Willow Valley - Page 2

Dr Death · #31 01-15-2012, 09:10 PM

not saying the scores are always correct, but we have 5 official B&C scorers, one official P&Y scorer and several AFGA certified scorers. We also have a chartered accountant adding the scoresheets. We do our best but there are mistakes. Due to the sheer volume of heads it is bound to happen and those clubs that claim their scores are always exact have far less to score.

ishootbambi · #32 01-15-2012, 09:36 PM

it can happen at any scoring event that numbers are added up wrong. the surest way to get it right is to use the computerized scoring program. no accountant in the world will be as fast or accurate as the machines are. im not picking on willow valleys crew at all....it has happened everywhere these events are held. with the digital program, the only way to get it wrong is to type it wrong which is easily verified with a double check of the printout.

my own biggest whitetail for example was scored by a long time B&C scorer who has done thousands of heads over the years.....yet a simple math error gave up a score 2 inches out. 2 inches wouldnt be seen by anyone....but 30 inches sure should be.

i really cant believe that all events like this havent adopted the new technology. when you have such a massive amount of heads it makes life so much easier. i know the medicine hat group used the new technology starting a few years ago and it solved a ton of problems. this was not a small show by any stretch.....well over 1000 people were through the doors, and heads were over 200. for whatever reason, last year it was not used and immediately some very suspect scores showed up. its just so easy for mistakes to happen.

bessiedog · #33 01-15-2012, 09:42 PM

The boy had hockey!

First time i missed it in 10 years.

Anyone find out anything about cougar numbers?

I heard there were lots of youth catagories w/no entries. i should have got my arse in gear and entered my kids for birds and fish!

stupid stupid stupid!

H380 · #34 01-16-2012, 07:52 AM

Anyone know the scores / weights /size of winning bird entries ? Tried the WVTC website and get nothing on my computer .

Dr Death · #35 01-16-2012, 10:05 AM

winning birds/fish/game will be posted within a day or 2 at www.willowvalleytrophyclub.com

ishootbambi, please ignore my PM sent to you. You answered my questions in your above post.

dshaw · #36 01-16-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

Dad was told that about 132 big game heads were scored which is down a fair bit from past years,however looking at the pics there was some very nice trophys there.The whitetail & sheep looked very exceptional this year!

Yeah the number of heads were for sure down this year but quality was good. It was the first time that I can remember no entries for the rifle non-typical mule deer.

KBF · #37 01-16-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ishootbambi

it can happen at any scoring event that numbers are added up wrong. the surest way to get it right is to use the computerized scoring program. no accountant in the world will be as fast or accurate as the machines are. im not picking on willow valleys crew at all....it has happened everywhere these events are held. with the digital program, the only way to get it wrong is to type it wrong which is easily verified with a double check of the printout.

my own biggest whitetail for example was scored by a long time B&C scorer who has done thousands of heads over the years.....yet a simple math error gave up a score 2 inches out. 2 inches wouldnt be seen by anyone....but 30 inches sure should be.

i really cant believe that all events like this havent adopted the new technology. when you have such a massive amount of heads it makes life so much easier. i know the medicine hat group used the new technology starting a few years ago and it solved a ton of problems. this was not a small show by any stretch.....well over 1000 people were through the doors, and heads were over 200. for whatever reason, last year it was not used and immediately some very suspect scores showed up. its just so easy for mistakes to happen.

WHere about can you get the computerized score program? What is it called?

Rockymtnx · #38 01-16-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KBF

WHere about can you get the computerized score program? What is it called?

Boone and Crockett HAD one. Not sure if they still offer it or not.

whitetailhntr · #39 01-16-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockymtnx

Boone and Crockett HAD one. Not sure if they still offer it or not.

Boone and crocket has it on their website. Pretty easy to use and you can print your score sheet.

ishootbambi · #40 01-16-2012, 08:57 PM

for the average guy, it is easiest to just go to B&Cs website and the sheets for all species are right there. just type in the numbers and it gives you the score. for shows though that do a whack of them in a day.....the cd is a better way. its juts a little faster and its one page where the webite it 2 pages for a shett.. the cd is on sale right now too.

http://www.boone-crockett.org/store/...&action=detail

KBF · #41 01-16-2012, 09:25 PM

I just tried the online system, it came out the same as my score sheet.That sure would be handy for our club night. Im the guy that gets to do all the adding. but with my luck the computer system would crash and loose all the scores for the night, just my luck.

rednk · #42 01-16-2012, 09:27 PM

There is an android app called score my rack you can down load on you phone for free. Im sure Iphone has the same.

sakogreywolf · #43 01-17-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dshaw

Yeah the number of heads were for sure down this year but quality was good. It was the first time that I can remember no entries for the rifle non-typical mule deer.

I thought there was a NT mule deer that won with a score of 198 and change.

Rackmastr · #44 01-17-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sakogreywolf

I thought there was a NT mule deer that won with a score of 198 and change.

That was an Archery NT Mulie.....but yep...big deer!

sakogreywolf · #45 01-17-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rackmastr

That was an Archery NT Mulie.....but yep...big deer!

Did not realize it was a bow kill. Makes it even that much better!

Dr Death · #46 01-17-2012, 03:05 PM

All the winners/scores have now been posted at www.willowvalleytrophyclub.com Also, please feel free to forward any pictures taken during trophy day as we are wanting to add more pictures to the website. Please submit through the website.

#47 01-17-2012, 03:37 PM

Looks awesome! Sounds like lots of decent heads. I really wanted to make it this year, didn't really have anything too big to enter but its always kind of fun. Hopefully next year, definetly don't like missing it. Ive been hearing lots of good feedback here from buddies that did make it out.

whitetail Junkie · #48 01-17-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Death

All the winners/scores have now been posted at www.willowvalleytrophyclub.com Also, please feel free to forward any pictures taken during trophy day as we are wanting to add more pictures to the website. Please submit through the website.

Thanks for the link! Why such a poor turnout with the fish and feather entries?
Is our membership really down right now?