Hes unofficially scored 327 14 with a net of 322, so if my measurements arent way off hell make the record. A roosevelt elks diet primarily consists of sedge, grass and ferns, but is supplemented by willows, elderberry, cedar and hemlock. The spyder bull grosses over 500 inches and has an official net score of 478. Oregon cascade roosevelt elk, nontypical archery maps. But the elks adaptability allowed it to endure such straits, and concentrated wildlife management efforts have even allowed it to flourish in places. The keystone state is turning out some massive bulls and this is the biggest. Five of the current recordbook roosevelt elk modern firearms records and three archery records came from west end units.
It has now been verified and stands as the new record at 419 68 pitt lake monster. Theodore roosevelt national park reintroduced elk to the north dakota badlands on march, 1985. Once considered a vanishing subspecies of roosevelt elk, the tule pronounced toolee. He wants to check it once more on the smaller points to see if they qualify.
A new book titled the legendary hunts of theodore roosevelt is scheduled to be out in time for the coming holiday season and much to the delight of tr fans the volume will feature several new paintings and stories scheduled for unveiling at the 2016 sci convention in las vegas. In the winter, elk ranges are most commonly found in open forests, grassy bench lands or floodplain marshes. Elk were numerous throughout much of the united states, but pressure from overhunting and human development forced them from much of their former range. The minimum score for a typical elk to be considered for the alltime awards book is 375. For photos and stories of of the 40 biggest elk ever taken go to.
Boone and crockett club also keeps records for roosevelts and tule elk. Recently i was invited to be part of a panel assembled to score and verify the new worlds record roosevelt elk. Click the book cover icon above to access our online store. Its a heck of a bull any way you look at it, yknow. Arizona fish entry form with rules page 44 of the 20 fishing regulations. Over the past 30 years, qualifying boone and crockett records book entries for american elk have increased 193 percent from a total of 14 in 1977 to 41 in 2007.
Records of north american elk is the definitive history book for trophy american elk, roosevelts elk, and tule elk in north america. The roosevelt is the largest bodied elk we have in north america, with darker manes and coat coloration, and many bulls will tip the scales at well over 0 pounds. Our books accepts entries for up to 16 individual species that make up as many as 24 possible entries. Records of north american elk by boone and crockett club. A brief history of roosevelt elk translocation in bc beginning on vancouver island in 1978, translocation became a core elk management tool almost immediately. Roosevelt elk cervus elaphus roosevelti are larger, slightly darker in color, and have shorter, thicker antlers than the rocky mountain elk cervus elaphus nelsoni. Monster boone and crockett roosevelt elk record bulls.
Estimated distribution and population density of roosevelt elk in british columbia figure 1, management plan for roosevelt elk in bc 2015. Click on these images to see some of the biggest elk ever taken in north america. Recordbook bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. Get the inside story on how bill zee killed the new pennsylvania state record elk. Bow season 6x6 2010 pope and young record book bull.
The top 40 typical and nontypical elk records redneck hunt. The art of the hunt painting roosevelt hunt forever. Elk cervus elaphus once thrived across the plains and mountains of north america. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. Mitigate crop depredation impacts on agricultural crops and market gardens. My elk mount is back from the taxidermist mikes hillside and it turned out great. Audreys bull is the first declared worlds record for a new record book category that was formally introduced last year. Worlds records for these categories are substantially smaller than those for american elk. Boone and crockett club confirms new worlds record elk. Mitigate conflicts with forest management objectives. However, when left untreated, it can lead to potential complications that include heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage.
Review the deer and elk boundary maps for reference to the various subcategories regular divisions. Elk of north america, edited by jack ward thomas and dale e. Austads spyder bull which was shot in the monroe mountain unit and ranks no. The boone and crockett club was founded in 1887 by theodore roosevelt and a group of his close friends. Five of the current recordbook modern firearms roosevelt elk and three of the archery records come from west end units. Stalking the majestic tule elk with an eye on the record book the. World record for all tackle as verified by the national fresh water fishing hall of fame. Record book roosevelt bull elk 10 x 7 schik puppie. The 29th awards will be held on july 1416, 2016 in springfield, missouri. Currently almost a million of these ungulates roam across the united states and canada. For the first 15 years of my elk hunting career, i was wading through the waistdeep brush of the oregon coast range pursuing roosevelt elk with a bow in my hand. He said it will definitely be the number 1 estate roosevelt elk ever measured. On slides 221 youll find the top 20 typical bulls of all time.
