WDFW and Hoof Rot

[lokidog]

Yeah, the first mistake was tagging it when you discovered the hoof rot was really bad, second mistake was calling WDFW and asking about it. 

Seems like they need to get a cohesive plan for addressing this as some folks get replacement tags and others do not.  If an animal is inedible due to no fault of the hunter it IS the state's responsibility to allow the opportunity to harvest an edible animal.  The "oh, too bad you took the risk of harvesting something not edible" is a bunch of pooh!!!!!!

I would be more than happy to sign a petition to at least get his points back.

[akirkland]

Yeah, the first mistake was tagging it when you discovered the hoof rot was really bad, second mistake was calling WDFW and asking about it. 

Seems like they need to get a cohesive plan for addressing this as some folks get replacement tags and others do not.  If an animal is inedible due to no fault of the hunter it IS the state's responsibility to allow the opportunity to harvest an edible animal.  The "oh, too bad you took the risk of harvesting something not edible" is a bunch of pooh!!!!!!

I would be more than happy to sign a petition to at least get his points back.

Me too!

[Jerome]

Show me where to sign. 

[ringneck61]

Well put AKIRKLAND,  The fact the officer told us to chuck the elk in the woods and get a duplicate without knowing the current policy is was one thing. But then calling back three hours later and saying sorry you guys are icky stuff out of luck is another.  After doing some research on hoof rot that night maybe we could of salvaged some or most of the animal. At the time I didn't know a dam thing about it. and I sure the hell wasn't going to eat any of it without knowing, that's why we made the call. After thinking about for a few days the somebody from the State should be charged with game wastage. I understand about not issuing any more duplicates but how about letting the officers in the field know that. But not reinstating the points that is total stuff . No wonder they are so many renegades out there that are anti game dept. I have always been a supporter of the dept. But after this debacle they have lost me and my support. I will spend my money in Idaho. 
 

[billythekidrock]

Well put AKIRKLAND,  The fact the officer told us to chuck the elk in the woods and get a duplicate without knowing the current policy is was one thing. But then calling back three hours later and saying sorry you guys are icky stuff out of luck is another.  After doing some research on hoof rot that night maybe we could of salvaged some or most of the animal. At the time I didn't know a dam thing about it. and I sure the hell wasn't going to eat any of it without knowing, that's why we made the call. After thinking about for a few days the somebody from the State should be charged with game wastage. I understand about not issuing any more duplicates but how about letting the officers in the field know that. But not reinstating the points that is total stuff. No wonder they are so many renegades out there that are anti game dept. I have always been a supporter of the dept. But after this debacle they have lost me and my support. I will spend my money in Idaho. 
 

I understand your frustration, but please refrain from cussing even with the missing letters.

[Harborhunter]

I saw hoof rot for the first time this last Friday, a 4x5 bull in the Wildwood area.  His rear right hind quarter was noticeably smaller and he would not even put any weight on that leg.  It was really sad to watch him suffer...they really need to get something figured out for this hoof rot.  If it is as prominent as it sounds, that is really terrible.

[pianoman9701]

This month's issue of Bugle carries a small article about our problem here in SW WA. It's starting to get national attention. RMEF has offered funds to the WDFW for research.

[Bob33]

This month's issue of Bugle carries a small article about our problem here in SW WA. It's starting to get national attention. RMEF has offered funds to the WDFW for research.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,114286.msg1504448.html#msg1504448

[Mongo Hunter]

This is one of those vicious cycles that just makes hunting in Washington worse and worse. We all want to be law abiding responsible hunters, but when we are we get told “too bad for you”. If we do the ol “shoot, shovel and shut up” we are renegades and get big fines and jail time. The way I see it you did the state a favor by eliminating a sick bull that now can no longer spread its disease, but then to get told it was at YOUR expense and they won’t reimburse you, just seems like they are taking advantage. Sorry about the bad luck man.