How big is a 300 inch elk?

How big is a 300 inch elk?

300” Bull: G1= 14”, G2= 14”, G3=10”, G4= 16”, G5= 8. Note that a 300” bull will more likely have 45” main beams about 54” inches of total mass and a 35” spread. These totals amount to 303”.

What is a good bull elk score?

Minimum Score and Entry Requirements A typical elk, meaning the antlers are symmetrical, needs to score at least 260 inches. Non-typical bull elk have to hit 300 inches. A “green score” is taken not long after you’ve killed the animal and will tell you if you’re at, near, or over the minimum score.

What does a 300 class bull elk look like?

A 300 class bull usually has eye guards and brow tines that are less that the diatance from his eyes to the end of his nose. The third tines are about the same as the brow tines and the fourth is generally 18 inches or less.

How big is a 360 bull elk?

Average measurements
320-330″ bull 37″ 14″ x 5 x 2
340-350″ bull 38″ 15″ x 5 x 2
360-370″ bull 39″ 16″ x 5 x 2
380-390″ bull 40″ 18″ x 5 x 2

What is a trophy bull elk?

After the age of 9.5 years, most mature bull elk are at least 6 X 6 s. But not all 6 X 6s are trophies. As the count increases, the animal falls into a category. For example, 6 X 6 is referred to as a Royal Bull. 7 X 7 an Imperial Bull, and 8 X 8 a Monarch Bull.

How many inches is a trophy elk?

The average trophy elk has an inside spread of 42-4/8 inches.

How old is a 6 point bull elk?

Counting Points—Most mature bull elk are 6x6s. An elk’s first antlers are usually spikes. In good habitat, a bull may have a 5-point rack as a 2-1/2-year-old and then a small six-point rack as a 3-1/2-year-old. Its best antlers, however, usually come at age 9-1/2 to 12-1/2, so remember that not every 6×6 is a trophy.

What do you call a 6×6 bull elk?

How old is a 6×6 bull elk?

How old is a 6×6 elk?

What is a 8X8 bull elk called?

An elk with a total of 12 antler points (6×6) is called a ”royal” bull; one with 14 points (7X7) is an “imperial” and one with 16 points (8X8) is a monarch. Raghorns and cows fill more freezers and save wall space.

How big is a 400 ” bull elk?

Taking this into account gives us 378” to around 385”. 400” Bull: G1= 20”, G2= 20”, G3= 20”, G4= 20, G5= 16”. Again, most 400” bulls will have 54” to 56” inch beams, and a spread of potentially more than 40 inches. This results in these point lengths totaling 397” to 400” plus!

What to look for when judging an elk?

Identify the “sword” (G4) and the “whale tail” to verify that you are looking at a 6×6 or better bull. Look for long main beams and strong 3 rd ’s and 5 th ’s. Look for good “curve” in the G1, G2, & G3 points. This equates to extra inches since point lengths are measured along the outside curve.

Who is the best field judge for elk?

For this Feature, we’ve tapped the eagle eyes of Steve Chappell, one of the best field judging experts in the elk hunting world, producer of the Extreme Bulls video series and owner of Chappell Guide Service. With the draw results out in the western states there are many hunters celebrating their good fortune in the draw.

How big should a Bulls main beam be?

Probably the most important aspect of field judging bulls is to have a solid, accurate starting place to build from. Here is how the Base 200 system works. Most big mature bulls will have main beams close to 50 inches long. Some are longer and some a bit shorter, but 50 is a good estimate to start from.

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