Rita Tharp of Bedford, Ky., took what could become Kentucky's next state record elk
while hunting on Starfire Wildlife Management Area on Oct. 2.
Antlers must dry at least 60 days before they can be officially scored.
Those hunting with Tharp included Tommy Wilcoxson (left) of Bedford, Ky.,
and Dennis Hawkins (right) of Carrollton, Ky.