Is this bull legal in a spike only unit?

[JimmyHoffa]

sambar?

[Sitka_Blacktail]

The rule isn't made to protect one specific animal. It's made to protect a big enough segment to have a successful breeding season.

[dscubame]

Pic of one over 4? 

[BULLBLASTER]

What kinda deer is that second pic of left hook?

I don't have the exact sub-species in front of me. Just wanted to show two racks that were closely related in shape with different dimensions on brow tine/eye gaurd placement.

Your questioning the relevance of a 5 point elk pic that shows brow time distance... all the while making a case of a completely different species as relevant?

It makes perfect sense... 

[snake]

If there's hate in your heart, let it out.

[Lefthook]

What kinda deer is that second pic of left hook?

I don't have the exact sub-species in front of me. Just wanted to show two racks that were closely related in shape with different dimensions on brow tine/eye gaurd placement.

Your questioning the relevance of a 5 point elk pic that shows brow time distance... all the while making a case of a completely different species as relevant?

It makes perfect sense... 

I didn't have a pic of two Rosie's with racks of almost the same dimensions. You guys need to spend more time in the elk woods. With time comes the needed experience to understand antler growth. The number of hours in the woods and numbers of elk I have seen would completely blow your minds. But most people don't have careers that allow for that much time in the wilderness.

[BULLBLASTER]

What kinda deer is that second pic of left hook?

I don't have the exact sub-species in front of me. Just wanted to show two racks that were closely related in shape with different dimensions on brow tine/eye gaurd placement.

Your questioning the relevance of a 5 point elk pic that shows brow time distance... all the while making a case of a completely different species as relevant?

It makes perfect sense... 

I didn't have a pic of two Rosie's with racks of almost the same dimensions. You guys need to spend more time in the elk woods. With time comes the needed experience to understand antler growth. The number of hours in the woods and numbers of elk I have seen would completely blow your minds. But most people don't have careers that allow for that much time in the wilderness.

And all of your time in the elk woods has exactly what to do with wether the pic in the op is a legal spike?
It really doesn't matter how young bulls grow antlers. They are either legal or not based on our game regs

[Lefthook]

None of this makes sense. The OP's bull was fine, then a 5x5 and two rag horns of differing sub-species. Nonsense.

[Timberstalker]

None of this makes sense. The OP's bull was fine, then a 5x5 and two rag horns of differing sub-species. Nonsense.

Are you serious?

[buglebuster]

What kinda deer is that second pic of left hook?

I don't have the exact sub-species in front of me. Just wanted to show two racks that were closely related in shape with different dimensions on brow tine/eye gaurd placement.

Your questioning the relevance of a 5 point elk pic that shows brow time distance... all the while making a case of a completely different species as relevant?

It makes perfect sense... 

I didn't have a pic of two Rosie's with racks of almost the same dimensions. You guys need to spend more time in the elk woods. With time comes the needed experience to understand antler growth. The number of hours in the woods and numbers of elk I have seen would completely blow your minds. But most people don't have careers that allow for that much time in the wilderness.

How many elk have you harvested

[Karl Blanchard]

TagginG along for entertainment purposes

[buglebuster]

TagginG along for entertainment purposes

[PlateauNDN]

TagginG along for entertainment purposes

This is awesome! This is like comparing pepshi and coke.

[snake]

Lefty, What was your previous screen/ account name?  Yes, if only all of us peasants could understand elk like you do. Please continue to educate us on things like the "Spirit" of a spike unit, and how we should consider "how" elk develop antler growth each year before taking a shot on a 1x5 in a spike unit. 

[Lefthook]

What kinda deer is that second pic of left hook?

I don't have the exact sub-species in front of me. Just wanted to show two racks that were closely related in shape with different dimensions on brow tine/eye gaurd placement.

Your questioning the relevance of a 5 point elk pic that shows brow time distance... all the while making a case of a completely different species as relevant?

It makes perfect sense... 

I didn't have a pic of two Rosie's with racks of almost the same dimensions. You guys need to spend more time in the elk woods. With time comes the needed experience to understand antler growth. The number of hours in the woods and numbers of elk I have seen would completely blow your minds. But most people don't have careers that allow for that much time in the wilderness.

How many elk have you harvested

I have no problem with the post of the 5x5 to show the distance the eye gaurds are from the bases. I just thought it was strange I got called out on the two rag horns I posted that are closer to what you would find yourself deciding on while hunting a spike only or three point minimum unit.

The OP's bull and the 5x5 are not going to be bulls you run into a lot wondering if they are legal regardless what side of the state you are on.

I have had great success in my years of elk hunting. Monster trophy bulls no, my avatar is the biggest, but plenty of satellite bulls and archery/muzzloader cows.