Recordbook bulls, from the boone and crockett club archives. Jacob black harvested the new wa state record cascade roosevelt s elk in the archery division in pierce co. The tule elk is the smallest wapiti found in north america, occurring only in california. The largest of the subspecies is the roosevelt elk c. Elk nontypical records nevada wildlife record book. Elk minor rifleman karl minor took this 388 48 inch roosevelt elk with guide bruce watson near the adam river in british columbia, canada. The giant bull has 9 points on the left antler and 14 points on the right. Apr 24, 20 pat butlers tule elk was tagged in 2010 during a bowhunt in solano county, california. Sep, 2009 last year, the first season since the establishment of the tule elk category, more than 500 hunters applied for a chance at the record book. Yet far fewer hunters pursue these elk than they did 10 or 20 years ago.
Sep 27, 2017 these are biggest moose kills in the safari club international record book. Illegal big buck breezes to boone and crockett list. Story about biggest bull elk turns out to be big bull the spokesman. W apiti, a common name for elk species worldwide, is a shawnee and cree word meaning white rump. The coyote lives in all of the habitats that the roosevelt elk resides in and does commonly hunt them. A hunter stumbled upon a bizarre sight on a 75,000acre ranch north of las vegas, n. In addition to wyoming, theres always a great deal of trophy antelope buzz from states like new mexico and arizona. Stalking the majestic tule elk with an eye on the record book the. Rosies are darker in color than other elk subspecies and the largest in terms of body size, with bulls generally weighing 7001,100 pounds.
The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation. Records of north american elk is the definitive history book for trophy american elk, roosevelt s elk, and tule elk in north america. Top 10 list these lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books state search. The elk check station is located at the elk country visitor center, 4 homestead dr. Pat butlers tule elk was tagged in 2010 during a bowhunt in solano county, california. The deer and antelope of north america, by theodore roosevelt. Check out the links below to see more record whitetailed bucks by region. Once considered a vanishing subspecies of roosevelt elk, the tule pronounced toolee have been nurtured to revival, numbering about. Jacob black harvested the new wa state record cascade roosevelts elk in the archery division in pierce co. Boone and crockett announces mule deer, elk record books. We learn a valuable lesson on this hunt, like they say in africa, its the dead ones that kill you. Yes we have monster elk on vancouver island, heres a prime example of what enormous sizes that our old rainforest bulls can grow to.
It is the only elk on record with a gross score approaching the 500inch mark, at 49938. Cervids the deer family deer, elk, moose and caribou. Culprit in mysterious elk deaths found live science. Recordbook bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken.
Oct 07, 2009 records of north american elk is 298 pages containing nearly 1,600 listings for boone and crockettclass american elk, roosevelts elk and tule elk. They also sport the darkest coat, which contrasts against their shining beacon of a rump. Giant alaskan moose runs over hunter the journey part 2. And for the last several seasons, hunters have tagged more bull elk in the peninsulas remote west end than they have in a decade. Finally coyotes primary prey with elk are the calves that they feast on murie 1967. Feb 21, 2018 we learn a valuable lesson on this hunt, like they say in africa, its the dead ones that kill you. Many of the categories now recognized were not present when the book was initially developed. Dec 05, 2011 records of north american elk is the definitive history book for trophy american elk, roosevelts elk, and tule elk in north america. Shane almost gets gored by bens aggressive bull as it comes back to life in this onceina. Roosevelt elk have been reintroduced into alaska, where the largest males are estimated to weigh up to 600 kg 1,300 lb. The season is the month of september during the rut and you can hunt with any weapon. The most accurate way to tell an elks age is by examining his teeth. Livestock deaths are not unusual, but so many animals. Elk threaten each other by curling back their upper lip, grinding their teeth and hissing softly.
If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Main 520 6201220 toll free 888 huntsci fax 520 6221205 chat provider. Finally, tim campbells big roosevelts bull, shot in californias humboldt county in 2011, taped 398 18 and shattered the old record of 378 68. The roosevelt elk cervus canadensis roosevelti, also known as olympic elk, is the largest of the four surviving subspecies of elk in north america. None of them topped the record books by sitting on a bar stool complaining about. Jan 10, 2019 a blacktail buck illegally shot and killed near sandy saturday will cruise into the upper echelons of the boone and crockett clubs big game record book. Worldrecord bull elk still on display at elk foundation in missoula.
Worlds records wildlife conservation deer hunting elk. Monster boone and crockett roosevelt elk record bulls. There are roughly 1,000 roosevelt elk on the island. Bowhunter steve felix with antlers from a bull elk he killed in montana in. Recordbook elk, as well as all other antlered game animals, are graded by antlermeasuring formulas that consider length of. But how does the state rank in terms of trophy quality for record book pronghorn. New wa state record cascade roosevelts elk northwest big. Thinking about going on a moose hunt in the near future. Finally, tim campbells big roosevelts bull, shot in californias humboldt county in 2011. In early january 2009, north americas authority on biggame records declared the utah spider bull the new world record nontypical american elk. Records of north american elk by boone and crockett club. Jun 20, 20 20 biggest elk of all time one of the unique things about keeping a record book for all the biggest trophies in history is that it connects hunters stories from all generations. The creation of the first edition of records of north american elk and mule deer began to take shape back in the 1980s when boone and crockett.
