Mule deer back to chest measurement?

[Big Sky]

I know this has been asked before but I've forgotten the measurement. On a mature mule deer buck how far is it from the top of his back to his chest on the average?
Thanks, in advance.

 

[Guest]

What about whitetail deer?

 

[MontanaMarine]

Off the top of my head I want to say 19" for whitetails, and 23" for mulies.

MM

 

[*WyoWhisper*]

I go by 18"-20" for whitetail and
20"-24" for Mulies

 

[QuietHunter]

I would second what Wyo says for Mulies. Will try to remember to measure and post after this weekend.

 

[Ian M]

Troy, I saw your request and was waiting for some of the guys to mention that we started a list some time ago, it is in the archives. Here are some of my numbers:

Location Mule Deer Whitetail
Back line to belly line 22-24+ 20-22
Ground to top of shoulders 45 42
Ear width 18-22 17-18
Nose to tail 95-97 93-95
Body Width (head-on) 15+ 12-14

Walking speed 3-5
Trotting speed 20
Galloping speed 35

(I sent this to Troy, thought some of the other guys might find it intersting)

 

[skidlyman]

whats the measurements on Elk?

 

[Jay Kyle]

This information would be perfect for a LRH FAQ on this board.

AB

 

[*WyoWhisper*]

AB,

I agree....

Hey Len.. what ya think.. a FAQ section???

 

[Len Backus]

I'll look into it after my hunting seasons are over. Leaving for Montana Saturday, then homestate whitetail starts, then Colorado on December 4. Whew...tough job!

 

[skidlyman]

how about it, anyone with Elk size measurements, so I can do some accurate yardage ranging

thanks

 

[Ian M]

Here are some numbers that I dug up. Have never mil-ranged an elk so cannot tell you how good they are.

SPECIES - ELK (BULL)
HEIGHTS
Ground to Bottom of Chest 36"
Ground to Top of Shoulders 60"
Backline to Brisket 30"
LENGTHS
Tail to Nose (Over-all Length) 65"