CWD Buck

[WalkedUp]

Just got this back, very pleased. I need to research CIC measurers near to me.

 

[Mike1979]

Nice animal there

 

[WalkedUp]

Yes, he was a good one. Fingers crossed that he makes Bronze. I’ve not had a medal before and this was just good luck he hobbled past badly injured.

 

[Community Team]

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Thread 'CWD Buck pre measurement opinions please'

Feb 7, 2022

Good morning all,

I was lucky enough to have the privilege of stalking CWD in Norfolk last weekend and took a very old buck with a missing eye and the usual torn ears. He was very small and had no fat anywhere, teeth were very worn with cavities so I suspect the end was very near. I have now cleaned the skull and removed the tusks and plan to have it measured as part of an article I'm writing.

I would like provisional opinions from those in the know on whether it will make a trophy (obviously no guarantees ). I have measured the tusks around the outside of the curve from the top to...

• WellieP
• Replies: 9
• Forum: Taxidermy & Trophy Preparation

 

[Emilio]

Thread 'CWD scores under the new CIC measuring system.'

Feb 22, 2025

Now that the new measuring rules have been in place for a while, can anyone say what percentage of "additional points" are being awarded for thickening of the root, fully closed root and visible incisal nerve?
I recently shot two on the same day. One had completely closed roots, thickening and visible nerve, so was obviously fully mature. The other deers tusks were completely hollow but 25mm longer than the mature bucks tusks.
Unless the additional points are a significant amount the revised system seems a bit of a cock up to me.

• Hodmedod.one
• Replies: 6
• Forum: Taxidermy & Trophy Preparation

 

[Emilio]

Yes, he was a good one. Fingers crossed that he makes Bronze. I’ve not had a medal before and this was just good luck he hobbled past badly injured.

Looks like you have a good chance it'll make a medall, see the examples in the above.

 

[Leec6.5]

Yes, he was a good one. Fingers crossed that he makes Bronze. I’ve not had a medal before and this was just good luck he hobbled past badly injured.

Probably mid silver maybe

 

[WalkedUp]

Probably mid silver maybe

That would be amazing if it does

 

[WalkedUp]

I doubt I’ll get a chance at a medal again for a good few years!

 

[WalkedUp]

Delighted to say not only did it make silver, I met a really interesting stalker and enjoyed seeing it measured. Now I need to set the teeth. It doesn’t make me want to go out and get any trophies, but if I get a good beast again I would definitely have it measured.

 

[WalkedUp]

Notice his damaged foot. He was covered in scars and cuts, limping.

 

[Leec6.5]

Exactly what I thought!