Buckmasters

Buckmasters began airing on TNN in 1988 as the first deer hunting show on cable—and the first hunting show of any kind on the network. The series rapidly became one of TNN's most popular programs, spawning an entire category of hunting television that continues today. Buckmasters currently airs on Outdoor Channel.

Buckmasters operates as a comprehensive whitetail hunting resource and media company headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama (800-240-3337). Rather than selling firearms or operating a physical location, they provide:

Record Keeping & Buck Scoring - Searchable database of official buck records - Official Buckmasters scorer certification program - Proprietary scoring philosophy for evaluating whitetail antlers - BTR (Buckmasters Trophy Records) scoring system used across North America

Content & Education - Buckmasters Magazine (print) - Podcast series featuring hunting stories and strategy - Blog with hunting tips, tactics, and news - Video series including "The Jackie Bushman Show" on Sportsman Channel - Hunt knowledge library covering shed hunting, rut behavior, deer biology

Events - Annual Buckmasters Expo - Buckmasters on TV productions

Buckmasters focuses heavily on whitetail deer hunting strategy, emphasizing practical knowledge hunters can apply season-to-season.

Shed Hunting Guides - Detailed seasonal content on finding naturally-shed antlers, timing (February-March in most areas), scouting techniques, and how shed antlers reveal buck behavior patterns and winter hideouts.

Youth Hunter Spotlights - Feature stories on young hunters' record-book bucks, including recent coverage of a 15-year-old Michigan hunter who took a 211 6/8" nontypical buck—the state's third largest and a new youth record.

Regional Hunting Opportunities - Coverage of WMA (Wildlife Management Area) permit applications, seasonal regulations, and CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) monitoring programs across multiple states.

Muzzleloader & Multi-Season Tactics - Articles on blackpowder hunting techniques, including the story of a Texas hunter who learned muzzleloader hunting as a backup plan and successfully harvested a 201 3/8" buck.

Thousands of hunters subscribe to the Buckmasters newsletter for whitetail tips, gear recommendations, and exclusive giveaways. The organization positions itself as "real hunters, real stories, real gear"—focusing on practical advice from hunters who actually use the tactics they share.

Buckmasters' scoring system has become a national standard. Hunters can: - Locate official Buckmasters scorers in their region - Become certified as an official scorer - Search their record book for comparable bucks - Learn the Buckmasters scoring philosophy

This credibility in record-keeping makes Buckmasters a go-to reference for serious whitetail hunters tracking trophy bucks or validating hunts for record consideration.