My first elk is almost home

[kayakonthefly]

Good looking bull. Congratulations.

 

[ez_willie]

208” nice bull

 

[ladogg411]

I've never understood how guys get scores on 5 point bulls. The score sheets/methodologies do not really contemplate scoring 5 point elk. Just gets wishy washy scoring 5s. Even monster 5s.

Congrats on your bull!

 

[mms2]

Confrats on the nice bull! Score ot up when you get it back. Itll probably be a nice reality check on how big a 300 inch bull is lol. My first bull was similiar to yours i thought he was 270 ish, he was really a 230 5x6. It didnt matter to me but it made me realize and respect how big a 300” bull really is. But congrats again its exciting getting your first one back!

thanks that helps I agree with never really seeing a 300 in person. makes it hard to gauge.

 

[mms2]

208” nice bull

dang really?

 

[Dos Perros]

I like those prominent circles around his eyes. Haven't seen that before. Your taxi did a really nice job.

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

Congrats! Dang nice bull. I don’t have anything like that but I have a few trophy’s. Leave the score alone and never worry about it. A memory is worth more than a point.

 

[ez_willie]

dang really?

Prolly get away with rounding him up to 210” . I would still shoot it on day 1 and my buddies from back home would also think it’s huge so you’re not alone haha, pretty eyes tho

 

[philson208]

put a tape on him and figure out where you're at score wise! I have been surprised by scoring my bulls to learn that even a decent 6x6 can still barely break the 270" range. congrats on your bull score is nothing more than a number!

 

[grossklw]

You're probably a little high but still a nice bull and one I wouldn’t hesitate killing. For reference the bull in my avatar officially scored 266" net, 274 gross and he’s got 16” eye guards, is a little heavier than yours, and probably wider. My brother in laws grossed 286 and netted 276”. I would put yours in the 240-50 range if I were to guess.

But…as others have said you shouldn’t care. When I say a nice bull I mean somewhere in the size of yours up to bigger than mine. Big bull category I say north of 300 when talking to buddies. I know I’m glad I got mine mounted and so will you!

 

[Headwatermike]

Score means nothing.
The question is, "When you see that mount, do you remember a great hunt and do you smile?"
Nice mount and a great elk.

Wisdom here, and tact. Do yourself a favor and read this until it makes sense--put away your tape it won't add anything to an otherwise beautiful animal and excellent reminder of your hunt. A tape measure has never added to any of the elk on my walls.

 

[GARLICSALT]

Hey. looks like your taxi in on point