how many inches of bone ?

[coachcw]

So I was wondering What a mature bull in his prime will put on from one year to the next , Say he was 365 last year , do you think he could put on 20 inches ? Ive never done the math Thanks .

[kentrek]

Im no expert but i really dont believe there is a set answer....genitcs play the role in what age is there prime ?? Yearly vegetation ?

Realistically I think you could "expect" him to be above 350 ...which is still a tremendouse bull

[D-Rock425]

 

[PlateauNDN]

In my expert opinion I'd have to see past pics and also see him in his current habitat and I can provide an accurate and detailed report him for you.

[coachcw]

Don't Worry plat I will show him to you once he's dead 

[lewy]

  If the bull has it in his genetics, is healthy, and has adequit feed that spring/summer he could put on that many inches pretty easy. Audviously if he's already at his prime/peak or past it thats not gunna happen.

[RadSav]

So I was wondering What a mature bull in his prime will put on from one year to the next , Say he was 365 last year , do you think he could put on 20 inches ? Ive never done the math Thanks .

I think it's going to depend on your definition of "Prime".  "Prime" physically or "Prime" horn growth. 

If it is horn growth I doubt a variance from year to year would equal almost 2" per tine.  But, a 365 bull while in his prime physically may not have yet hit his antler growth prime.  And if he has the potential to be a 400 class animal more than 2" per tine in a single year doesn't seem out of question to me.  Especially if feed during a year of 365 growth was poor and the next year feed was luscious and of a certain mineral and/or nutrient content.  I wouldn't think it is a common occurrence, but I think it could happen

Might be a good question to ask my USGS biologist friend!  He is WAY smarter about such things than I am.