Washington state hunting record book

Obtain the signatures of the scale operator and one other witness to the weighing. Best whitetail states based on the record books field. Perhaps the largest elk ever produced in the wilda utah bull taken in 2008 by a hunter on public landhas been confirmed as a new worlds record. Kane, garfield and washington counties are the topproducers for typicals with 10, nine and four entries. Washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county. Next, take the fish to a washington department of fish and wildlife office.

Iowa is a friendly state that consistently produces. Deer hunting discussion, reports, and related topics. Jim hall was able to put his once in a lifetime tag on the monster bull. Okanogan highlands outfitters and guide service believe that hunting in washington state is a privilege. Record book for washingtons big game animals, fourth edition the new 4th. Sports outdoors washington hunter bags world record moose in ferry county. These lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books. The muley wont break the state record, but its the areas biggest buck in. To access information on this hunt scroll down the page and click on the hunters mule deer ranch logo or go to for hunting in idaho, montana and other western states panhandle outfitters serves as hunting consultants and booking agents. It is chiefly through the records program that the club is able to effectively influence hunting ethics and hold bowhunters to standards of conduct. We feature our 15,000 acre private ranch hunt for trophy mule deer in washington state. Illegal big buck breezes to boone and crockett list. Iowa right in the heart of the midwest with ag lands and trophy deer. Sports outdoors washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county.

Indiana another classic whitetail state with great turkey hunting, waterfowl and small game. The official declaration was made today by the boone and crockett club. The washington department of fish and wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and firsttime hunters alike. Explore hunting regulations data and plan your hunt with this browserbased web app. You need education to purchase a hunting license in washington if you were born after jan. Jim hall poses with a record setting shiras moose he shot in washington s ferry county. The newest source for hunting reports in the state of washington. See rules for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, and more. He hunted hard for two months and was coming down to the wire. Their range includes, but is not limited to washington, oregon, california, utah, nevada, colorado. Wdfw provides a variety of courses and clinics to help hunters conduct safe, ethical hunts in the state.

In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in 1950 into the current trophy scoring system. We all know there is more to hunting and conservation than the final score of a. World record shiras moose killed in washington the. Unitgmu 22, carrying 77 percent of its space as public hunting land. 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. It is a difinitive source of big game hunting in washington. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in. Hunting with the coveted governors tag in utah, hunter denny austad, of idaho. Best elk hunting areas in washington state field and stream. Rules for hunting duck, goose, pheasant, quail, cottontail and. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation.

The records program provides a poignant opportunity to honor each individual outstanding big game animal, for posterity and throughout all of time. Currently the state record for washington is a 202 08 incher harvested in franklin county back in 2004 by tom adrian. Its got everything a fishermen needs to know about just about every kind of fish in the state, and where and how to catch them. A state by state breakdown of where the best bucks are coming from, with a look at historic record book deer, plus an update on the top trophies from the last five seasons. This is the most comprehensive book on washington fishing that ive ever read. There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course. Washingtons nontypical archery state record western hunting. All the latest information about record book animals from the nw, with tips, events, and trophy watch updates.

If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Take this washingtonapproved course to complete your online hunter safety education. The most important step is to get the fish weighed as soon as possible on a certified scale. Gabriel paz, the director of record book and world hunting awards for the safari club international, confirmed halls score and ranking as no. The current state record, a buck killed by dave wachtel in sumner county in 2000, grossed 256 points and netted 244 38. The most recent nontypicals have come from cache, garfield and carbon counties with three, three and two. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club.

All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. It is chiefly through the records program that the club is able to effectively influence hunting ethics. Freshwater and saltwater sportfish records washington. License information for the latest wdfw closures, restrictions, and updates see the wdfw covid19coronavirus response page. Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of. Find out how and when to hunt legally in washington state.

In first and foremost honoring the animal, each record book listing also. The number two pope and young buck was harvested in 1983 in chelan county and scores 189 18 inches. Look for us in your area as we travel throughout the northwest displaying many of the top trophy. We hunt and live in okanogan county and run a familyoperated outfitters business offering fullservice hunting guide packages for beginners and veteran hunters. Season summaries for hunting throughout washington state. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. Boone and crockett club big game records deer hunting. The top states for record mule deer in the last 10 years. Jim hall poses with a recordsetting shiras moose he shot in washingtons ferry county. A new sci world record shiras moose was killed in washington state this past hunting season. These publications are disseminated to state wildlife agencies a.

Learn about the steps every hunter must take before heading afield, and how to report your. Washington state deer study reveals most blacktails have. Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and nonresidents in washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts. Bill evans with the state record for largemouth bass in 2016. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Record book for washingtons big game animals fourth edition. If youre looking for a shot at recordbook racks, consider this state. The club helped to establish and maintain a principle called fair chase, the. This stunning game commission patch, available only to those trophy owners who have a listing in the record book, is sure to become a highly collectible and coveted item. In first and foremost honoring the animal, each record book listing also recognizes a bowhunting achievement and celebrates all the times and efforts involved that culminated in that moment. We are very excited about the new 4th edition of the record book for washington.