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Now..That's a Great Rack.
I had to admire this impressive elk rack at a Mn. State Fair booth. I'm sure you do, too. Incidentally, it was one of many 'sheds' on display.
Antler shedding by elk occurs in the spring...which makes for some fine treasure hunting times while enjoying a nature walk.
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I like the bear.
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It is just amazing to me that antlers can grow so large every year!
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Diane, it has to do with genetics, age, and food quality. Peak times for a big rack will be when the bull is between 8-12 years. The rack can grow
at an alarming rate...sometimes up to 1 inch a day during the summer. If a bull gets too old, say more than 13 years, the racks tend to regress and
become less impressive.
As a sidenote... biologists are studying antlers in the hopes of learning the secrets of rampant cell growth, secrets that may unlock cures to various
forms of cancer.
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Quote: Originally posted by Pompano  | Diane, it has to do with genetics, age, and food quality. Peak times for a big rack will be when the bull is between 8-12 years. The rack can grow
at an alarming rate...sometimes up to 1 inch a day during the summer. If a bull gets too old, say more than 13 years, the racks tend to regress and
become less impressive.
As a sidenote... biologists are studying antlers in the hopes of learning the secrets of rampant cell growth, secrets that may unlock cures to various
forms of cancer. |
I love seeing the antlers on deer, elk and moose when they are in velvet as they just look softer and friendlier. I know, that probably makes no sense
at all. 
It does seem like it would be great if scientists could discover the secrets.
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I was expecting another kind of Rack!
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Then this pretty set is just for you, Jim. Not a shed, but what's left of the whole critter. We came across them on a walkabout in Yellowstone Park.
Park ranger told us it was most likely wolves.
Enjoy and don't get so excited that you raise your blood pressure. 
P.S. And just wait a bit...someone will be along soon to take the 'rack' bait.
[Edited on 7-9-2015 by Pompano]
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The bears also shed their hides in the spring, not usually in one piece though.
In my shed, I have a moose rack with a 58 inch spread, it weighs 60 pounds. Imagine what it is like wearing a hat like that, especially if one side
falls off before the other is ready.
They get much bigger than that, a six foot spread is not uncommon.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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We captured this guy in velvet last week at Point Reyes!
Not a bad rack still growing. 
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Pompano
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A fine youngster, Diane...he might have been a 'spike' last year.
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I got so confused.....since I smoked a huge rack for the Fourth of July.....instead of blowing stuff up.....
Everbody\'s preachin\' at me that we all wanna git to heaven, trouble is, nobody wants to die to git there.-BB King
Reality is what does not go away when you stop believing in it. -Philip K Dick
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...somebody had to........
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Those of you who enjoy the outdoors appreciate the seasonal changes you experience when out there....It is important to keep track of seasonal
changes.
Here is a link for a helpful calendar...order yours before they run out:
http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/hunting/2009/09/2010-whitetail-rack-girls-calendar
[Edited on 7-9-2015 by motoged]
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You can bring moose meat into the US from Canada but not the rack. Go figure
Bob Durrell
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You can't bring them in at all? In Alaska, it is not lawful to possess the fresh antlers unless you have retained (or can account for) the meat.
Wanton waste of meat for the sake of a trophy can get costly!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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Thanks, Ged.
That more than makes up for the MISLEADING HEADLINE CONTAINING NO CO-PILOT SHOTS, WHATSOEVER !!!!!!!!
I was schnookered in ....................
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Hook,
I think we all gobbled up Roger's bait
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I've shipped moose meat and antlers (also ptarmigan mounts and bear skins) from Alaska to the States with no problems other than having the proper
permits, papers, and payment. I.E., a Cites permit for bear. Sometimes you need to split the rack..depends on the carrier.
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Pompano, you don't have to retain the meat, but if you are required to salvage it. If you give it away to locals or other hunters, you should be
prepared to have them back up the gift.
Most violations are cited in the field when hunters are in camp with all horns and no meat. Float plane docks and landing strips that hunters use are
also watched by fish and game.
One of my kids worked for an air taxi operation that carried a lot of hunters. He frequently brought home meat that was reluctantly salvaged by
hunters that were not allowed to take it home (Germans for one) or they just didn't want it. The standards of care they used field dressing the meat
was usually poor!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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Pompano
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | .............
One of my kids worked for an air taxi operation that carried a lot of hunters. He frequently brought home meat that was reluctantly salvaged by
hunters that were not allowed to take it home (Germans for one) or they just didn't want it. The standards of care they used field dressing
the meat was usually poor! |
Unfortunately, AKGringo, we've seen our fair share of slob hunters, not just in America...but all over the world. Those types of hunters would hunt
with us just once...if that. Like our fathers who handed down some very strict rules about conservation of nature, we abide no indiscretions against
that policy and we waste nothing from any game or fowl. Like any endeavor of man, thank God there are many more good ones than bad.
Killing of bears for the gall bladder, sharks for their livers, elk for their teeth and horn, tiger bones, rhino horn...all examples of criminal waste
of game.... which would tempt a sudden response.
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