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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: troyspinetar on June 29, 2014, 11:58:09 AM

Title: Spike or Antlerless only units...question
Post by: troyspinetar on June 29, 2014, 11:58:09 AM: Heading out this year on my first elk archery hunt (first elk hunt period). I was curious, for those with experience, what's the size comparison on average between a spike bull and adult cow? Any? For the purpose of meat in the freezer, should one be a primary target over the other? Random thought...I know
Title: Re: Spike or Antlerless only units...question
Post by: sled on June 29, 2014, 12:00:33 PM: Mature Cow Would Be A Bit bigger
Title: Re: Spike or Antlerless only units...question
Post by: hunterofelk on June 29, 2014, 12:01:44 PM: Shoot a cow so I can find that bull's antlers in later years.
Title: Re: Spike or Antlerless only units...question
Post by: Mfowl on June 29, 2014, 12:06:58 PM: Don't pass up any opportunity at either one or you may regret it until next elk season! :twocents:
Title: Re: Spike or Antlerless only units...question
Post by: ghosthunter on June 29, 2014, 12:12:38 PM: I shot a spike that went 165 lbs of meat.
My buddy same location and year shot a cow which went 235 lbs meat.
Title: Re: Spike or Antlerless only units...question
Post by: troyspinetar on June 29, 2014, 01:55:23 PM: Quote from: Mfowl on June 29, 2014, 12:06:58 PM
Don't pass up any opportunity at either one or you may regret it until next elk season! :twocents:

For sure!