The Boone and Crockett Club commends today’s action by the Senate Agriculture Committee to pass the Fix Our Forests Act (S.1462), introduced by Sens. John Curtis (R-UT), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), by a bipartisan vote of 18-5. The following is a statement by Boone and Crockett Club chief executive officer Tony A. Schoonen.

Measuring a whitetail deer rack accurately requires precision and a basic understanding of the rules, particularly the tricky distinctions between normal and abnormal points and the main beam. Following these critical guidelines can help ensure a smooth entry process and an accurate score.
 

Elk Hijinks on the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch

In northwest Montana, the Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch (TRMR) provides habitat for ungulates like mule deer, whitetails, moose, pronghorn, and the ever-endearing

Scoring pronghorn correctly requires careful attention to detail, as even small errors can affect the accuracy and integrity of the record. While the process shares similarities with other horned game, there are important differences to keep in mind, particularly with spread measurements, prong location, and horn circumference.