Whitetail Deer Score Calculator
B&C all-time minimum 170" • Awards 160" • P&Y 125" • World record 213.625".
Score Your Whitetail Deer
Enter your measurements below. All values in inches to 1/8" precision.
213.625"
Milo N. Hanson (1993)
170"
Minimum for all-time records
160"
Awards program minimum
125"
Pope & Young (archery)
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All measurements in inches (1/8" precision)
Your Score
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Top 10 whitetail deer state records
Ranked by typical score; world record 213.625" set by Milo N. Hanson.
| State | Typical | Non-Typical |
|---|---|---|
| 1 WI | 206.875" | 283.875" |
| MO | 205" | 333.625" |
| KY | 204.375" | 295.875" |
| IL | 204.125" | 333.875" |
| MN | 202" | 268.375" |
| OH | 201.875" | 328.25" |
| IA | 200.125" | 307.875" |
| KS | 199.625" | 280.625" |
| TX | 196.25" | 286.125" |
| IN | 195" | 305.875" |
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Whitetail Deer Scoring FAQ
What counts as a typical vs non-typical whitetail?
A typical whitetail has matching tines on both antlers in a predictable pattern (G1-G4). Non-typical racks have abnormal points like drop tines, stickers, split tines, or unmatched points that do not follow the typical pattern.
How do I count points on a whitetail?
Count any projection at least 1 inch long that is longer than it is wide at the base. Beam tips do not count as points. A 10-point buck typically has 5 measurable points per side including the main beam.
What is a good typical whitetail score?
120 inches is a mature, respectable buck for most regions. 140 enters trophy class. 160 qualifies for the B&C Awards Book at the typical minimum, and breaking 170 puts an animal in the all-time records. Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois consistently produce 200-class typicals on private agricultural ground.
Why is inside spread capped at main beam length?
B&C rules state that inside spread credit cannot exceed the length of the longer main beam. This prevents extremely wide but weak-pointed racks from scoring artificially high.
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