my butcher said the bull's carcass looked A OK , and as I mentioned the meat's flavor was good . I don't think the stress made him tougher , but I'll concede a 1000 pounder would be quite a bit younger .
But myself , I'd put a band on that 1000 lb. guy and stuff him with corn for 2 months .
As for hunter wanting to kill the rankest , biggest bull elk on the mountain , I think most will also tell you that a young animal or a cow elk will eat better....
And as for heifers gaining more per day than steers , I'm thinking that would be news to any professional cattle feeder...
