New World Record Buck Finally Certified | Portland Maine News

A 32-year-old Illinois whitetail buck, first taken in 1991 during a pheasant hunt, has been officially crowned the new world record for a typical buck—scoring an astonishing 207 7/8 inches, just shy of beating Canada’s legendary Milo Hanson buck. Discovered by an electrician and later measured by Boone and Crockett, this massive deer—with eye guards over a foot long—finally earned its place in history after decades of quiet storage. It’s a wild tale of patience, persistence, and the enduring majesty of North America’s big game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34b3cd9bb5a8bc62