TN Big Bucks

[BULL MOOSE]

I just don't think that many people are registering deer anymore. A lot probably are not even aware that it exists.
https://twra.state.tn.us/DeerRegistryPublish/

I bet if each entry had a picture and # of points....it would be more popular. Does a person get any recognition for an entry? Printable certificate, wooden nickel,sticker, etc.

 

[fairchaser]

I've registered one buck and it's a process. I'm not sure how the process could be made easier though. You must take your buck to a rally and get it scored and if it qualifies it gets entered. Mine didn't get entered at first and when I inquired it got entered twice.

 

[TheLBLman]

I believe you can take your antler's to a TWRA certified scorer as well.

I remain amazed that Sonny Foster's 1959 buck taken in Cumberland County, TN still stands as TN's #1 Typical.

 

[ZachMarkus]

I believe you can take your antler's to a TWRA certified scorer as well.

I remain amazed that Sonny Foster's 1959 buck taken in Cumberland County, TN still stands as TN's #1 Typical.

Same, if I had killed the buck I hunted several years ago it wouldn't be!


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[BULL MOOSE]

I checked for this buck...looks like he lost 13+ inches and was 173.

https://www.realtree.com/deer-hunting/r ... ublic-land

 

[BULL MOOSE]

There were roughly 60 bucks entered last year, so what do I know.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

It's just a pain over a deer to me. The one I registered, I drove like 2 hours to get it scored, not worth it.


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[TheLBLman]

Best I can figure, our RELATIVELY long gun season (both ML & rifle)
paired with a relatively high buck limit (again, compared to most states)
has contributed to Tennessee's bucks experiencing a higher level of antler high-grading.

In other words, we kill off a higher percentage of our best up & coming younger bucks,
most often at the age of 2 1/2,
where bucks with the genetic makeup to become B&C bucks
really stand out,
typically looking even larger than their reality (because their skeletal frame is only about 2/3 grown)
and, they walk around all day during the rut.

By contrast, 2 1/2-yr-old bucks with below average antlers are routinely passed up my multiple hunters,
and these genetically inferior antlered young bucks go on to become most of our "older" bucks in TN.
Those way above average seldom live to 3 1/2.

No, I do not want a 1-buck limit.
But would be fine with muzzleloader season opening a week later,
and centerfire rifle season closing a week earlier.
This would make it more feasible to make the 1st juvenile hunt a week later,
and just entirely do away with that 2nd juvenile hunt in January.

 

[BULL MOOSE]

Just an observation for Montgomery...
3 entries in 2018
1 in 2017 and 2016
0 in 2014 and 2015

There has to be a lot more than that taken, but they are just not entered.

 

[TX300mag]

There are a lot of our tndeer members with top entries in the registry.

I think the numbers and quality of bucks in TN continues to increase in most places, no need to reduce hunter opportunity again for the hope of larger antlers.




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[BULL MOOSE]

I guess they need to make the process easier! I would think that you just need a scoresheet from a certified Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young scorer.

Perhaps self-scoring with a signed affidavit would work for entries below a score minimum.

This buck is not registered and is supposedly the largest archery kill in the state.

https://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/ ... ord/262238

 

[Andy S.]

I believe you can take your antler's to a TWRA certified scorer as well.

I remain amazed that Sonny Foster's 1959 buck taken in Cumberland County, TN still stands as TN's #1 Typical.

Same, if I had killed the buck I hunted several years ago it wouldn't be!

LBLman - I hear this comment A LOT. I'm one of the ones that isn't surprised. A 186" CLEAN NET typical buck is a pretty rare specimen, regardless of what State you're talking about.

Zach - did anyone kill the buck? Disappear? Do you know what he would've scored (NET) as a true typical.

 

[TheLBLman]

A 186" CLEAN NET typical buck is a pretty rare specimen, regardless of what State you're talking about.

And I'm not suggesting otherwise.

Just surprised this 186" typical, killed in 1959, remains TN's #1 Typical.
Other bordering states, all directions, have killed larger NET TYPICALS,
and most of them fairly recently.

