![]() ![]() For all but the most selective die-hard hunters, a mule deer buck in the 170s is a big buck and an attainable goal. A mule deer buck that approaches 180 points will probably be fairly mature, with long beams, good points, and likely decent mass. This is fine, too, but beam and tine length and mass are generally more important than spread. Hunters also often talk about outside spread, with a 30-inch buck being the Holy Grail. ![]() True non-typicals are rare, and I've never seen one that would approach 215 inches, but I've taken several typical bucks that exceed 180 inches. B&C also has a three-year award period with an associated book, and the minimums are lower: 180 inches typical, 215 inches non-typical. These are lofty minimums few hunters will see such mule deer in their lifetimes, and fewer still will take them. ![]() For inclusion into B&C's all-time Records of North American Big Game, the minimums are 190 inches for typical bucks and 230 inches for non-typicals. ![]() For the actual record book score, differences from one antler to the other are also deducted. B&C measures mule deer by the sum, in inches and fractions, of beam length, point length, and four circumferences on each antler, plus inside spread. The ultimate yardstick is the Boone and Crockett record-keeping system. ![]()
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