who'd shoot this in a spike area.

[RubblesPH]

That point is about 1/2".  Thought the question was how far from the base does the first point branch?

[pianoman9701]

Awesome bull in a spike, any bull, or other unit. Nice job Rubbles!

[Blacktail Sniper]

That point is about 1/2".  Thought the question was how far from the base does the first point branch?

Correct about that, and the brow tine is well inside the legal limit.

The other part of the question/requirement to be legal here is Washington's definition of a countable point.

That is any "point" that is 1" or longer is considered a countable point under the law, so if it were to be 1" or longer, then as Washington currently define it, that would be a two point, not counting the brow tine. 

Since it appears to be well under 1" in your follow-up picture, it would be okay, but how easy would that be to determine in a hunting situation with the live bull standing there at pretty much any hunting range?

[Mike450r]

I have seen them measure an antler point at a check station.  They start the tape where the point begins on the main beam and go to the end of the point.  If you run as straight of an edge as you can on the main beam you would start the measurement where it begins to deviate from that edge.  A point that looks like a half inch can become over an inch real easy with that type of measuring and impossible to tell on the fly.

[fly4fish]

Looks like he is a WA legal spike. I'd be incredibly proud of that bull with any tag, any state!

[RubblesPH]

Thanks for the comments on the bull.  He's unique for sure.  I only got a glimpse of his good side and took the shot that was offered (50yds).  He piled up after 40yards and I was initially disappointed when I walked up on him. It only took a few moments to change my opinion.

[Mxracer532]

Thanks for the comments on the bull.  He's unique for sure.  I only got a glimpse of his good side and took the shot that was offered (50yds).  He piled up after 40yards and I was initially disappointed when I walked up on him. It only took a few moments to change my opinion.

Congrates! Bada$$ bull IMO.

BUT your quiver is upside down! 

[Mhamil]

That is a cool bull, but not as nice as this years, where are the pics of that bull

[sakoshooter]

Yep. Perfectly legal. Nothing branching above the ear on his R side.

[gunnarnewt]

definitely lega. He's going down IMO   

[boneaddict]

I've seen a bull in the clock just like him on an off the last couple years.   I always thought he was awesome and marveled at his success for living.   Very cool trophy.