025 - Inside the Mind of a Boone & Crockett Scorer | w/ Cameron Coble

In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Coble, an official Boone and Crockett Club scorer who has measured and evaluated some of the biggest whitetail bucks in the country. In addition to Boone & Crockett, he is also a certified scorer for other major record-keeping clubs and a longtime writer for North American Whitetail, giving him a rare mix of real-world experience and technical knowledge.

With decades of experience and laying hands on giant racks, he breaks down what truly separates an average buck from a trophy — and what most hunters misunderstand when judging deer in the field or on trail cameras.

We cover:

• What Boone & Crockett scorers actually look for when measuring a buck

• The most important measurements that impact final score

• The most underrated measurements hunters often overlook

• How to correctly score your own deer

• Giants harvested this year and what makes them special

• Why trail camera photos can be misleading

• The best states for producing giant bucks

• How one-buck state regulations could drastically improve deer quality

• Common mistakes hunters make when judging trophy potential

Whether you’re new to deer hunting or love diving into the technical side of scoring and antler measurements, this episode gives you a clearer understanding of what makes a buck truly exceptional — straight from someone who’s seen more giant deer in person than most hunters ever will.

If you’ve ever wondered how close your buck really was… this episode will change how you look at antlers forever.