Contest Information

17th Annual Texas Big Buck Contest & Wild Game Challenge

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A)Entry

1. The entry fee is $25.00
2. The entry is good for one (1) Hunter and one (1) Kill for one (1) Division of the Hunters Choice and one (1) Reservation at the awards banquet which includes a stew meal & social.

B) Scoring

1. To enter a trophy in the contest, the antlers of the trophy must be scored by an approved Brenham KC Big Buck measurer. Animals will be scored during each Sunday Evening starting on 11/06/2011 from 6:30 -8:00 pm @ the Brenham KC Hall on South Horton Loop in Brenham, TX. If you are unable to make it to the scoring location on scoring day than contact Rick @ 979-251-4543 the contest will end with the close of each regular season for Texas.
2. The last scoring date for each area is 1 week after the season ends. The Gross Non Typical Boone & Crockett scoring guidelines will be used to determine scores except where otherwise noted.
3. All bucks from Texas MUST HAVE the cape attached to the head. Any set of antlers that are submitted without the cape attached (skull cap and antlers only) will automatically be entered into the Open Division
4. Scores will be based upon full, Gross Non Typical B&C score, except as noted elsewhere within contest rules. Except for a "full velvet" trophy, no deducts of any kind will be taken from the animal's gross score. If a trophy brought in for scoring is in "velvet", it will be scored with velvet. The velvet measured score will then be reduced by 5 % percent to get the "official" Brenham KC score. If the hunter chooses, he may "scrape the velvet off' and have the antlers re-scored. If the antlers are scraped and re-scored, the "scraped" score will be the official Brenham KC score.
5. Pieces of broken antler points that obviously belong to a certain buck that are brought in (during the competition period) for scoring, will be considered for measurement by Brenham KC Score, on an individual basis. Official measurements on any trophy to be entered must be turned in to the Brenham KC within 2 weeks from date of kill which rolls into closet scoring weekend of the 2 week period.

NOTE:

1. No Scoring Christmas or New Year’s Weekend
2. Your Entry Must be entered within 2 (TWO) weeks or 2 (TWO) scoring week-ends of the date of your harvest or it is not eligible. Christmas and New Year’s weeks are not included / counted in 2 week period.

KC Big Buck Scoring Dates from Start to End:

Questions & Scoring Phone #: 979-251-4543 (Rick)

White-Tailed Deer	Archery: Call Rick to Schedule Early Scoring 979-251-4543 North Texas (208 counties) South Texas (30 counties)	Oct 1- Jan 8,2010 Oct 1-Jan 22,2010
	*Special Youth Season: Call Rick to Schedule Early Scoring 979-251-4543	Oct 29-30, 2011 and Jan 2-15, 2012
	General:
	North Texas (208 counties)	Nov 6, 2011-Jan 8, 2012
	South Texas (30 counties)	Nov 6, 2011-Jan 22, 2012
	Special Antler Restrictions (113 counties)	13" inside spread or one un-branched antler
	No Early MLD’s Permitted No Late Spike or Doe Season Permitted
Hogs Turkeys AXIS	State Wide	Nov 6, 2011-Jan 22, 2012

 

Areas:

Area I:

(Local Counties): Washington, Austin, Waller, Lee, Burleson, Grimes, Bastrop, Brazos, Fayetteville, Caldwell, Colorado, Lavaca and Milam Counties

Area II:

(Hill Country Counties) : Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burnett, Bandera, Coryell, Comall, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Real, Travis, Williamson, Medina, Lampasas, Gonzales, Dan Saba, Guadalupe

Area III:

(North Texas Counties): All counties not included in Areas I, II & IV. This includes South, North, Northeast, North central & North West Texas Counties

Area: IV :

(South Texas Counties): Maverick, Zavala, Atascosa, Frio, Dimmit, La Salle, McMullen, Live Oak, Bee, San Patricio, Jim Wells, Duval, Webb, Zapata, Brooks, Kleberg, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, Nueces, Cameron, Kennedy, Jim Hogg

Primary Divisions:

I. Low Fence - "Big Buck”, "Junior Big Buck”, "Archery” & "Archery Youth” Divisions

Animals harvested in Texas from property with no game proof fencing, or property that has at least one mile of its perimeter with no game proof fencing.

II. "High Fence Division”,” High Fence Junior”, "Archery High Fence”, "Archery Youth High Fence”

Animals harvested in Texas from property that is completely fenced with game proof fencing, or property that has less than one mile of non-game proof fencing or less than one mile with no fencing; including animals harvested in non-game proof fenced pastures that are within a property that qualifies for this division.

III. "Open Division”

This division includes all deer that have ever been in a regulated breeding program and subsequently released and harvested by ANY means. The definition of a regulated breeding program is any action that requires a Texas Parks and Wildlife permit (Including DMP deer). ANY buck that has a noticeable tag hole or State ID tattoo will automatically be placed in this division. Any buck from Texas that is submitted without the cape attached to the head will also be placed in this division.

