436-4/8 points bull elk out of eastern washington

[GameHunter1959]

It was a passive aggressive comment. Just a lame joke. I am sure money man Dan is not too worried about what people kid with him about on Hunt Wa. If he cared he probably would not post. I am happy for the guy. If I had the dough to buy the Governors Tag; shoot I would too. He earned every bit if that cash.

[jackelope]

Ok gotcha. The money man Dan comment just solidifies my guesstimate.

[GotMyTag]

That is one really beautiful bull.
And thanks for those who contribute to make hunting better for us all.
horrible that a son was lost recently.  Sorry for that.

[Calvin Rayborn]

Good for Dan that he got that monster bull but it is completely ridiculous that it is in the B and C and it is ranked number 1 in the state non typ. They should have a totally seperate scoring-record division for governors tag bulls. I didn't kill my big bulls in sept with a rifle wearing camo with 5+ guides with me.

I agree with JWEBB, he doesn't directly put hunter Dan down (although a posse of expert hunting guides and beautiful September weather does sound awful posh...hehe), but simply states that he believes the bull shouldn't be in B&C, which honors traditional hunting methods and fair chase. B&C defines "fair chase" in a quote from their website, as the "taking of any free-ranging wild, native North American big game animal in a manner that does not give the hunter an improper advantage over such animals." Knowing the exact location of the animal before you even start the hunt thanks to an army of paid professionals might just be a bit of an "improper advantage" in my humble opinion!

[GameHunter1959]

That is one really beautiful bull.
And thanks for those who contribute to make hunting better for us all.
horrible that a son was lost recently.  Sorry for that.

I appreciate your kind words. It is a very tough thing to have your son pass in your arms. Back on topic thou. Nice bull and congrats to Mr. Agnew.

[Houndhunter]

Good for Dan that he got that monster bull but it is completely ridiculous that it is in the B and C and it is ranked number 1 in the state non typ. They should have a totally seperate scoring-record division for governors tag bulls. I didn't kill my big bulls in sept with a rifle wearing camo with 5+ guides with me.

I agree with JWEBB, he doesn't directly put hunter Dan down (although a posse of expert hunting guides and beautiful September weather does sound awful posh...hehe), but simply states that he believes the bull shouldn't be in B&C, which honors traditional hunting methods and fair chase. B&C defines "fair chase" in a quote from their website, as the "taking of any free-ranging wild, native North American big game animal in a manner that does not give the hunter an improper advantage over such animals." Knowing the exact location of the animal before you even start the hunt thanks to an army of paid professionals might just be a bit of an "improper advantage" in my humble opinion!

How do you guys feel about tribal B&C kills?