Tule elk record book

Contact us if you are interested in hunting the tule elk of central california. Animals taken by the following alternative methods handgun, muzzleloader, bow and arrow, crossbow, shotgun, and harpoon will be identified as such in the general record book and may be ranked separately. Elk tonkin this is the largest sci record book tule elk taken by a handgun hunter. Oak stone outfitters offers plm private land management tule elk hunts in.

Record horn has spent the last 18 years creating the most unique and unrivaled elk hunting experience in the nation, as our hunters will attest to. In california, i guide for desert bighorn sheep, free ranging aoudad sheep, free ranging sambar deer, blacktail deer, rio grande turkey, tule elk, roosevelt elk, pig, and varmints. Boone and crockett began recognizing tule elk entries in 1999, resulting in a list of. All forms revised may 2018 method 1 for most animals with simple horns. The tule elk cervus canadensis nannodes is a subspecies of elk found only in california. To celebrate the biggest bulls and best stories from our elk hunting history, ol put together a countdown of the highestscoring bulls ever killed according to boone and crockett records. The boone and crockett club also keeps records for roosevelts and tule elk. Us any of a number of large freshwater sedges of western north america formerly classified in the genus scirpus, but now mostly as schoenoplectus 1964, john hendrix, if i can do it horseback. The tule elk herds had virtually disappeared by 1860, thirteen years before the state awarded them complete protection. The largest known tule, a specimen with compiled antler measurements of 312 5 8 inches, was slain by audrey goodnight in 1990.

The academy was much more successful in capturing tule elk because they baited elk into a corral trap instead of attempting to capture them from horseback. The minimum score for a typical elk to be considered for the alltime awards book is 375. This ranch is one of the most beautiful places on earth and is home to tule elk, blacktail deer, black bear, pig, turkey, mountain quail, valley quail, blue grouse, and an abundance of ground squirrels. Utilizing exclusive tools, processes, and techniques, kika has a proven edge over other leading outfits. These hunts are all inclusive 5 day hunts for trophy bulls.

Tule elk hunting ranch, guide, outfitters california. Taken by jim tonkin, this 9x8 bull measures 341 18 inches, and came from near santa margarita. Sixpointers known as royal elk are a goal of many hunters. Tule elk california department of fish and wildlife. Tule elk get rude reception from dairy farmers and ranchers. The tule elk state natural reserve protects a small herd of tule elk, once in danger of extinction. If you want to hunt with a real hunter, email pat and book your next. Book your next hunt with us central coast outfitters has been guiding hunts along the california coast since 1995.

Records of north american elk by boone and crockett club. Our tule elk hunts take place on the 17,000 acre shamrock ranch in laytonville, california. Tule elk extended animal information page grand slam. At this time, the california academy of science took over the tule elk relocation effort. The subspecies name derives from the tule, a species of sedge native to freshwater marshes on which the tule elk feeds. Missoula, montanaperhaps the largest elk ever produced in the wilda utah bull taken in 2008 by a hunter on public landhas been confirmed as a new worlds record. The tule elk is the smallest wapiti found in north america, occurring only. Charles and a handful of seattlearea friends, the pope and young club has been processing and recording north american big game entries for more half a century. In 1874, cattleman henry miller began efforts to save them. This consisted of a tworoom house built of chittim poles, with no floor, a thatched roof of tules, and a windbreak of buffalo. They guarantee that their guides and outfitters are the best in the business. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation. Last year, the first season since the establishment of the tule elk category, more than 500 hunters applied for a chance at the record book. Book your next hunt with us central coast outfitters.

Boone and crockett announces mule deer, elk record books. Click on these images to see some of the biggest elk ever taken in north america. Safari club international official measurers manual. If you have an interest in a rare tule elk hunt for this season contact us immediately. The tule elk cervus canadensis nannodes is a subspecies of elk found only in california, ranging from the grasslands and marshlands of the central valley to the grassy hills on the coast. Worlds records for these categories are substantially smaller than those for american elk. This is the largest sci recordbook tule elk taken by a handgun hunter. Alternativemethod trophies in the general record book. San developed our record database, enters and formats the records for the book. In the 1800s, the vast herds of tule elk were greatly reduced in number by hunting and loss of habitat. Record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. Rick duggan, on the twisselman ranch in california, had a kill in all 28 classifications in the bowhunting record book when a category for tule elk was created last year.