For example, look at these adjoining state record typicals . . . . .

West Virginia's #1 Buck = 188 7/8" --- Killed in 2014

Virginia's #1 Buck = 189 2/8" --- Killed in 1999

Kentucky's #1 Buck = 204 2/8" --- Killed in 2000

Georgia's #1 Buck = 191 4/8" --- Killed in 1962

Mississippi's #1 Buck = 184 6/8" --- Killed in 2011

Alabama's #1 Buck = 186 3/8" --- Killed in 1986

Arkansas's #1 Buck = 195 2/8" --- Killed in 2015

Of course, Tennessee isn't the only state with it's #1 Typical being killed over four decades ago.
Just interesting that with all the supposed "management", hunters supposedly "managing" for larger trophy racks,
Sonny Foster's 1959 #1 Typical still stands in Tennessee.

And it was killed in a mountainous area with no agricultural crops.

Today, we have vast areas of counties along our Mississippi River floodplain,
as well as those counties either side the Hatchie and Obion Rivers,
with some of the best soils and best food sources, including lots of areas "managed" for big bucks.

We have the genetics, we have the soil, we have the food sources,
we even have more bucks than ever living to maturity (5 1/2 & older).
But it's mainly just the bucks WITHOUT the genetics that we hunters allow to live to maturity.
Not saying this is either good or bad ---- but, imo, just the #1 reason that 1959 record typical still stands.

 

[TX300mag]

I guess they need to make the process easier! I would think that you just need a scoresheet from a certified Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young scorer.

Perhaps self-scoring with a signed affidavit would work for entries below a score minimum.

This buck is not registered and is supposedly the largest archery kill in the state.

https://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/ ... ord/262238

I this is the one that had the deer Snuggie photoshopped into it



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[DoubleRidge]

Another note pertaining to the Tennessee Deer Registry....the new format you see today hasn't been up very long and there are issues. Some entries are missing, some dates are wrong and parts of it are a bit of a mess.

I have emailed the lady that manages the database and she explained during the data migration from the old system to the new system some data got lost. She explained that they are working to correct any and all errors and was very appologetic.

As for getting a buck officially scored....many area wardens are listed as official B&C scorers and our local GW will meet you to measure your buck if you give him advanced notice.....also you can drive to main office in Nashville if you live near there....again ,call ahead and make appointment.

I find the TN deer registry an interesting record to research but then again.... I'm a bit if a data nerd.

As for awards....they use to give a brass plate with catergory, date and score...to put on your own plauqe....but that ended many many years ago....to encourage participation a certificate suitable for framing would be nice..... similar to what TWRA does for the fishing species awards.

 

[BULL MOOSE]

I guess they need to make the process easier! I would think that you just need a scoresheet from a certified Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young scorer.

Perhaps self-scoring with a signed affidavit would work for entries below a score minimum.

This buck is not registered and is supposedly the largest archery kill in the state.

https://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/ ... ord/262238

I this is the one that had the deer Snuggie photoshopped into it

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Tell more! What's a Snuggie?

 

[Os2 Outdoors]

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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[DoubleRidge]

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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Wow...that's terrible....sounds like whoever scored your deer never turned in the paperwork....that's a shame.

I had two bucks scored once at a show in Williamson county and the lady was there literally inputting entries as they were scored.

Buddy of mine had a muzzleloader entry scored last year by local GW....met him at his house and paperwork was filed the following week.

But as mentioned in previous post the registry is a mess currently following the move to the new format.

But stories like yours are certainly disappointing to hear.

 

[TX300mag]

I guess they need to make the process easier! I would think that you just need a scoresheet from a certified Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young scorer.

Perhaps self-scoring with a signed affidavit would work for entries below a score minimum.

This buck is not registered and is supposedly the largest archery kill in the state.

https://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/ ... ord/262238

I this is the one that had the deer Snuggie photoshopped into it

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https://heaterbodysuit.com


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[MUP]

:D

 

[BULL MOOSE]

I don't think it gets cold enough in Williamson county for that heatersuit! Sleeping bag would work for a day.

