Antler Horn and Tusk Competitions

Antler, Horn and Tusk (AHT)

NZDA has long measured and recorded trophy heads using the Douglas Score and NZDA systems. Every year the best heads taken locally are sent to conference for measuring. The following are the categories of big game animal accepted for entry:

2025 Entry Forms

Download entry forms:

1. AHT (Antler, Horn & Tusk) Entry Form 2025

See the National Competition overview page for other categories to enter.

Douglas Score Recommendation

We have a recommended Douglas Score as a guide when considering entries for the NZDA National Trophy Competition, but please note that this is not a minimum requirement and any trophy can be entered.

Medal Score Requirements

In addition to the trophies for each competition, those heads that equal or exceed the Douglas Score standards for the various species as set out in the table below, shall with the unanimous recommendation of the judges be awarded the appropriate gold, silver, or bronze awards.

*NZDA score

2026 Competition Dates

Entries will be open in May 2026 - So, get out into the hills, and start planning those trips to hunt your entries for next year!