Most deer hunters dream of one day tagging a toothed deer – one of those bucks with a spike (or multiple spikes) dropping down from the main beam. That’s why we’re sharing these photos and stories of huge amounts of dental money, courtesy of Antlers of Klausthey are whitetails with some of the most unique racks ever bred.
Some of these dollars come with incredible stories. Others are more about the visual appeal of the tooth rack itself. Some of these deer remain a mystery. Either way, they are all legendary whitetails. Check out these 15 huge tooth dollars.
Record fall Tine Deer
There are a few record-breaking bucks that should be included in any tooth deer list.
The Brewsterbuck
The Luke Brewster Buck is the largest non-typical whitetail taken by a hunter. Brewster killed the buck in 2018 on a family farm in Illinois with the help of a close-knit crew of experienced deer hunters and land managers who had mentored Brewster as a new bowhunter in recent years.
“Everyone was as shocked as I was,” Brewster told Outdoor Life. “The first thing they did [when they came to see the deer] was give me a big hug… It was exciting to put a deer that size to sleep, but it was also quite sad. Not just for the guys who didn’t put a label on it, but for me too, because we all knew we weren’t going to get that excitement every year chasing him.
The Brewster Buck has a whopping 39 points, with 14 points on the right side and 25 points on the left side. It has an official net score of 327 ⅞ inches.
Beattie Buck
Incredibly, the 39-point Beatty buck was only 4.5 years old. In January 2001, after the 60-day drying period, a Boone and Crockett gauge scored the rack at an official, non-typical 304 6/8 inches. At the time it was the largest non-typical whitetail ever killed by a hunter. You can read the detailed story about it Mike Beatty’s hunt for this deer, here.
The hole in the hornbill
The Hole-in-the-Horn trestle is the second largest non-typical of all time and was picked up by some railroad workers in 1940. The workers assumed a train had hit the deer, and a local taxidermist provided a shoulder rest for the buck. The mount hung at the Kent Canadian Club until antler collector Dick Idol bought it, and controversy ensued. You can read about that history here. With the mysterious hole in one of its trap teeth, the deer scores 328 2/8 inches. The buck has 45 points and an incredible 192 ⅞ inches of abnormal points.
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The Elmer H. Sellin Buck
There are few details with the Elmer H. Sellin buck. We know it was harvested in 1938. We also know that the St. Louis County, Minnesota, buck is a brute. The deer has a spread of 23 4/8 inches and scores 225 2/8 inches. Two massive drip teeth give it incredible appeal.
The Murray Mellon Buck
The Murray Mellon Buck is huge. It was not harvested but was found dead in Alberta, Canada. This deer has about half as many teeth points as the points pointing towards the sky. It’s the kind of white tail stallion that makes you stop and stare. It rates 312 inches (non-typical). According to Antlers by Klaus, after repairs to the rack, this is the largest atypical rack to come from Canada. The photo was taken near the location of Neil Morin Buck (that’s possible Read all about that legendary goat here).
The Mark Owen Buck
Another colossus, the Mark Owen Buck is very special. This whitetail comes from Ohio. While there are no background details to share, the rack alone offers plenty of awe. With a straight drop on the right and a curved club-like drop on the left, it’s a great drop-tine deer. Not to mention all those distinctive teeth. Overall, it measures 256 inches.
The Handelandbuck
North Dakota has some large whitetails, and The Handelandbuck was one of them. It was harvested in the north-central region of the state (more specifically, the Turtle Mountain region). The hunter, Todd Handeland, knew the buck and made an incredible effort to tag him. According to Antlers of Klaus, Handeland spent sixteen days and nights in his elevated tree house, where he reportedly ate, slept, and waited almost the entire time. He ultimately killed the deer during the final hours of the 2022 deer season. The buck measured 211 4/8 inches.
The Boerenbok
Another deer without much detail behind it, the Farmer Bok has an ugly rack. Incredibly, it comes from Nova Scotia, which is unique because you don’t hear many high-end whitetails there. The big brute from the north scores 230 centimeters.
The Karry Stular buck
The Karry Stularbuck has four trap teeth. Two are shorter and two are huge. The larger ones resemble bats and certainly offer a unique antler quality. Impressively, the huge, non-typical from Canada measures 240 inches.
The Illinois Drop Tine Buck
Called “The Illinois Drop Tine Buck”, this whitetail has a special rack. It is an 8-pointer in the main frame, with several drop tines contributing to the net score. With long eyebrows, heavy mass and all the extra points, it is a deer that scores highly. The Illinois brute stretches the tape to 205 inches.
The JD Andrews Buck
Few deer have antler points pointing in all directions, but this one does. This gigantic whitetail, also called the J.D. Andrews Buck – has all the goods and then some. The atypical South Dakota has five trap teeth, and a number of other points. It scores over 220 inches.
The Shawn Jones buck
The Shawn Jones buck is another beauty. This deer has a mostly typical frame, but also has some sticker points. And it definitely has that incredible series of spikes protruding from the back of the left high beam, with a total of three prongs coming out of it. Overall, the Manitoba, Canada, buck measures 226 7/8 inches.
The double problem buck
The double problem buck replica is not of a buck that was harvested or even found dead. This is a series of sheds, which must have been a surreal find. It has main beams over 27 inches, and some tines score over 11, 12 and 13 inches. Of course, it also has two huge drop tines measuring 10 6/8 and 12 inches. The large, non-typical Manitoba buck measures 231 inches.
Final thoughts on Drop Tine Deer
Now that deer season is in full swing, it’s time to head to the woods. In many areas the rut adheres to the rocks. Even if you don’t have a big tooth buck on camera right now, you might encounter one as it stalks outside its core range. November is the most magical month of the whitetail calendar. Dream of dollars like this tonight and maybe kill one of your own tomorrow.
Josh Honeycutt