Forum Posts: 451. I haven't hunted elk for some time, 15 years to be exact. Jun 1, 2017 - The Plute Bull, a former world record bull Elk taken in 1899, sold for $121,000 in October 2016. One of the most well known artifacts in Crested Butte, the one-time World Record Typical Bull Elk as scored by Boone & Crockett and one of the most famous big game trophies ever taken, is likely leaving the community this fall. Contributors to this thread: Huntcell 25-Aug-16. Bou'bound 25-Aug-16. Montana Hunting and Fishing: Pending New World Record Elk … APauls 26-Aug-16. Elk. In 1899, coal miner John Plute rode into the mountains surrounding Crested Butte, Colorado, and went hunting. It was Ed and Tony Rozman who first made the effort in 1955 to bring recognition to the rack. The Plute Bull, formerly the World Record Typical Bull Elk as scored by Boone & Crockett and one of the most famous big game trophies ever taken, is being offered in an on-line only auction. Moving on to the non-typical category, we find ourselves looking at some truly giant bull elk. Former World Record Typical Plute Bull Elk Antlers Sold at Auction for $121,000 —Below are excerpts about the Plute Bull taken from “Greatest Elk – The Complete Historical and Illustrated Record of North America’s Biggest Elk” composed by Roger Selner, our record-book expert. Still, it was a top-tier elk round until 1936, when Winchester announced the Model 71 in .348. John Plute, a hunter and bachelor who lived and worked in Crested Butte, shot this huge bull elk in 1899 in the Dark Canyon of Anthracite Creek, 12 miles west of Crested Butte with a 30-40 Krag rifle. O. ohiohunter OP. Join in minutes and bid in seconds today on HiBid.com. In late September, antlers from Boone & Crockett's second largest bull elk, the Plute Bull, sold for $121,000 via online auction. Jaquomo 26-Aug-16. Buy At Auction. The area where the Plute bull was taken is north of the San Juans. We have been working to get it back for years and it is finally happening. However, unlike with whitetails and mule deer, there isn’t a huge score gap between the top typical and non-typical elk. Jan 13, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Grayson Ickes. Stay Connected! It really does connect you to a different era, when Colorado miners like John Plute never thought about keeping elk antlers to hang on a wall, much less have them officially scored. Jaquomo 26-Aug-16. I've known about the bull and the story for a long time. ryanrc 25-Aug-16. 480 x 360 jpeg 77kB. 1 typical bull elk in the world for a half-century. According to local newspaper accounts, his rack was missing. While walking the sidewalk we just happened upon this neat little museum and were compelled to … The elk beat the Plute Bull by a mere quarter inch, scoring 442 5/8 on the Boone and Crockett Club scale. Conus_Reaper 26-Aug-16. Elk hunters have used ’em since 1902, when the .33 Winchester appeared in the fine Browning-designed Model 1886. Browse thousands of auctions right now on HiBid.com. your own Pins on Pinterest Bohunner 26 … Plute Bull Elk Welcome Back Party 27 May, 2018. Offline. THE PLUTE BULL--former World Record Typical Elk, McDonald Mfg. bullet at 2,200 fps struck a mighty blow, upstaging the .30-30. 30-40 Krag and John Plute Bull. The former World Record Elk was killed here in 1899 by John Plute of Crested Butte. sportsmensaccess.blogspot.com . Lucas 26-Aug-16. Among the most storied elk is the bull shot by mountain man John Plute in the Dark Canyon of Colorado’s Anthracite Creek in 1899. In late September, antlers from Boone & Crockett's second largest bull elk, the Plute Bull, sold for $121,000 via online auction. wyliecoyote 26-Aug-16. And thanks to the massive bull … Pending World Record Bull Elk. We'll send you our best vacation deals, too. orionsbrother 25-Aug-16. WACA Member. Looks like Compass West has some really great hunting area. THE PLUTE BULL--Former World Record Elk Mount & collectibles. A Crested Butte resident, Plute used a .30-40 Krag—almost surely either a Krag-Jorgensen service rifle or an 1895 Winchester. LINK 26-Aug-16. Since 1999, Adams has arrowed five massive bull elk, including the Pope & Young Club world-record typical wapiti, a 409 2/8 inch Montana elk taken in 2000. Chasewild 26-Aug-16. 