32nd Boone and Crockett Big Game Awards  

Published May 16, 2025

The Boone and Crockett Club’s 32nd Big Game Awards, hosted at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri, from July 24–26, 2025, is more than a celebration of hunting achievements — it’s a powerful testament to the success of conservation in North America. 
 
Held every three years, the Big Game Awards recognize the most outstanding heads, horns, and antlers entered into the Club’s record book between 2022 and 2024. These trophies, all taken under the principles of Fair Chase, represent ethical hunting practices and the health of wildlife populations. The event underscores the Club’s mission to promote guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America.  

From May 1 through July 26, 2025, visitors to Wonders of Wildlife can experience a once-in-a-lifetime exhibit featuring over 130 exceptional specimens in the Bucks and Bulls Hall. Temporarily transformed from its usual display and updated with the 32^nd Big Game Award specimens, this limited-time exhibit offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness the culmination of conservation efforts and ethical hunting practices.  
 
The event also honors young hunters through the Jack Steele Parker Generation Next Youth Banquet, celebrating the next generation of conservationists and ethical hunters.

Wonders of Wildlife’s role as the host venue is pivotal. By providing a platform for the Awards and the accompanying exhibit, the museum educates the public on the importance of conservation and ethical hunting. This partnership amplifies the message that responsible stewardship of natural resources ensures the sustainability of wildlife for future generations. 
 
For those passionate about wildlife, conservation, and ethical hunting, the 32nd Big Game Awards at Wonders of Wildlife is an event not to be missed. It’s a celebration of nature’s grandeur and a call to continue the legacy of conservation. Buy your ticket or membership today to witness this limited-time exhibit!