Elk Antlers For Sale
Another new type of antlers we've recently added to our site is elk antlers. Now you browse and shop through our selections of authentic North American elk antlers for sale. Most of the ones you'll find listed below are complete antlers which have been naturally shed, though we also list other types such as partial antlers (typically used for crafts and dog chews).
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 Elk Antlers 4 Dogs Chew MONSTER Naturally Shed in the Wild Antlers Bully Sticks $13.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 34m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 GORGEOUS HAND CARVEDMOREL MUSHROOMSDEER ELK ANTLER SHEDSHORNSCARVINGS 225 $20.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 51m |
 52MAIN BEAM HUGE BROWN 6X6 ELK SHED ANTLER MATCHING SET SCORE 333 TAXIDERMY $250.00 Time Remaining: 7h 30m |
 1 Pound of Antler Dog Chews Deer Elk Antlers Chew Treat Bully Stick Bone $19.90 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 27m Buy It Now for only: $19.90 |
 Elk antler sheds for Sale Fresh sheds all from the wild $11,000.00 Time Remaining: 1h 43m Buy It Now for only: $12,500.00 |
 4 NICE WHITE ELK SHEDS antlers horns deer craft cabin bow dog antler knife horn $22.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 4h 16m |
 Lot of 4 Antlers for Dog Chews Deer Antler Bully Stick Elk Chew Toy Bone $19.50 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 23m Buy It Now for only: $19.50 |
 Elk Burrs Rosette Craft Antler 32 large $26.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 35m |
 Lot of 3 Deer Antlers for Dog Chews Antler Bully Stick Elk Chew Toy Bone $17.50 Time Remaining: 25d 4h 22m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 Elk Burrs Rosette Craft Antler 36 $20.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 30m |
 Mule Deer antler table lamp real antlers elk $145.00 Time Remaining: 2h 39m Buy It Now for only: $159.50 |
 3 Large Elk antler dog bone chews toy antlers deer chew APROX 1 1 2 lbs $21.00 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 37m Buy It Now for only: $21.00 |
 Mule Deer antler table lamp real antlers elk $145.00 Time Remaining: 2h 40m Buy It Now for only: $159.50 |
 ONE Elk Antler Dog Chews SPLIT down MIDDLE Treats 2 pcs $13.99 Time Remaining: 18d 30m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Mule Deer antler table lamp real antlers elk $145.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 41m |
Elk Information - Appearance and Habitat
North American Elk (Cervus canadensis) are one of the largest species of deer in the world, only second to the moose (which are coincidentally called elk in Europe). They are native to North America and Eastern Asia, but were introduced into other ecosystems including New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina, where they have adapted with great ease.
As stated above, elk are large mammals. On average, a typical elk will reach a shoulder height of 4-5 feet and a body length of over 9 feet. The weight of these large animals vary greatly with some male elk (bulls) topping the 1,000 lb mark. Although, most bulls will range between 600 - 700 pounds with females (cows) weighing slightly less at an average of 500 - 600 pounds.
The colors of an elks body range from a light grey to tan and brown, while the fur on their head and neck is typically a bit darker. Elk can be most easily identified by their short, light-colored tails, slender legs. and unique antlers. Like most species of deer, only male elk will develop antlers.
Diet and Eating Habits of Elk
Elk are herbivores, meaning they eat only vegetation and no meat. Their diet will change depending on their location and time of year, but most elktypically feed on a range of grass (wheat grass, elk sedge, fescue, clover, and orchard grass), shrubs, plants, forbs, and even tree bark. On average, a healthy-bodied elk will consume between 15 and 25 lbs of food daily.
You might be wondering how elk are able to consume such tough things like trees and brushes. Well, elk are ruminants, meaning they chew and swallow their food, regurgitate it, and swallow it again. An elks stomach has four separate chambers that the food must pass through before being completely digested. Each chamber helps to slowly break down the food as it passes to the next. Once it reaches the fourth and last chamber, the digestion process takes place and the intestines absorbs the food.
Fun Elk Facts
- There are believed to be about 1 million elk living in North America.
- Elk are also called wapiti, which means light-colored or pale deer.
- Elk are one of the largest land mammals in North America.
- A complete set of antlers from a bull elk can weight up to 40 lbs.
- A healthy elk can live up to 20 years.
- Elk are extremely fast and can reach speeds of 25 mph.
Elk Antler Growth Process and Uses
Bull elk shed their antlers in winter and begin growing new, larger ones during spring. While the antler regrowth is taking process, a soft layer of highly vascular skin known as velvetcovers and protects the antlers. The velvet carries essential nutrients to the antlers to help stimulate the regrowth. After the antlers are developed (usually in the summer), the velvet will fall off.
Bull elk use their antlers primarily to battle others during the rut in hopes of gaining a female to mate with. During these spars, the bulls will ram each other with their antlers first until one backs down. A bull elk may also use their antlers to fend off any predators that come threaten them or their herd.
Subspecies of Elk
- The Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) is one of the most common subspecies of elk found in North America today. After nearing extinction in 1913, conservationists reintrodced this subspecies into northwestern parts of America and has since been introduced into other areas. With the help of preservation foundations and new hunting regulations, their population now flourishes through much of North America.
- Also known also as the Olympic Elk, Roosevelt Elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) are found primarily in Pacific Northwestern rainforests. This subspecies is known for being the largest of all, with mature bulls reaching weights of 1,100 lbs.
- Only found in California, the Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes) are the smallest of the elk subspecies, with bulls weighing only 400-500 pounds.
- Manitoban Elk (Cervus canadensis manitobensis) is a subspecies that was on the verge of extinction in the 1800's, but has since recovered and now thrives in the midwestern states.
- Merriam's Elk (Cervus canadensis merriami) were forced into extinction from uncontrolled hunting in the early 1900's.
- Before going extinct, the Eastern Elk (Cervus canadensis canadiensis) could be found in much of eastern North America and Canada.
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