Julian Gander (center) of Stanford, Ky., holds the antlers of his bull
while Elk Biologist Charlie Logsdon measures the rack. The unofficial score
of Gander's bull exceeded the state record bull taken last year.
However, antlers typically shrink as they dry - the reason antlers must dry
at least 60 days before they can be officially scored. Gander took his elk Oct. 2
while hunting at Begley Wildlife Management Area.

Steve Mettling (left) of LaGrange, Ky., took this bull elk Oct. 2 while hunting at
Begley Wildlife Management Area. His brother, Jeff Mettling (right),
accompanied him on the hunt.