If you’ve been following our social media posts and trail cams you’ve seen pictures of the monster buck. This week one lucky hunter found out exactly how big this buck is; in fact, this whitetail is a new ranch record!

          January on the trail cams

Jack, a longtime hunter at Northwoods Antler Lodge, had his eye on this buck since last season when the whitetail was already an impressive 300″.

Now, a year later this record breaking buck measured a whopping SCI score of 465 5/8″ and weighed in at 350 pounds!

The 4 1/2 year old whitetail is the biggest buck ever harvested in the 12 year history of Northwoods Antler Lodge!

To put the number 465 5/8″ in perspective, this buck is the largest horned animal ever harvested at Northwoods Antler Lodge, including bull elk!   

Jack and his 3 sons are no stranger to hunting at Northwoods:

“I have had the pleasure of hunting in Birchwood, Wisconsin for 7 years now. Every year I leave the ranch thinking, ‘This was the best year ever.’

Thanks to owners Joe and Kari, and staff Henry, Mitch, and Jon, this year I was fortunate enough to harvest the best whitetail buck I have ever seen!”

This year Jack’s son Britton hunted with him, and he harvested 2 of his own beautiful bucks (pics below). Britton also speaks highly of his experiences at the ranch:

“Absolutely incredible experience! We’ve made the trip up to Northwoods Antler Lodge from southeast Texas for 7 years in a row, and will continue coming back every year. Joe, Kari and the staff make it their #1 priority to make sure your trip is an experience of a lifetime. The lodge, accommodations, hospitality, and camaraderie are second to none. Hunters of all ages and experience levels are welcome! Book your trip to Northwoods, I guarantee it’ll be a trip filled with memories you’ll never forget!”

This hunting season surely is one for the record books, and it’s only October!

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