Use a flexible tape measure
Measure each antler separately
Measure from the base at the burr to the tip of the main beam
Follow the center line of the beam, not a straight line
Measure all points, tines, or branches from their base to their tip
Measure the inside spread at the widest point between the main beams
Measure beam circumference at the smallest point between each point
Record the length of each tine on both antlers
Add the measurements according to the scoring method being used
Use the same method consistently for accurate comparison