Deer Scoring Systems

There are a few different types of scoring systems out there. The three that we have found to be the most popular are the Boone and Crockett, Buckmaster’s, and Pope and Young scoring systems. Each one is a little different and all are widely used among hunters today.

Boone and Crockett (B & C)

The Boone and Crockett scoring system is the oldest around today. The Boone and Crockett club was the first hunting club to create a standardized system of scoring kills back in the late 1800’s. Review some of the helpful information concerning their entry requirements as well as downloadable scoring sheets.

Boone and Crockett Minimum Entry Requirements
Boone and Crockett Minimum Entry Scores
Scoring Sheets for all Eligible Game

Buckmaster’s Trophy Record System (BTR)

The Buckmaster’s systems was created in 1994. This system is used only for whitetail deer and its criteria and deer categorizations are different from the Boone and Crockett system. While fairly new, it is growing in popularity among whitetail deer hunters everywhere. If you are interested in submitting your deer to Buckmasters Trophy Records, please look over the following information.

Buckmaster’s Trophy Record Entry Requirements
Buckmaster’s Scoring Sheets

Pope and Young (P & Y)

The Pope and Young club has a system used by bow hunters to score their North American big game kills. This system is specifically designed for bow hunters and has similar standards to Boone and Crockett although maybe not as high. Bow hunters interested in submitting their big game kills to the Pope and Young records program should use the appropriate scoring sheets and ensure their kill meets entry requirements.

Pope and Young Trophy Records Requirements
Pope and Young Scoring Sheets