Membership

Membership eligibility

Any hunter who has legally taken a free range Ohio whitetail deer in fair chase, after 1942, that scores at least 140 inches Typical or 160 inches Non-Typical is eligible. The Boone & Crockett scoring system is used for all deer being measured for the BBBC. The hunter may not be eligible if they have been convicted of a deer hunting violation.

Understand what membership provides

Active members:

• Become part of Ohio’s longest standing conservation club.
• Have the details of their qualifying deer entered into the online record book.
• Are eligible to cast votes during annual membership meetings.
• May enter additional qualifying bucks in the BBBC record book.
• Receive an invitation to the annual awards banquet.
• Receive club communications about scoring events, deadlines, and statewide news.

Many members also enjoy meeting fellow hunters and celebrating Ohio’s finest whitetails at regional events.

Plan your scoring visit

After the mandatory 60 day drying period, you may have your buck measured by an official BBBC scorer. There is no fee to have your buck scored. Scoring is a free service of the club. Official scorers are located across all 88 Ohio counties — use Find a Scorer to locate someone near you. Be sure to bring your game check confirmation number, date and county of harvest.

Become a new member

First-time membership will be offered when your deer is measured and meets the scoring requirements of the club. First-time members pay $35 for the initial year. $30 is the entry fee and $5 is for annual dues. That purchase establishes your membership with the club.

Lifetime membership

Both first-time members and existing members have the option to purchase a lifetime membership in the club for $120. Lifetime members do not pay annual dues and any future qualifying deer are entered at no cost. Purchase lifetime membership here.

Renew each year

After your first year, keep your membership current with a $5 annual renewal. The renewal maintains record book eligibility, banquet invitation, and all active-member benefits. Renew membership here.