He has collected over 450 photos, along with the measurements of the top typical and non-typical mule deer bucks taken in Idaho. Idaho deer and elk hunters should see good to excellent hunting for elk and white-tailed deer, and average mule deer hunting in 2019, but that’s likely to vary by location across the state. In this Muley Freak article we’re going to take a state-by-state look and rank the top 10 states where record book trophy mule deer bucks are being harvested and entered into the Boone and Crockett Club records. Idaho's largest mule deer ever taken, a 320-4/8 B&C stunner, by Grover Browning in Madison County in 1960. I plan on spending a week scouting for deer primarily and elk secondary at the end of this month. Mule deer, white-tailed deer and elk harvest numbers were down in 2019, according to Idaho Department of Fish and Game data. By Ryan Hatfield Still wearing his pinstriped work overalls, Herman Lunders admires his 1955 Idaho whitetail -- a 267-inch buck that would stand atop Idaho's record book for more than half a century. THE FOLLOWING STORY IS BY ROGER PHILLIPS OF THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME. What a deer! It was crash and burn from the beginning, though Gary Nix didn’t know it. New Idaho State Record Muzzy buck Harvest Dallas Smith is no stranger when it comes to large mule deer. Southeast Idaho is seeing a notable downtrend due to several severe … www.idahobiggam e.com. However, none of them come close to the accomplishment he achieved this past week. Courtesy of the book "Idaho's Greatest Mule Deer" by Ryan Hatfield. Over the last few years, Dallas has added three awesome mule deer to his collection each scoring over the magical 200 inch mark. Courtesy of the book "Idaho's Greatest Mule Deer" by Ryan Hatfield. Idaho deer and elk hunters should see good to excellent hunting for elk and white-tailed deer, and average mule deer hunting in 2019, but that’s likely to vary by location across the state. Southern Idaho is known for trophy mule deer hunting. The mule deer is one of two species of deer that live in Idaho. Colorado: Colorado is king no matter how you slice the data.It puts out the most and biggest record mule deer bucks of any state in the country. Record book bucks have been taken everywhere throughout the State. 1. There are also trophy bull elk and excellent cougar (Mt. The mule deer he was after was getting away and it was the last day of a late controlled deer hunt, he knew it was a big one. James Reimer Idaho 1982 268** Mule deer, typical Ray Talbot Franklin County 1961 215-5/8 Mule deer, nontyp. Record Animal Record Holder General Location Year of Record Score ; 1 * Elk (Nontypical) Peter J. Orazi Jr. Latah County : 1970 : 430 1/2 : 2 ** # Elk (Nontypical) Steven W. Mullin: Shoshone County : 1981 : 423 3/4 : 3 : Elk (Typical) Elmer Bacus There are some good opportunities throughout Idaho. I'll try to get some photos to share. Guided Hunts for Mule Deer, Moose, Whitetail and Bear.