Rag Horn Report post Posted October 3, 2011 Could a bull score 365 one year and 410 the next? I know that feed, genetics, and on and on will alter the bulls’ antler growth. However assume normal to good genes and good feed. I am not asking is it possible because anything is possible I guess. I am asking if it is probable or not that a bull would score 365 one year and 410 the next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JACK Report post Posted October 3, 2011 Assuming it is a 6x6...45" is only 3.75" per point and beam...not counting mass or spread...very possible and probable IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Assuming it is a 6x6...45" is only 3.75" per point and beam...not counting mass or spread...very possible and probable IMO Depends on age of Bull a 12 year old bull most likely will not put on any inches and will probably lose plenty. A 4-5 year old can easily put on that many inches IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rag Horn Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Assuming it is a 6x6...45" is only 3.75" per point and beam...not counting mass or spread...very possible and probable IMO Depends on age of Bull a 12 year old bull most likely will not put on any inches and will probably lose plenty. A 4-5 year old can easily put on that many inches IMO. Good point I had not thought of age as a factor in rate of growth when I originally posted. Should have but did not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesfanatic Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Great question. I think it's definitely possible. Obviously there are lots of things that could impact this. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
presnative Report post Posted October 4, 2011 My opinion is definitely yes but not very common. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Payne Report post Posted October 4, 2011 I think Lark's beard grew that much in one week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovemberMadman Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Not at all. There is a guy in my hometown back in WI who had some penned elk. His stud bull scored 440 Typical at age 5.5 and one of the offspring from that bull scored an amazing 400" at 3.5 YO. If the genetics, feed and age are there it's possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted October 10, 2011 It's definitely possible, especially going from a bad growth year to a really good growth year, you'll see some huge growth on certain bulls. The bull needs to have the genetic capability as well as the right antler growing ingredients in his environment. One of the bulls we took went from an estimated 385-390" to an official 436" in 1 year. And both years were good growth years. Like has been said tho, you need to have all the right ingredients and genetics. JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
