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Old 06-27-2016, 12:00 PM
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What happens if the elk has irregular antlers, 3 on one side (of correct measurements) and 2 on the other?

Is this Elk legal to shoot under the "three-point" regulation?
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Old 06-27-2016, 12:02 PM
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3 is only is needed on one side
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Old 06-27-2016, 12:03 PM
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3 on one side is REQUIRED. Clearly defined in the regs.

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Old 06-27-2016, 01:43 PM
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The side with 3 have to have the minimum measurements, then your legal.
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Old 06-27-2016, 04:28 PM
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http://albertaregulations.ca/huntingregs/gameregs.html

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Three-point Elk - A male Elk bearing an antler that is composed of a main beam from which project not fewer than two tines, each of which is at least 7.6 cm (3 in.) in length.

Note: The tip of the main beam must be at least 7.6 cm (3 in.) from the base of the last tine counted.
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Old 06-28-2016, 11:37 AM
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