Boone and Crockett Club

What Boone and Crockett Club does

The Boone and Crockett Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell, headquartered at 250 Station Drive in Missoula, Montana. It operates as the oldest wildlife conservation organization in North America, serving three primary constituencies: big game hunters seeking standardized trophy recognition, conservation supporters and policy advocates, and wildlife researchers and academics. The Club's flagship technical asset is the Big Game Records Live database — a searchable repository of over 60,000 accepted trophy entries across 17 big game categories, scored under the Club's proprietary scoring system originally developed in 1950. Supporting products include the Online Scoring Calculator, downloadable Score Charts, the National Collection of Heads and Horns at Wonders of Wildlife, the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch and Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center in Montana, Fair Chase magazine (quarterly), the Records of North American Big Game book (15th edition), and the Heritage of the Hunt podcast. The Club operates an Official Measurer network and endows B&C Professor's Chairs at the University of Montana, Texas A&M, Michigan State, and Oregon State.

The Club generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit model: Associate memberships at $35/year, Big Game Records Live subscriptions at $50/year, merchandise sales (books, apparel, score charts, collectibles), records entry fees (waived through 2026), and a tiered donor program including the George Bird Grinnell Society ($2,500+), Wilderness Warrior Society ($125,000 pledge), Founders' Circle ($500,000+ since 2023), and Hall of Fame ($500,000 cumulative). Corporate revenue flows through the Trailblazers in Conservation sponsorship program with partners including Safari Club International, Leupold & Stevens, Federal Ammunition, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Outdoor Fund, SITKA Gear, YETI, and Bushnell. Distribution is primarily direct via the Club's e-commerce storefront, supplemented by workplace giving channels (Combined Federal Campaign, United Way, State Employee Giving) and eBay Giving Works. Recent strategic emphasis has centered on the Poach & Pay research program, which produced findings in September 2025 (4% poaching detection rate, $1.4 billion annual conservation cost) that anchor the Club's policy advocacy agenda, and on platform modernization exemplified by Big Game Records Live 2.0 (June 2026) and Antler Analytica (April 2026).

Name

Boone and Crockett Club

Legal name

Boone and Crockett Club

Website

https://boone-crockett.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Boone and Crockett Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt, maintaining the world's authoritative big game trophy records database (60,000+ entries) and serving North American hunters, conservation advocates, and wildlife researchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation and Hunting Records

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation
• Big game records
• Fair chase hunting
• Trophy scoring
• Conservation advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees starting at $35/year for Associate membership, providing access to Fair Chase magazine, online resources, and member benefits.
2. Fair Chase Magazine: Quarterly official publication of the Club, included with membership. Also available for purchase separately and as back issues ($9.95 each).
3. Big Game Records Live Subscription: Annual subscription service ($50/year) providing full access to the searchable trophy database with advanced features including score charts, multiple images, and ranking data.
4. Records Entry Fees: Fee-based trophy entry processing for the Records of North American Big Game program. Usual $40 entry fee waived for entries received after January 1, 2026 due to generous donation.
5. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling books, score charts, apparel, and collectibles related to hunting and conservation.
6. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations supporting conservation programs, research initiatives like Poach & Pay, and the Records Program. Includes various giving societies (Founders' Circle at $500,000+, George Bird Grinnell Society at $2,500+, Wilderness Warrior Society at $125,000 pledge).
7. Workplace Giving Programs: Payroll deduction donations through Combined Federal Campaign, United Way, and State Employee Giving campaigns. Members contributing through CFC receive complimentary Associate membership.
8. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships through the Trailblazers in Conservation program, supporting mutual interests in wildlife management and hunter ethics. Sponsors include Safari Club International, Federal Ammunition, Leupold & Stevens, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Boone and Crockett Club maintains the authoritative records program for North American big game trophies, operates the Big Game Records Live searchable database (60,000+ entries), publishes the quarterly Fair Chase magazine, and runs conservation advocacy programs including the Poach & Pay research initiative. It sells annual memberships ($35/year), database subscriptions ($50/year), merchandise, and books while funding wildlife research through donations, giving societies, and corporate Trailblazers in Conservation sponsorships.

