INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE WHITETAIL SCORING CALCULATOR

OVERVIEW

For best results, measurements should be made with a flexible measuring device to the nearest one-eighth of an inch.  Enter fractional figures in eighths, without reduction (ie. 1/2 should be entered as 4/8). Do not enter the "/8". It is already provided on the form.

Enter your measurements in the green areas only. As you enter your measurements, the page will automatically calculate the totals.

For a printed copy of your score, use the Printable Page link above the abnormal points. After the printable page opens, just enter the same fields and then print the page.

If you would like to print a blank form for manual scoring, make sure all fields are empty and click the Printable Page link. You can clear all fields on the screen by clicking the Clear Measurements button at the bottom of the page.

FIELD-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

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 a point but not measured as a point.

B. Tip to Tip Spread is measured between tips of main beams.

C. Greatest Spread is measured between perpendiculars at a right angle to the center line of the skull at widest part, whether across main beams or points.

D. Inside Spread of Main Beams is measured at a right angle to the center line of the skull at widest point between main beams. Enter this measurement again as the Spread Credit i f i f i f i f i f it is less than or equal to the length of the longer antler; if greater, enter longer antler length for Spread Credit.

E. Total of Lengths of all Abnormal Points: Abnormal Points are those non-typical in location (such as points originating from a point or from bottom or sides of main beam) or extra points beyond the normal pattern of points. Measure in usual manner and enter in appropriate blanks.

F. Length of Main Beam is measured from the center of the lowest outside edge of burr over the outer side to the most distant point of the main beam. The point of beginning is that point on the burr where the center line along the outer side of the beam intersects the burr, then following generally the line of the illustration.

G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7. Length of Normal Points: Normal points project from the top of the main beam. They are measured from nearest edge of main beam over outer curve to tip. Lay the tape along the outer curve of the beam so that the top edge of the tape coincides with the top edge of the beam on both sides of the point to determine the baseline for point measurements. Record point lengths in appropriate blanks.

H-1-2-3-4. Circumferences are taken around the main beam in the specified place. If brow point is missing, take H-1 and H-2 at smallest place between burr and G-2. If G-4 is missing, take H-4 halfway between G-3 and tip of main beam.