A Boone and Crockett Field Guide to Measuring and Judging Big Game

Nesbitt, William H.; Wright, Philip L.

ISBN 10: 0940864444 / ISBN 13: 9780940864443

Published by Boone & Crockett Club, 2003

About this Item

First edition stated 2003. Published by Boone & Crockett Club. Spiral bound softcover without DJ as issued. Condition new, square tight and clean book, no edgewear, corners not bumped no names, no underlinings, no highlights, no foxing, not a reminder. (24.95). 8vo, 288 pages, illustrated.

Seller Inventory # 021379

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Boone and Crockett Field Guide to Measuring and Judging Big Game
• Publisher: Boone & Crockett Club
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0940864444
• ISBN 13: 9780940864443
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

A compact field guide that includes judging big game.
This first-of-its-kind field guide includes detailed instructions on how to score each of the North American big game species recognized by the Club, including numerous illustrations to clearly demonstrate techniques for proper measurement. Also included are techniques for evaluating and field judging the most popular species of North American big game.

As most hunters know field judging big game before you decide to take an animal goes hand-in-hand with knowing how to score an animal. Other important sections of the field guide include:
o General measuring techniques
o Boundaries definitions
o Reproduction of all the score charts
o General policies of the Club's Records Committee

Philip L. Wright, one of the original Official Measurers of the Boone and Crockett Club, served as the Chairman of the Records of North American Big Game from 1987-1994.

William H. Nesbitt is an Official Measurer and a Professional Member of the Boone and Crockett Club.

About the Author

Philip L. Wright was appointed as one of the original Official Measurers by the Boone and Crockett Club in 1950. He became a Regular Member of the Club in 1971 and served as the Chairman of the Records of North American Big Game Committee from 1987-1994. Wright received the coveted Sagamore Hill Award, the Club's highest honor, in 1996, and served as an Honorary Life Member of the Club from 1984 until he passed away 1997 in Missoula, Montana.

William H. Nesbitt became an Official Measurer of the Boone and Crockett Club in 1974 and later became a Professional Member in 1977. Nesbitt has served the Club in many capacities including recording secretary for the Records of North American Big Game Committee, Administrative Director, and, Executive Director. Nesbitt currently resides in Woodbridge, Virginia.