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The minimum entry age for Pope & Young record hunters is 13 years old, and the bowhunter must have harvested the animal with a bow and arrow.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Pope & Young record book, archers must adhere to specific guidelines set by the organization. These guidelines include a minimum entry age of 13 years old, as well as the requirement that the bowhunter harvested the animal with a bow and arrow. This means no crossbows or compound bows are eligible.
Scoring and Measurement
The Pope & Young record book measures deer using a unique scoring system, which awards points based on the animal’s antlers. The scoring system awards points based on the number of points, length of the main beams, and length of the antlers’ inner and outer beams. For example, a deer with a main beam that is 30 inches in length would score significantly more points than one with a 20-inch main beam.
Documentation and Submission
Applicants seeking to enter their deer into the Pope & Young record book must provide thorough documentation of the hunt, including photos, measurements, and an affidavit swearing to the accuracy of the information. The applicant must also submit the deer’s antlers to the Pope & Young organization, where they will be officially measured and scored by a certified measurer.
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