Anyway, that is a nice buck and it is not in the registry.

 

[BULL MOOSE]

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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That is ridiculous! Somebody did not give much priority to it. Is your avatar buck a TN buck?

 

[Os2 Outdoors]

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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That is ridiculous! Somebody did not give much priority to it. Is your avatar buck a TN buck?

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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Wow...that's terrible....sounds like whoever scored your deer never turned in the paperwork....that's a shame.

I had two bucks scored once at a show in Williamson county and the lady was there literally inputting entries as they were scored.

Buddy of mine had a muzzleloader entry scored last year by local GW....met him at his house and paperwork was filed the following week.

But as mentioned in previous post the registry is a mess currently following the move to the new format.

But stories like yours are certainly disappointing to hear.

Yes my Avatar is a Tennessee buck.

I called the GW multiple times trying to get to the bottom of it with no success. I was hoping to have the most archery kills in Tennessee in the book.

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[BULL MOOSE]

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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That is ridiculous! Somebody did not give much priority to it. Is your avatar buck a TN buck?

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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Wow...that's terrible....sounds like whoever scored your deer never turned in the paperwork....that's a shame.

I had two bucks scored once at a show in Williamson county and the lady was there literally inputting entries as they were scored.

Buddy of mine had a muzzleloader entry scored last year by local GW....met him at his house and paperwork was filed the following week.

But as mentioned in previous post the registry is a mess currently following the move to the new format.

But stories like yours are certainly disappointing to hear.

Yes my Avatar is a Tennessee buck.

I called the GW multiple times trying to get to the bottom of it with no success. I was hoping to have the most archery kills in Tennessee in the book.

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That would be neat accomplishment and a good goal. The ML entry is low enough that I may take two guns with me on hunts. My son has killed two that would likely make it if we had used a ML vs. shotgun.

 

[Jcalder]

Some want to lead the pissing contest and others couldn't care less. I'd say there's as many no one knows about as there is in the registry.


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[BULL MOOSE]

Some want to lead the pissing contest and others couldn't care less. I'd say there's as many no one knows about as there is in the registry.


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Based on the # of entries, I would say a lot more! I just see the lower B & C scores as a more realistic goal for TN hunters to use as a measuring stick for local bucks.

 

[DoubleRidge]

Yes my Avatar is a Tennessee buck.

I called the GW multiple times trying to get to the bottom of it with no success. I was hoping to have the most archery kills in Tennessee in the book.

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I think that would be a great accomplishment to be recorded in the registry and it's a shame that someone dropped the ball..... frustrating no doubt.

When I found issues with some of my entries I followed the email link listed on the registry web site..... believe the lady's name who contacted me was Stacie.....she was very nice and appologetic for the errors and missing data and said she was working with IT to restore and correct the database.....in your case it sounds like whoever scored your deer never turned in the documentation....if you still had copies of the scores sheets (signed) she might be able to get them in for you......and you may not even want to mess with it..... understandable....just an idea.

 

[DoubleRidge]

Some want to lead the pissing contest and others couldn't care less. I'd say there's as many no one knows about as there is in the registry.


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Sure....some could care less....that's cool.....plenty of bucks won't be entered.....but plenty have been...and it's an interesting record of bucks taken in TN.

And to some it has nothing to do with a "pissing contest" or "one uping" someone else.....it's more about setting personal goals and trying hard to accomplish those goals reguardless if anyone ever opens or reads the registry.

 

[easy45]

It is easy to get it done, I'm an official scorer, I score for people all the time and I enter all the ones I score myself. You do t get anything for it except your name on the register.


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[easy45]

I had TWRA score like 15+ archery book bucks once.

NOT a single one was ever entered into the book!!! No idea who's job it is to enter the data but after many calls over a year period I said screw it.

Not worth the hassle!!!!

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Bring them to me, I enter all the one's I score within a couple of days of scoring them.


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