V. "Archery Division” & "Archery Youth”

Animals that are harvested by bow and arrow and crossbow. Archery harvest is eligible through Rifle Season as well as Archery Season.

NOTE:

1. Youth / JR. Divisions – These entrants will only compete within the Special Youth Division. Age requirements are 16 years or younger from opening date of season. Jr. Entrants are not eligible for other Primary Divisions within the contest. Jr. Entrants are eligible Secondary Divisions.

Secondary Divisions: 

A. "Most Points”

The total number of points measuring over one inch long. Typical & Non-Typical Points.

B. "Widest Spread”

The greatest inside spread between both main beams maintaining a right angle to the skull (measuring diagonally is not allowed).

C. "Mr. Heavy”

The scorer will combine four Boone & Crockett typical circumference measurements on each main beam, and then total all eight measurements to arrive at the total mass.

D. "Longest Drop Tine”

A drop tine is considered any antler that comes off the main beam, growing in a downward direction. Any point that appears to be a "burr point” or originating from the base of the main beam will NOT be considered for this category. If the drop tine turns upward and exceeds the level of either main beam it will NOT be considered for this category. The length of the "single” longest drop TINE will determine the winner. If a buck has multiple drop tines only the longest tine will be used to determine the score. In case of a tie, gross score will be used to determine the winner.

E. "Ms. Big Buck” & "High Fence Ms. Big Buck”

Any female regardless of age is eligible for the Women’s division, as well as any other contest divisions.

F. "Longest Spike”

The deer must have two individual main beam points. The length of the longest individual point will determine the winner

G. "Lucky Seven”

The deer must be a typical 7 POINT buck having two main beams, two G 1 points (brow tines) and having a total of five typical, "G" tines. A deer that had apparently been a "typical 7", but one of the G l's, G 2's, or G 3's is broken off below the level of where a measurement can be taken (less than one inch), the buck will still be considered an 7 pointer, not a 6 pointer. A deer that had apparently been a typical 8 or 9 pointer that has a typical point (s) broken off will not be considered a 7 point for this Contest category. ANY abnormal score able points or broken points (one inch or more) will disqualify the buck from this category. The animal's Contest score will be the gross, non-typical B & C score.

H.”South Texas Super 8”, "Monster 8” & "High Fence Big 8”

The "South Texas Monster 8 "harvest must be taken in Area VI. The "Monster 8” must be taken from area I, II or III. The "High Fence Big 8” Must be taken in high fence area in area’s I, II, II or IV. The deer must be a typical 8 POINT buck having two main beams, two G 1 points (brow tines) and having a total of six typical, "G” tines. A deer that had apparently been a "typical 8", but one of the G l's, G 2's, or G 3's is broken off below the level of where a measurement can be taken (less than one inch), the buck will still be considered an 8 pointer, not a 7 or 6 pointer. A deer that had apparently been a clean, typical 9 point or 10 point that has a typical point(s) broken off will not be considered an 8 point for this particular Contest category. ANY abnormal score able points or broken points (one inch or more) will disqualify the buck from this category The animal's Contest score will be the gross, non-typical B & C score.

I. "Big Nine” & "South Texas Big Nine”

The "Big Nine” harvest must be taken from area I, II or III and the "South Texas Big Nine” must be taken from area IV. The deer must be a typical 9 POINT buck having two main beams, two G 1 points (brow tines) and having a total of seven typical, "G” tines. A deer that had apparently been a "typical 9", but one of the G l's, G 2's, or G 3's is broken off below the level of where a measurement can be taken (less than one inch), the buck will still be considered an 9 pointer, not a 8, 7 or 6 pointer. A deer that had apparently been a clean, typical 10 or 11 point that has had a typical point(s) broken off will not be considered a 9 point for this particular Contest category. ANY abnormal score able points or broken points (one inch or more) will disqualify the buck from this category The trophy's contest score will be the gross, non-typical B & C score.

J. "Most Wild Hogs”

The "Most Wild Hogs”division will be scored by bringing pairs of wild hog ears. The hog’s must be taken from the wild in the State of Texas. Trapping is allowed. Contestant’s can bring as many pairs of ears as desired and the ears will be accepted until January 22, 2012. The person who brings in the most pairs of ears wins the allocated prize. The” Most Wild Hog” entrieswill not count against a contestant’s paid entry; however, you must be entered in the contest to be eligible. All ears brought in will become the property of the Brenham Knights of Columbus.

K. "Wild Hog” & "Youth Wild Hog”

The "Wild Hog” & "Youth Wild Hog” division will be scored by taking 2 measurements from the head. A width x length measurement will be taken and added together for the final score. A scored Hog will count as an entry. The head is only needed for scoring. No heads or carcasses please.

