Author Topic: Finding winter kills? (Read 10041 times)

Kamo2112 · « **on:** February 10, 2013, 06:45:03 PM »

So my buddy and I were talking and brought up the topic of finding winter kills. And we were wondering if anybody knows whether or not its legal or illegal to take like deer or elk antlers with the whole skull still left on it?

Boss .300 winmag · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2013, 06:46:12 PM »

eating popcorn!

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bobcat · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2013, 06:50:59 PM »

No that is not legal.

huntnphool · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2013, 06:53:42 PM »

Illegal.

lokidog · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:01:20 PM »

It is legal, IF you have a State Salvage Collecting Permit. You have to have some educational connection like being a teacher.

If anyone finds an incredible dead animal, that is not an endangered species, please contact me as my wife does have both WA and Federal Collecting Permits.

Kamo2112 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:03:22 PM »

Ya I didn't think it was. Thanks guys!

trophyhunt · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:09:49 PM »

I don't know too many guys that will leave a nice elk or deer head in the woods, most of us know it's illegal but I'm not about to poach a deer or elk but I will never leave a nice rack in the woods to rot. When you get it home it's all good, no law saying you cant put your legally killed head in your front yard or on your wood shed. The tag is for the meat. I know why the rule is there but it's for the a holes that would kill an animal just for the head and leave the meat to rot. I'm not guilty of that so I won't be leaving any racks in the woods! He did miss some info on his survey though.

huntnphool · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:14:00 PM »

Quote from: trophyhunt on February 10, 2013, 07:09:49 PM

I know why the rule is there but it's for the a holes that would kill an animal just for the head and leave the meat to rot. I'm not guilty of that so I won't be leaving any racks in the woods! He did miss some info on his survey though.

Its to prevent from poachers killing them out of season, going back later and claiming that they found winter kill.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:18:46 PM »

I know, but how many have you left behind? I don't think that particular law is going to stop the low life's from killing animals and pulling heads out of the woods out of season. I understand why the law is in place, but if I find a 360 class elk head antler hunting... liked I said, it's going home with me. Just being honest.

huntnphool · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:21:31 PM »

Quote from: trophyhunt on February 10, 2013, 07:18:46 PM

I know, but how many have you left behind?

Two decent bucks this year.

lokidog · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:24:59 PM »

Quote from: huntnphool on February 10, 2013, 07:21:31 PM

Quote from: trophyhunt on February 10, 2013, 07:18:46 PM
I know, but how many have you left behind?
Two decent bucks this year.

Call me....

Turner89 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:33:58 PM »

Trophy,
Like the fact that you don't bow to political correctness

sebla · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2013, 06:42:58 AM »

My wifes friends boyfriend got in trouble for snairing cyotes when they came to his house to see how many other hides he had at home, they found heads of deer and elk, all winter kills while shed hunting and he got them taken and was fined for not being taged. So be carefull.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2013, 07:00:10 AM »

Quote from: sebla on February 11, 2013, 06:42:58 AM

My wifes friends boyfriend got in trouble for snairing cyotes when they came to his house to see how many other hides he had at home, they found heads of deer and elk, all winter kills while shed hunting and he got them taken and was fined for not being taged. So be carefull.

He should have just told them that the heads were his kills from past hunts. The tag is with the meat and then you can throw it away when the meat is gone, there is no law saying you can't leave your heads outside after you harvest them. I can't imagine ever finding a 360+ Roosevelt (or any) bull dead in the woods and leaving that beautiful head to the squirrels or some other hunter to take home.

boneaddict · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2013, 07:13:55 AM »

In some states they will investigate and then give you the head. I have no idea what an investigation holds.

cougarbart · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2013, 07:17:15 AM »

exactly! bone! I found a big moose wolf kill about 10 yrs ago in idaho, called game dept a warden ended up calling asking some questions asked if i would take pix of site and horns and go ahead and bring it to an office and gave me a form so i could keep it!

Do have to remember most winter kills happen late winter, early spring and they have already lost their horns!

