Annual Competitions

The Otago Branch runs annual competitions recognising excellence in hunting trophies, photography, and video – open to all financial members.

How trophies are judged: Antlered species (red deer, fallow, whitetail) are scored using SCI or Rowland Ward measurement standards – main beam length, spread, tine length, and mass. Horned species (tahr, chamois, goat, sheep) are judged on horn length and configuration. Boar categories use live weight and tusk measurement. Judging is conducted by experienced members on the judging evening. Bring your trophy clean and prepared.

Trophy Competition

Bring in your best trophy from the year and compete for one of the named cups across a wide range of game species and categories.

Deer – Antlered Species

McCarthy CupRed Deer antlers
Garry Pullar TrophyWhitetail Deer antlers
Otago Branch TrophyOther deer species
Alexto CupFallow Deer antlers
Best Antlered HeadOverall best antlered entry

Alpine Species – Horned

Allan Miller TrophyTahr horns
George Hewitt CupChamois horns
Terry Arthur CupWild sheep horns
Elio Chiminello CupGoat horns
Best Horned HeadOverall best horned entry

Boar Categories

Capri Motors TrophyHeaviest boar
Liquorland TrophyHeaviest sow
Best Boar TusksTusk length / quality

Special Recognition

Granger Spiky CupBest junior entry
Ray Webb CupBest trophy taken by a female hunter

Photo & Video Competition

Photos and videos must be taken in the year ending 31 May. Enter across multiple divisions for your best chance of winning.

Photography & Video Divisions

Bob Hogan CupGeneral hunting / scenic / wildlife photography
Kevin Weir CupLive game animal images
Keith Knox Memorial TrophyHuman interest scenes
Judith Stanbridge CupVideo / DVD entries
Photo eligibility: All photos and videos must have been taken in the competition year, ending 31 May. Check competition details at a club meeting for the current year’s deadlines.

How to Enter

Key Dates – Current Season

EventTypical Timing
Photo & video competition year closes31 May
Photo & video entry submissionConfirmed at June meeting
Trophy judging eveningAnnounced at club meetings
Annual prize-givingEnd of year function (Nov/Dec)

Exact dates confirmed at monthly meetings. Attend or contact the branch to confirm current year deadlines. Entry is free for current members.

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Be a Financial Member

Competitions are open to current Otago Branch members. Make sure your membership is up to date before submitting entries.

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Prepare Your Entry

Trophy entries should be brought along to the judging event. Photo and video entries should be taken within the competition year (ending 31 May).

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Submit at a Club Meeting

Trophy judging takes place at an evening event announced at monthly meetings – typically mid-year. Photo and video entries close on 31 May each year. Entry is free for current members.

Questions About Competitions?

Ask at any club meeting for full entry rules and current year deadlines.

Clubrooms53 Malvern St, Woodhaugh, Dunedin 9010
Meetings2nd Monday, 7:30pm (excl. Jan & Apr)