RJ
12-01-2008, 02:55 PM
Dozens of New Jersey's most outstanding white-tailed deer from the 2007-08 hunting seasons will be on display at the Garden State Deer Classic to be held during the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen's Show, January 8 - 11 at Raritan Center in Edison.
The Deer Classic is jointly sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, United Bowhunters of New Jersey and the Garden State Outdoor Sportsman's Show.
This year's Classic will mark the 20th anniversary of this popular event.
The Deer Classic is an annual event showcasing hunter entries in New Jersey's Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program. It includes categories for typical and non-typical antlered deer taken with bow, shotgun, muzzleloading rifle and crossbow (allowed with a special permit issued by the DFW for the physically challenged) in addition to the 200-pound buck and 135-pound doe field-dressed weight categories. All antlered deer are scored using the Boone & Crockett Club system that gives credit to antler length, spread, number of points and symmetry.
The Division will have a display booth at the show where questions may be asked of biologists, and hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased. Displays about New Jersey's Black Bears, Whitetail Deer, Trout in the Classroom, Clean Vessel Act and Conserve Wildlife Programs will be set up for viewing by attendees. An archery range for kids run by the Division's Hunter Education Unit will also be available for use.
Division of Fish and Wildlife deer biologists will be on hand each day to answer questions, provide information and score antlers for anyone who brings their antlers to the display area.
Deer Classic Program Schedule
This year the Division of Fish and Wildlife will be sponsoring two seminar programs at the show. Please check the official show flyer for room locations.
Friday, January 9: 3:00 PM
The Deer Classic is jointly sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife, New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, United Bowhunters of New Jersey and the Garden State Outdoor Sportsman's Show.
This year's Classic will mark the 20th anniversary of this popular event.
The Deer Classic is an annual event showcasing hunter entries in New Jersey's Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program. It includes categories for typical and non-typical antlered deer taken with bow, shotgun, muzzleloading rifle and crossbow (allowed with a special permit issued by the DFW for the physically challenged) in addition to the 200-pound buck and 135-pound doe field-dressed weight categories. All antlered deer are scored using the Boone & Crockett Club system that gives credit to antler length, spread, number of points and symmetry.
The Division will have a display booth at the show where questions may be asked of biologists, and hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased. Displays about New Jersey's Black Bears, Whitetail Deer, Trout in the Classroom, Clean Vessel Act and Conserve Wildlife Programs will be set up for viewing by attendees. An archery range for kids run by the Division's Hunter Education Unit will also be available for use.
Division of Fish and Wildlife deer biologists will be on hand each day to answer questions, provide information and score antlers for anyone who brings their antlers to the display area.
Deer Classic Program Schedule
This year the Division of Fish and Wildlife will be sponsoring two seminar programs at the show. Please check the official show flyer for room locations.
Friday, January 9: 3:00 PM