Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. We offer affordable trophy black bear hunting with high success rates on the quinault indian reservation in washington state. Most of the entered trophies to date have come from coastal oregon and washington, with a smaller number from vancouver island. The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive record keeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah. Bear hunting for me is an adventure and the ultimate guide to black bear hunting takes you along for the ride. Mar 14, 2008 when it comes to black bear hunting in oregon, one man can retire his boots and rifle. Through engaging presentations, informative brochures and the. The world record black bears skull measured 23 and 1016 inches, according to the hunting club. List of fatal bear attacks in north america wikipedia. The record bruin was shot on a dog hunt in hyde county, nc, a hotbed for big bears in the state.
Currently, there are over 300 bears listed in the new york record book in all categories. Trishs bear weighed 561 lbs, was officially aged to be 21 years old and scored 30 016 to take top honors for the state of virginia. Pope and young is proud to announce our 2020 conservation hunt drawing. I want to educate as best i can on how to hunt black bears, while keeping it entertaining both. San developed our record database, enters and formats the records for the book. Trophy black bear hunting in washington state big game. This book explains not only the best techniques for the hunter, it also describes the behavior and habits of the hunted. The state records center does not have the authority to distribute any agency records to the public. Bear hunters can upload their own pics and info of past bear harvests to our members photos page. The confusion about what to call black bear hibernation is a matter of definition. The record book has been produced every two years since 1972 and contains thousands of trophy whitetail and bear entries. Having harvested this black bear on the 18th of october, i had to wait the mandatory 60 days drying time before the skull could be scored. There are many places to pursue ursus americanus, but washington, oregon and california offer some of the best opportunities in north america.
His recordbookbear stands alone today, and with the everdiminishing natural resources of the 21 st century, johns record may stand forever. Recognize outstanding trophies in size and symmetry taken by. Washington state is second only to alaska in bear population, and offers two. Just click on the members photos button and follow the direction on the page. Northwest big game record books record books for big game.
When it comes to black bear hunting in oregon, one man can retire his boots and rifle. What was supposed to be a quick deer hunting trip before church ended up being a hunting story durbin will tell for years and one that could land his name in the record books. The objectives of the program include the following. According to a very wide ranging study cited in outside magazine that drew information from readily accessible state and federal records, newspaper accounts, books. Blacktail legends of the pacific northwest read a sample. 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. Alaska brown bear black bear grizzly bear polar bear bison barren. The bears on prince of wales were recently reclassified by safari club international as coastal bears or island black bear due to their massive size. His record book bear stands alone today, and with the everdiminishing natural resources of the 21 st century, johns record may stand forever.
The record sized american black bear from new jersey was shot in morris county december 2011 and scaled 376. Manitoba record book black bear hunt shot at 11 yards with bow. They are found in hardwood and coniferous forests, meadows, alder thickets, burns, clear cuts, and subalpine parkland. There are more recordbook black bear entries from here than the rest of north america. Baited sites typical days hunts free fishing rates and dates bear management mealsaccommodation hunt conditions what to bring color phase bears gillam manitoba faq our bears field judging black bears gallery.
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. Nationally, hornets, wasps and bees were responsible. Bear hunting is in this wythe county familys blood. Watch sarahs reaction as she takes not only her first animal with a bow, but one of the largest bears ever taken by a woman in idaho. The bruin, which dressed out at about 415 pounds, didnt necessarily strike wendberg as state record size after he shot it, but he did notice the size of its noggin. The locations of black bear wilderness fatal attacks reflect. There are no grizzly bears in oregon so if you see a brown bear in oregon, it is a black bear. Regardless, it will be the largest minnesota black bear when the eighth edition of minnesota record book is published next year. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Brown bear incidents have occurred in their native range spanning alaska, northern and western canada, and portions of the rocky mountains in the united states. It was definitely a hunt and a thrill of a lifetime, he said. Record book for idahos big game animals, first edition.
