Non-Typical Mule Deer - Official Scoring Form (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

I certify that I have measured the above trophy on

at (address)

City

Province

Postal Code

and that these measurements and date are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, made

in accordance with the instructions given.

Measurer:

Signature:

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Alberta Fish and Game Official Measurer

Address

Phone No.

Witness:

City

Province

Postal Code

INSTRUCTIONS

All measurements must be made with a ¼” flexible steel tape to the nearest one-eighth of an inch. Wherever is necessary to change direction of

measurement, mark a control point, and swing tape at this point. To simplify addition, please enter fractional figures in eighths. Official

measurements cannot be taken for at least sixty days after the animal was killed. Flexible steel cables may be used for measuring main beams.

Supplementary Date measurements indicate conformation of the trophy and none of the figures in line A, B and C are to be included in the

score. Evaluation of conformation is a matter of personal preference.

A. Number of Points on each Antler: To be counted a point, the projection must be at least one inch long, with the length exceeding

width at one inch or more of length. All points are measured from tip of point to nearest edge of beam as illustrated. Beam tip is

counted as point but not measured as a point.

B. Tip to Tip Spread measured between tips of Main Beams.

C. Greatest Spread measured between perpendiculars at right angles to the centerline of the skull at widest part whether across main

beams or points.

D. Inside Spread of Main Beams measured at right angles to the centerline of the skull at widest point between main beams. Enter this

measurement again in “Spread Credit” column if it is less than or equal to the length of longer main beam.

Total of Lengths of all Abnormal Points. Abnormal points are generally considered to be those non-typical in shape or location. It is

very important, in scoring non-typical heads, to determine which points are to be classed as normal and which are not. To do this,

study carefully the markings G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-4 on the diagram, which indicate the normal points.

On the trophy to be scored,

select the points which most closely correspond to these. All others over one inch in length (See A, above) are considered

abnormal.

Measure the exact length of each abnormal point, over the outer curve, from the tip to the nearest edge of the beam or point from which

it projects. Then add these lengths and enter the total in the space provided.

Length of Main Beam measured from lowest outside edge of burr over outer curve to the tip of main beam.

G. 1-2-3-4. Length of Normal Points. Normal points are the brow (or first) and the upper and lower forks as shown in illustration. They

are measured from nearest edge of beam over outer curve to tip.

H. 1-2-3-4. Circumferences if first point is missing, take H-1 and H-2 at smallest place between burr and second point. If third point is

missing, take H-3 halfway between the base and tip of second point. If fourth point is missing take H-4 halfway between the second

point and tip of main beam.

Drying Period: To be eligible for entry in the Alberta Records a trophy must first have been stored under normal room temperature and

humidity for at least 60 consecutive days after date of kill. No trophy will be considered which has in any way been altered from its natural

state.

FAIR CHASE STATEMENT

To make use of the following methods shall be deemed as unfair chase and unsportsmanlike:

Spotting or herding game from the air, followed by landing in it’s vicinity for pursuit;

Herding or pursuing game with motor-powered vehicles;

Use of electronic communications for attracting, locating or observing game or guiding the hunter to such game;

Hunting game confined by artificial barriers, including escape-proof fencing, or hunting game transplanted solely for the purpose of commercial

shooting;

Or as may otherwise be deemed unfair or unsportsmanlike by the Trophy Committee of the Alberta Fish & Game Association

HUNTER AFFIDAVIT

I certify that the trophy scored on this chart was taken in fair chase and in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and

during regulation hunting season. Valid/Current WIN Card #___________________________________________________________

Date:

Signature of Hunter

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