scoring on the hoof (based on boone and crockett club criteria) by: eugene r. fuchs
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SCORING ON THE HOOF (Based on Boone and Crockett Club criteria)
By: Eugene R. FuchsKerr Wildlife Management Area
Texas Parks and Wildlifewww.tpwd.state.tx.us/hillcountry
BASICS FOR SCORING WHITE-TAILED DEER ANTLERSDetermine the points that qualify for measuring 1. Number of typical points 2. Number of non-typical points Definition of a POINT - a projection at least one (1) inch long and longer than wide at some location at least one inch from the tip of the projection.
Inside SpreadMain Beam Length Length of PointsFOUR ( 4 ) Beam Circumferences on each antler NO more/No less
Typical vs. Non-typical Points
Typical points arise ONLY from the top of the main beam.Non-typical points can originate from other points, the sides and bottom of the beams, the burrs, and can be unmatched, typical points that are between typical points, but not a point as shown ( G4 ).
G4
Non-typical points
Inside spread
Inside spread is taken at the widest location between main beams perpendicular to the center line of the forehead – NOT between points
Each main beam length is taken along outside curve of beam starting at antler burr above the eye to the tip of beam.
Main beam length
Point lengths are taken on the outside curve of each point where the midline of the point intersects the top of the beam or another point.
Beam circumferences must be taken at the smallest location between points except the 4th measurement may fall midway between last point and end of main beam when G4 is missing.
H1
H2H3
H4
H1 & H2 H3
H4
Circumference measurement locations - 4 taken on each antler - no more - no lessThese measurements are referred to as H1, H2, H3, & H4
H1
H2
H3H4
Matched non-typical points
Cannot be measured as TYPICAL POINTS
Scoring on the HoofWhat will an 8
pointer score ?
Knowing the average of several physical measurements for 3 year old bucks for a region/population will help in estimating scores “ON the HOOF”. Learn the ear length, head length, eye-eye width, etc. of the deer you are hunting.
Outside eye - eye 5 1/2 in.
Length of ear 5 - 5 1/2 in.Diameter of eye 1
in.
Width between burrs 2 - 2 1/2 in.
Width of black nose pad 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in.
HEAD LENGTH 12 IN.
Eye to nose 6 1/2 - 7 in.
These 2 views offer the best opportunity for estimating antler score
Slight quarter is better than side view
Judging antlers on a buck walking away or quartering away will usually result in “ground
shrinkage”
Side views often give an under estimation of antler size
The Tape Doesn’t LieThe following are examples of antlers that have been scored representing several gross B&C score-classes for typical 8 pointers
Notice how antler shape and point length effect score
Spread = 10 6/8Beams = 16 7/8 & 16 2/8G1 = 1 7/8 & 3 1/8G2 = 6 2/8 & 6G3 = 5 4/8 & 4 H1 = 2 7/8 ( mass = 20 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 90
90 Class
Spread = 12 6/8Beams = 18 6/8 & 20G1 = 3 1/8 & 4 1/8 G2 = 7 & 6 1/8G3 = 5 & 6 1/8H1 = 3 1/8 ( mass = 22 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 105
Spread = 15Beams = 18 & 18 3/8G1 = 4 & 4G2 = 7 5/8 & 7 3/8G3 = 5 5/8 & 6 6/8H1 = 3 4/8 ( mass = 23 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 106
Spread = 21Beams = 18 4/8 & 20 2/8H1 = 4 ( mass = 23 )
GBC @ 6 pts. = 108
100 Class
Spread = 12Beams = 17 5/8 & 17 2/8G1 = 3 & 3 2/8G2 = 6 7/8 & 6 5/8G3 = 6 3/8 & 7H1 = 3 6/8 ( mass = 29 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 111
Spread = 13 4/8Beams = 18 & 18G1 = 1 5/8 & 2 3/8G2 = 10 2/8 & 10 1/8G3 = 8 2/8 & 7 6/8H1 = 3 4/8 ( mass = 24 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 114
Spread = 17 6/8Beams = 18 5/8 & 18G1 = 4 2/8 & 5G2 = 7 2/8 & 7 2/8G3 = 6 & 5 2/8H1 = 3 6/8 ( mass = 26 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 116