Minimum scores for big game animals northwest big game inc. The washington federation of labor, continuing organized labors animosity toward african americans, opposed the legislation for five years and successfully diluted it, yet the bill passed in 1949. Fish and wildlife commission enforcement public records requests. Further confusion has arisen because it differs with region and fatness see other exhibits. There are categories for rifle, archery, archery velvet, black powder, and shed antler. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jan 29, 2017 trishs bear weighed 561 lbs, was officially aged to be 21 years old and scored 30 016 to take top honors for the state of virginia. Black bear hunting is hugely popular across north america, as bear populations continue to rise. That bull was found dead, frozen in upper arrow lake, b.
Black bears are found throughout washington in and along the edges of forested zones except for the islands where they are usually killed or relocated when noticed. People have called black and grizzly bear hibernation torpor, winter sleep, dormancy, and carnivorean lethargy. We also have a seperate youth division for animals taken between the ages of 1217. Game harvest reports these reports provide annual hunting and trapping statistics for elk, deer, turkey, cougar, black bear. The leading physiologists now simply call it hibernation. Records center washington state archives wa secretary of.
The minimum score requirements for entry into the northwest big game record books, for all four states we cover oregon, washington, idaho, and montana are listed below. We hunt over bait and can accommodate rifle, muzzleloader, and bow hunters. Best states to hunt for black bears petersens hunting. Bear smart king county program western wildlife outreach. Only a couple weeks left in our wa bear season and now that ive begun reading this i feel. Washington beginning at the washingtonbritish columbia border, the boundary line runs south along the west boundary of north cascades national park to the range line between r10e and r11e, willamette meridian, which is then followed directly south to its intersection with the township line between t18n and t17n, which is then followed. Loaded with practical advice from black bear hunting expert richard p. The world record black bear s skull measured 23 and 1016 inches, according to the hunting club. This lavishly illustrated publication is the difinitive source of big game hunting in idaho, featuring entries in four categories. Jul 07, 2016 lost in the hullabaloo over a worldrecord grizzly bear taken by a fairbanks hunter last fall is. I have compiled a list of several great black bear states, ranging from those that offer easytoget tags and high bag limits to the state that often produces the biggest black bears in the united states. The number one reason for conflict, 95% of the calls to offices are the result of irresponsibility on the part of people. The boone and crockett clubs records committee, which is the governing body of the clubs records keeping activities, created the special judges panel with the express purpose of verifying and announcing potential new worlds records as they are submitted during any triennial awards program. Hunting education and requirements washington department.
To date no trophies from alaska have been entered that reach the current alltime records book minimum score of 290. Includes record entries for bear, cougar, whitetail deer, mule deer, rocky mt. 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. The state record and world record heaviest black bear is an 880 pound bear taken in 1998 with a. While the bear is not the heaviest bruin ever taken, he has an enormous skull scoring 23 916 inches, making it the biggest black bear ever taken by a hunter. He retired from the nevada department of wildlife in 2003 after a 30year career, as the upland game staff biologist. Northwest big game record books, for all four states we cover oregon, washington, idaho, and montana are listed below. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Managing game populations washington department of fish. To that end, the department develops management plans for individual species, tracks statewide harvests of game species, and monitors the status of populations around the state. Specializing in trophy blacktail deer in the western washington area and specializing in kitsap, mason, pierce and king counties, shelbys trophy guide service has over 38 years of experience.
Bearpaw outfitters have over 40 years experience in this area. This hunter shot a bear, and it was thiiiiiiiiiiis big. New potential world record black bear shot in pennsylvania. In 1950 the central district elected seattles first black representative to the state legislature. To hunt bear in washington, you must purchase a biggame license that includes bear. Though he has hunted bears in different parts of the state, these. If anything, that only adds to the appeal of black bear hunting. The washington state department of fish and wildlifes record of bear encounters lists 14 cases in which a person was injured and one death. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. Pope and young club announces 2020 conservation hunt drawing. You do not have to go north of the boarder or to alaska for a record book bear. In 1988 john carnate took oregons biggest black bear ever.
San stiver has been a member of the record book committee since 1986 and has been involved compiling records since the inception of the program. Billys north carolina record black bear had an official weight of 647 pounds and was estimated to be nine years, nine months old. The 4 largest bears ever taken by hunters outdoorhub. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. There are a set of rules and requirements that must be met before your trophy will be accepted into one of our record books. But before we get into which states are best for black bear hunting, we should step back and look at bear. But if you ask anyone whos tried to judge a black bear in the field, it is a notoriously difficult task.
