You start by taking the first measurement at the smallest diameter between the first and second point and then so on until you have 4 measurements total per side no matter how many points tines the bull has see coreys section on scoring elk. 400 lbs roosevelts elk.
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Elk body measurements. The height of a bull is on average 59 and for cows 53. Id say between 30 and 36. Antlers to nose b 15 16 site c 0m 22 24 body girth. When i was figuring how to judge distance based on how my pins measured up to an elk torso at certain distances i think we figured it to be around 33. B site c 0m. A comprehensive reference database of dimensioned drawings documenting the standard measurements and sizes of the everyday objects and spaces that make up our world.
426x6 4th point is the sword peint count everything past that rapid counting b site c 0m. So if youre going to hold 12 inches high id be aiming about 10 below the withers hoping to hit about 13 or the way up from the bottom of the chest. Elk 24 26 moose 30 36 given those external body measurements here are some estimated vital area circle diameters that roughly correspond to the approximate heartlung target area. For an animal of this size to support its weight its frame or skeletal system must be sturdy and strong and must be supported by the necessary muscles and tissues for movement. If you add these totals up for main beams spread and mass from both sides you get 200 inches. The scapula of an elk can have a thickness ranging from ¼ inch to 2 ½ inches.
Handy reference for mature bull elk measurements and trophy identification. This is going to be a very close estimate for most big bulls and serves as our solid starting point. 900 lbs 5 feet 15 m at the shoulder 8 feet 24 m from nose to tail. I found a website with some other measurements. Pronghorn antelope 85 9 small deer 85 9 medium size deer 10 11 large deer 11 12 north american wild sheep 12 13 mountain goat 13 145. Add to that the thickness of the skinhide heavy muscles and tendons.
700 pounds 315 kg tule elk. Scaled 2d drawings and 3d models available for download.
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