What is a big bull in your book??

[JoseCuervo]

Cali,

That would be an interesting thread for you to post your bull and have guesses at it. The "300" guess is about 45 inches bigger than T-Bone's guess. I think 300 is high, but T-Bone is low....

 

[280]

Buzz that 4 x 4 raghorn you shot last year must have scored 340 plus because as you stated you would rather go without then shoot one that scored less

 

[csutton7]

I'm with AZ 402--a 330 gross bull is definitely a big bull---yes they get bigger, but there are few who would pass one up ---chris

 

[reebok]

I don't have a clue what quality of elk my new state of SD holds. But I just submitted for the draws yesterday.

TBONE.

Your new state has some "DARN BIG" animals!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you get drawn you should hold out for at least a 300... You can get into up to 400. The Black Hills of SD is very hard to draw. I have been a resident all my life and have not drawn yet..... But you can get drawn on your first year... GOOD LUCK!! and welcome to SD..... I applied for 6 different tags... I have 16 preference points.

Carl

 

[elkfarmer]

i am really trying to put myself in a situation where i would pass up a 300 in bull. i guess if i was in a situation where i could hunt 3 or 4 states a year, and go for a nice legal one to start with and work my way up. i think it would be tough to have one tag for the year and keep passing up leagal bulls.

 

[OSOK]

The first Bull I kill 330 or better will go on the wall. After that, I could really care less, cause thems ugly bastages anyways!!! However, they sure are some fine eating... hump

 

[tufferthandug]

I have to agree with OSOK. If it can't push the 330 mark its not goin on the wall. (Upstairs anyways.)

 

[antlerrick]

A lot depends on where you are hunting. If you draw a LE permit in many of the units in Utah, you can realistically hold out for a good chance at a 350+ class bull if you do your homework and scouting. I held out until the final day and shot a 355 with archery equipment. Took my daughter out with a rifle last year and she took a 382 bull. With the opportunity's to draw these tags so low, you must set a higher standard in order to fulfill a dream. On the other hand, if you're not hunting a trophy unit, and are competing with hundreds of other hunters, any bull is a nice bull. Depends on the situation!!!

 

[T Bone]

Reebok,

Good to know! I just put in for pref points with the exception of CSP cow and late archery. With that many points, I'd think you to be a good contender! It's also a wake up call for me not to get my hopes up.

You do sheep and goat too?

What part of the state do you live in?

So far I am amazed at the numbers of deer here, I've been poking around Ft Mead some trying to stick a turkey bird and I found one good 4 point shed. So far my impression is that there are a few good bucks around.

 

[IdahoBugler]

Like most it depends on what I area that I draw. Any bull over 330 is big to me. But if I draw Arizona I will do my very best to find one in the 350 class.

IB

 

[DeerKing]

325-330 is big around here. 350 is exceptional.

 

[Moosie]

Since I don't know how to Judge a Bull... I'd say anything 5+ is shooter And a 6+ is more so. Especially were we hunt. But I've only gotten one bull a little over 300. I'd shoot a little 312" like this any day :

 

[Hunter_AZ]

Big Bull??

If I can eat it it's big enough....

hump

 

[speedgoattaxidermy]

i have been lucky enough to shoot a 339 6x6, i would shoot any bull in the 300+range with a bow! rifle it would have to be 350 or better.

 

[buckeye in ga.]

have hunted in the wilderness on guided hunts yet to get first bull . any bull elk in the wilderness will be a trophy. only can make hunt evey couple of years

 

[huntnmuleys]

i think an elk is truly big when they net over 350. maybe this year..............


brad

 

[Vinnie B]

I think any bull over 300 is a good bull, 340 a great bull, 370 and up bull of a lifetime.

 

[Hunterman]

Seeing as I have never killed a bull...If I'm hunting western Washington, the min. here is a 3 point..I see him he's dead, then Mr. Bullet hole and I are going to get intimate hump My dream bull is a 6x6 royal...

Hunterman(Tony)