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Several records remain unbroken in the Pope & Young database, including the all-time record for a typical whitetail deer, a typical mule deer, and the all-time record for a non-typical mule deer. Additionally, the records for the number of entries in the database for certain species and the overall number of entries remain unbroken. These records have stood the test of time.
Unbroken Records in the Pope & Young Database
The Pope & Young database has been tracking and verifying archery records for over 80 years. One of the most notable unbroken records is the all-time record for a typical whitetail deer, which stands at 213 6/8 inches. This record was set in 1963 by Bill Jordan in Michigan.
Longest Non-Typical Entries
Another record that remains unbroken is the all-time record for a non-typical mule deer. This record stands at 286 3/8 inches and was set in 1959 by Frank C. Smith Jr. in Idaho. To achieve a record in the Pope & Young database, the animal must have been taken by a hunter using a bow and arrow, and the entry must meet the minimum gross score requirement for the species. For mule deer, this is 120 inches.
Species-Specific Records
Several species-specific records in the Pope & Young database also remain unbroken. For example, the all-time record for a typical mule deer stands at 202 6/8 inches, while the record for a typical pronghorn antelope stands at 163 2/8 inches. These records are a testament to the skill and dedication of hunters who have used archery equipment to harvest these animals.
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