Spike vs. Branch Antlered Bull. Do you know the difference?
Mar 8, 2017 — Under the true spike restriction, taking an elk that has two points on one. side or antler points within one inch of the. definitions regarding length of point, or point of. origination, is an infraction. All other types of. violations of the true spike restriction are subject. to current penalties and assessments.
Barnes TTSX Performance on Elk (photos) - Long Range Hunting …
Jun 10, 2017 — See photos below for the bullet shape, weight retention (99%), and petal expansion (1.5 x original diameter). I decided to try more power. Last year, I shot an elk in the neck at 200 yards with a 300 Win Mag 180 grain Barnes VOR-TX TTSX BT. No reaction, but I found a blood pool where he stood for a few minutes.
Examples of nice elk mount with 8ft ceiling limitations
Apr 26, 2018 — How the head orients and chin up or down depends on how wide the spread is of the antlers if can have head turned sideways. Here is the same mount on two walls with different ceilings. I think the first ceiling was 8' tall while is now in a different home with a much higher ceiling. 2009 WY Bull Elk with rifle. Shorter ceiling.
Average bull elk weights. | Long Range Hunting Forum
Oct 29, 2013 — Roosevelt Elk are dramatically larger. I called in a really nice 6x6 bull in September. Legs, ribs (separated from the spine), backstrap, tenderloins, all trim from the neck, and any flank or trim meat, 580 lbs. I would say average bull in Colorado, quartered with the spine, is in the 300 lbs range, minus backstrap and tenderloins.
Best Muzzleloader Bullet for Bull Elk? - Hunt Talk
Jan 31, 2020 — Joined. Oct 8, 2014. Messages. 160. Location. Minnesota. I hunted elk for the first time this past year and I used no excuse 460 grain conical. I got under 50 yards from him and just as I shot he turned fast to run off. I was on him just behind front shoulder but the bullet entered through back quarter and went all the way through him and got ...
1st bull elk | Page 2 | Long Range Hunting Forum
Oct 6, 2024 — Son' 1st bull elk. 315yds extreme up hill with seekins element 7prc and berger 175gr elite hunter. Normally use NAB in my rifles. The berger did a great job on this elk. One shot right behind the shoulder dropped him. Big thanks to Ladd for all his help reloading and support! View attachment 607522 View attachment 607521 View attachment 607520
Nevada Muzzleloader bull elk hunt area 111-115
Jul 26, 2024 — Elk will feed in the agriculture fields in Spring Valley on the east side of 111 where all of those wind turbans are. They move into the steep ridges at first light. Be there at least an hour before shooting light. Oct 9, 2024. #7.
Bull Elk mounting process - Hunt Talk
Aug 11, 2011 — 12. Location. Wyoming. LuckyMike said: Yes, it's a semi sneak with an offset to the elk's right and a slight turn to the left. The offset to the right means the elk's shoulders are aligned as if he is going to his right but then his head is turned slightly to his left. This form was advertised as "NEW."
1st bull elk - Long Range Hunting Forum
AZ. Oct 6, 2024. #1. Son' 1st bull elk. 315yds extreme up hill with seekins element 7prc and berger 175gr elite hunter. Normally use NAB in my rifles. The berger did a great job on this elk. One shot right behind the shoulder dropped him. Big thanks to Ladd for all his help reloading and support! , , and 68 others.
Elk Body Measurements - Hunt Talk
Jul 23, 2010 — The reason I wanted to figure it out was for ranging an elk with my bow. It came out that at about 30 yards, the torso of a bull fits just about right between my 1st and 3rd pins, meaning if it shows up bigger, its likely closer to 20 yrds, and smaller, its likely closer to 40 yrds. Its an easy way to get a good estimate in timber (where I find ...