The North American Super Slam

The North American Super Slam is a prestigious hunting achievement that involves harvesting all 29 of North America's big game species recognized by the Boone and Crockett Club. These species include a diverse range of mammals from the continent, representing various habitats and hunting challenges. Completing the Super Slam requires dedication, skill, and often considerable financial investment due to the travel and hunting expenses involved. Here are the 29 species typically included in the North American Super Slam:

1. Moose
2. Elk
3. Mule Deer
4. White-tailed Deer
5. Cougar (Mountain Lion)
6. Black Bear
7. Grizzly Bear
8. Brown Bear
9. Polar Bear
10. Bison (American Buffalo)
11. Bighorn Sheep
12. Dall's Sheep
13. Stone's Sheep
14. Desert Bighorn Sheep
15. Mountain Goat
16. Pronghorn Antelope
17. Muskox
18. Caribou (Barren Ground, Woodland, and Quebec-Labrador varieties)
19. Muskox
20. Mountain Lion
21. Jaguar
22. Columbian Blacktail Deer
23. Sitka Blacktail Deer
24. Central Canada Barren Ground Caribou
25. Quebec-Labrador Caribou
26. Coues Deer
27. Kodiak Bear
28. Alaskan Brown Bear
29. Giant Canada Moose

The challenge of completing the North American Super Slam lies not only in successfully harvesting each of these species but also in meeting the specific trophy criteria established by the Boone and Crockett Club, which can include minimum scores for antlers, horns, or skulls. Additionally, hunters must navigate various hunting regulations, obtain permits or tags for each species, and often travel to different regions of North America to pursue their quarry.

Achieving the North American Super Slam is a significant accomplishment in the hunting community and is recognized as one of the most challenging and prestigious hunting achievements worldwide. It requires not only hunting skill and expertise but also a deep respect for wildlife conservation and ethical hunting practices.