General Rules

(This Applies to all Divisions)

 

1.      All Entries must be tagged and the tags properly filled out as per the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department 2006-2007 regulations.

2.                All entries scored must be brought in by the rightful owner, unless prior arrangements have been made by the contestants with a contest official. The head and head cape are only needed for scoring. (unless noted otherwise). Any attempts to alter or enhance the horns or kill in any form or fashion will be grounds for disqualification without refund.

3.                There is a limit of one kill (unless noted otherwise) per entry form.  (Coyote limits are not included).  When a buck, hog or turkey is scored and registered within the contest, it will be considered entered.  No 2^nd bucks taken for 2- or 3-buck counties will be permitted to replace a buck that has been entered.  A hunter may enter the contest as many times as he or she wants.

4.                In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by a random drawing (subject to all Divisions).

5.                All contestants are subject to a polygraph test at the sole discretion of the Contest Officials.

6.                Only General Session kills are eligible.  No early management land deer permits (MLD’s) or Special Season Kills accepted.

7.                Youth weekend deer are eligible. Contestants must be entered prior to youth weekend.

8.     All deer, hogs, and turkeys entered must be Native Texas Animals.   (Does not apply to Mexico division)

9.    Deer taken from a ranch that's High Fenced are eligible for the High Fence Division Only. (No Exceptions)  

10.    No stag deer or deer velvet will be permitted.

11.    Only spikes taken during General Seasons are permitted.

12.    Archery entries will be permitted through regular gun season.

13.  Prizes may be subject to change without notice.

14.           Contest Officials have final say on all rules and regulations.