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Home / Wildlife / Elk shed and regrow their antlers every year

Elk shed and regrow their antlers every year

Updated on May 18, 2024January 4, 2023
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Mature bull elk will have between 6 to 8 points on each side of their antlers. Antlers weigh up to 40 pounds/ 18 kilograms and span 4 feet/ 1.2 meters.

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