ALIEN Like…the record size Behemoth Elk Killed in Utah

I've never hunted before. 

I feel like it's more popular in Utah than where I grew up.

But Utah is one of the better states when it comes to hunting.

It's usually mentioned with places like Alaska, Texas, and Wyoming (and others) as the best places to hunt in the U.S.

That got me curious about the biggest elk ever taken down in Utah.

According to bluemountaineagle.com, back in 2008 an enormous record setting bull was shot in Utah: (LINK TO FULL ARTICLE)

"Perhaps the largest elk ever produced in the wild-a Utah bull taken in 2008 by a hunter on public land-has been confirmed as a new World’s Record. The official declaration was made Friday by the Boone and Crockett Club. A special judges panel determined a final score of 478-5/8 B&C nontypical points, an incredible 93-plus inches above the Boone and Crockett minimum score of 385 for nontypical American elk, and more than 13 inches larger than the previous World’s Record."

It was hunted by Denny Austad of Idaho.

There have been other challengers more recently around the world like this one:

Good heavens.

That's a big fella.

According to utahelkhunt.com:

Denise Treadway took down a bull that scored 543″!

You can look at her elk here: (link)

These animals are amazing and their antlers are incredible to look at.

Then you've got these fellas from the old world:

Judas.

So whether you're a hunter or spend your time watching Hulu, I think we can all appreciate these majestic creatures and those who kill them.