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:

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The Mountain Bipod is the pinnacle of functionality and adjustability all in a lightweight package perfect for the backcountry and mountain hunter.

+/- 50 degree cant/tilt.
Up to 360 degree pan.
Carbon fibre legs which are adjustable from the top of the legs.
Quick attachment and detachment:
Universal picatinny rail attachment featuring our patent pending multi attachment head.
Arca swiss rail attachment.
Legs adjust outwards and forwards for increased high adjustment and usage in even the steepest of terrain.
Height adjustment from 8cm (4") to 38cm (15"). Measured as the height from the ground to bottom of picatinny rail.
Weight:
Picatinny Attachment 152 grams (5.4oz).
Arca Attachment 161 grams (5.7oz).

To top things off this year, every entry into the AHT competition will receive a MTNHook so that you can hang your trophy with pride and style.

2024 Entry Forms

All entries must be received by 5pm, Friday 28th June 2024

You can find a copy of the Competition Rules here.

Download 2024 Entry Forms by clicking the links below:

AHT Entry Form

Photographic & Film Entry Form

Literary Entry Form

Young Deerstalker Entry Form (must be submitted by your committee)

All physical forms are to be emailed to office@deerstalkers.org.nz or posted to:

PO Box 12015, Thorndon Wellington 6144

ATTN: NZDA National Competitions

AHT heads are to be posted to the address provided on the AHT Entry Form above. 

To see more about our other competitions, head to the competition overview page.

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.

2025 Competition Dates

Entries will be open in May 2025 - So, get out into the hills, and start planning those trips to hunt your entries for next year!