Trophy Deer Contest presented by Busch Light – Overview & Pricing
Bring your Trophy Deer to be officially scored and entered into one of the most comprehensive Trophy Deer Contests in the region. Get your deer’s official score, compete for awards, show off your trophy all weekend, receive a weekend pass with your contest entry, and win prizes worth up to $1,000!
Official Scoring Club: Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club
Bigger Than Ever: 70+ Categories & Multiple Ways to Win
This year’s contest features more categories than ever — and every deer entered automatically gets a shot at a prize. Even if your deer doesn’t take top score, you’re still eligible to win through our random Trophy Deer Contest raffle.
We’ve expanded divisions to ensure every entry finds the right home, including:
- 6, 8, 10, 12, and 12+ point classes
- Weapon categories: muzzleloader, firearm, archery, crossbow
- Youth (16 & under) and Women’s divisions
- Typical and Non-Typical classes
- Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in every category
Whatever you bring, there’s a category ready for it.
Award Categories
(1st, 2nd & 3rd place awarded unless noted)
- 6 pt – Muzzleloader, Firearm, Archery, Crossbow
- 8 pt – Muzzleloader, Firearm, Archery, Crossbow
- 10 pt – Muzzleloader, Firearm, Archery, Crossbow
- 12 pt – Muzzleloader, Firearm, Archery, Crossbow
- 13+ pt – Muzzleloader, Firearm, Archery, Crossbow
- Non-Typical Archery
- Non-Typical Crossbow
- Typical Firearm / Archery / Crossbow
- Women’s Division
- Youth 16 & Under
- Best of Show – 1st Place Only
- Judges’ Choice – 1st Place Only
Entry Times
- Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Award Ceremony & Raffle
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
All Trophy Deer Contest entrants are included in the raffle drawing (must be present to win, 18+). Your deer must remain on display for the duration of the event to qualify.
Raffle Prize: TBD - Stay Tuned!
Pricing
Trophy Deer Contest – $20
Official scoring + contest entry. Includes weekend admission.
Early removal fee: $10
Measure & Display – $15
Non-contest entry, deer scored and displayed (no admission included).
Early removal fee: $10
Measure Only – $15
Score only, no display (no admission included).
Single Shed – $10
Measure only.
Matched Sheds – $20
Measure only.
Additional contest entries: $15 each
Pre-scored deer contest entry: $15 (must bring your official, measurer-signed score sheet)
How Scoring Works
- Scoring System: Boone & Crockett, certified by the North American Shed Antlers Club
- Crossbow entries follow Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young rules and are placed in the gun category
- Certified measurers on-site
- If your trophy qualifies for an official record book, the measurer will guide you through the process (additional fees apply)
Awards & Raffle Details
- Award presentations begin Sunday at 2 p.m.
- All Trophy Deer Contest entries are eligible for the raffle
- Must be present to win
- Deer must stay on display through the event
Admission Reminder
- Measuring fees do not include event admission.
- Purchase your 1-Day Ticket or Weekend Pass here.
