Deer Scoring Calculator
Free Boone and Crockett scoring calculator for whitetail and mule deer. Calculate gross & net scores, check record book eligibility, and get visual measurement guides.
B&C Minimum Scores: Whitetail 170" (typical) | Mule Deer 190" (typical)
Pope & Young: Whitetail 125" | Mule Deer 145" • Most mature bucks score 100-140"
📏 Antler Measurements
+ More points (G5-G7)
Points not part of the typical frame (from sides/bottom of beam, or from other points)
📊 Score Results
Net Typical Score
5×5 Whitetail
Gross Score
158"
Deductions
-0"
Score Breakdown
🏆 Record Book Eligibility
📐 Measurement Guide
D. Inside Spread
Measure at widest point between main beams, perpendicular to skull centerline. Credit cannot exceed longer main beam.
F. Main Beam
Measure from lowest outside edge of burr, along outer curve to beam tip. Use flexible steel tape or cable.
G. Point Lengths
Measure from top edge of main beam, along outer curve to tip. Points must be ≥1" to count. Beam tip = point but not measured.
H. Circumferences
Measure at smallest place between points. H1 between burr and G1, H2 between G1-G2, H3 between G2-G3, H4 between G3-G4.
🦌 Complete Guide to Deer Antler Scoring
The Boone and Crockett Club scoring system is the gold standard for measuring deer antlers in North America. Established in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt, it provides a standardized method to compare trophy animals and maintain historical records of exceptional specimens.
Understanding the B&C Scoring System
The scoring system measures five key components: inside spread (width between main beams),main beam length (from burr to tip), point lengths (G1-G7 tines), and mass (H1-H4 circumferences). All measurements are recorded to the nearest 1/8 inch using a flexible steel tape.
📊 Gross vs. Net Score
Gross Score = Total of all measurements
Net Score = Gross minus deductions for asymmetry
The record books use net scores, but many hunters prefer gross ("nets are for fishermen").
Typical vs. Non-Typical
Typical antlers follow the classic whitetail pattern with symmetrical points growing upward from the main beam. Non-typical antlers have abnormal points - extra tines growing from unusual locations. In typical scoring, abnormal points are deducted; in non-typical scoring, they're added to the final score.
Tips for Accurate Scoring
For official scoring, antlers must air-dry for 60 days after harvest. Use a1/4-inch flexible steel tape for all measurements. When measuring points, establish a baseline where the point meets the main beam. For circumferences, always measure at the narrowest point between tines.
🏆 B&C Minimums
Whitetail Typical: 170"
Whitetail Non-Typ: 195"
Mule Deer Typical: 190"
Mule Deer Non-Typ: 230"
💡 Field Judging Tips
• Ear tips = 16-18" spread reference
• Ear length = ~7-8" tine reference
• Eye to nose = ~8"
• Eye circumference = ~4"
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Frequently Asked Questions
To score a deer using the Boone and Crockett (B&C) system: 1) Measure the inside spread between main beams, 2) Measure both main beam lengths from burr to tip, 3) Measure all normal point lengths (G1-G7), 4) Measure four circumferences (H1-H4) on each antler. Add all measurements for the gross score. For net score, subtract the differences between left and right side measurements. Use a flexible steel tape and measure to the nearest 1/8 inch.
For whitetail deer: 100-120" is a mature buck most hunters would be proud of. 125-139" is an excellent buck that qualifies for Pope & Young records. 140-159" is a trophy-class buck. 160-169" qualifies for B&C Awards. 170"+ makes the B&C All-Time records. Bucks scoring 180"+ are exceptional and rare. The average mature whitetail buck scores around 100-115 inches.
Gross score is the total of all antler measurements added together - inside spread, main beams, all point lengths, and circumferences. Net score (also called 'typical' score) subtracts deductions for asymmetry between left and right antlers, plus any abnormal points. The B&C record book uses net scores. Many hunters prefer gross scores since 'nets are for fishermen' - the gross score better represents the total antler mass regardless of symmetry.
To measure antler points: Start at the top of the main beam where the point emerges. Stretch your tape along the outer curve of the point to its tip. A point must be at least 1 inch long to count, and at some location at least 1 inch from the tip, the length must exceed the width. The main beam tip counts as a point but is not measured separately. Measure to the nearest 1/8 inch.
B&C minimums for whitetail: 170" net typical for All-Time records, 160" for Awards (3-year). Non-typical whitetail: 195" All-Time, 185" Awards. For mule deer: 190" typical All-Time, 180" Awards. Non-typical mule deer: 230" All-Time, 215" Awards. Pope & Young (bowhunting) has lower minimums: 125" typical whitetail, 145" typical mule deer.
Non-typical bucks are scored the same as typical bucks, but abnormal points ADD to the score instead of being deducted. First calculate the typical frame score (with deductions for asymmetry). Then add the total length of all abnormal points. Abnormal points include: points growing from the bottom or side of the main beam, points growing from other points, extra points beyond the normal typical frame, and any point not matching the classic typical antler configuration.
🦌 Disclaimer: This calculator provides unofficial "green" scores for personal use only. For official Boone and Crockett Club entry, trophies must be measured by a certified B&C Official Measurer after a 60-day drying period. Scores may vary based on measurement technique. This tool is not affiliated with the Boone and Crockett Club.