Every three years the Boone and Crockett Club publishes a new Awards book. The newest edition in this series – Boone and Crockett Club’s 26th Big Game Awards, 2004-2006 – has definitely raised the bar for hunting enthusiasts.

This 736-page volume features a complete listing of trophies accepted in the 26th Awards Period and for the first time ever, each listing will include the gross B&C score, plus the final score, selected measurements, location and date of kill, hunter and owner, as well as the rank in the 26th Awards Program.

What sets this publication apart from other books are the tales of the hunts for the top North American big game trophies in the 26th Awards Program. Read about the hunts for some of the greatest trophies ever taken by modern-day hunters – such as Peter J. Orazi, Jr.’s American elk with widest frame in recorded history at 70 inches. Stories told by the hunters themselves provide exciting insight.

Boone and Crockett Club’s 26th Big Game Awards, 2004-2006 lists nearly 5,000 trophies accepted in 36 of the 38 North American big game categories recognized by the Boone and Crockett Club. More importantly, it captures the tales of the hunts for the top 100 North American big game animals entered in the Club's 26th Awards Program.

Stories told by the hunters themselves provide exciting reading and invaluable information about areas currently producing trophy quality big game animals. These stories provide interesting insights into the hunting techniques used in a multitude of hunting situations throughout North America. Specialized techniques used for each big game species and adaptations for the different habitat types in which each species is found provide interesting and useful information for experienced, as well as novice sportsmen. Each story is unique and each hunter has his or her own special way of capturing in words the intensity of the experience. The common thread that runs through all of these stories is the deep respect shared by the hunters for the animal being pursued and the Fair Chase ethic shared by the hunters.

For the first time ever, the records section of this book provides the gross B&C score for each trophy, along with additional measurements and information about each of the accepted entries and lists the areas where the animals were harvested. Many interesting facts are included in this wealth of data making it the authoritative guide for hunters and wildlife professionals alike.

In this era of ever increasing challenges to our wildlife and our natural resources, Boone and Crockett Club's 26th Big Game Awards 2004-2006, celebrates the many wonderful successes unique to the management and conservation of big game in North America.

The Boone and Crockett Club’s latest Awards Book features over 100 award-winning trophy stories written by the sportsmen and sportswomen who took the top big game trophies entered in the 26th Awards Entry Period. Each story is unique… each story is special.

RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF ENTRIES – Interest and participation in the Club’s world-renowned scoring system continues to increase. This edition features nearly 5,000 trophy entries, an increase of 16% over the previous edition.

GROSS B&C SCORES – For the first time ever, the Boone and Crockett Club is including the gross B&C score for every entry listed in the 26th Awards book.

HUNDREDS OF FIELD PHOTOS – Readers will see over 100 black and white field photos, plus a special color section featuring 60 of the best trophy field photographs presented in full color.

Also included in Boone and Crockett Club’s 26th Big Game Awards, 2004-2006:
Data for nearly 5,000 big game entries in 38 categories that include key measurements, final B&C score, gross B&C score, locality and year taken, entry period rank and name(s) of the hunter and owner.Over 100 compelling stories about the hunting adventures that resulted in the top trophies entered in the 26th Big Game Awards Program.Review of the 26th Awards Program by Eldon L. “Buck” Buckner and Jack Reneau

The Boone and Crockett Club was founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt as a coalition of dedicated sportsmen-conservationists who provide leadership in issues that affect hunting, wildlife, and wild habitat.