I want to see your smallest legal bull

[fishslap]

First pic is the small muzzy bull pictured above on top of the smaller 4x4 that was my first elk. Second is a tiny 5x4, third shows a small 4x4 on the wall that was my first solo kill and pack out. Sorry for the multiple posts. I just took these pics in my office while working.

 

[Carlin59]

First elk from a few years ago, almost looked like a tall spike at first going through the trees but finally got a view of the brows. I was more than happy with him considering the unit and crazy 1st rifle pressure in the area.

 

[Carlin59]

Here is a sad cautionary tale of a “not legal” bull. Found him the third day of first rifle, it was clear someone saw a brow time and shot, then left him to rot when they realized it didn’t meet the 4point rule and it didn’t meet the five inch brow rule. Pretty disgusting to just leave it. Also, based on the entrance wound, shot placement, and terrain, the shooter had to have been within 100 yards in a very open aspen glade and still made the identification error.

 

[Jaker_cc]

If that’s your smallest let’s see your biggest! How many have you killed?

I’ve killed 3 bulls and 4 cows since then. Biggest is also a Montana bull

 

[Clarence]

Had to watch him a few minutes in the timber at 60 yards to find that little 4th on the right side. Didn't trust the brow tine was long enough...glad I waited. 4.5" brow. Take alot of harrassment from my buddies about it, but I believe I will always remember that hunt as one of my fondest.

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[Conrad101st]

Unit 80 2nd season by myself. about 300 yard shot. Had to look to make sure he was legal. Looked like 5 inch brow times so went with that. I have deer with racks almost as big

 

[Wapiti1]

Colorado last year. 3x3.5, legal based on brows. My first bull was slightly smaller than this one but had its small g2s making it a tiny 4x4.View attachment 199873View attachment 199874

That is pretty sweet with a sidelock. Nice job.

Jeremy

 

[fishslap]

That is pretty sweet with a sidelock. Nice job.

Jeremy

Thanks. Here’s another one with the same gun. 54 cal, patched round balls. I hope to get one this year with my flintlock.

 

[idahojtg]

This guy had must have tumbled down the mountain in velvet !

 

[Overdrive]

Seems to me while scrolling thru the pics, the elk may be "small" but the smiles sure aren't!!! That's what counts

 

[nphunter]

First Archery Bull back in 2012

Last day of the season. My sister was 15 at the time and watched me shoot it and tracked it down for me, it was pouring rain and I am color blind and can’t see blood.

 

[trevvamos]

OTC archery Oregon last year, was on a big herd bull but lost him, then this guy showed up broadside at 33 yards, couldn’t resist

 

[HntnFsh]

Some mashers on this thread. I'll have to dig up a pic of my smallest legal bull after we went to branch antler restrictions here. I will say I let him go the first time I saw him. The second time he turned his head just right!

 

[njdoxie]

I've killed a small one or two, I'd have to dig really deep to find the pics, they're really old, all CO bulls with 4 points.

Anymore, I wish for the smallest legal bull on the mountain, so it's easier to deal with.

 

[HntnFsh]

Heres my smallest legal branch bull. 3 point minimum, check. Points at least 1 inch long, check. At least 2 points above the ears, check! Boom! Muzzleloader bull.

 

[missjordan]

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[SwampDonkey8]

Awesome guys. There is pride and hardwork in each.

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[Wapiti1]

Heres my smallest legal branch bull. 3 point minimum, check. Points at least 1 inch long, check. At least 2 points above the ears, check! Boom! Muzzleloader bull.View attachment 202105View attachment 202103View attachment 202105

Most unlucky horn growth he could have. A buddy of mine shot one similar in a MT brow tine restricted unit. It was a spike with one 5" long brow tine and that was enough.

Jeremy

 

[L.Creed]

3x3 with 6" brow tines for my first Elk last year in CO 1st rifle

 

[LostArra]

I'm so glad no one has mentioned a "cull bull", a truly disgusting descriptor.