The Montana state record elk is an bull elk killed by a Montana bowhunter in September 2016. The official score for the elk was confirmed after the mandatory 60-day drying period and is 431 7/8, with main beams measuring 55 inches long. This elk is the largest recorded in the U.S. in 48 years and is in the running for a world record.
What is the world record elk shot in Montana?
The world record elk shot in Montana is Steve Felix’s elk, which was taken on a DIY hunt on Montana public land in 2016. The antlers measured 409-2/8 inches, which surpassed the previous record of 412-1/8 inches, shot in Arizona in 2005.
What is the current world record elk?
The current world record elk is a Non-Typical American Elk, which scored 449 4/8 inches and was bow-harvested by Shawn O’Shea in Coconino County, Arizona on April 8, 2021.
What is the Boone and Crockett record for elk?
The Boone and Crockett Club’s All-time records book, Records of North American Big Game, lists the current World’s Record typical elk score as 442 5/8, taken by Alonzo Winters in the White Mountains of Arizona in 1968. The current archery World’s Record typical elk scores 412-1/8 and was taken in 2005 from Arizona.
What is the best elk unit in Montana?
The best elk unit in Montana depends on a variety of factors, including the hunter’s experience level, the size of the elk they are seeking, and the type of terrain they are comfortable navigating. Some of the most popular elk hunting units in Montana include Unit 380, Unit 391, Unit 392, the Wenaha Unit, the Mt. Emily Unit, the Walla Walla Unit, and the Bitterroot Valley. In general, these units offer higher success rates and the chance to hunt larger bulls. Additionally, Unit 380 is known for having an especially difficult permit draw, and the Bitterroot Valley is especially popular with hunters.