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New research shows that Boone and Crockett-class trophies have become more plentiful, and that average scores of record entries have declined by only insignificant amounts, over time.

Hunting success follows conservation success--and vice versa.

That's the message to be delivered, demonstrated and celebrated through a public exhibition of big game trophies, seminars and other attractions July 17-20 at the Silver Legacy Resort and Casino in Reno, Nev.

The Boone and Crockett Club applauds the introduction in the U.S. Senate of the Sportsmen's Act of 2015 - a bipartisan proposal representing years of focus on pressing issues in conservation.

The Boone and Crockett Club applauds the introduction in the U.S. Senate of the Sportsmen's Act of 2015 - a bipartisan proposal representing years of focus on pressing issues in conservation.

One of the fastest growing voices in global conservation, DSC returns as a sponsor of the Boone and Crockett Club 29th Big Game Awards. The triennial event, North America's longest-running celebration of big-game conservation and management, will run July 14-16, 2016 in Springfield, Mo.

It's gone viral on social media, raising questions about whether it's real or faked. We've verified it's real, and here's the score chart and a couple of images to satisfy the doubters.

There have also been rumors that it's a record 6 point frame, however that's not the case. A hunter-taken buck from Illinois in 1991 takes that prize with a score of 242 7/8.

The Honorable John Barrasso
Chairman, Committee on Environment & Public Works
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

The Honorable Thomas Carper
Ranking Member, Committee on Environment & Public Works
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Chairman Barrasso and Ranking Member Carper: