The annual Garden State Deer Classic features outstanding white-tailed deer harvested during the previous year’s hunting seasons and recognizes the hunters who took them. The deer had been entered in the Outstanding White-tailed Deer Program.
The 2026 Deer Classic will be held during the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Sportsmen’s Jamboree at Griffin & Howe at Hudson Farm in Andover, NJ from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., June 6-7, 2026. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item donation.
Itinerary for the weekend can be found HERE.
In addition to the Garden State Deer Classic, there will be something for everyone, including:
The Inaugural Griffin & Howe 3D Archery Classic with 3 custom courses!
Youth fishing & archery programs
Expert guest speakers & gundog demonstrations
Local & national outdoor vendors