The Milo Hanson Buck (1993, Saskatchewan, Canada)

The Milo Hanson Buck (1993, Saskatchewan, Canada)

The World Record Typical Whitetail

Date: November 23, 1993
Location: Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada
Hunter: Milo Hanson
Score: 213 5/8 inches (Boone and Crockett, typical whitetail)
Weapon: .308 Winchester bolt-action rifle

Milo Hanson wasn't on a trophy hunt when he stepped into the woods that day—he was just hoping to put meat in the freezer. Hunting on his own farmland with a few friends, he had no idea that history was about to be made.

Local reports had circulated of a massive buck roaming the area. Several farmers had seen it in the distance, but no one had gotten close enough for a shot. That morning, Hanson and his crew set up a drive to push deer through a series of dense brush patches. The goal: flush out any deer into the open for a shot.

At around midday, the group spotted a big buck moving fast. Hanson fired once but missed. The deer disappeared. Believing they had lost it, the team reorganized and resumed their drive.

Minutes later, the same deer reappeared. This time, Hanson got a clean look. He fired a well-placed shot with his .308 Winchester and dropped the buck. It wasn't until they approached the deer that they realized what they had.

• Main frame 6x6 typical
• Massive symmetry rarely seen at that size
• Unbelievable spread and tine length with exceptional balance on both sides
• No abnormal points that would subtract from the typical score

Once officially scored after the mandatory 60-day drying period, it was confirmed:
The buck scored 213 5/8 inches—the highest-scoring typical whitetail ever recorded under Boone and Crockett standards.

• The Milo Hanson Buck has remained the world record typical whitetail for over 30 years.
• It's considered the perfect combination of size, symmetry, and mass.
• Hanson became a hunting legend overnight. He toured the country, shared his story, and even had the buck replicated for display in outdoor shows and museums.