Bass Pro Shops to Offer Boone and Crockett Scoring

"This partnership provides millions of hunters with easy access to a certified Measurer. It's a new convenience spawned by demand—we're seeing all-time high interest in our records program, which speaks to the success of modern conservation," said Keith Balfourd of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Hunters can “green score” their own trophies by following guidelines at the Boone and Crockett Club Web site, www.booneandcrockettclub.com. If unofficial measurements are close to or above minimum scores, and the hunter would like to enter their trophy into the Boone and Crockett Club Awards Program ($40 entry fee), it must be scored by a trained Measurer like those at Bass Pro Shops.

Click or call Boone and Crockett Club for a complete list of Measurers in your area.

The Boone and Crockett Club accepts trophies taken in fair chase by all legal methods (i.e. firearm, archery, muzzleloader, etc.) including found, or “pick up,” trophies that meet or exceed minimum entry scores per species.

Maintaining records of native North American big game is a valuable tool for measuring the success of wildlife management programs. For over 120 years, Boone and Crockett Club has been a leader in records keeping, conservation, fair-chase hunting ethics and education.

About the Boone and Crockett Club

Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, Boone and Crockett Club promotes guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The club maintains the highest standards of fair-chase sportsmanship and habitat stewardship. Member accomplishments include protecting and expanding Yellowstone and establishing Glacier and Denali national parks, founding the National Forest Service, National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge System, fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey Acts, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern game laws. Boone and Crockett Club is headquartered in Missoula, Mont.

About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops, an international catalog and Internet retailer, is also America’s most popular outdoor store, offering shoppers the largest selection of quality outdoor gear, clothing and accessories from top industry names and at value prices. More than just hunting and fishing stores, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World stores are also part museum, part art gallery, part education, conservation and entertainment centers. They offer equipment for hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, camping, outdoor cooking and more. A gift and nature center also serves up a wide variety of outdoor-related items from lamps and dishes to bird feeders and furniture. Award-winning in their concept and design, Bass Pro Shops retail stores are rated high as tourist-destination picks. Over 100 million people visit the stores annually. Widely recognized for their efforts in conservation and outdoor education, Bass Pro Shops stores also offer Outdoor Skills Workshops for adults, kids and families. Headquartered in Springfield, Mo., Bass Pro Shops currently has 50 retail locations in 26 states and Canada. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.