what to do with a coyote?

[xd2005]

BigLuke, I am not sure what part of the wastage law law as currently written you would call a gray area??

(1) A person is guilty of waste of fish and wildlife if:

     (a) The person kills, takes, or possesses fish, shellfish, or wildlife having a value of two hundred fifty dollars or more or wildlife classified as big game; and

     (b) The person recklessly allows such fish, shellfish, or wildlife to be wasted.

Are you saying this is not clear and easiliy understood?  Are you saying you believe a coyote to be a big game animal?  Or are you valuing them at $250.00 or more?  If you scroll back through here you will see many examples that show neither of these to be the case.  Or you can do a search on your own if you do not trust what has been presented.

Your personal opinion is yours, no arguing that, if you feel that they should not be killed and not utilized, so be it.  But the law is not on your side in this case, plain and simple.

If the only argument is value, it becomes an infraction under RCW 77.150.160. The only defense would be arguing it is not wastage.

[BiggLuke]

ok. whatever. You can call me wrong. but be warned, if somebody doesn't like what you did, they will find any reason to write you up.
I personally, don't want that to happen to me, so I would never leave a Coyote out in afield.

[mossback91]

 
Straight from the WDFW website Big Lukey!!!


What is the definition of "wastage," and when does it apply?
 •You may not allow game animals or game birds you have taken to recklessly be wasted.
 •You must make a reasonable attempt to remove and use all edible meat from the carcass of harvested game fish, game birds, and game animals.


Legal Status


The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife does not classify coyotes as game animals, but a state license is required to hunt or trap them (RCW 77.32.010). The owner, the owner's immediate family, employee, or a tenant of real property may kill or trap a coyote on that property if it is damaging crops or domestic animals (RCW 77.36.030). A license is not required in such cases. Check with your county and/or local jurisdiction for local restrictions. Except for bona fide public or private zoological parks, persons and entities are prohibited from importing a coyote into Washington State without a permit from the Department of Agriculture and written permission from the Department of Health. Persons and entities are also prohibited from acquiring, selling, bartering, exchanging, giving, purchasing, or trapping a coyote for a pet or export (WAC 246-100-191).

[h20hunter]

ok. whatever. You can call me wrong. but be warned, if somebody doesn't like what you did, they will find any reason to write you up.
I personally, don't want that to happen to me, so I would never leave a Coyote out in afield.

I don't care about what "somebody" thinks about my actions in the field if it is NOT A VIOLATION. If I get the chance this weekend when I'm out I'll pop a yote. I'll do it with a scary assault rifle with a high cap mag. I'll post a pic and my wild ID. You do what you THINK is right and the law will do what they should....not a thing.

[mossback91]

Legal Status


The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife does not classify coyotes as game animals,

I think that there is pretty clear!! How could a guy misinterpret that?!?!?

[Blacktail Sniper]

ok. whatever. You can call me wrong. but be warned, if somebody doesn't like what you did, they will find any reason to write you up.I personally, don't want that to happen to me, so I would never leave a Coyote out in afield.

Okay, now that I will agree with.  But again, has noting to do with the coyote shooting/wastage law specifically.  And I believe that is what people have been saying through out this thread. 

[xd2005]

Straight from the WDFW website Big Lukey!!!


What is the definition of "wastage," and when does it apply?
 •You may not allow game animals or game birds you have taken to recklessly be wasted.
 •You must make a reasonable attempt to remove and use all edible meat from the carcass of harvested game fish, game birds, and game animals.


Legal Status


The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife does not classify coyotes as game animals, but a state license is required to hunt or trap them (RCW 77.32.010). The owner, the owner's immediate family, employee, or a tenant of real property may kill or trap a coyote on that property if it is damaging crops or domestic animals (RCW 77.36.030). A license is not required in such cases. Check with your county and/or local jurisdiction for local restrictions. Except for bona fide public or private zoological parks, persons and entities are prohibited from importing a coyote into Washington State without a permit from the Department of Agriculture and written permission from the Department of Health. Persons and entities are also prohibited from acquiring, selling, bartering, exchanging, giving, purchasing, or trapping a coyote for a pet or export (WAC 246-100-191).

Good find.

[BiggLuke]

still clasified as wildlife.

[bobcat]

Luke, may we drop off all coyote carcasses on your front porch so they won't go to waste?

[benhuntin]

Why is everybody still arguing Luke said he was just joking about the whole deal. No wait he is still arguing it. I am all confused now.

[BiggLuke]

    geeez.....
Fine. I'M the bad guy.

hate away........     

[h20hunter]

still clasified as wildlife.

Pointless. The WDFW classify animals in respect to the regulations...not Ranger Luke.


I never said you were a bad guy. I'm only saying you are wrong.

Oh...sorry....forgot

[mossback91]

Some peoples kids!!!! I swear!! 

 

[Blacktail Sniper]

   geeez.....
Fine. I'M the bad guy.

hate away........     

Maybe this will help....

Sheldon singing soft Kitty to Penny

[Buckmark]

still clasified as wildlife.

No one said they are not wildlife...
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