Legal spike?

[buglebuster]

I say yes, i have him and another spike coming in.

[h20hunter]

tag!

[vandeman17]

do you have any pictures of his other side? Is this a true spike or just spike unit?

[Broken Arrow]

is the other one  3 point also 

[buglebuster]

the cows moved my camera down and this is the best pic to show eyeguards, both sides look the same as far as I can tell, it is not in a true spike unit.

[Broken Arrow]

Interesting question, If it is legal as a spike. If the other side looked the same I know it would be legal in a 3 point or better unit.  How can he be both? I know the arguments for both sides....thank god for any elk units!

[buglebuster]

is the other one  3 point also 

Interesting question, If it is legal as a spike. If the other side looked the same I know it would be legal in a 3 point or better unit.  How can he be both? I know the arguments for both sides....thank god for any elk units!

That other point is on the other antler, if you zoom in you can tell

[Broken Arrow]

Then I think its a totally legal spike. The branch is under 4 inches from the main.

[buglebuster]

[carpsniperg2]

It sure does not seem like it starts more then 4" up from the base. I would tend to agree with you as being a spike per the rules.

[YoterHunter]

If not true spike unit then it's ok to shoot. I have pics of a spike my son wants. Tall spikes with 6-7 inch I  gards .

[Blacktail Sniper]

It qualifies as okay in a true spike only area as well if both sides are less than 4" above the bases.

[D-Rock425]

Interesting question.  I thought I had a legal by definition spike and wdfw said no go.  Sent the pic to wdfw and see what they say.

[buglebuster]

It qualifies as okay in a true spike only area as well if both sides are less than 4" above the bases.

I dont believe that's true

[Blacktail Sniper]

It qualifies as okay in a true spike only area as well if both sides are less than 4" above the bases.

I dont believe that's true

Copied from page 45 of the regs:

True Spike Bull Restrictions: Bull elk taken
in these units must have both antlers with no
branching originating more than four inches
above where the antlers attach to the skull.
Under the true spike restriction, taking an elk
that has two points on one side or antler points
within one inch of the definitions regarding
length of point, or point of origination, is an
infraction. All other types of violations of the
true spike restriction are subject to current
penalties and assessments