10/31/2025
Just wanted to throw the update out there in case other PA hunters want to know and also for anyone curious where he is likely ending up score wise as well as AI thoughts.
I've included some snapshots of using the rackline.ai app - same pictures produced slightly different scores, both are inflated. I think it's a neat tool for a real, REAL rough general idea, but using this as well as Gemini (who also estimated about 140) - I would say the smart play is to subtract 20 and you'll likely be closer and less disappointed.
I did finally get some time to measure myself, while I'm no expert, the process is quite simple enough and I'd imagine I'm not off by much at all. I ended up getting a final gross score of 122 4/8, with a net score after deductions of 115 4/8 - if this holds true, he will qualify for the PA Big Game Records book, just barely.
In regards to the PA BGR - I did discover that you can be officially measured mounted, so that concern of needing to interfere with the taxidermist is gone.
Still not 100% clear if I can have him measured for the PA BGR at a regional office or not, going to have to call about that. If I have to take him to Harrisburg, I'll likely just forget about it - too far to drive.
I dropped him off at the taxidermist last weekend and he expects to have him completed by January! Excited to have him home!
Appreciate everyone for the thoughts, input, and congratulations - as well as patience for someone who has never even considered measuring before and walked in clueless! Yall are great!
