How rare is a 200-inch deer?

How rare is a 200-inch buck? If we’re talking a net 200-incher, you can take heart in the fact that your odds of killing one are better than one in a million. In the 188 years since the Boone & Crockett (B&C) Club started keeping tabs, hunters have recorded a little more than 3,000 net 200-inch whitetails.

How much is a 200-inch deer worth?

According to antler buyer Jared Steele, an impressive whitetail rack such as a 200-inch set could net you about $400, but the value goes up exponentially the larger it is.

How much do deer hunts cost?

Guided whitetail deer hunts start at about $300-$500, depending on the location and duration of the hunt. Archery and muzzleloader hunts, where the chance to harvest a trophy is smaller, are typically cheaper.

Where can I Hunt a 200 inch whitetail deer?

To be able to harvest a 200” whitetail, you have to hunt where 200 class deer live. The state of Illinois has the genetics, food, minerals and a deer management program in place that enables the whitetail bucks in our state to grow to their full potential.

How big is the biggest 200 class deer?

Until 2009, ITB’s biggest 200 class deer was a buck that scored 232 and was taken by one of our clients in 2001. That record stood for many years. However, that record would be broken in 2009 when an even bigger buck was taken.

Can you shoot a deer at 200 yards?

There seems to be a great fascination with sub-MOA accuracy and long range shooting these days. A great many outright lies are being spread on internet forums, but the fact is that most deer hunters are hard pressed to even hit the paper at 200 yards, let alone shoot an acceptable group.

How much recoil does a 200 yard deer have?

.30-06 Spfd., 170 grain at 2000 fps:860 ft. lb. at 200 yards All of these reduced recoil loads claim around 10 ft. lb. of recoil energy in standard weight hunting rifles. In other words, the kick is similar to that of a standard .243 factory load.