L. "Best Axis Deer”

The "Best Axis Deer "division is for Area’s I, II, III or IV. The highest scoring axis taken from the State of Texas open and or high fence will be scored using the Gross Non- Typical Boon & Crockett scoring method. Entries will be accepted from November 5, 2011– January 22, 2012. The axis must be harvested during the White-Tail Season dated from Nov. 5, 2011-Jan. 15, 2012. The contestant who brings in the best scoring Axis will win the allocated prize.

M. "Wild Turkey” & "Wild Turkey Youth”

The "Wild Turkey” & "Wild Turkey & Youth” Divisions are for area’s I, II, III & IV. The Turkey’s will be scored by the length of the beard.

NOTE:

1. Secondary Divisions are Spinoff Categories from the Primary Division. If you win a Primary Division you are not eligible for the Secondary Division.
2. "Archery” & "Jr. Hunters”are eligible for all Secondary Divisions.
3. "High Fence "Huntersare eligible for Most Points, Widest Spread, Longest Drop Tine and Mr. Heavy only.
4. "Open Division”Huntersare not eligible for Secondary Divisions.

 

KC Trophy Jacket Club:

200+ The gross score must total 200 or more for consideration to be awarded a trophy jacket in the Open division.

180+ The gross score must total 180 or more for consideration to be awarded a trophy jacket in the High Fence division.

170+ The gross score must total 170 or more for consideration to be awarded a trophy jacket in the Low fence divisions.

160+ The gross score must total 160 or more for consideration to be awarded a trophy jacket in the Archery division.

General Rules:

1. The Brenham KC Deer Contest entrant accepts responsibility for reading, understanding, and following these Rules, and acknowledges that failure to comply with and/or meet the rules is grounds for disqualification and loss of entry fee. Persons who enter other persons in the Brenham KC Deer Contest are responsible for informing those persons of these Rules.
2. Any animal entered in this Contest is subject to an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the harvesting of the animal, including requiring the entrant to submit to a polygraph examination, if necessary.
3. Any deer entered into the Brenham KC contest MUST be brought to the Brenham Knights of Columbus as per the scoring dates / information listed or contact Rick @ 979-251-4543 to be formally entered into the contest. All bucks must have the hide attached to the skull in order to be considered for entry .Any bare horns will automatically be placed in the "Open Division”. If you are unable to make the appointed scoring dates and or times than contact Rick @ 979-251-4543 to make arrangements for scoring.
4. All deer, wild hogs, turkeys or Axis submitted for entry in the Big Buck Contest must be harvested in accordance with rules/regulations of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Upon submitting a deer for measuring and consideration as a prospective winner in the Contest, all data regarding the name, address, etc. of the person who harvested the animal must be the true and accurate name, full address, etc. of the actual hunter, as well as an accurate and true identification of the specific county and ranch from which the animal was harvested. [At the request of the hunter, the KC’s will not reveal the name of the ranch and/or landowner from which the trophy was harvested, except to and at the request of a State of Texas Game Warden, who will he informed about hunter's request that the name of the ranch/land owner not be made public, if at all possible].
5. One award will be awarded per paid entry. (Primary & Secondary Divisions) If an animal qualifies for more than one award category, the entrant may choose which category he wants his deer entered in. It is the responsibility of the hunter to keep on top of the placing of his or her animal on the leader-board.
6. A "point" (typical, non typical, drop, etc.) is any antler projection that is at least one inch long AND its length is longer than its base and/or meets other B&C point definitions. Antler growth that originates from a location on the skull, other than from the two, normal, main beams, will be counted as non-typical points as long as growth meets point definition.
7. Any tax obligation or other apparent cost incurred as a result of any prize awarded herein will be the responsibility of the recipient of the prize.
8. In any category in which an award is a firearm of any type and in which a minor (anyone under the age of 18 years old on the precise date that the award is to be presented) is the recipient, the minor’s legal guardian will be given the award.
9. In the event of a "Tie” for any deer entered in a certain "Category” (ex: Most Points, Widest Spread, Mr. Drop Tine etc.), the animal with the highest gross score will be determined the winner.

 

NOTE:

ALL RULES AND RUGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND FINAL DETERMINATION WILL BE MADE BY THE BRENHAM KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS. ALL WINNERS ARE SUBJECT TO RE-SCORE AND NO POSTED RESULTS ARE FINAL UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE CONTEST AND POSTING OF THE OFFICIAL "FINAL LEADERBOARD”. ANY DISPUTES OR CHANGES MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE BRENHAM KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS CONTEST CHAIRMAN IN PERSON OR IN WRITING BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF THE CONTEST. THE BRENHAM KNIGHTS of COLMUBUS HAS FINAL SAY ON ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING ANY & ALL THINGS TO DO WITH THIS CONTEAST.