![]() ![]() Since the occurrence of bulls with abnormal points is common, a separate non-typical American elk category exists.įIGURE 6-A: American elk racks are often very symmetrical with five to six normal points that grow off the main beam (F). Abnormal points may be present on mature bulls. Additional normal points can arise from the top of the main beam after the normal G-6 point. Figure 6-A illustrates the locations of the normal and abnormal points (shaded in orange) on a typical bull’s rack. POINT DETERMINATION AND COUNTĪmerican elk racks are often very symmetrical. See the Shed Antlers/Split Skulls Policy on page 190 for complete details of this policy. ![]() Each damaged skull is considered on a case by case basis. Skull plates that have been sawn in half are still not eligible for entry in B&C. However, it is now possible to enter such trophies, so long as the pieces can be perfectly pieced back together and the spread measurements taken. In the past, American elk with skull plates that had been fractured or shattered by a bullet, dropped, etc., were not acceptable for entry in B&C. Non-typical American elk bulls listed in B&C’s records books have as many as 14 points per antler, but 7 to 8 points per side is the average. Racks of mature typical American elk bulls normally have six normal points on each antler (including main beam tip that is counted as a normal point, but not individually measured) but, they occasionally have seven or more normal points on each antler. The measurement of American elk differs significantly from Roosevelt’s and tule elk. For complete details on scoring Roosevelt’s and tule elk, refer to chapter 7. The scoring of Roosevelt’s and tule elk differs from American elk, especially in regards to the treatment of “crown” points. These three subspecies of elk are separated by the boundary lines described in Chapter 2. In North America there are three primary subspecies of elk: the American elk (Cervus canadensis spp.), which grow the largest antlers the Roosevelt’s elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) of the coastal areas of the northwest, which are the largest bodied elk and the smaller tule elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes) of the valleys of central California. This can cause some confusion when American sportsmen are discussing trophy hunting with their European counterparts. ![]() In Europe, Scandinavia, and eastward, the animal we call the moose is referred to as elk. In Mongolia and Siberia the red deer is called the maral and is nearly the size of the American elk. But on the continent, it is larger and becomes progressively larger eastward into Asia. The red deer is smallest in Scotland where it is about the size of a mule deer. Medina.The American elk (Cervus canadensis) closely resembles the red deer of Europe and Asia and is now regarded by mammologists as belonging in the same species. Upon purchasing, you are in agreement with but not limited to: No Printing, No Re-Selling, No Duplicating, Claiming as their own, or any other means that would cause this file to transfer to another person.Ĭopyright of file and image retains with creator Kyle R. You can find further information for downloading digital items here: You can also access your downloadable files at any time through your Etsy purchase page. INCHES: 4 x 5 | 8 x 10 | 16 x 20 | 24 X 30Īfter checkout, you will receive an email from Etsy with your order ready to download, as well as an instant link to download your files right from your checkout page. You will receive three print ratios that are ready for the sizing of your choice. Print at a local shop or with an online shop of your choice. The native ratio is 2:3.Īn instant download opens up an array of printing options that suit your home and budget. Some cropping will occur from the native ratio. ![]()
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