The John Breen Whitetail Buck

The John Breen Buck is one of the most legendary whitetails in North American history. Taken by John Breen in 1918 near Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the massive typical buck scored 206 2/8 inches Boone & Crockett. Its clean, symmetrical frame and exceptional mass made it the world-record typical whitetail for nearly 70 years, a reign that stood until the Missouri Monarch surpassed it in 1981. The Breen buck helped cement Minnesota’s reputation as a powerhouse for producing giant, high-quality whitetails and remains a benchmark for classic typical deer.