Find out how and when to hunt legally in washington state. The washington department of fish and wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and firsttime hunters alike. Craig resident nabs 703pound bear, possible state record. With mild temperatures and abundant food sources, bear habitat is ideal along the pacific coast. Submit your record big game animal record books for big. Washington is a bear hunters paradise, the bear population has been estimated as high as 30,000, one of the highest in the lower 48 states. Dont lose sleep over bear attacks but maybe worry about. Judging the size of bears can be a difficult task for even the seasoned bear hunter.
Grizzly bears are being recovered in washington state in the north cascades. A statebystate breakdown of what to expect for this deer season. Giant grizzly is one for some record books, but not alaskas. State rules require hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing under. Boone and crockett club boundary descriptions wildlife. Whether it is an elk, black bear, coyote or blacktail deer youre after, shelbys trophy guide service can help make that trophy animal happen for you. Washington two bear hunts bearpaw outfitters guides. Ministry of environment on behalf of the citizens of british columbia.
These lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books. Dennis durbin of seabeck shot a 570pound black bear on oct. For pricing and more information, see the hunting licenses page if you plan to hunt bear in the following gmus. And believe it or not, a state wildlife expert says he wishes more local bears could be killed. Lost in the hullabaloo over a world record grizzly bear taken by a fairbanks hunter last fall is. But before we get into which states are best for black bear hunting, we should step back and look at bear hunting overall. The washington department of fish and wildlife provides education and training opportunities to help hunters have safe, legal, and ethical hunts. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Fatal bear attacks in north america have occurred in a variety of settings. This years hunt is a 10day allinclusive canadian safari from savage encounters. The patch, which features a bull elk, bear and buck on a keystone state outline, was designed by wellknown graphic designer mark anderson. They regularly produce monster bruins that weigh over 350 pounds, square out between 7 feet and 8 feet and have skulls that score between 19 12 inches and 22 inches. Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and nonresidents in washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts.
In first and foremost honoring the animal, each record book listing also. The new york state big buck club, the official biggame records keeper for new york state, scores both deer and bear, using the boone and crockett scoring system. The washington department of fish and wildlife supports big game hunting. Birth certificates can be obtained through the department of health, center for health statistics at 360 2364300 or via the internet at. Giant grizzly is one for some record books, but not alaska. In 1947, the club held its first competition for outstanding trophies, ranking them by a series of measurements that were refined in. Best places to hunt black bear in washington 11 matching. Spring hunts and fall two bear hunts in washington, one of the highest bear populations, roughly 50% color phase, and over the counter tags. These publications are disseminated to state wildlife agencies a. Wendberg, 42, has been hunting bears since he was 15 years old, he said. Teenager takes 2016 va state record bear star city whitetails.
Another notably outsized wild american black bear, weighing in at 408 kg 899 lb in total, was the cattlekiller shot in december 1921 on the moqui reservation in arizona. Jul 21, 2016 the washington state department of fish and wildlifes record of bear encounters lists 14 cases in which a person was injured and one death. Well hold on folks, there is another walke sister that has been added to the record books. There are so many bear you can buy two tags over the counter. North carolina grows big black bears, much bigger than the black bears in canada. Record book for washington s big game animals fourth edition. This scoring procedure uses the combined length and width measurements of the bear s dried skull. See rules for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, and more.
Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of fish. The nys big buck club record book is an official collection of new york state s exceptional whitetail deer and black bear. We are very excited about the new 4th edition of the record book for washington. Big game hunting seasons and regulations washington.
It turned out that the black bear jason wendberg killed last year is a new state record. State wildlife offices receive hundreds of black bear complaints each year regarding urban sightings, property damage, attacks on livestock, and bear human confrontations. There are more record book black bear entries from here than the rest of north america. Just choosing a western state is quite a daunting task. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. There have been several in the bears wilderness habitats involving hikers, hunters, and campers. Comparatively, grizzly bears have short and round ears while black bears have large, pointed ears. Join us for one of the best black bear hunts that youll find in washington or the pacific northwest. May 15, 20 but if you ask anyone whos tried to judge a black bear in the field, it is a notoriously difficult task.
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