Hunter facing charges after death of beloved elk named Bullwinkle

[bobcat]

There isn't a lack of facts in this case. It's so simple- an elk killed where it wasn't legal. This isn't an opinion- it's a fact.

[724wd]

Kind of like freedom of expression.....   i'm just not into internet bullying.

But you go right on opining about this issue.   Don't let lack of facts slow you down one bit.

Lack of facts?!  the only thing in question is if this guy from the WDFW gave permission to shoot a branch antler bull in this closed unit, and if he has the authority to do so.  If the courts say, "Yup!  Mr. JimBob was within his duties to give Mr. Reichart permission to shoot a branch bull in a closed unit," then we all go home shrugging our shoulders.  But what happens if the WDFW guy says, "They never asked about shooting a branch bull in a closed unit!  They only wanted to know if they could shoot an elk with a rifle in a firearms restricted area," well, then things get a bit more interesting!  Or if the judge reads the regs book and sees it's clearly spelled out that the permit used is not valid in a unit not open to branch bulls, and that the hunt took place in a unit not open to branch bulls, well, things still get interesting! 

No one disputes where the elk was killed.  the question about if a spikeX6 is a branch bull, thus making the unit open to branch bulls is bunk, as there is NO WAY IN THE WORLD this bull could be considered a spike.  No one can dispute the unit is closed to branch bulls.  It all hinges on whether or not the person at the WDFW gave permission and if he has the authority to do so. 

Some may be jealous, some may consider this an unethical hunt.  Me, personally, I could care less about either.  I would be just as passionate if this was a 3x4 raghorn shot by joe blow down the street.  I consider this incident poaching, as Mr. Reichart violated the clearly published rules regarding where this permit can be used.  I think calling the WDFW to attempt to gain permission to violate the clearly published rules and allow this man to kill a bull is evidence of pretty shifty thinking.  Would it seem like a totally normal thing to call the local government in an attempt to gain permission to kill a mule deer in the city limits of Twisp, even though it's not an area where that is legal?  I have seen no clear evidence the person at the WDFW gave permission to kill a branch bull in a closed unit.  It has been alluded to, but no evidence produced.  I don't believe the person at the WDFW has legal authority to grant permission to killed a branch bull in a closed unit.  I consider this incident poaching. 

[Dan-o]

Here are a few facts:
1.  I wasn't there.
2.  You weren't there.
3.  Elvis wasn't there.
4.  You consider this incident poaching even though you don't really know the facts.
5.  You're entitled to do that....  free speech and all.
6.   Until ALL the facts come out, you're still just speculating.

You kind of remind me of my grandma and her friends when they get to talking.  They are also really good at gossiping based on rumors, although they tend to get theirs from the National Enquirer.

Have a great night.

Dan

[Bob33]

If you weren't there, how do you know Elvis wasnt?

[724wd]

and how do you know I wasn't, Dan-o?  You weren't there, remember?   

[Coastal_native]

"Clear evidence"?  Sooooo...Where do I go to find that on this thread?

[Bob33]

Maybe just speculation?

[Dan-o]

If you weren't there, how do you know Elvis wasnt?

Good point.

One version of the story has Elvis making the first call.

[Dan-o]

and how do you know I wasn't, Dan-o?  You weren't there, remember?   

You are correct.

I heard that you were the guide.

Can you enlighten us on how the calls went?

[Dan-o]

"Clear evidence"?  Sooooo...Where do I go to find that on this thread?

Didn't you see the part where he deemed it clear evidence because he knows someone who knows someone who heard it at the gas station.

Rock solid evidence.   No need to waste court time here.

[NOCK NOCK]

You got me there, Bob.     

But, in my defense,....... Kam sucks!

(and on a slightly more serious note, I never said he committed a crime.    There are guys on here egging each other on about his supposed guilt, and they back it up by saying things like " he could come on here and defend himself."

I don't know the guy from Adam, but I hate internet kangaroo courts where someone went to school with the neighbor of a guy that sold a car to a relative of someone who heard the "real story".

P.s.    Kam sucks.   

For a guy who hates all this 
You sure are posting a lot here, and giving your opinion as well.    just sayin not trying to pick on ya 

[724wd]

and how do you know I wasn't, Dan-o?  You weren't there, remember?   

You are correct.

I heard that you were the guide.

Can you enlighten us on how the calls went?

How did the calls go?  to quote another... "I have answered it more than once.  Again you seem to have problems with reading comprehension. I'm not going to keep repeatin myself because you can't keep up." 

[Dan-o]

You got me there, Bob.     

But, in my defense,....... Kam sucks!

(and on a slightly more serious note, I never said he committed a crime.    There are guys on here egging each other on about his supposed guilt, and they back it up by saying things like " he could come on here and defend himself."

I don't know the guy from Adam, but I hate internet kangaroo courts where someone went to school with the neighbor of a guy that sold a car to a relative of someone who heard the "real story".

P.s.    Kam sucks.   

For a guy who hates all this 
You sure are posting a lot here, and giving your opinion as well.    just sayin not trying to pick on ya 

You are correct, sir.

I have been sucked into the Bullwinkle Vortex, and I can't seem to get out.......     

[NOCK NOCK]

Roger that.......me too. 

[Dan-o]

I say we start a new rumor.

Let's see how far we can go with this one:

Bullwinkle was a transgendered bull, because he "felt" like a cow.   He was only shot as a result of a heinous Euro-centric micro-agression.

Worse yet, he was shot in his "safe place".

If you are a white male, you are fully responsible for this atrocity and owe reparations.