Trophy Territory

Trophy territory: Where it all began

Long before the Big Horn Show became a four-day celebration of everything outdoors, it was built around a simple idea: bringing hunters together to share their trophies, swap stories, and celebrate the traditions of the hunt. Trophy displays and scoring were at the heart of the show from the very beginning, and 65 years later, that tradition is still going strong.

As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we’re going back to our roots and inviting everyone to be part of the history. Whether it’s a trophy from last season, a buck that’s hung over the fireplace for decades, or a treasured family mount passed down through generations, we’d love to see it in Trophy Territory. Every trophy has a story, and some of those stories deserve to be told again.

Our official Boone & Crockett scorers will be on hand to score all 27 B&C-recognized North American big game species harvested under Fair Chase principles. Trophies compete in two categories:

  • Current Harvest: Trophies taken during the most recent hunting season.

  • Prior Harvest: Trophies taken in any previous season, no matter how many years ago.

First-place winners for each species in both categories receive a coveted Big Horn Show Belt Buckle.

You can bring in a trophy harvested by yourself, a family member, or a friend. Whether it’s a record contender or simply a trophy with a great story behind it, we encourage you to bring it in and help us celebrate 65 years of hunting heritage.

After all, Trophy Territory is where the Big Horn Show began. Let’s make our 65th anniversary one for the record books!

Load in

We start taking in entries for Trophy Territory on:

  • Wednesday, March 17th at 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM
  • Thursday, March 18th from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM
  • Friday, March 19th from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 20th From 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon sharp!

All entries must remain on display until after the end of the AWARDS CEREMONY, which starts at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

LOAD IN DIRECTIONS

From Havana St., enter through the southernmost Fairgrounds gate. Continue east along the south side of Avista Stadium and take your first left at Yellow Gate. Continue north and park on the west side of the main building (watch for the Trophy Territory signs). Trophy check-in will be immediately inside on your right.

THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES WILL COMPETE FOR AWARDS:

Major Categories:

Best Overall Current Harvest (among all species) Winner receives a rifle

Best Overall Prior Harvest (among all species) Winner receives a rifle

Best in Show (between current & prior harvest winners) Winner receives a statue

Sub Categories:

(Each winner will receive a plaque & large category ribbon)

Best Current Harvest Disabled Hunter

Best Current Harvest Women Hunter

Best Current Harvest Washington State

Best Overall Harvest Archery

Best Overall Harvest Muzzleloader

Best Overall Harvest Youth (under 16)

Best Overall Harvest INWC member

Best Overall Shed antler (deer, elk, moose & caribou)