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Big Buck Contests and Deer Scoring in Texas
Season-long Texas deer contests such as Cola Blanca in Laredo and the TGR contest in Kerrville, with entry windows, fees and posted division winners.
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Texas big buck contests in brief
This page tracks 4 big buck contests in Texas: 3 still ahead and 1 with posted results. Run mostly by Trophy Game Records of the World, Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Hallettsville Knights of Columbus.
Counties that show up most: Kerr County, Webb County and Lavaca County. Starting things off: Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Big Buck Contest 2026-2027, Nov 7-Jan 30, 2027.
Texas big buck contests closest to you
Cards appear nearest first, each with miles from you.
Distances are straight-line miles to the town, venue or county center.
Next Texas big buck contests
| When | Name | Run by | Where | Details | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3-Jan 31, 2027 | Cola Blanca Big Buck Contest 2026-2027 · season-long deer contest | Laredo Chamber of Commerce | Laredo, Webb County | $30 adults, $20 ages 17 and under | Enter |
| Nov 7-Jan 30, 2027 | Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Big Buck Contest 2026-2027 · season-long deer contest | Hallettsville Knights of Columbus | Hallettsville, Lavaca County | Organizer page | |
| Nov 7-Jan 31, 2027 | TGR Big Buck Contest 2026-2027 · season-long deer contest | Trophy Game Records of the World | Kerrville, Kerr County | Enter |
Source pages are linked on every row. Retrieved October 11, 2026; dates can move.
Posted results, Texas big buck contests
| Day | Name | Where | Placed | Posted at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | TGR Big Buck Contest 2025-2026 (results) · season-long deer contest | Kerrville, Kerr County | Henry Adams, Open Division Men's Diamond Buck (1,328.9 CM); High Fence Diamond Buck Jason Clayton 904.9 CM; Low Fence Diamond Buck Curt Schiebel 729.5 CM; Hill Country Derrick Ard 298.4 CM; Texas Mule Deer Kennon Doyal 420.8 CM; Wild Turkey Raul Alvarez 53.8 CM. | Published here |
Placings exactly as the host or results service posted them.
Texas big buck contests: two-time winners
Only one result is posted so far, so no one can have won twice yet.
When Texas big buck contests happen
Months with the most: November, January and October.
All 6 dated big buck contests in the source data count, past or ahead.
Grounds, halls and hosts
Orange map pins are public hunting areas; the rest are towns or county centers.
| Site | County | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Kerrville | Kerr County | 2 |
| Hallettsville | Lavaca County | 1 |
| Laredo | Webb County | 1 |
| Organizer | Listed |
|---|---|
| Trophy Game Records of the World | 2 |
| Laredo Chamber of Commerce | 1 |
| Hallettsville Knights of Columbus | 1 |
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Texas big buck contests: common questions
Who puts on the Texas big buck contests?
Trophy Game Records of the World, Laredo Chamber of Commerce and Hallettsville Knights of Columbus.
Which Texas counties host big buck contests?
Kerr County (2), Webb County (1) and Lavaca County (1).
When are most Texas big buck contests held?
November, by the count of all dates found.
Is there a recent Texas big buck contest champion?
TGR Big Buck Contest 2025-2026 (results): Henry Adams, Open Division Men's Diamond Buck (1,328.9 CM).
How do I buy in or register?
The event name opens the host’s page; the last column goes straight to entry, tickets or sign-in where one exists.
Must I be licensed for a big buck contest?
Yes. A contest deer has to be taken legally, which means a Texas hunting license and a properly tagged deer.
How fresh is this list?
As of October 11, 2026, from the linked host pages.
How long is the Texas big buck contest list?
4, of which 3 are upcoming.
Next date for Texas big buck contests?
Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Big Buck Contest 2026-2027, Nov 7-Jan 30, 2027, Hallettsville, Lavaca County.
Other Texas event types
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