Would you shoot?

[Rick]

In this case it looked to be a recent break. The warden that I spoke with said the broken side was likely a 2 or maybe even a 3.  The warden speculating on how many points the broken side originally had tells me the shooter (my brother) would probably end up in court

[mendozer]

5 elk where the heck were you?

[Team Baze]

In the woods

[tgomez]

Better to be safe than sorry and in court with no elk to boot. All signs point to "DON'T SHOOT!"

[GUscottie]

5 elk where the heck were you?

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[WapitiChaser]

Count me in the no shoot crowd. Simply too much at risk for a spike.  I tend to avoid true spike GMU's for that very reason.  Head turned just right,  hidden point,  fresh break and you find yourself tap dancing for the man!

[Jonathan_S]

5 elk where the heck were you?

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My friend killed 5 elk this fall...he drives truck 

[Tbob]

I'm in the no shot category as well.. Just not worth the troubles to me..

[fastdam]

When I hear people say it's a "PRIVILEGE " I call B.S it's our right to be able to hunt its whether or not you act on it my

I understand your feelings, but according to Washington State law hunting is not a right.   It is a privilege they provide the opportunity to partake in. 

 

You cant let the state tell you what rights you have or dont.  Washington state doesn't recognized any rights. They have stolen all our rights and sells them back to us as privelages.  Niether do the feds. We have been denied our rights.

[Muleyslyr]

You did the right thing by NOT shooting. Too many guys shoot first and ask later. I passed up two spikes during archery season in a true spike unit at 8yds! They both had maybe and inch or two of a kicker on one side. Was tough to do but like you, I ended up filling my tag later that evening. Good karma.

[CAMPMEAT]

How could a game warden prove it wasn't a spike ? I'd shoot it.

[Jonathan_S]

   BOOM!

[Jonathan_S]

BTW, this would be a judgment call not a "shoot first and ask questions later"

[boneaddict]

Obviously you made the right choice.   I applaud your restraint

[Rainier10]

If there is any doubt as to if it is legal, how would it be viewed, is it safe, can I make that shot, is it big enough the answer is always don't shoot.  It doesn't matter what someone else would do, if there is any question don't do it.  Now if the question is just to stimulate conversation as to other people's opinion that is different.

In hunter safety we preach that if there is any doubt don't do it.  The other thing I stress is your answer may be different five years from now depending on personal experience or information you have gained from others.

You did the right thing by not shooting.  Down the line given the exact same circumstances you may make a different decision or make the same one.