I've got a couple of deer I'd like to get scored and thought about bringing them to the expo. What steps do I need to follow to get them scored? Thanks

All you need is 15.00 dollars per deer,all pictures and paperwork will be done at the show. I want to be clear here, if the deer does not score the minimum of 140 inches, you will still pay the 15.00.

Also research and know the date you killed the deer, many times folks know the year but have no idea the date. It is important on the paperwork.

And, expect to wait up to two hours minimum to have them scored and that depends on the volume of heads that need to be scored and whether or not they are Boone or Pope, which might then make it longer if there are a number of heads in front of yours.

Two hours minimum, wow. Sounds like you could use some more people to score.

I have tried for four or five years now to become an official scorer for the HRB program. I can not even get anyone to call or email me back.

ebrown:

We choose scorers for specific county/areas where scorers are needed. If you have not been contacted it is because of the scorers in your area today.

I'm not getting into a wizzin match on who gets chosen to score a deer. We choose on a "need" basis per county/area.

Apply for a neighboring county, and you will probably be chosen............ Do the research on what the surrounding counties have in scorers.....

I live in Jennings, we have one HRB scorer, who incidentally contacted Mr. Bogucki on my behalf saying he could use some help.

Jackson has four scorers.
Bartholomew has four.
Decatur has one.
Ripley has two.
Jefferson has one.

What county would you recommend I apply for?

Im not trying to get in a "wizzin" match either, not sure what that comment is all about.

PS, Any help I could get I would appreciate.

Delaney said it right. I have scored at the classic several times and the 2 hour minimum is very rare to say the least. Most people wait alot longer than that in my estimation. Friday would be the best time to get one scored I would say.

Mr Bogucki will be at the Expo, stop by and talk to him about when he will hold the next scoring class. I'm sure he wants more than one scorer per county.

The wait never exceeded two hours last year, the best times are Friday, Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.

To score a typical deer it takes me about 45 minutes. It takes some time to get the job done correctly. We have had very few complaints on how long it takes to get the deer scored.

Most folks take in the show while waiting anyway. Seen a few cases where someone has killed a hawg and wants to watch the scoring process.

It's a little late but I did have my deer scored. Arrived around 11 am and dropped him off. Took in the show while it was being scored. Took about 2-2.5 hours. Pretty good experience other than trying to carry my mount in and out. Deer went 156 7/8 gross and 151 3/8 net. I was totally shocked it was that big.

Congrats, sounds like a great deer!