In many european countries elk are actually what we know as moose alces alces. Big game hunting harvest statistics oregon department of fish. Elk typical elk nontypical mule deer typical mule deer nontypical pronghorn. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Roosevelt elk hunting elk hunting ranch, silvertine. Problem and solution the steep decline in olympic peninsula elk numbers of the late 1980s wasnt the first time it had happened. Rominger, phd, bighorn sheep biologist is an official boone and crockett club measurer. A 2015 research study by the boone and crockett club found that 92. New state record nontypical elk in pennsylvania outdoor life. Moreover, all of these trophies were bagged relatively recently. To celebrate the biggest bulls and best stories from our elk hunting history, ol put together a countdown of the highestscoring bulls ever killed according to boone and crockett records. Two subspecies of elk have been introduced to alaska. The roosevelt elk cervus canadensis roosevelti, also known as olympic elk, is the largest of the four surviving subspecies of elk in north america. Elk are members of the deer family and share many physical.
Both of these hunts have had roosevelt elk in the mid to high 360s taken off them in the past. If you have diabetes tipo 2 espa ol, your pancreas either produces too little insulin or none at all. Sci record book top 10 north american elk hunt forever. Yes we have monster elk on vancouver island, heres a prime example of what enormous sizes that our old rainforest bulls can grow to. Boone and crockett rutting roosevelt elk, massive bulls duration. Across all categories of native north american big game the overall trend is even higher with 344 qualifiers in 1977 up to 1,151 in 2007a 234 percent increase.
Elk 57 watershed unit district bulls cows calves total 2010 2009 2008 p3yr mo 2010 2009 2008 p3yr scappoose n willamette 36 423 110 569 9 12 10 10 10 26 35 35 32 saddle mt n coast 65 369 1 565 18 17 14 16 20 36 43 37 38 wilson n coast 44 383 128 555 11 20 17 16 10 33 38 34 35 w. Once native to the badlands of north dakota, elk were gone from the region by the late 1800s. Weve worked hard to assemble a team of experienced, lowkey, respectful, and focused guides to help you get the bull of a lifetime. Their range includes temperate rainforests of the pacific northwest, extends to parts of northern california, and they were introduced to kodiak, alaskas afognak and raspberry islands in 1928. The deer and antelope of north america, by theodore roosevelt. When theodore roosevelt arrived to the badlands in the 1880s, few elk were left in this area of the country.
In my experience, rocky mountain elk and roosevelt elk are very similar in their habits and actions. These hunts are not cheap, but should allow our clients a great opportunity to hunt roosevelt elk during the rut with a very good chance at taking a record book bull. These lists are based on the last printing of their respective record books. Record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. The california lost coast is the most remote coastal area in the state. In may and june, roosevelt elk migrate to subalpine and alpine basins that support lush vegetation. In addition, the funds collected by sci record book directly aid in protecting your freedom to hunt and hunting for our next generation. From this recording period, some interesting big game trends have occurred during the past three year period 20 to 2015.
Roosevelt elk species profile, alaska department of fish. Grants benefit elk, mule deer and pronghorn in 11 western states today, u. Boone and crockett club featured story archive elk hunting. The directors of the wildlife records club of bc regretfully announce that the 17th awards banquet and fundraiser scheduled for may 12, 2020 in cranbrook has been postponed due to concerns over the covid19 virus.
Maintaining a permanent record of outstanding game taken in the province of bc. Arizona fish weighing scale locations page 45 of the 20 fishing regulations. World records by species click species for record details and photo. Oregon department of fish and wildlife big game statistics. Common in the dakota badlands, elk were a staple game food for early civilizations. Big game hunting harvest statistics oregon department of. Joshua doyle killed the new washington state record cascade roosevelts elk the bull scored 412 28 and was taken in king co.
Diabetes can be effectively managed when caught early. Roosevelt elk goabc guide outfitters association of. Our guides have over 50 years of experience hunting roosevelt elk, plus experience hunting and guiding all over north america. Archery elk harvest 2015 muzzleloader deer harvest 2015 muzzleloader elk harvest 2015 pronghorn harvest. A management plan for roosevelt elk in bc sept 2015 signed. Toweill, states, three of the six named subspecies of north american elk roosevelts elk, tule elk, and merriams elk have met the basic criterion isolation necessary for the evolution of genetically distinct biological subspecies. This event has been rescheduled for next year at the same location cranbrook curling center and timing april 30may 1, 2021. The roosevelt elk got its name from president teddy roosevelt, as he recognized that this distinct species of elk needed to be classified as a species itself and protected. Here are a few of the paintings and some images of the artist. Currently, more elk are roaming the river valleys and ridgelines of the olympic peninsula than at any time in the last 20 years. To enter into record book andor purchase a medallion.
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