What is process for submitting a Pope & Young entry?

Registration Requirements

To begin the submission process, hunters must register their deer online at the Pope & Young Club website, providing required information such as the hunter’s name, deer’s sex, and the state where the deer was taken. This registration must be completed within 60 days of the close of the hunting season in the state where the deer was harvested. A $25 registration fee will be charged for each deer.

Documentation Submission

After online registration, hunters must prepare and submit documentation to the Pope & Young Club, including a photo of the deer in the field, a photo of the deer with the antlers removed, and a detailed description of the deer’s antlers. Additionally, hunters must submit a certified photocopy of the deer’s hide or skin, which must be in its entirety and include the entire rack of antlers. Hunters must also include a copy of their hunting license and proof of land ownership or permission to hunt.

Fees and Deadlines

In addition to the $25 registration fee, hunters must also pay a $50 documentation fee to the Pope & Young Club. The deadline for submitting documentation is one year from the close of the hunting season in the state where the deer was harvested. Late submissions will incur a $25 penalty. Once the Pope & Young Club receives the required documentation, the scoring process will begin, and the hunter will be notified of the results.