Handy reference for mature bull elk measurements and trophy identification. A comprehensive reference database of dimensioned drawings documenting the standard measurements and sizes of the everyday objects and spaces that make up our world.
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Elk body measurements. Antlers to nose b 15 16 site c 0m 22 24 body girth. Scaled 2d drawings and 3d models available for download. You start by taking the first measurement at the smallest diameter between the first and second point and then so on until you have 4 measurements total per side no matter how many points tines the bull has see coreys section on scoring elk. Extremely large antlers or horns do not necessarily correspond with an exceptionally large body size. Add to that the thickness of the skinhide heavy muscles and tendons. 426x6 4th point is the sword peint count everything past that rapid counting b site c 0m.
B site c 0m. Pronghorn antelope 85 9 small deer 85 9 medium size deer 10 11 large deer 11 12 north american wild sheep 12 13 mountain goat 13 145. 400 lbs roosevelts elk. If you add these totals up for main beams spread and mass from both sides you get 200 inches. Elk 24 26 moose 30 36 given those external body measurements here are some estimated vital area circle diameters that roughly correspond to the approximate heartlung target area. For an animal of this size to support its weight its frame or skeletal system must be sturdy and strong and must be supported by the necessary muscles and tissues for movement.
900 lbs 5 feet 15 m at the shoulder 8 feet 24 m from nose to tail. 700 pounds 315 kg tule elk. If the antler development is not outstanding the body condition or size is a preferred description. This section provides a listing of some of the largest weights on record for the various montana big game species. The scapula of an elk can have a thickness ranging from ¼ inch to 2 ½ inches. This is going to be a very close estimate for most big bulls and serves as our solid starting point.
Gallery of Elk Body Measurements
