Do you want to know a secret in the world of whitetail deer? Kentucky! If you’re looking to hunt trophy whitetail deer—and even black bear—Kentucky is a solid bet. In fact, the state ranks among the top 10 for whitetails according to the Boone and Crockett Club’s Records of North American Whitetail Deer. Kentucky wasn’t always the big buck factory it has become. Most of its top 10 record entries have been entered since 2000. And keep an eye out for big bull elk—recent transplants that are starting to grow very, very large!