- Only whitetail deer legally harvested in Texas are eligible.
- Deer harvested on high fenced ranches are only eligible for the AntlerMax protein and Best High Fence categories.
- You may submit the skull or cap for scoring, but we prefer to see the deer intact. It makes a better picture for our entry board and website.
- Scoring will be from 8 am to 5pm, M-F at Temple or Belton Feed.
- Entries will be scored based on gross Boone and Crockett scoring.
- Entries must be scored by a member of the judging committee from Temple or Belton Feed & Supply. Scores from other deer contests or other official scorers will not be accepted.
- Once a deer has been scored, it becomes your official entry into the contest. You cannot bring in a bigger deer later to score for that entry.
- You may enter another buck only if you have paid another entry fee.
- No drying time is required for antlers; they may be scored “green.”
- All scoring and decisions made by the judging committee are final.
- You MUST enter the contest BEFORE your deer is harvested. Phone call, text or e-mail entries will not be accepted.
- All deer must be presented for scoring by Jan. 31, 2017.
- Contest winners will be notified by Feb. 15, 2017.
- You may only win in one category, at the committee’s discretion. You may, however, win in a joint category with another entrant who has not won in a different category.
- You must be age 15 or younger when your deer is harvested to qualify for the Youth division or the child in the Parent/Child division.
- Crossbows are not eligible for the Archery Division.
- Contest will operate on the honor system. Rule-breakers will be disqualified and anyone who breaks state game laws will be reported.
- Price limits will be set for contest prizes.
- Contest proceeds will go toward prizes and next year’s contest.
- By signing up for the contest, the entrant agrees that all pictures taken or submitted of the deer and entrant can be used on websites and in any advertising.