Dhoey07 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2013, 07:31:56 AM »

I'm pretty sure it's legal to pick up dead heads in Idaho

muzbuster · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2013, 08:16:21 AM »

Quote from: fckfords07 on February 11, 2013, 07:31:56 AM

I'm pretty sure it's legal to pick up dead heads in Idaho

Yes legal in Idaho, illegal in WA.

jbeaumont21 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2013, 08:54:51 AM »

I voted elk.

Northforker · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2013, 10:59:51 PM »

I hunt in a 3pt min unit and came across a dead 2pt that had been shot. It didn't have anything resembling a third point, shook my head in disappointment and continued on. Was back in the same area during elk season and saw that the antlers had been cut off with a hand saw.....probably not a coincidence.

GoPlayOutside · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:41:15 PM »

In Montana and Wyoming you have to notify the Gamey or DNR/Biologist rep. They can approve/disprove the animal died of natural causes, and allow you to take the head.

DBHAWTHORNE · « **Reply #21 on:** February 12, 2013, 12:06:49 AM »

Quote from: muzbuster on February 11, 2013, 08:16:21 AM

Quote from: fckfords07 on February 11, 2013, 07:31:56 AM
I'm pretty sure it's legal to pick up dead heads in Idaho
Yes legal in Idaho, illegal in WA.

That's why I am glad all of the deadheads I have found were in ID.

bobcat · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2013, 12:16:34 AM »

Quote from: DBHAWTHORNE on February 12, 2013, 12:06:49 AM

Quote from: muzbuster on February 11, 2013, 08:16:21 AM
Quote from: fckfords07 on February 11, 2013, 07:31:56 AM
I'm pretty sure it's legal to pick up dead heads in Idaho
Yes legal in Idaho, illegal in WA.

That's why I am glad all of the deadheads I have found were in ID.

Scottystyle · « **Reply #23 on:** February 12, 2013, 11:29:17 AM »

Quote from: boneaddict on February 11, 2013, 07:13:55 AM

In some states they will investigate and then give you the head. I have no idea what an investigation holds.

Hopefully this isnt done by Christine Gregiore

Sorry... couldnt resist

bobcat · « **Reply #24 on:** February 12, 2013, 01:22:15 PM »

Quote from: Scottystyle on February 12, 2013, 11:29:17 AM

Quote from: boneaddict on February 11, 2013, 07:13:55 AM
In some states they will investigate and then give you the head. I have no idea what an investigation holds.

Hopefully this isnt done by Christine Gregiore Sorry... couldnt resist

And I can't help laughing when I read that.

shedmaster · « **Reply #25 on:** February 12, 2013, 02:35:21 PM »

I thought those were sheds too!!

lokidog · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2013, 04:11:19 PM »

MsWallace, can't PM you, inbox full? Here's the info.

Here's the link for state wildlife. http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/scp/ This one costs a bunch, $117. This one will ask what you plan to collect, we don't collect live wildlife so just put something like incidental salvage.

If she wants to be able to collect migratory birds including hawks and owls, nests, or feathers she needs a Federal Permit which is actually easier to get. This one is free for teachers or schools. A google search should find it.

Ed

buckfvr · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2013, 04:21:53 PM »

In this wonderfull state, you are looking at a cash cow......crime scene. Pick it up, and you are under investigation for alot more than picking it up.

boneaddict · « **Reply #28 on:** February 12, 2013, 04:35:53 PM »

He is currently soaking on a short ban Lokidog.

lokidog · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2013, 05:06:52 PM »

Quote from: boneaddict on February 12, 2013, 04:35:53 PM

He is currently soaking on a short ban Lokidog.

OK, thanks

pwaldee · « **Reply #30 on:** March 05, 2013, 08:07:04 PM »

i live litteraly on the state line where one side is legal and the other is illegal so its hard to draw that moral line but hell were horn hunters what would you do?

HornHoarder · « **Reply #31 on:** March 05, 2013, 08:17:39 PM »

That's an easy one. There ALL from Idaho

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