Parameters for trophy judging


Maximum points for each category = 20

Non-Dangerous and Dangerous Game (excluding lion, leopard & buffalo):

Trophy Size: 1-10 1 (representative) - 10 (exceptional)
(Official SCI measurement)

Method used on hunt: 1-5 1 (common method) - 5 (challenging method)
(Weapon used, time of day, blind use, bait, dogs, tracking, etc.)

Species: 1-3 1 (very common) - 3 (extremely rare)

Specific area: 1-2 1 (heavily hunted) - 2 (limited hunting)

Lion:

Method used on hunt: 1-4 1 (common method) - 4 (challenging method)
(Weapon used, time of day, blind use, bait, dogs, tracking, etc.)

Mane length: 1-4 1 (basic mane) - 4 (exceptional mane)

Trophy Size: 1-4 1 (large skull) - 4 (exceptional skull)
(Official SCI measurement)

Mane color: 1-3 1 (light) - 3 (dark)

Age: 1-3 1 (mature) - 3 (very old)

Specific area: 1-2 1 (heavily hunted) - 2 (limited hunting)

Leopard:

Body size: 1-6 1 (representative) - 6 (extremely large)
(Length on the body and if possible, weight on a scale, no estimations)

Trophy Size: 1-6 1 (large skull) - 6 (exceptional skull)
(Official SCI measurement)

Method used on hunt: 1-4 1 (common method) - 4 (challenging method)
(Weapon used, time of day, blind use, bait, dogs, tracking, etc.)

Specific area: 1-2 1 (heavily hunted) - 2 (limited hunting)

Age: 1-2 1 (old) - 2 (very old)

Buffalo:

Trophy Size: 1-7 1 (representative) - 7 (exceptional)
(Official SCI measurement)

Trophy Size: 1-7 1 (representative) - 7 (exceptional)
(Horn widest width, old Rowland Ward system)

Method used on hunt: 1-4 1 (common method) - 4 (challenging method)
(Weapon used, time of day, blind use, bait, dogs, tracking, etc.)

Specific area: 1-2 1 (heavily hunted) - 2(limited hunting)

 


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