He Asked to Hunt. The Answer? Not What You’d Expect.

Ever thought about entering your big game harvest into “the book?” Get the story behind the Boone and Crockett record book with the Gun Talk Hunt podcast. Explore why these records matter for the wild lands we love.

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Think western Maryland holds the biggest bucks? The top whitetails come from the Chesapeake counties. Head west for bears—see where the legends roam:

You can hunt sparrows and skunks all year in West Virginia, but the real adventure is in tracking thriving deer and record-book black bears. Ready for your story?

AI works like a hunter—learning from every encounter in the wild. It picks up patterns over time, making smarter decisions along the way. Wondering how this approach might shape our future in conservation and game management? Find out more:

Connecticut might not be the first place you think of for whitetail, but there’s a story in those hills. Responsible hunting supports healthy herds and big antlers. Find out more about what hunters are doing in the Nutmeg State:

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Thinking about skipping the record book? Your entry could shape how wildlife is managed and hunted. Sometimes, making a mark is about more than the hunt.

With a .30-06 in hand, Grancel Fitz set out to Kodiak, Alaska, searching for a legendary brown bear. His pursuit added to more than just hunting stories—it helped shape the way we measure greatness in the field. Read more:

Report your duck band. Fill out your harvest survey. That small act makes you a citizen scientist—giving biologists the data they need to manage healthy game populations for all hunters.

Once just a dream, elk are roaming Virginia wilds again. One young hunter’s giant non-typical is now in the record books. The land gives back when we give it a chance. Read the story:

What Grandad taught around the campfire about fair chase goes way back to pioneers who started the Boone and Crockett Club. True hunting, true respect.

Every time you fill out a harvest survey or report a duck band, you’re helping manage wildlife for the next generation. Science happens one hunter at a time.

Decades of boots in mud and brains at the table—Boone and Crockett Club members helped ignite pivotal conservation groups across the country. Their reach runs deep. Read more about how wild stewardship begins at camp and carries on for generations:

With more than 567 refuges across 150 million acres, America’s National Wildlife Refuge System stands as proof that dedicated hunters help keep wild lands healthy. Explore the legacy.

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South Carolina has more than 350 golf courses, but twice as many black bears. Hunters play a vital role in healthy populations, and the state has produced four record-book bruins. Read the story:

Three hunters. One fire. Decades of wisdom. Real lessons come from campfire talks and hard-earned days in the field. Read more:

See how your state or province stacks up for big game. Antler Analytica opens up the data behind our record books, giving you a firsthand look at the link between healthy wildlife and responsible hunting.

From the rugged Badlands to Custer County, South Dakota is home to hard-earned big game records. Bison, whitetail, mule deer, elk, pronghorn—the legacy runs strong. See what the land has to offer:

Hats off to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. With expanded hunting and fishing access across 87,000 acres, the Boone and Crockett Club stands tall for wild spaces, healthy game, and communities that depend on them. More land. Deeper roots.