About - Conservation

Bison herds in North American were nearly decimated during the Era of Extermination due to unregulated market hunting.

The Boone and Crockett Club may be best known for keeping track of the biggest horns, heads and antlers, but the true lifeblood of the organization is built firmly on a bedrock of conservation principles. From the Club’s inception in 1887, conservation of our nation’s wildlife was and continues to be the reason we exist. And keeping track of big game records is a large part of that.

Today, the Boone and Crockett Club leads the conservation community by example. Through programs like Poach and Pay (hyperlink), we continue to take a stand against wanton waste of our wildlife. In addition, our support of wildlife research and conservation education ensures future generations of game managers and biologists have the tools they need. Even in the halls of Congress, you’ll find members of the Boone and Crockett Club advocating for conservation legislation.

Everything we do builds upon the legacy of our founders. And with the continued support of our members and others who care about wildlife, we’ll continue to conserve well into the millennia. Learn more about our conservation programs and efforts below.

National Collection of Heads and Horns

Sportsmen of the late 1800s were witness to the “Era of Extermination” of the nation’s wildlife and were the first to demand change. Most citizens were largely unaware that after unregulated and re...