Could World Record Fall this Year?
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From: standswittaknife
27-Jul-15
Lots of rain this year in some of the best units. I'm thinking that those that drew the best of the best tags (or gov tags) could break it.. I believe there is enough feed now to keep them growing. just a guess though..
From: LINK
27-Jul-15
It could be a good year. If we're talking about the all weapons record I hope it's broken by a DIY bow hunter.
From: Sage Buffalo
27-Jul-15
Was thinking the same thing - a lot of BIG animals are going to hit the ground this year.
From: IaHawkeye
27-Jul-15
New record what ? Be more specific !
From: Ghostinthemachine
27-Jul-15
Well since this is the elk forum, I deduced that he was probably talking about a bull elk.
Call it a hunch.
From: loesshillsarcher
27-Jul-15
I am always truly amazed that world records continue to get broken. Grizzly and Woodland caribou are two that I remember from the last recording period. Just when you think they will never be broken, it happens. The woodland caribou was broken by lots of inches and the world record griz was a record for any weapon. To beat the American elk record? would love to see that and I will continue to be amazed.
From: Bou'bound
27-Jul-15
yes,
if there is a world record walking the planet it could be killed this year!
From: AZBUGLER
27-Jul-15
I agree the opportunity is definitely there this year. I've never seen an Arizona Spring and Summer with this consistent rainfall. I'm sure it was posted already, but a 436 was already taken this year here in AZ. I'm sure there are more out there.
From: wkochevar
27-Jul-15
So since I'm not a big score/record guy, what would it take to set a new record?
From: StickFlicker
27-Jul-15
StickFlicker's Link
wkochevar,
Here is a link to the current Pope & Young world records.
From: ohiohunter
27-Jul-15
You want to break the B&C record. P&y def take a back seat to Boone and Crockett.
From: Jaquomo
27-Jul-15
Wonder what the finder's fee is for a WR these days from the big "army hunting" outfits like Mossback?
From: Bill Obeid
27-Jul-15
El Niño could severely affect daytime activity this year. Could be an exceptionally warm fall. But, this year is as good as any for some lucky hunter.
From: wkochevar
27-Jul-15
StickFlicker....Thanks!!
From: AZBUGLER
27-Jul-15
Yes thanks Marvin! I hadn't looked at that in a while. Amazing that 7 of 10 typical a are from AZ and 5 of 10 non-typicals are from AZ. I didn't realize that The Franklin bull was the world record.
From: BULELK1
28-Jul-15
Thanks or the link Marvin.
Good luck, Robb
From: Ghostinthemachine
28-Jul-15
Yep AZ is well represented for sure. They grow 'em big.
Also interesting to note that Chuck Adams still has two of the top 10 typicals, including the number two all-time. Both are from MT.
Pretty outstanding accomplishment by Chuck.
From: IaHawkeye
28-Jul-15
Missed that it was on the elk forum. My bad.
From: AZBUGLER
28-Jul-15
Figures I can't draw a tag in my home state!
From: Ghostinthemachine
28-Jul-15
I hunted AZ in 2002... I think it was 2002.. Unit 7E outside of Flagstaff. Great hunt. Could go to McDonalds in Flag for lunch.lol saw some real brutes and my brother connected on a beauty that got his hero pic in Huntin Fool. Not bad.
Been buying points ever since. Might want to try 27 when the time comes.
From: Bronc@work
29-Jul-15
Crazy spring rains in the Gila too! Keep an eye on it men!
From: Coyote 65
31-Jul-15
Saw a spike about 3 days ago that was a group of 6. Had 3 ft. long antlers.
Terry 23 North
