is this becmoing a trend?

[Bob33]

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-267

(1) It is unlawful to possess or transport game birds unless the feathered heads are left attached to the carcass, except falconry caught birds, until the carcass is processed and/or stored for consumption.

[splitshot]

  it is probably illegal but I have been doing it for 40 plus years.  leave the debreasted stuff for the scavengers.  it is wrong but in a way it is right.  why put it in the garbage when it is carrion?   mike w

[ICEMAN]

Why is it right to toss the rest of the meat on the bird?

[h2ofowlr]

Does it appear that someone breasted them out or could it be a bird.  I know from experience that an eagle can have the breasted out quickly.  If not, someone may have dumped them the following day as well.

[seth30]

Looked like clean cuts and lack of feathers on the ground ruled out a eagle.

[lokidog]

I got heat for this in the past but.... 

Breasting a duck or goose out is a blatant waste of the resource. Guys need to learn how to eat the whole bird, or stop shooting them IMHO.

I agree completely, there is a lot of meat on duck and especially goose legs.  That's what slow cookers are for.  Wish the gamies would write tickets for improper transport as well. 

I have no problem with bringing carcasses back out to the field for the critters to eat, but have some decorum in where you dump them.   

[hdshot]

Yesterday while on public land I once again came across debreasted ducks.  I have never seen this before but have heard about it years ago, now it seams like I cant go without seeing it in certain areas.  Is this a new trend in duck hunters, something they saw on duck commander?  I highly doubt that is even legal....  If I am wrong, sorry just venting my anger

Dead deer littered all over the roads from drivers and do you get angry?  Just don't let those bunny huggers train you on what to get angry about.  If they don't get angry about all the dead animals caused from drivers then there is nothing else to get excited about.

I don't leave breasted out birds in the parking lot because illegal to transport and out of respect for other hunters dogs.  If the meat from the bird starts to be prepared from consumption I don't see anything illegal about it.  Big game hunters leave boned and gutted out deer/elk parts behind from camp, parking lots, and woods.     

[pianoman9701]

it is probably illegal but I have been doing it for 40 plus years. leave the debreasted stuff for the scavengers.  it is wrong but in a way it is right.  why put it in the garbage when it is carrion?   mike w

Well, this thread is a good service to you then. It's definitely illegal to do it in the field. You could certainly bring the carcasses back for those scavengers after you processed the birds at home. I suggest, however, that leaving carcasses where bird watchers will come across them doesn't help our sport much. Just my 

This came up a few years ago because in this area of SW WA, geese need to be checked in at the end of the day. It's suspected that some who shoot Dusky geese illegally breast them out in the field to avoid having their ticket punched for the rest of the year. Not long ago, as you all recall, there was a whole mess of breasted geese found by some beach combers on a beach up north and got us hunters some really great (sarc) publicity.

Thanks to those who posted the regulations on this. We need to be actively pursuing this and other bad profile moves to protect our sport.

[hdshot]

it is probably illegal but I have been doing it for 40 plus years. leave the debreasted stuff for the scavengers.  it is wrong but in a way it is right.  why put it in the garbage when it is carrion?   mike w

Well, this thread is a good service to you then. It's definitely illegal to do it in the field. You could certainly bring the carcasses back for those scavengers after you processed the birds at home. I suggest, however, that leaving carcasses where bird watchers will come across them doesn't help our sport much. Just my 

This came up a few years ago because in this area of SW WA, geese need to be checked in at the end of the day. It's suspected that some who shoot Dusky geese illegally breast them out in the field to avoid having their ticket punched for the rest of the year. Not long ago, as you all recall, there was a whole mess of breasted geese found by some beach combers on a beach up north and got us hunters some really great (sarc) publicity.

Thanks to those who posted the regulations on this. We need to be actively pursuing this and other bad profile moves to protect our sport.

Problem is hunters treat other hunters like chit and thats where it begins to help our sport.  I have a tenage nephew that wanted to do a little duck hunting with me and I told him some of my experiences of rude hunters so there would be no surprises like I saw for myself and then he said no.  I had to tell the nephew because I remember that first time at 10 years old wondering if that other PO'ed hunter with a gun in the dark was going to shoot or fight us because I was never warned about this.  I understand now but to a 10 year old that got the blood pumping because I never saw an adult in public act like that to strangers before.  Lots love the chase of combat hunting screwing the other hunters vs being successful.           

[lokidog]

Not sure how coming down on someone doing something illegal (breasting before transport) or at the very least doing something with poor taste can be considered "hunters screwing other hunters?"

And, comparing tossing your bird carcasses or processed big game carcasses into inappropriate areas to roadkills is just, well, stupid.   

[JLS]

And, comparing tossing your bird carcasses or processed big game carcasses into inappropriate areas to roadkills is just, well, stupid.   

And everybody said, AMEN!

I'm starting to wonder if some folks are starting their New Year's Eve drinking binge a little early.

[JLS]

it is probably illegal but I have been doing it for 40 plus years. leave the debreasted stuff for the scavengers.  it is wrong but in a way it is right.  why put it in the garbage when it is carrion?   mike w

Well, this thread is a good service to you then. It's definitely illegal to do it in the field. You could certainly bring the carcasses back for those scavengers after you processed the birds at home. I suggest, however, that leaving carcasses where bird watchers will come across them doesn't help our sport much. Just my 

This came up a few years ago because in this area of SW WA, geese need to be checked in at the end of the day. It's suspected that some who shoot Dusky geese illegally breast them out in the field to avoid having their ticket punched for the rest of the year. Not long ago, as you all recall, there was a whole mess of breasted geese found by some beach combers on a beach up north and got us hunters some really great (sarc) publicity.

Thanks to those who posted the regulations on this. We need to be actively pursuing this and other bad profile moves to protect our sport.

There is a very good reason why you have to leave the head/wing attached in the field.  How easy would it be for me to breast out illegal ducks (too many pintails, hen mallards, etc.) and transport them that way so I don't get caugtht?

If someone has been doing it for 40 years, you're probably due for a ticket.

[ghosthunter]

Going up to another hunter and telling them they should not be breasting their ducks in the field or lot will never be taken kindly.

You are better just to be a good witness and report it to a game agent. Let them have the talk with them. 

[pianoman9701]

Going up to another hunter and telling them they should not be breasting their ducks in the field or lot will never be taken kindly.

You are better just to be a good witness and report it to a game agent. Let them have the talk with them. 

That's always a good rule of thumb dealing with anyone breaking the law while armed. 

[madcow41]

leaving carcasses where bird watchers will come across them doesn't help our sport much. Just my 
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Makes it easier for the bird watchers to see.