Frequently Asked Questions

The deer season ends at the end of January/first of February. We then must wait the 60-day drying period to score the deer, which puts us into April. We hold scoring events starting in March and running through the summer. Once all scorers submit their sheets (often 700–800), each must be re-verified by the secretary. After that, certificates and trophies are produced. The banquet is typically held after the first of the year following all processing.

There is a 60-day drying period. At 60 days or after, you can have the antlers officially scored.

No, it does not. The banquet ticket is a separate purchase.

$5 per year to maintain active membership status.

$120 for a lifetime membership — and you will never pay to have another buck entered.

You can pay online through our website, send a check, or pay in person at the banquet. Just let us know what the payment is for.

No. Those measurements are for identification purposes only and are not factored into the final score.

Tine length is measured to the top of the main beam.

Score sheets are typically processed after the November 1st cut-off date. The first notification you’ll receive is your banquet invitation, which arrives in early January.

Check our website frequently — it is updated on a regular basis with events, news, and announcements.