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Record Showcase Process

The Pope & Young Club, founded in 1921, is a non-profit organization that aims to promote the conservation of wildlife and the art of bowhunting. The club maintains a record book that showcases the largest and most impressive whitetail deer, as well as other species. To qualify for entry into the record book, a hunter must submit a detailed application, along with photographs and documentation of the harvest.

Certification and Verification

Once an application is submitted, it undergoes a rigorous review process. The Pope & Young Club employs a team of experienced reviewers who examine the application, verify the information, and measure the animal’s antlers using specialized tools. The reviewers also consider factors such as the animal’s age, health, and trophy quality. If the application is deemed eligible, the hunter is invited to have their animal officially measured and certified at one of the club’s designated measurement events.

Measuring and Displaying Records

At these measurement events, the hunter’s deer is carefully measured and photographed from multiple angles. The antlers are then scored using the Boone and Crockett Club’s official measurement system. The results are used to determine the animal’s score, which is then used to rank the deer in the record book. The Pope & Young Club also produces a comprehensive annual publication that showcases the record-book animals, along with their scores, measurements, and harvest details.