How much are elk shed antlers worth?
| Antler prices per pound for deer and elk | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Mule deer | Elk |
| Brown | $10 per lb. | $12 per lb. |
| White | $6 per lb. | $8 per lb. |
| Chalk | $2 per lb. | $3 per lb. |
Do brow tines count as points on elk?
Being from the Mid-west, white tail only area, we count all the points including the brow tines as long as they are over 1″. A 4×4 would be an 8-point, including the brow tines. We were always told that the 3×3 or 4×4 was a west thing for Muleys and Elk.
What is a 5 point elk?
An elk’s first antlers are usually spikes. In good habitat, a bull may have a 5-point rack as a 2-1/2-year-old and then a small six-point rack as a 3-1/2-year-old. If the main beam goes straight back from the dagger you’re almost certainly looking at a five-point antler.
What are the grades of antlers?
1) HARD BROWN, 2) HARD WHITE, 3) CRACKED WHITE, and 4) CHALKS. Grading reflects Asian pricing which decreases from Brown down to Chalks. The species of deer will have a significant bearing on the grade of the antler due to the size and thickness of the antler.
How much does an elk antler weigh?
20 pounds
Elk antlers can grow to seven or eight points each, can have a length and spread of four feet and can weigh 20 pounds each. A bull elk at National Elk Refuge.
What is a good buck score?
Five to six inches is excellent. The second point (called the G-2) is another key area in determining a buck’s score. Good bucks will have at least seven or eight inch second points. Outstanding animals may have G-2’s 9-11 inches long.
How do you score an elk antler score?
How to Score Elk Antlers. For scoring purposes, a point must be 1 inch long and longer than it is wide. Measure the antler spread in three places: tip to tip at the ends of the main beams, greatest spread and inside spread at the widest point between the antlers. Calculate the total length of abnormal points.
What are the components of an elk antler?
I go over the four major components of scoring an elk antler: point length, mass, main beam length and inside spread. This is meant to be used as a fun tool to help you sharpen your elk antler scoring skills. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What’s the minimum score for a Deer Shed?
In order to qualify, the minimum score for a typical deer shed is 60 inches while 70 inches is needed for inclusion in the non-typical category. Get details and official rules on the FROW website. Sheds are only measured as singles and are scored under two separate categories — typical and non-typical.
What do I need to measure my shed antlers?
Basic tools are needed for measuring your shed antlers. These include the following: Tools can be ordered online through outdoor retailers or Boone and Crockett, or can often be found in your local hardware store. For official scoring purposes, approved devices must be used.