Here in Idaho if you're hunting elk in Sept. or Oct. a spike bull will generally weigh 350lbs to 450lbs on the hoof. And its age is 1 1/2 yrs. And if you have to pack it out on your back over 3 miles the weight then doubles.LOL Speaking from experience its the best meat you'll ever eat.
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