Official score for my buck?

[Ridgeline300]

Looked up TN deer registry and it has an email address and directions with info they need but I've tried sending a few times keeps saying unsent or something along those lines. What do I need to do? Thanks!

 

[RUGER]

Getting in touch with someone at TWRA is a joke.
Good luck.

My best guess would be to call. MAYBE someone would answer, but I doubt it.

 

[MickThompson]

Looked up TN deer registry and it has an email address and directions with info they need but I've tried sending a few times keeps saying unsent or something along those lines. What do I need to do? Thanks!

Regional offices and many wildlife officers can officially score your deer. There's a mandatory 60 day drying period before a deer can be officially measured so make sure that has passed before you schedule it.

 

[Chaneylake]

Regional offices and many wildlife officers can officially score your deer. There's a mandatory 60 day drying period before a deer can be officially measured so make sure that has passed before you schedule it.

Are they officially a B&C scorer???

 

[cbhunter]

Are they officially a B&C scorer???

Someone official will score it, yes

 

[kornbread]

When they had the wildlife extravaganza in Franklin they were set up to score and enter the deer in the registry. I took one once and had it scored. It was a headache to say the least. You had to leave the deer with them and they would call you to come pick up when they were finished. I'm sure they have some event somewhere that this still goes on, but good luck getting in touch with them.

 

[DoubleRidge]

Most TWRA game wardens are official scorers...and depending on your location...if convenient...I believe you can make an appointment and have your buck scored at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville....but I'd call your local game warden first...with advance notice he may set up a time to meet you...or at least direct you to someone who can help.

 

[Ridgeline300]

I called regional office and guy said he is getting a list of people wanting bucks scored and is gonna schedule a day when several go at once and he can have a team of scorers together. Took my number and said he would be in touch with date and location. Thanks for replies!

 

[rodeojoe]

Was it a catch and release?
Are they scoring it from a trail cam picture?

 

[Antler Daddy]

Looked up TN deer registry and it has an email address and directions with info they need but I've tried sending a few times keeps saying unsent or something along those lines. What do I need to do? Thanks!

The 8 pt. buck is avatar is very nice! Difficult to tell, but i guess 140. It has some great mass but tines look a bit short to score much more. My guess anyway...it might be 160.

 

[fairchaser]

Are they officially a B&C scorer???

Becoming an official B&C scorer is not easy. You must take classes and be tested at the headquarters for B&C which I believe is in Montana . Additionally, you must be recommended and approved prior to any of this testing. Only a certain number are approved for any area. It's also a non paying gig. No one gets anything for being a scorer or for scoring a deer.
I'm sure there are a number of TWRA personnel who can officially score a deer but I imagine a very few who are official scorers for Boone and Crockett.

 

[tickweed]

scott easley at chickasaw state park is an official scorer in west Tn.

 

[easy45]

scott easley at chickasaw state park is an official scorer in west Tn.

Thanks, Yea I'm an official scorer for the state as well as B&C and P&Y.

 

[easy45]

Becoming an official B&C scorer is not easy. You must take classes and be tested at the headquarters for B&C which I believe is in Montana . Additionally, you must be recommended and approved prior to any of this testing. Only a certain number are approved for any area. It's also a non paying gig. No one gets anything for being a scorer or for scoring a deer.
I'm sure there are a number of TWRA personnel who can officially score a deer but I imagine a very few who are official scorers for Boone and Crockett.

Your not wrong, I applied to to B&C for probably 10 years before I was accepted and went to Missoula, MT for a week long class and test. It was fun but not that easy.

 

[Ridgeline300]

Was it a catch and release?
Are they scoring it from a trail cam picture?

 

[RUGER]

Awesome buck man, congratulations !!

 

[tree_ghost]

Dang Stud! Congrats!!!!

 

[DoubleRidge]

Great buck! Congratulations!

 

[rodeojoe]

There we go.

Now that is what I am looking for!!!!!!!

That is a Monster in my book. I would want it in the registry also.

What County is it out of?

 

[rodeojoe]

I had a BB skull scored at the Crossville TWRA office once.

I had to call and make sure the one that was certified was in the office before coming by.

 

[Ridgeline300]

I had a BB skull scored at the Crossville TWRA office once.

I had to call and make sure the one that was certified was in the office before coming by.

That's where I went and someone was there getting a BB scored at the same time

 

[themanpcl]

Getting in touch with someone at TWRA is a joke.
Good luck.

My best guess would be to call. MAYBE someone would answer, but I doubt it.

I had a very good experience contacting TWRA and getting mine scored. I used a different guy (official P&Y scorer) for book entry.

 

[Chaneylake]

Becoming an official B&C scorer is not easy. You must take classes and be tested at the headquarters for B&C which I believe is in Montana . Additionally, you must be recommended and approved prior to any of this testing. Only a certain number are approved for any area. It's also a non paying gig. No one gets anything for being a scorer or for scoring a deer.
I'm sure there are a number of TWRA personnel who can officially score a deer but I imagine a very few who are official scorers for Boone and Crockett.

Just my point. Thank you for the detailed explanation.

 

[Antler Daddy]

I had my daughter's buck scored at GA deer show by official scorer. It qualifies for muzzleloader.

Does anyone know if I can enter it without having someone from TWRA score it?

 

[Soft Talker]

Solid 135in 9pt. Good deer

 

[Ridgeline300]

Solid 135in 9pt. Good deer

150 7/8 gross

 

[Soft Talker]

Nah, he is not 150in. Another one of those "magic tapes" used in the scoring process I reckon. He will push 40 though. I always try to come in 5 under. Proves realistic in most cases. Good heavy deer though, congrats

 

[DoubleRidge]

150 7/8 gross

Good deal. Glad you were able to get your buck scored. Reading back through this post made me curious about finding a scorer so I went to the B&C website and searched for official scorers and there are three or so from TWRA listed, Dustin Deaton, Eric Tummins and Dale Grandstaff...and there may be more in other regions...I just looked at Middle Tn out of curiosity....Congrats again on a great buck.

 

[Ridgeline300]

Nah, he is not 150in. Another one of those "magic tapes" used in the scoring process I reckon. He will push 40 though. I always try to come in 5 under. Proves realistic in most cases. Good heavy deer though, congrats

Sorry but you're wrong. This is an official score that is in TN resgistry. So you can take your magic tape and shove it. I've scored more deer than most myself I reckon so I knew what it scored just from cam pics then I confirmed score when I laid hands on him then even further confirmed it when it was OFFICIALLY scored and put in the books.

 

[Soft Talker]

Again, nice solid Tn deer. I have been fortunate to have seen a few hundred scored by OFFICIAL scorers from 3 different parts of the country. Amazing how with the same deer, all three can come up with a different score, usually within 5 inches. It becomes a "regional" thing with some of these guys. Mid 40's is a solid 9pt, anywhere in the country.