Spread = 12 6/8Beams = 20 & 19 4/8G1 = 3 6/8 & 5G2 = 9 4/8 & 10G3 = 5 4/8 & 5H1 = 3 6/8 ( mass = 26 )GBC @ 8 pts. = 117
110 Class
Spread = 15Beams = 18 4/8 & 18 6/8G1 = 2 6/8 & 2 4/8G2 = 11 3/8 & 10G3 = 7 5/8 & 8H1 = 4 ( mass = 26 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 120
Spread = 14 4/8Beams = 19 & 17 4/8G1 = 5 5/8 & 4 4/8G2 = 8 5/8 & 8 7/8G3 = 6 6/8 & 7H1 = 4 2/8 ( mass = 32 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 125GBC @ 12 pts. = 136
Spread = 16 2/8Beams = 18 4/8 & 19 2/8G1 = 2 4/8 & 2 5/8G2 = 10 3/4 & 10 4/8G3 = 9 5/8 & 9 2/8H1 = 4 4/8 ( mass = 30 )GBC @ 8 pts. = 127
120 Class
Spread = 15 4/8Beams = 22 & 22G1 = 3 6/8 & 3 4/8G2 = 11 4/8 & 11 4/8G3 = 9 & 8 4/8 H1 = 3 6/8 ( mass = 27 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 135
Beams = 19 6/8 & 20G2 = 10 2/8 & 9 4/8G3 = 10 1/8 & 9 4/8H1 = 4 6/8 ( mass = 27 )
GBC @ 8 pts. = 138
130 Class
Spread = 12 6/8
GBC = 117
G1 = 5 Spread = 17 6/8G2 = 11 G3 = 9H1 = 4 2/8 ( mass = 30 )GBC = 138
See what a difference of 20 in. of score makes in appearance
120 ClassSpread = 17H1 = 4 2/8 ( MASS = 28 )
1OO ClassSpread = 12H1 = 3 4/8 ( mass = 23 )
Broken G3
GBC = 107 GBC = 126
110 Class
120 Class
See the difference ?
130 Class
140 Class
Point and beam length are the difference in score on these bucks
140 Class
This is a BIG 8 POINTER – what’s the score ???
Points = 8Spread = 19 2/8Beams = 25 6/8 & 25 5/8G1 =5 2/8 & 5 4/8G2 = 12 6/8 & 11 2/8G3 = 9 5/8 & 10 4/8H1 = 5 & 4 7/8 ( mass = 34 3/8)
GBC = 159 7/8Net B&C = 156 6/8
150 Class
GBC @ 8 pts. 152 GBC @ 8 pts. = 153
Antlers look larger than they really are when
viewed from above and behind
Beware of the rear view – you get an exaggerated impression of height and spread – especially with ears back.
Caution: beams and points often appear longer than they are when viewed from behind.
Rear views are often deceiving especially if ears are back
DON’T PANIC & don’t worry about the score – squeeze and then use a tape.
What will he score ????
Points = 12 (4 X 5 Typical Frame with 3 Atypical Points) Spread = 23 2/8 ( OS = 25 )Beams = 24 & 23 4/8G1 = 7 3/8 & 7 3/8G2 = 11 5/8 & 11G3 = 9 4/8 & 10G4 = 7 H1 = 5 4/8 & 5 4/8 ( mass =39 7/8 )
GBC = 189 6/8( typical frame = 174 4/8 GBC )( 3 atyp. Pts. = 15 2/8 )
Scoring reviewed
5 1/2
How wide ?
How wide ?5 1/2
4 1/24 1/2
21 1/2
5 1/2 3 1/24 1/24 1/2
3 1/2
G1
G2G3
Spread = 21 4/8Beams = 23 & 23G1 = 3 & 3G2 = 9 & 9G3 = 6 4/8 & 7 4/8H1 = 4 3/8(mass = 30)
GBC = 135
SUMMARY The most common number of points is 8 for bucks 3 years old and older. Score antlers as 8 pointer even when more points exist - if time allows additional point lengths can be added to the 8 point score.
8 point antlers that score 130 will look BIG. Know what the average is for several physical measurements such as ear length from head, head length, eye - nose, eye - eye, and diameter of eye. ( the rule of 5 - 5 1/2 for forehead width across eyes and ear length from head applies to most bucks)
Summary Using the width across forehead from eye to eye can be useful for estimating spread and point length because this measurement remains constant as a buck is looking at you. If the ear length from side of head is 5 1/2, the distance of ear tip will be 4 1/2. Example: ear tip - ear tip will be 4 1/2 + 5 + 4 1/2 = 14 in. Points as long as eye-nose will be 6 - 7 in. and points as long as the head will be at least 11 in. Bases that appear as big as the eye will be 4 in. and those that appear as big as the nose will be 5 in. or more.
Summary The combination of beam length and point length
normally accounts for 60% - 70% of the total score on most 8 pointers. Estimate the scores of mounted deer heads and then actually measure the antlers. Practice !!!
110
120130
140
???PRACTICE
Ask a certified Texas Big Game Awards Program OR Boone and Crockett Club scorer whenever you have
questions on how to measure
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