Quick Answer
Yes, you can submit a deer mounted for Pope & Young consideration, but the deer must be mounted professionally within a year of the hunt and the score must be readable and unchanged.
Eligibility Requirements
Pope & Young considers a mounted deer for scoring if it is mounted professionally by a reputable taxidermist within one year of the hunt. The mounted deer must display the deer’s entire rack, with the scoreable beams and points intact. The mounted deer must be submitted in its entirety, including the head with the mount or attached to a display pedestal.
Scoring Considerations
When submitting a mounted deer for scoring, the Pope & Young organization requires that the score be readable and unchanged from its original configuration. This means that any alterations, such as repairing damaged antlers, must be done in a way that preserves the deer’s natural appearance. For example, if a beam is broken, it can be repaired with a wire reinforced epoxy or a similar method, but it must not be altered in a way that changes the deer’s score.
Submission Process
To submit a mounted deer for Pope & Young consideration, you must follow the organization’s submission guidelines and requirements. This includes obtaining a measurement sheet from the Pope & Young website, having a professional taxidermist measure and record the deer’s antlers, and submitting the mounted deer along with the measurement sheet and required documentation to the Pope & Young office. It’s also recommended that you contact the Pope & Young office before submitting your mounted deer to ensure you have all the necessary information and documentation.
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