Elk genetics in the Cowiche/Rimrock and Bethel areas.

[334OKH]

I have a question about the Elk (Bull) genetics in the areas listed. I shot a 7x7 in 09 that had matching kickers and were 8 inches long each. I have also mounted several from that area with similar features. Does anyone know the total area (GMU's) with these characteristics?  Thanks for any knowledge on the subject.

[coachcw]

I think it's a age thing , those kickers are in a bunch of bulls from 340 too but they need to get a few years on them to pop up.

[boneaddict]

    I see a lot of them From Clock to Eburg to Bethel to the Nile.   

[coachcw]

A lot of mannashtash bulls have a kicker on the right beam at the g4

[boneaddict]

Yep

[334OKH]

Thanks for the replies. My bull was ancient, past breeding age and was also the best Elk I have ever eaten. Ivories were flush with the gums and the teeth in the jaw were worn to nuthin'. I kept the jaw! It had fantastic mass as well, would love to had seen a picture of him in his prime.

[boneaddict]

   SOunds like my kind of trophy.

[scoyoc5]

I've seen a lot of rimrock bulls with weak 3rds

[Boss .300 winmag]

Thanks for the replies. My bull was ancient, past breeding age and was also the best Elk I have ever eaten. Ivories were flush with the gums and the teeth in the jaw were worn to nuthin'. I kept the jaw! It had fantastic mass as well, would love to had seen a picture of him in his prime.

Lets see a pic of him.

[334OKH]

I seem to be having a hard time posting a pic.

[Curly]

Sweet!   

[CamoDup]

We have always dubbed it the "cowiche crown". It's not just cowiche area specific though obviously. Nice bull!

[334OKH]

Hunted in that area my entire life and have never heard of "The Cowiche Crown". I like that. And thank you all for the kind comments.