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How to Score Whitetail Antlers

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Say thank you to San Miguel Outdoors for releasing a "How To" on scoring typical and non-typical antlers...

Whitetailed Deer are classified into two scoring groups: typical and non-typical. Although they are measured in the same manner, they are separated because non-typical antlers would otherwise dominate the records.

To determine if the rack is to be scored typical or non-typical, first determine the number of normal points. The typical pattern of mature whitetail antler development is an unbranched main beam that normally develops from three to seven (or more) unbranched points at spaced intervals. Whitetails can show an almost infinite variety in number and location of points.

“Normal,” measurable points, must be at least one inch long, and more long than wide at some location at least one inch from the tip of the projection. Once the normal points have been identified, the remaining points are evaluated to determine the number and length of the abnormal points. If there are numerous abnormal points, a non-typical score chart should be used as the abnormal point lengths can be added to the final score.

Conversely, abnormal points are subtracted from the final score for a typical. However, it is advantageous to do so if the abnormal points are few in number or short in length. If there is any doubt, as to which score chart should be used, the trophy can be measured both ways. If the trophy qualifies for both the typical and non-typical categories, it cannot be listed in both. The final choice of the listing category in such instances rests with the trophy owner.

Confusing? In the most simplistic terms, typical whitetail deer have less “decoration” than a non-typical deer.

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