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The Long Lost Whitetail State Record of Pennsylvania

Mature whitetail deer learn to play hide and seek with hunters when they’re alive. This buck mastered the game for decades—even after it died. 

Today, the the Kyress buck is part of the King of Bucks collection at Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri.
 

Tips on Scoring Your Pronghorn

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two men measuring ram skull

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.

Tips on Scoring Sheep

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two men measuring ram skull

North American sheep are divided into two species: Ovis dalli (thinhorned) and Ovis canadensis (bighorned). These two categories are further broken down into the four categories recognized by the Boone and Crockett Club. 

About Boone and Crockett Club - Big Game Records Keeping

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The Club's 12th Competition was held in 1966 at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. Pictured here are the members of the Judges Panel, from left to right: Emily S. Toerge (secretary), Edd McGuire, Dr. J. Kenneth Doutt, John Andrews, George L. Norris, John H. Batten, Dr.

Congress Considers Testimony on Lawsuit Reform

In testimony before a Congressional committee, Boone and Crockett Club president emeritus Lowell E. Baier told committee members that H.R. 1996, the Government Savings Litigation Act, will help America's fish, wildlife and natural resources agencies do their jobs.