How Much Does An Elk Really Weigh?

[Hi Ball]

I can only say that I have only seen one bull elk in my lifetime so far in the wild (not ranch feed) that I figured would approach that 1100 pound live weight. It was a true 7 x 7 up above Hoback Juction in the year 2000.

I watched and studied that bull for over 3 hours. Nothing else to do, as there was one heck of a canyon between him and I. My range finder gave me a reading of 960 yards! My .338 mag model 70 rifle was only good for 450 yards.

Most cows will hit between 300 and 400 marker on the scales! However there are exceptions to every rule I reckon. Most younger 4 x 5 and 5 x 5 will hit that 500 to 600 mark as a general rule. It takes a very mature bull to come in at 800 to 900 pounds
on the hoof.