1 typical bull elk in the world for a half-century. I think the John Plute Bull was about 442 inches taken in 1899 in Colorado. That's a decent one. Dinkshooter@work 26-Aug-16. I was over in Crested Butte today and stopped in the visitor's center. huntdrop.com. … It really does connect you to a different era, when Colorado miners like John Plute never thought about keeping elk antlers to hang on a wall, much less have them officially scored. Only about 36 inches separate the No. THE PLUTE BULL--Former World Record Elk Mount & collectibles by United Country Colorado Brokers, Inc. Online Auction in Wednesday. I'll be able to get a good license. But its flat nose put it behind the Krag’s more efficient missile at a distance. 1. The Plute Bull, formerly the World Record Typical Bull Elk as scored by Boone & Crockett and one of the most famous big game trophies ever taken, is being offered in an on-line only auction. Today, the Plute Bull is the second largest typical elk behind a bull elk hunted in Arizona’s White Mountains by cattle rancher Alonzo Winters. The record setting elk was shot by John Plute in Dark Plute Bull Elk Welcome Back Party. Quote . Campfire Regular. Top. Check Out This Monster Bull Elk – World Record? 359 x 447 png 323kB. 1 typical and non-typical entries. The rack/head hung in Tony’s Conoco for many years until it was moved to the Chamber in 1996. Campfire Regular . Thanks to many wonderful volunteers and Matt Miles, the rack's generous owner, the Bull moved from the CB Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center back to Tony's Conoco in May of 2018. ELKMAN 26-Aug-16. There is a small museum in Crested Butte’s downtown and you could easily drive past it. 1 typical bull elk in the world for a half-century. Member Since: January 19, 2017. Posts: 671. ohio. OP. John Plute, a hunter and bachelor who lived and worked in Crested Butte, shot this huge bull elk in 1899 in the Dark Canyon of Anthracite Creek, 12 miles west of Crested Butte with a 30-40 Krag rifle. hamburgerfries.blogspot.com. Subscribe to the official Gunnison Crested Butte newsletter for blog updates. The Plute Bull was shot in 1899 by John Plute and adorned the wall of Tony's Conoco from the 1970s until 1996. Is that the one mentioned here? Also worth noting — the top non-typical entries are all fairly modern, as opposed to the typical entries. Love our blog? So do we! ohiohunter. They had the John Plute Bull, which stood as the world record for nearly a century. Former World Record Typical Plute Bull Elk Antlers Sold at Auction for $121,000—Below are excerpts about the Plute Bull taken from “Greatest Elk – The Complete World Record Elk Antlers Sold for $121,000 - Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles - HuntPost ® 437 inch Bull? It really does connect you to a different era, when Colorado miners like John Plute never thought about keeping elk antlers to hang on a wall, much less have them officially scored. In 1995, the elk hunting world shook once more when an antler buyer purchased a head that he had seen in the back of a pickup truck. The Plute Bull, formerly the World Record Typical Bull Elk as scored by Boone & Crockett and one of the most famous big game trophies ever taken, is being offered in an on-line only auction. Register Log In Home Forums Elk Hunting need help finding an affordable cow elk hunt: Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Forum Help: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: need help finding an affordable cow elk hunt #2719484 01/11/09: Joined: Dec 2005. It’s a good thing he went back to get the rack in 1899, since it would end up being the No. The rack/head hung in Tony’s Conoco for many years until it READ MORE . 500 x 375 jpeg 100kB. sfiremedic 25-Aug-16. He gave the antlers to John Rozich who later gave them to his stepson Ed Rozman. Find one-of-a-kind Art, rare Antiques, vintage Collectibles, hard-to-find Coins, Jewelry, Computers & Consumer Electronics, Estate & Personal Property, Cars & Trucks, Toys and more. Discover (and save!) It’s a good thing he went back to get the rack in 1899, since it would end up being the No. O. Its 200-gr. Huck Riley. I thought the Record Elk was around 440 inch killed in Montana. 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