EDISON, NJ–The annual
Garden State Deer Classic, held January 9 to January 12,
featured outstanding white-tailed deer harvested during the previous year\’s hunting seasons and recognized the
hunters who took them
. The deer were entered in the
Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program
.
The Deer Classic was held at the
Garden State Outdoor Sports Show
at the
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
in Edison.
The 2020 show and Deer Classic was
an event ideal for sportsmen and sportswomen and for exhibitors, drawing 40,000 sporting enthusiasts.
The Deer Classic is jointly sponsored by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, the
New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen\’s Clubs
,
United Bowhunters of New Jersey
, and the
Garden State Outdoor Sports Show
.
A highlight of the Classic each year is a stunning display featuring some of New Jersey\’s largest bucks. The 2020 event culminated in an awards ceremony on Sunday, January 12.
2020 Deer Classic winners assemble with their deer.
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As part of the Deer Classic, division biologists are present the entire time to answer questions and discuss management strategies, goals and issues. Hunting and fishing equipment manufacturers\’ pro-staffers, division biologists and others also conduct seminars on various topics.
For information visit the
Garden State Outdoor Sports Show website
.
List of Winners, 2020 Deer Classic
(pdf, 215kb)
2020 Winners Photo
Winners of the 2019 Deer Classic
(pdf, 140kb)
2019 Winners Photo
Winners of the 2018 Deer Classic
(pdf, 125kb)
2018 Winners Photo
Winners of the 2017 Deer Classic
(pdf, 90kb)
2017 Winners Photo
Winners of the 2016 Deer Classic
(pdf, 90kb)
2016 Winners Photo
Winners of the 2015 Deer Classic
(pdf, 55kb)
2015 Winners Photo
Winners of the 2014 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2013 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2012 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2011 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2010 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2009 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2008 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2007 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2006 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2005 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2004 Deer Classic
Winners of the 2003 Deer Classic
Outstanding Deer Program and All-time Winners Lists