VPSA
Virginia Peninsula Sportsmen's AssociationThe VPSA founded the Virginia Big Game Contest in 1940. This contest was developed for the sole purpose of compiling information on Virginia’s Big Game for the citizens of the state. We hope that you are able to attend and participate in our show in the future.
The 86th Annual Bear, Deer, and Turkey Virginia Big Game Contest
Friday, August 1st – Sunday August 3rd, 2025
- Earn your Bear, Deer, or Turkey Virginia DWR Citation – All game scored under the Virginia Scoring System
- HISTORICAL, WOMEN’s only, and YOUTH only categories will be included for Bear, Deer, and Turkey.
- $20 fee for each entry – gains you free admission to show
- Deer do not need to be mounted – Antlers on skull plate
- Bear citations require a clean bear skull
- Turkey citations require beard, feet, and weight card (Frozen Turkey entries will not be accepted
- Pre-Registration is encouraged, however onsite registration may occur, entries must have DWR confirmation number or hard copy tag.
- Preregistration will open on July 1st, 2025.
- Friday, August 1st – Entries will be accepted from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
- Saturday, August 2nd – Entries will be accepted from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- Sunday, August 3rd – Awards ceremony will take place at 3:00PM; entries can be picked up directly following the awards ceremony.
The VPSA Scholarship
Submit Application by May 31st
The Virginia Peninsula Sportsmen’s Association (VPSA) Scholarship was established by the VPSA Board of Directors in 2022 to enable the next generation of sportsmen and women to further outdoor conservation efforts through their undergraduate study. VPSA will award one $500 scholarship annually.
About the VPSA
History
In 1940, the VPSA founded the oldest and most prestigious Big Game Contest in the state of Virginia.
Membership
VPSA members can participate in the annual Big Game Contest and receive periodic updates on hunting regulations.
Resources
We have step-by-step instructions on how to score your big game. These guidelines are used by officials during the contest.
Contest
Stay up to date on the VPSA Big Game Contest and other events sponsored by the organization.
Past Contest Results
Each year the VPSA compiles the contest results in order to determine the placing for each class. If you would like to see an archive of our past contest, or determine how well your trophy compares to past winners, visit page below.