One of the attractions of whitetail hunting is the unique characteristics found on each set of antlers. For example, a 1½-year-old buck might have eight points that have tines just a couple inches ...
In his 33 years’ experience scoring trophy antlers for hunters, biologist Dick Hoar says that most tend to under estimate the size of antlers. “The big mistake is they don’t know the definition of a ...
So, you’ve shot a nice whitetail buck, and after a few minutes of admiring your trophy, you do the thoroughly modern thing and whip out your cell phone, snap some pics, and text them to your buddies.
It hardly ever fails. Snag a buck worthy of a trip to the taxidermist these days, and sooner later someone is sure to pop the question — what does it score? Often times, Texas hunters look to experts ...
When it comes to talking about the size of a buck’s antlers, nothing compares to an accurate measurement of the deer’s rack. When someone reports they got an 8-point, you don’t know if it’s the deer’s ...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) holds antler scoring sessions around the state, allowing them to get an idea of the deer population ...
If a hunter bags just about any big game animal in Pennsylvania, game warden Zach Hay can take its measurements to see if it qualifies for the state’s record book. “I just want to see if this is ...