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The Big Buck Recognition Program (BBRP) recognizes Illinois' hunters who take trophy white-tailed deer. The program lets the world know what Illinoisans have known for a long time - that Illinois is home to some of the largest and healthiest deer on earth.

Scoring is based on standards set up by the Boone and Crockett Club. To qualify, deer taken by firearm must score a minimum of 140 for a typical rack and 160 for a non-typical set of antlers. The minimum for deer taken by bow, arrow and crossbow is 115 for typical and 130 for non-typical antlers.

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Big Buck Recognition Program

The Big Buck Recognition Program was begun so as to recognize the thousands of Illinois hunters who take trophy white-tailed deer. However, recognition of trophy deer is but a small part of this program. The Big Buck program promotes an interest and appreciation of the sport of deer hunting, creates a stronger hunting ethic, and makes the public more aware of the wise use of this renewable resource.

The program also helps develop stronger hunter/landowner relationships, makes hunters aware of good management practices, and gives wildlife biologists a greater understanding of the health, size, and distribution of the Illinois deer herd.

The Big Buck Recognition Program also provides a means of letting the world know what Illinoisans have known for a long time -- that Illinois is home to some of the largest and healthiest deer on earth.

There are three categories in which archery and firearm hunters can enter their antlers -- typical and non-typical. Typical antlers are normal, symmetrical in shape, while non-typical antlers possess a large number of points which are abnormal in shape or position.

Scoring is based on standards set up by the Boone and Crockett Club. To qualify, deer taken by firearm must score a minimum of 140 for a typical rack and 160 for a non-typical set of antlers. The minimum for deer taken by bow and arrow and crossbow is 115 for typical and 130 for non-typical antlers.

Persons returning the preliminary score sheet whose totals meet or exceed the minimum requirements will be given information regarding individuals who may officially score their deer.

You'll want to add this Illinois Big Buck Recognition lapel/hat pin to your collection. All proceeds go to Sportsmen Against Hunger, a program that gives hunters the opportunity to donate venison to needy families in Illinois. $5 each. Call 1-800-720-3249 within Illinois or 217-782-1687 outside Illinois from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. The TTY number for hearing-impaired callers is 217-782-9175. Price

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