Bull elk on Whidbey Island

[Greenhorn]

The one and only elk on Whidbey, and it is a dandy!

 http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/233105001.html?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialmedia?mobile=true

[steen]

It seems to me it would be huntable in accordance of the regulations for that unit.  I haven't looked at the regs. but deer season on Whidbey would be the same as deer on the mainland for general following the private land permission included.  Wouldn't elk be?  The elk that showed up in north Whatcom Co this fall were hunted under the regs for the area and one was shot during muzzy season.

[billythekidrock]

It seems to me it would be huntable in accordance of the regulations for that unit.  I haven't looked at the regs. but deer season on Whidbey would be the same as deer on the mainland for general following the private land permission included.  Wouldn't elk be?  The elk that showed up in north Whatcom Co this fall were hunted under the regs for the area and one was shot during muzzy season.

I agree.

[BOWHUNTER45]

It seems to me it would be huntable in accordance of the regulations for that unit.  I haven't looked at the regs. but deer season on Whidbey would be the same as deer on the mainland for general following the private land permission included.  Wouldn't elk be?  The elk that showed up in north Whatcom Co this fall were hunted under the regs for the area and one was shot during muzzy season.

NO ...there is a season in north Whatcom ...407   there is no season in 410 Whidbey ...

[HntnFsh]

It may be huntable. But could you imagine being the person that harvested it? Probably be about as popular as the guy that got that octopus up by Seattle last year. people would make it really hard for a person to enjoy harvesting that elk!

[billythekidrock]

It seems to me it would be huntable in accordance of the regulations for that unit.  I haven't looked at the regs. but deer season on Whidbey would be the same as deer on the mainland for general following the private land permission included.  Wouldn't elk be?  The elk that showed up in north Whatcom Co this fall were hunted under the regs for the area and one was shot during muzzy season.

NO ...there is a season in north Whatcom ...407   there is no season in 410 Whidbey ...

Thanks.

[smdave]

The article says illegal.

“There’s always that worry that a bad apple is going to try to take an easy stab,” Downes said. “That being said, there is no legal season for elk hunting on Whidbey Island and it would be unlawful for anyone to harvest it.”

[Greenhorn]

If someone shot that guy I am sure that he would keep it quiet.  I thought that I just read an article about a guy who accidentally shot an elk while deer hunting back east and it wasn't a problem because elk were not suppose to be in the state and there was no season for them.  He was even allowed to still shoot a deer.

[hillbilli]

wonder what it would take to import a cow to the island..

[jason stevens]

Nice bull even if there was a season I think imo it would be best for us hunters to let that one walk. To much attention would come from that kill.

[Dmulcahy]

wonder what it would take to import a cow to the island..

 

That would be awesome.

[Birdguy]

I bet this is the same group that brought in the wolves.....they are starting a herd of elk on the islands to increase complaints so the wolves will be welcomed and have plenty to eat.








               

[ELKBURGER]

wonder what it would take to import a cow to the island..

 

That would be awesome.

That Bull deserves some company! Even a conjugal visit in September for the poor guy.

[Jonathan_S]

It may be huntable. But could you imagine being the person that harvested it? Probably be about as popular as the guy that got that octopus up by Seattle last year. people would make it really hard for a person to enjoy harvesting that elk!

I'd find a way to enjoy it.

[CAMPMEAT]

Oh God, now the WDFW is transplanting elk on Whidbey.............