AZ420 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 So what is everyone seeing for elk antler growth in 2017? Most were thinking this was going to be the year to have an Arizona elk tag, so is that going to hold true by what you've seen out scouting so far.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Like this And a little awkward 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyC Report post Posted July 31, 2017 LOL ... maybe that elk will bend that antler back in place ?! hahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted July 31, 2017 send those guys to 7 west please.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted July 31, 2017 I saw a lot of good fronts and not as good of tops. Any year is a great year to have a tag though. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpticNerd Report post Posted July 31, 2017 I'm interested in this as well. . Agree with Mt Man from the pics I've seen so far it looks like the bottom ends did better then the tops this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ420 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 I saw a lot of good fronts and not as good of tops. Any year is a great year to have a tag though. I agree any year to have a tag is a great year! So far I'm seeing similar results, with great fronts/thirds and average top ends. I have seen a few bulls that have great royals, and 5th's as well. I need to see more bulls this month to be sure, and hoping others are finding quality bulls in the areas they'll be hunting as well! Good luck scouting, and great bulls posted so far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesFanatic Report post Posted July 31, 2017 I've also seen great fronts and not so great tops. I do think some bulls need more time though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector777 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Rains showed up too late. Guys have been saying it's gonna be a banner year. But as of two weeks ago before it started raining every day our 30 and 60 days precipitation maps had most of the state far below average rainfall for that time of year. Look at the maps now and were way over average. Probably will help the deer but too late for elk. Bulls are done growing and will rub in the next 2 weeks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MT_Sourdough Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Main beams over-all length are short. The hot dry summer took it's toll. The two front tines are super long and swept upwards with lots of length, but spaced extremely close to each other. Spaces between tines are short through the entire length. I've watched about a dozen elk all summer and the antler production is consistent among those that I have been watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Rains showed up too late. Guys have been saying it's gonna be a banner year. But as of two weeks ago before it started raining every day our 30 and 60 days precipitation maps had most of the state far below average rainfall for that time of year. Look at the maps now and were way over average. Probably will help the deer but too late for elk. Bulls are done growing and will rub in the next 2 weeks. Exactly I guess this thread won't make it to page 2 with me agreeing with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 31, 2017 i always figured saying its going to be a banner year every year is largely advertising from outfitters to encourage tag holders to hire help and not squander their tag. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannakillabigbull Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Can you give me an example of what that would mean compared to an average growth year? Say a bull on an average year grosses at 350". Does that mean, based on the low rainfall, he would gross maybe 20" less? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ420 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Anybody have a bull they've followed from last year, and have a pic of him this year at approximately the same date to compare his growth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nateNAU Report post Posted July 31, 2017 That's funny. I have see the exact opposite around flagstaff. I have seen more of the best back ends that I've ever seen but nearly every one seems to have weak thirds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
