Star Feed and Seed of Spur has announced the winners of its 2020–21 Big Buck Contest, which began at the start of deer season in fall 2020 and ran through the final weekend of the youth season. The winners came from a variety of locations and harvested their deer in Garza, Crosby, Motley and Dickens counties.
Youngest Hunter
The Youngest Hunter Category winner was Bobby Dewitt from Royse City, Texas. The 7-year old was the youngest hunter to bring in a deer or pig to be scored during the season. Dewitt’s buck was killed in Motley County in late December 2020. The 6-point buck had a left main beam of 16.375" and a right main beam of 18". The left and right circumferences were both 3.125" and the buck had an inside spread of 15". Dewitt won a monogrammed jacket.
Mule Deer Category
In the Mule Deer Category, the winner was Justin Johnson of Lubbock. Johnson’s mule buck was killed in Crosby County late November 2020. Johnson’s buck had a left main beam of 25.375" and a right main beam of 25.375" to match perfectly. The 11-point buck had outside spread of 23.5". The left circumference was 5.25", with the right circumference at 5.375". The buck had an overall score of 183.5. Johnson won a monogrammed jacket from Star Feed and Seed.
Overall White-tail
In the Overall White-tail category, the winner was Evan Botsford of Lubbock. Botsford’s deer had a left main beam of 25.5" and a right main beam of 26". The inside spread was 21.5". With several kickers, the buck had 17 points to score. The left and right circumference scores were both 5". The total score was 180.5. Botsford killed his buck with a bow in mid-October 2020 in Garza County. As winner of the Overall and the Bow Categories, Botsford earned a monogrammed jacket and $1,000 from Star Feed and Seed.
Straight Eight
The Straight Eight Big Buck Category was won by Shane Taylor of Lubbock. The 8-point buck had a left main beam of 25" and a right main beam of 26". The inside spread was 18". The left circumference was 5," with the right circumference being 4.75". Taylor's buck was killed in Motley County in late December 2020. The 8-pointer had a total score of 152.375. Taylor won a monogrammed jacket and $1,000.
Youth Category
In the Youth Category, the winner was Josiah Phillips of Crosbyton. Phillips’ buck was killed in Dickens County in mid-December 2020. The 11-point buck’s left main beam scored 24.25", with the right main beam scoring 25.5". The inside spread was 17.25", with the left circumference being 4.25" and the right circumference being 4.375". The 16-year old Phillips, who won a monogrammed jacket this year, will be eligible to compete in the adult category next year.
Wild Hog
In the Wild Hog Category, the winner was JC Stelzer of Post. Stelzer'’ hog, weighing in at 291 pounds, was killed in Dickens County in November 2020. Stelzer won a monogrammed jacket.
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