At the present time, i guide in alaska, california and texas. The tule elk is the smallest wapiti found in north america, occurring only in california. Some nearrecordbook blacktails may lack eye guards, and could be only 3x3s above the eye guards, if any. The attached pictures are photos of elk that we have guided hunters to on golden ram managed. By some accounts, fewer than thirty remained in a single herd near bakersfield in the mid1870s. California department of fish and wildlife records show recent bull elk on grizzly island in.

Kika worldwide is a recognized leader in guided hunts for southern california. In alaska, i guide for brown bear on the alaskan peninsula. In its historic range, the tule elk once occupied much of the central portion of the state. Records of north american elk is 298 pages containing nearly 1,600 listings for boone and crockettclass american elk, roosevelts elk and tule elk. A tule elk, dalls ram and stones sheep also achieved world record status. Our goal is to educate all hunters and nonhunters on regulations and legalities in the field, along with promoting. It is lighter in color, with small antlers that have arched beams and tines and tend to be palmate in larger specimens.

Bull elk wear impressive headgear graceful, backsweeping antlers up to five feet long, weighing up to 40 pounds each, and sporting as many as 6, 7 or even 8 points per side. When the europeans first arrived, an estimated 500,000 tule elk roamed these regions. The tule elk cervus canadensis nannodes is one of two subspecies of elk native to california. Tule elk are native only to california and are the most specialized elk in north america because they live in open country under semidesert conditions instead of temperate climates. California trophy tule elk hunts private land trophy tule elk hunt private land management tag and guide. Sci record book top 10 north american elk hunt forever. Specializing in tule elk and desert bighorn sheep, jake franklin and team have led several successful trophy hunts and currently hold the state record. We offer hunts for tule elk, roosevelt elk, black tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, bobcat, gray fox, wild boar, quail and dove.

Safari club international includes listings for california tule elk in its record book. Unlike most elk ranches, our bulls are turned out in june on our vast property that ranges from dense stands of poplar, to impenetrable spruce swamps, tall timber and rolling hills thick with mixed. The elk were contained within a temporary, three acre enclosure to allow for adjustment to their new surroundings. Boone and crockett club also keeps records for roosevelts and tule elk. For clients applying for tule elk through the state draw, we also have private land hunts for those who draw the lapanza zone area. Its numbers were severely reduced in the mid1800s, primarily due to uncontrolled market hunting and displacement by cattle. Stalking the majestic tule elk with an eye on the record book the. This firstever records book dedicated solely to elk features. Tule elk hunts can be scheduled weekdays and weekends.

Recordbook bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. The only i recordbook species i have not hunted are the polar bear and tule elk. Adult bulls average 550 pounds and cows around 400 pounds. Stalking the majestic tule elk with an eye on the record. Tule elk get rude reception from dairy farmers and ranchers one of the largest tule elk herds in the state roams the canyons and foothills of. Rominger, phd, bighorn sheep biologist is an official boone and crockett club measurer. This is the best opportunity for a trophy class bull with a draw tag. Audreys bull is the first declared worlds record for a new record book category that was formally introduced last year. This list indicates the last recorded owner or hunter. The official declaration was made friday by the boone and crockett club. Found in central california, tule elk are an elk subspecies that exhibit the similar crowning point structure as do roosevelts elk, found on the west coast further to. Search other record breakers from all over the world in the. Pat operates an alberta canada hunting outfit and offers top quality black bear hunts, moose hunts and. Kika worldwide outfitters leading california in guided.

But if you want the north american slam or the elk slam, or just plain want a free range tule, here is your chance. All of kikas guides spend all year round in the outdoors, honing their skills and keeping track on the whereabouts of game. The most common is the american elk, with recordbook entries from 155. Records of north american elk is the definitive history book for trophy american elk, roosevelts elk, and tule elk in north america. Effective july 1, 2008, the california fish and game commission modified the methods of take to prohibit the use of projectiles containing lead when hunting big game and nongame species in an area designated as the california condor range.

Elktonkin this is the largest sci recordbook tule elk taken by a handgun hunter. This book concentrates on the one kind of elk and has more illustrations than ahlstroms the elk crestwood, 1985, but, as much of the information is the same, purchase will depend the need for information on elk. California tule elk hunting bitterwater outfitters. Their goal is to provide the finest elk hunting experience. Boone and crockett club confirms new worlds record elk. For libraries that dont have the ahlstrom book, arnolds is by far the superior choice. Hunters have averaged a gross boone and crockett score over 380 for the past 5 years. Tule elk hunt auction details from grand slam clubovis. He retired from the nevada department of wildlife in 2003 after a 30year career, as the upland game staff biologist.