The fifth edition shed antler records of north american big game, historical2012. The antlers found in the wild can be used for everything from pure collecting purposes to dog chews to making crafts such as picture frames, knife handles coat racks and chandeliers. The boone and crockett club records program recognizes 38 different categories of north american big game. Eighteen and nineteen years later, elk are at a record. Founded in 1991, the north american shed hunters club nashc is the official scoring and record keeping authority for north american shed antlers. The right antler totals an extremely impressive 90 68 inches, while the left is recognized as a new world record 5point single and the no. Bases of 9 48 and 12 abnormal points contribute to that amazing score. Here is a partial list of wellknown iowa shed antlers that will be on display at the show. Shed antler records of north american big game north american shed hunters club, tom miller, mark miller on. The 10 listed here did leave something behind, however. As both a bookworm and someone who devours anything i can learn about. Shed antlers set minnesota record duluth news tribune. Illinois state record nontypical set and state record as a single. When the sheds were entered into the north american shed antler club record book, xrays were taken and submitted with the entry, solidifying the claim that no length was added to the repaired point.
The north american shed hunters club is the official organization that documents and records big game shed antlers in north america. A coin collection of the north american hunting club collectors series includes. For more information about shed antler hunting dogs, contact carla long at 6604392820 or roger sigler at 8162891154 or to learn more about the north american shed hunting club, call 6086662071. I picked it up and admired the four thin points, the beige, polished main beam and the bumpy, mottled base.
Boone and crockett club worlds records deer hunting. The most desirable antlers have been found soon after being shed. North american shed hunters club po box 338 indianola ia 50125. Found in 2007, in the whitetail haven of kansas, it scores 90 38. Gallery the north american shed hunters club nashc. In the 90s, shed hunting saw some real continuous growth. To find out more about the record book for shed antlers of whitetails and other biggame animals across the continent, contact. Minimum entry scores for one side matched set tule elk 90 inches typical 105 inches non.
C is the official scoring, measuring and record book authority for north american big game shed antlers since 1991. A record book for the recognition of north america s big game shed antlers jeffery k. The cop shed 148 68 kansas 1999 the excelsior sheds found by jay. The current world record matched set of typical shed antlers listed in the north american shed hunters club nashc record book is from a buck known as the nebraska general. Record book for the recognition of north america s big game shed antlers lebaron, jeff k. Founded in 1991, the north american shed hunters club nashc is the official scoring and recording authority for north american shed antlers. For a growing legion across north america, shed hunting is the most popular outdoor activity at this time of year. At no extra charge, each shed will be listed in the next edition of the shed antler records of north american big game record book which is published by the north american shed hunters club. Antler recently shown and spoken about on north american whitetail sportsman channel. The antlers can even be scored by the north american shed hunters club. Reinvigorated, i put the antler in my backpack and continued the search. This nebraska buck, widely known as the general, holds the typical world record for shed antlers.
For those that hunt shed antlers there is the north american shed hunters club that maintains a recordbook. The north american shed hunters club is the official record keeping body for shed antlers. Tom miller of the north american shed hunters club in lyndon station, wis. Those who have expressed the purest and deepest love of nature have not recorded it on. In the 1980s, nobody stopped to pick up a shed antler unless they were going to trip over it. The antler was panel scored by two nashc north american shed hunters club official scorers at an incredible 98 68, surpassing the previous record five point side by three inches. The north american shed hunters club is the official records. The organization is supported by passionate and highlyrespected official measurers and members.
Whitetail deer, black bear, grizzly bear, elk, mule. A record book for the recognition of north america s big game shed antlers 9780964451407. The record book where youll find these trophies is kept by the north american shed. The legendary minnesota monarch north american whitetail. Records for animals killed by muzzleloaders are kept in the longhunter society recordbook put out by the national muzzle loading rifle association. Book recommendations for conservationists paul mccarney. Now everybody who hunts does it, thinks about it or at least knows about it, said mark miller of lynden station, wis. Shed deer antlers set minnesota record big game hunt. At no extra charge, each shed will be listed in the next edition of the shed antler records of north american big game record book which is. The racks gross score is 190 48 inches and remember, thats with no spread credit. Many of us only go for smaller eating sized fish, mostly for the sake of taste, and fewer contaminates.
All anyone can say with certainty is that the 1989 rack of the minnesota monarch is the greatest set of whitetail sheds ever recorded, as signified by its no. Here are some close ups of the following year left antler to show its pure beauty incredible color. I am a measurer for all these clubs and would be glad to score any big game animal for. That matched 6x6 set has an official record book score of 195 18 net inches following asymmetry deductions without a spread credit. The north american shed hunters club is the official records keeping organization for shed antlers. Just recently recognized by the north american shed hunting club, this is the new world record cluster shed. Right antler has the longest main beam ever scored on a shed antler at 33. This is a worldclass display and the largest ever assembled at the deer classic. The minnesota deer hunters association keeps a database online, and the north american shed hunters club keeps track of shed antler records for all of north america. Keith wanted to keep info on the sheds quiet until theyd been officially measured, but in todays world of social media, that turned out to. Our community has over 12,500 likes, with weekly posts all about shed antlers.
North american shed hunters club iowa deer classic. Record book for the recognition of north america s big game shed antlers. As the trophywhitetail movement matured, interest in discovering big antlers eventually led expert and novice antler sleuths alike to the far corners of north america. Shed antler records of north american big game 1994. The search has long since reached the grassroots level. Shed antler records of north american big game a record book for the recognition of north america s mature big game shed antlers. North american hunting club big game collectors series coin. Lebaron north american shed hunters club, incorporated, dec 1, 1994 210 pages. The antler points are nearly symmetrical, and the tines are exceptionally long. Shed antlers may also be shared with others who may not have access to nature. Record book for the recognition of north america s big game shed antlers at. Wyoming has a near record elk hunt the wildlife news.
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