The Okla. Wildlife Management Association (OWMA) is sponsoring a
statewide Big Buck Contest during the Okla. deer hunting seasons.
To be eligible the deer must be legally harvested in Okla. between
the first of Oct. (the opening of archery season) and Jan. 15th (the end
of archery season).
Gross antler score will be used to determine the winners. For the
contest
the gross score is defined as the net typical or net nontypical score plus
deductions. In case there is a tie, the net score will be used as the tie
breaker.
The contest will have three categories: gun (rifle, muzzleloader, pistol)
from a low-fenced or unfenced areas; archery (recurve, longbow, compound,
crossbow) from a low-fenced or unfenced area; and gun or archery from
a high-fenced area (defined as a fence at least 7 feet high enclosing or
constructed with the intent to enclose the area).
The winner of each category will win a $500 cash prize and a free
shoulder
mount of the winning antlers. All the contestants will be eligible for a
prize
drawing valued at $250.
Only white-tailed deer are eligible. This contest is open to all hunters
in Okla. This includes both residents and non-residents. The entry fee
is $25. The deadline to enter is September 30th and each hunter is limited
to two entries. Winners will be announced at the Backwoods Show in Okla.
City this coming spring.
To enter antlers in the contest, the hunter must submit a complete and
signed affadavit contest form, a copy of PDF of both sides of the complete
antler score sheet that is signed by the scorer, plus three photos
depicting
various views of the head and antlers.
To be eligible for the contest, the affidavit, antler score sheet and
photos
must be submitted by Feb. 15th.