear mountain lion mule deer nontypical mule deer typical pronghorn antelope rocky mountain goat whitetail deer nontypical whitetail deer typical wyoming shiras moose.
Dedicated to wildlife conservation, selective hunting and fair chase. We offer hunts for giant canadian moose that on average are on par with the yukon, alaska bull moose that are being harvested. Giant yukon moose confirmed as world record the rack on the moose shot by a yukon hunter last fall has now been verified by officials as the worlds largest. The next step was getting the elk of the woods, and since the nature conservancy does. Steve hill talked to muirhead and got the amazing story of this record book elk, how he freed it and. They took the bull into town, and it caused quite a stir. Mexico, wyoming, idaho, montana, south dakota, british columbia, alberta, and saskatchewan. Incredible width, huge mass and tines going everywhere. Big game hunting in british columbia, canada northwest. Trophy bull elk hunting trips british columbia elk hunts.
Uncharted supply co founder, christian schauf, heads in to the mountains of british columbia to test himself as well as the gear his company makes. Giant yukon moose confirmed as world record cbc news. On this episode of outdoor obsession, sean goes after what could be a record moose in the northwest territories with a mathews bow. Mountin hunter record book 20 by guide outfitters of bc issuu. This second tier list includes roosevelt elk, black bears. Wildlife records club of british columbia, lantzville, british columbia. Wildlife records club of british columbia home facebook. New world record for crossbow elk confirmed by sci. Hes never shot a buck that he considered wall worthy. Allen took the 350yard shot across the lake and connected. So wax your mustache, pull out your monocle and enjoy the accomplishments of many a great hunter. Pennsylvania big game records pa game commission pa. John plute, a hunter and bachelor who lived and worked in crested butte, shot this huge bull elk in 1899 in the dark canyon of anthracite creek, 12 miles west of crested butte with a 3040 krag rifle.
This record minnesota elk was found pinned on its back with its antlers stuck in the mud. He shot the elk while hunting on public land in southeastern montana, and while wearing his lucky hat given to him by monte haugen. Welcome to the wildlife records club of british columbia. Ministry of environment on behalf of the citizens of british columbia. Hunting british columbia elk chambered for the wild with jim benton bc duration. 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. Follow along as both of them take record book bulls. Massive bull elk is the latest montana nontypical record. It was shot by bill zee pictured right in the backwoods of north central pennsylvania. For two years that huge mule deer was the montana state record.
The book cliffs are well known for being a sought after hunting destination, and for good reason. Maintaining a permanent record of outstanding big game taken in the province of british columbia. New state record nontypical elk in pennsylvania outdoor life. Moose hunts backcountry bc and beyond best canadian. Mule deer typical mule deer nontypical whitetail typical. Additional animals can be added to make your bc elk hunt one to remember. Your fully guided british columbia elk hunt is a nine 9 day trip with seven 7 full days of some of the best elk hunting found in british columbia. In 1995, the elk hunting world shook once more when an antler buyer purchased a head that he had seen in the back of a pickup truck. Gallery of record book big game taken in the province of british columbia. Rocky mountain elk typical rocky mountain elk nontypical roosevelts elk. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bulls of all time.
The plute bull was the world record for over 30 years, and many thought that it would never be beaten. To celebrate the biggest bulls and best stories from our elk hunting history, ol. In addition to the commonly recognized species such as elk, bear, deer, and moose, the mountain hunter record book also includes records. The next afternoon, however, he saw the same deer and this time didnt think twice about shooting it. Montana archers bull elk may be world record hunting. Wyomings shoshone national forest is widely considered one of the best public lands in north america to hunt elk, yet few people expected a world record to emerge from those woods. Montana hunters missouri river breaks bighorn ram ties.
But this bull wasnt killed on a montana slide or in a new mexico drainage. The directors of the wildlife records club of bc regretfully announce that the 17th awards banquet and fundraiser scheduled for may 12, 2020 in cranbrook has been postponed due to concerns over the covid19 virus. In addition to presenting the larger big game animals taken, this web site serves as a reminder of the joys of memorable past hunts and stimulates dreams of future. On one fall morning in 1960, peter junior was hunting for elk when he saw a massive nontypical mule deer. Since the mid1970s, the number of interior rocky mountain elk in british columbia has increased from about 15,000 to 40,000. After finding the aftermath of a deadly brawl, james sets his sights on the victor. In the early 1990s, near revelstoke, british columbia, a certain bull elk with a. Many of the animals migrated out of the park that fall following a heavy snowstorm and were shot.
Tish, an elk fanatic who has been martins hunting soul mate since they. The elk s official entry score was confirmed at an astounding 430 inches. Deer, bear and elk that have been harvested in pennsylvania are eligible for entry into the pennsylvania big game records book. Due to the clubs efforts to promote fair chase hunting and implement game. Dalls sheep rocky mountain elk moose roosevelts elk mule deer typical. A montana bow hunter has taken what may turn out to be a world record elk, according to the clubs that keep the record books. Montana has also entered the record books and received national attention recently for the no.
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