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How many months does it take for a prime aged bull (5-8 years old) elk to grow a new set of antlers?
Two months
1 (1.9%)
Three months
9 (16.7%)
Four months
20 (37%)
Five months
21 (38.9%)
Six months
3 (5.6%)
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February 15, 2020, 08:24:34 PM »
How many months does it take for our greatest big game animal to grow a full set of antlers? Just keeping the elk conversation going on the loooong off season.
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4 to 6 months
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3 1/2 months
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I vote 5 months But probably 5 1l2
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Four months
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well most elk are starting to grow in april and are done by late july.
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