Sika Show - Worth entering a red?

I shot a nice public land red stag earlier this year and am wondering if it's worth entering in the show. He's all mounted up and ready to go on the wall, I read in the rules that they need to be able to drill the skull to DNA test heads but I'm assuming that is only for sika/hybrid determination. Can anyone confirm if I can enter a fully mounted head?

I also looked at the winning scores for the reds last year and mine wouldn't have been close (the top public land head scored 382DS). Is it worth a nudge with my little 319DS head?

I also noticed the private land winner was much smaller (267DS), did they perhaps get the scores the wrong way round and the 267 was actually the public land stag? Or did no one enter the estate section assuming it would have to be a mutant monster?

Cheers,
Adam

Chuck it in

Just spoke to one of the judges, yes fully mounted accepted.

Enter it, if you were prepared to have it mounted show it off.

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Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Enter it, if you were prepared to have it mounted show it off.

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I definitely think it's worth showing off. I guess my question was more around whether or not it is eligible and if it is, am I in the running for a prize?

@Dorkus how did your head turn out? you just get it back? You better put up another pic off it mounted:thumbsup: Waiting for mine to be finished can't be far away.

This is the only decent pic I have of it mounted, "interesting" pose from @Philipo adds a bit of flavor.

The one the taxidermist sent through is a bit blurry. I'm yet to get my hands on it. And there's a couple of it where I found him. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c1fa884181.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7b15575837.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9664b9b65c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2763f6b531.jpg

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It sure is a cracker Adam

I like it when they are mounted slightly off to one side.

What a ripper

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Veery nice!

Everything looks bigger when Phillipo holds it....its why he is so popular on camping trips:ORLY:

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Veery nice!

Everything looks bigger when Phillipo holds it.

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I should ask him to hold my bank balance.

Your score may change too, don't be surprised if it does. Up is better :thumbsup:

Agree looks bigger than that score. Beaut head

Go for it mate, you might win more than just these 2.

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Can't submit them if they are poached ah, that's what you are worried about ah??

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There’s always one tall poppy killer :thumbsup:

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Genuine question mate

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Go for it mate, you might win more than just these 2.

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Was that his hail this year so far, awesome stuff, any go to nationals??

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Wicked head, you should submit, just so I can see it in person!

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Genuine question mate

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:cool: was tonge in cheek as I'm sure yours was?

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:cool: was tonge in cheek as I'm sure yours was?

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Totally mate, waiting for old mate to bite.... He must be busy

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If he fits in the back of the Suuby I'll bring him down. On that note, has anyone arranged accommodation and got some floor space I can curl up on?

+1 for floorspace. If I need to cuddle with @Dorkus so be it.