Product overview

The Boone and Crockett Club offers a unified portfolio of conservation and hunting-related products centered on its core mission of big game records keeping and wildlife conservation. The flagship offering is Big Game Records Live, an online searchable database of trophy records that replaced the previous Trophy Search system. Supporting this core product are the Fair Chase Magazine (quarterly publication), the Records of North American Big Game book (now in its 15th edition), and Online Scoring Calculators for preliminary trophy scoring. The Club also operates the Official Measurer Network for official trophy certification, publishes Score Charts as PDFs, and maintains the Records Watch dashboard showing records in processing. Educational products include the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch and Elmer E. Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center. Additional offerings include the Poach and Pay research program, Heritage of the Hunt Podcast, More to the Score publication series, and World’s Record Gallery. The Club offers membership programs starting at $35 with Fair Chase magazine subscription and maintains an online store for merchandise and donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Big Game Records Live Online searchable database providing access to Boone and Crockett Club's entire database of accepted big game trophies across all species, with over 60,000 records, score charts, multiple images, All-time Ranks, and State Ranks. Available as a $50/year subscription.
• Fair Chase Magazine Official quarterly publication of the Boone and Crockett Club featuring conservation articles, hunting stories, recently accepted trophies, and hunter education content. Included with Associate membership; back issues available for $9.95 each.
• Records of North American Big Game Published records book tracking North American big game trophy entries, now in its 15th edition. Available for purchase through the Club's online store.
• Membership Program Annual membership starting at $35/year providing Fair Chase magazine, online community access, member discounts on select books and merchandise, and access to Club programs. Manual or Auto-Renewal options available; Canada/Mexico add $10 and other foreign add $15 for shipping.
• B&C Online Store E-commerce platform selling merchandise, books, score charts, plaques, apparel, collectibles, and donation options related to hunting and conservation. Free account registration required for some features.
• Online Scoring Calculator Web-based digital tool allowing hunters to estimate scores for their trophy animals before official measurement, helping determine if entries meet minimum entry requirements.
• Poach and Pay Program Comprehensive research initiative studying poaching detection rates, conservation costs, and policy recommendations to combat illegal wildlife take. Headline findings include a 4% poaching detection rate and $1.4 billion annual conservation cost.
• Official Measurer Network Network of trained Official Measurers across North America who score and certify big game trophies according to B&C standardized scoring system.
• Score Charts PDF downloadable measurement instructions and score charts for all 17 big game categories, available for download through the Club's website.
• Heritage of the Hunt Podcast Audio podcast series featuring discussions on hunting, conservation, wildlife topics, and hunter stories, available for listening on the Club's website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Big Game Records Live contains 60,000+ trophy entries tracking wildlife population trends over 70+ years
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Safari Club InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2021Safari Club International supports the Club's Poach & Pay project as a 'Trailblazer in Conservation,' the highest mission-focused partnership level. SCI's engagement with state and federal legislators supports policy recommendations from the research findings.
• Leupold & Stevens, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 September 2015American sporting optics maker Leupold & Stevens funded the initial Poach & Pay research program and continues as a Trailblazer in Conservation sponsor dedicated to anti-poaching efforts.
• Federal AmmunitioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal Ammunition supports Boone and Crockett Club's Poach & Pay research as a Trailblazer in Conservation sponsor.
• Wildlife Management InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) on the Poach & Pay research program. WMI's Dr. Jonathan Gassett serves as lead researcher on the comprehensive study of illegal wildlife take.
• International Wildlife CrimestopperscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and media partnership with International Wildlife Crimestoppers, Inc. to support Poach & Pay research and public outreach campaign.
• Advanced Telemetry SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATS supports the Club as a Trailblazer in Conservation, providing animal tracking and monitoring products for wildlife research.
• SITKA GearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSITKA Gear renewed its commitment as a Trailblazer in Conservation, supporting mutual interests in on-the-ground conservation and hunter ethics.
• YETIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYETI supports the Boone and Crockett Club as a Trailblazer in Conservation partner.
• BushnellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBushnell supports the Boone and Crockett Club as a Trailblazer in Conservation partner.
• The University of MontanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Boone and Crockett Professor's Chair position at The University of Montana directs graduate scholarships and conservation education. Dr. Joshua Millspaugh currently holds the position.
• Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club has added a chaired professor focusing on wildlife conservation at Texas A&M University.
• Michigan State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club has added a chaired professor focusing on wildlife conservation at Michigan State University.
• Oregon State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club supports a graduate student program at Oregon State University.
• Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and AquariumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Collection of Heads and Horns is maintained by the Boone and Crockett Club at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri.
• Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Poach & Pay program was launched at the AFWA Annual Conference. AFWA administers the Multistate Conservation Grant program that recommended funding for Poach & Pay research.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation: A hunting, fishing, and conservation policy nonprofit focused on state and federal legislative advocacy. Directly comparable to B&C's conservation policy work, particularly the Poach & Pay research and fair chase hunting ethics advocacy.
• Safari Club International: The largest hunting advocacy and conservation nonprofit in North America. Directly comparable to Boone and Crockett Club as a membership-based hunting organization focused on wildlife conservation policy, fair chase ethics, and anti-poaching advocacy. SCI is also a current B&C 'Trailblazer in Conservation' partner.
• Pheasants Forever: A upland wildlife habitat conservation nonprofit with a chapter-based membership structure. Comparable to B&C as a hunting-conservation organization with membership dues, magazine publications, and a focus on wildlife habitat and policy advocacy.
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: A habitat conservation nonprofit focused on elk and other wildlife, with a mission directly comparable to Boone and Crockett's big game focus. Uses similar membership and donation-driven funding models, publishes a member magazine, and funds university research partnerships.
• Ducks Unlimited: A major North American waterfowl and wetlands conservation nonprofit founded in 1937. Comparable as a similarly-structured hunting-focused conservation nonprofit with membership dues, magazine publications, and major corporate sponsors, though focused on waterfowl habitat versus big game.
• Mule Deer Foundation: A conservation nonprofit focused on mule deer and black-tailed deer habitat. Comparable to B&C as a big-game-focused conservation nonprofit with membership dues, magazine publications, and habitat-focused grant programs.
• Quality Deer Management Association: A nonprofit focused on white-tailed deer management and hunting quality. Comparable to B&C as a deer-focused conservation organization with membership model, magazine publication (Quality Whitetails), and research partnerships.
• Wild Sheep Foundation: A nonprofit dedicated to wild sheep conservation across North America. Highly comparable to Boone and Crockett as a species-specific big game conservation organization with membership programs, donor societies, and hunting-focused advocacy.

Emerging players

• The Wildlife Society: A professional association for wildlife biologists and managers. Comparable to B&C as it serves wildlife professionals and researchers (a B&C customer segment) and overlaps on conservation research, academic partnerships, and policy advocacy for wildlife management.

Broad incumbents

• National Wildlife Federation: One of the largest US wildlife conservation nonprofits with broader environmental scope than B&C. Comparable as a major wildlife conservation membership organization with magazine (National Wildlife) and policy advocacy, but covers broader species and environmental issues beyond hunting.

Market position

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Competitive moat6 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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