Rookie Question

[muskrat89]

I'm the first to admit I'm new at elk hunting, and I'm learning as much as I can. Occasionally, I see the mention of "ivories" almost in the same light as trophies. After I get my elk (notice I didn't say "if"), am I suppose to pull his teeth out?? What's up with that?

 

[azbiggame]

if YOU don't,for sure the Hunter that finds the skull will.Also be carefull when cutting them out not to cut the roots off.Have collected quite a few sets,keep with retrieved bullets,dinged broadheads,then when showing "Hero Pictures"bring out the IVORIES,just adds aliitle more to the story

 

[muskrat89]

ALL of it's teeth?? Interesting... Man, my wife is gonna love findin those layin around....

 

[azbiggame]

No,No,No,the "Ivories" only consist of 2 teeth.Located on the top jaw,towards the front ,kind of like a rounded canine tooth.Both Bulls and Cows have them,but Older age class of elk "Ivories"are the best,larger,and with a better Brown Swirl coloring.

 

[fpscabs]

You don't have to put them under your pillow at night do ya?

 

[huntducks]

Only if you want another tag