Scoring is based on standards set up by the Boone and Crockett Club. To qualify, deer taken by firearm must score a minimum of 140 for a typical rack and 160 for a non-typical set of antlers. The minimum for deer taken by bow, arrow and crossbow is 115 for typical and 130 for non-typical antlers.
MEASURERS
Use this
list of big buck measurers for archery, crossbow or firearm kills that meet the following requirements:
- Typical firearm kills must score between 140 and 170
- Non-typical firearm kills must score between 160 and 195
- Typical archery and crossbow kills must score between 115 and 125
- Non-typical archery and crossbow kills must score between 130 and 155.
Note: If your archery kill meets the requirements for Pope & Young (minimum of 125 for typical deer, 155 for non-typical) or your firearm kill meets the requirements for Boone & Crockett (minimum 170 for typical deer, 195 for non-typical) do not use this list. It must be measured by an individual certified by the appropriate organization.
LAPEL PIN COLLECTORS
Big Buck Pins available for only $5.00 .... You'll want to add one of these pins to your collection; all proceeds go to
Sportsmen Against Hunger, a program that gives hunters the opportunity to donate venison to needy families in Illinois.
You can order your
Turkey, Morel and Big Buck pins by mailing a check for $5.00 (each) to:
Illinois Conservation Foundation
Attn: PINS
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702-1271
For more information about the Big Buck Recognition Program please
email.