#197: WHAT MAKES A RECORD BUCK with Cameron Coble
From Deer Talk Now by Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine
April 2, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
Cameron Coble discusses the criteria for scoring record bucks and their importance in conservation.
In this episode, Cameron Coble breaks down what it really takes to become an official Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett scorer. We dive into how antlers are scored, which factors matter most, and why these measurements go far beyond trophies — they play a critical role in tracking herd health and guiding conservation efforts. Cameron also shares insights from scoring notable deer, including the Donal Barry buck.
People in this episode
Guest: Cameron Coble
Topics covered
- record buck
- antler scoring
- conservation efforts
- herd health
- hunting
Keywords
- record buck
- antler scoring
- Pope & Young
- Boone & Crockett
- conservation
- herd health
- hunting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pope & Young, Boone & Crockett
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