Re: Monster Bull Elk
The way Al descibed the condition of the teeth it sounds like it was an old bull....he said he sent a tooth to the biologist for an age estimation. From what I've seen here in the northern rockies a bull elk reaches full maturity at 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 years old.(Greatest antler growth potential)Of course genetics, how they come out of winter into spring, early summer rain, will also have an impact on antler developement. I still believe that age is the most important factor in producing top quality animals.