How is Texas not on this list? I'm from Wisconsin, but just wondering. Also does this have to be an opinion?-isn't there just a clear cut number implying which state has the most 170"+ deer?

I voted Ohio. For 100% wild, fair chase deer(This means NO FENCE)...i have to say Ohio followed by Illinois.These two states have the best chances for and most qualifying 170"+ deer.

Kentucky is number 2 in the nation for B&C bucks per square mile. Most any of these states would be great however.

No kidding? What's number one I wonder?

Illinois

I guess that's all that needed be said! haha

Hereare the top 10according to the Boone & Crockett Club, by deer entered.

1- Iowa -615
2- Minnesota-608
3- Wisconsin-589
4- Illinois- 552
5- Texas- 316
6- Missouri- 285
7- Kentucky-279
8- Kansas-255
9- Ohio- 235
10- Michigan-155

Maybe not...you need to look at the cost to hunt these two states and the easy for non resident hunters to be able to hunt it. Ky is much cheaper and anyone can buy a tag over the counter.....but dont get me wrong...I love all these the outfitters taking over your state rather than mine.

Kybuck,

Nobody even knew what an outfitter was in southeastern Illinois 15 years ago. Now it is increasingly common. Trust me, they will be coming to your neighborhood soon.[]

That is one reason why I don't like to hunt the mid west anymore. I like to be able to hunt open land and gain permission with a handshake just like it is here. The new mid west hunting is all about the money and something is lost in the process. Pay to hunt or leasing is a blight just like posted land. Once it starts it gets worse and never ends. It is like a catch 22 though. When the deer hunting gets great for large mature deer then the money comes into play and it is never the same.