The coyote primarily eats elk that are weakened by starvation and disease. Who to call right now for a roosevelt elk hunt hunting report. While it is difficult to determine the age of an elk accurately when viewing him at a distance, his rack provides some clues about his age. Records of north american elk is 298 pages containing nearly 1,600 listings for boone and crockettclass american elk, roosevelts elk and tule elk. Of the four remaining subspecies of north american elk, roosevelt are the largest. Roosevelt elk, the slightly larger, darker and more herdoriented subspecies native to coastal washington and oregon, are well documented in the lowelevation river valleys of the olympic peninsula rivers, southwest washington and the oregon coast. The roosevelt is the largest bodied elk we have in north america, with darker manes and coat coloration, and many bulls will tip the scales at well over 0 pounds. Co when elk are killed a good century back, details of the hunt. Record book roosevelt bull elk 10 x 7 schik puppie. The elk, taken with a crossbow in fremont county during the 2014 season, scored 408 and received a firstplace award at the boone and crockett clubs 29th big game awards banquet. How to tell the age of a buck elk gone outdoors your. Hunting the largest elk recorded by a hunter in montana. To celebrate the biggest bulls and best stories from our elk hunting history, ol put together a countdown of the highestscoring bulls ever killed according to boone and crockett records. In 1985, the park service reintroduced 47 elk into theodore roosevelt national park.
I grew up in western washington chasing blacktails and roosevelt elk, with rifle and. When alarmed, elk raise their heads high, open their eyes wide, move stiffly and rotate their ears to listen. It was taken on a solo hunt early in the montana archery season. Harvested elk need to be taken to the elk check station within 24 hours. On one fall morning in 1960, peter junior was hunting for elk when he saw a. Their range includes temperate rainforests of the pacific northwest, extends to parts of northern california, and they were introduced to kodiak, alaska s afognak and raspberry islands in 1928. This month, harry morse has gone hunting to find you the best opportunities for roosevelt elk. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bulls of all time. There is some question as to whether elk actually inhabited the high slopes of the cascade mountains. Most of it seemed similar to hunting rocky mountain elk in the dense aspen areas. Shockey actually threw rocks at his 348inch roosevelt elk and then missed a. Records of north american elk by boone and crockett club issuu. In addition to wyoming, theres always a great deal of trophy.
Records keeping began in 1932 when the club published its first alltime record book. Records of north american elk is the definitive history book for trophy american elk, roosevelts elk, and tule elk in north america. Ministry of environment on behalf of the citizens of british columbia. The spider bull, a huge american elk shot in 2008 that rocked north american biggame hunting community, lived up to the hype. A blacktail buck illegally shot and killed near sandy saturday will cruise into the upper echelons of the boone and crockett clubs big game record book. The 8x7 bull ranks number five in the sci record books, no doubt helped by massive main beams, measuring 10 38s and 10 68s inches at their bases. Stalking the majestic tule elk with an eye on the record book. Moose record is shared by jerry mason and shockey, who killed identical. Roosevelt elk are one of two subspecies of elk found in oregon, with an estimated population of 59,000 in the state. After a couple days of packing the bull out, the hunter. Guide tony barber, left, confirmed that this bull elk was not killed in idaho, but. Entry was found, confiscated, donated or purchased.
Taken by jim tonkin, this 9x8 bull measures 341 18 inches, and came from near santa margarita. Henderson of burlington, wyoming was recently honored by the boone and crockett club for his trophy typical american elk. Males bulls average 875 pounds, but bulls weighing nearly 0 pounds have been found in alaska. Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. Boone and crockett club confirms new worlds record elk. This firstever records book dedicated solely to elk features. Elk check station map pdf results from the 2018 elk check. Pats bull officially scored 320 78, besting the old mark by 8 28 inches.
If a harem cow wanders, a bull stretches his neck out low, tips up his nose, tilts his antlers back and circles her. These hunts are not cheap, but should allow our clients a great opportunity to hunt roosevelt elk during the rut with a very good chance at taking a record book bull. With big bulls standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing up to 1,500 pounds, moose are massive animals and are the largest species in the deer family. Last year, the first season since the establishment of the tule elk category, more than 500 hunters applied for a chance at the record book. Wyoming game and fish department wyoming hunter recognized.
Record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. I started rifle hunting for deer in 1989 and have killed 26 bucks, 23 being. The top 40 typical and nontypical elk records redneck hunt. Elk smashes record, according to boone and crockett. The roosevelt elk, named for theodore roosevelt, is the largest of the four remaining north american elk subspecies. Apr, 2009 elk tonkin this is the largest sci record book tule elk taken by a handgun hunter. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Nov 11, 2015 the top 40 typical and nontypical elk records 1 reply one of the unique things about keeping a record book for all the biggest trophies in history is that it connects hunters stories from all generations. The top 40 typical and nontypical elk of all time outdoor life. Elktonkin this is the largest sci recordbook tule elk taken by a handgun hunter.
Both of these hunts have had roosevelt elk in the mid to high 360s taken off them in the past. The top 40 typical and nontypical elk records 1 reply one of the unique things about keeping a record book for all the biggest trophies in history is that it. These elk also have the largest antlers of all elk species, reaching lengths of up to four feet. Deducing the age of older bucks is much more difficult than determining the age of young bucks. Elk typical elk nontypical mule deer typical mule deer nontypical. This list indicates the last recorded owner or hunter. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state. Walter palmer stalks beast with an eye on the record book. Let me highlight a few of these record book hunting stories for you. The roosevelt elk got its name from president teddy roosevelt, as he recognized that this distinct species of elk needed to be classified as a species itself and protected. They live in the rain forests of the pacific northwest and were introduced to alaskas afognak and raspberry islands in 1928.
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