Hunter facing charges after death of beloved elk named Bullwinkle

[Troutdreamer]

http://q13fox.com/2016/06/21/trophy-hunter-appears-in-court-after-killing-beloved-ellensburg-elk/



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[jmscon]

WOW! Can't wait to hear everything that comes out in the courtroom!

[bigtex]

http://q13fox.com/2016/06/21/trophy-hunter-appears-in-court-after-killing-beloved-ellensburg-elk/

That article states it a Class C Felony, it isn't. He's facing a gross misdemeanor. In order for the felony charge he has to have a prior big game conviction in the past 5 years, he doesn't. He also wouldn't be in district court, but rather superior court.

[JimmyHoffa]

http://q13fox.com/2016/06/21/trophy-hunter-appears-in-court-after-killing-beloved-ellensburg-elk/

That article states it a Class C Felony, it isn't. He's facing a gross misdemeanor. In order for the felony charge he has to have a prior big game conviction in the past 5 years, he doesn't.

Your answer made it on here before my question.     Thanks.  I heard felony and thought what a disparity compared to the Cambodian guy.

[jackelope]

http://q13fox.com/2016/06/21/trophy-hunter-appears-in-court-after-killing-beloved-ellensburg-elk/

That article states it a Class C Felony, it isn't. He's facing a gross misdemeanor. In order for the felony charge he has to have a prior big game conviction in the past 5 years, he doesn't. He also wouldn't be in district court, but rather superior court.

It also stated that the charge was "hunting big game".

[h20hunter]

I thought once this went btother court it would all come out Abe clear that nothing he did was illegal.  Huh, I guess the judge suspending his hunting privileges at this time must have it all wrong. He, the judge, was quoted as saying it is the hunters responsibility to know where the tag was legal.

[crowinghen]

A little birdie just told me Reichert has had a condition put on him at court, he can't hunt while the case is pending...case continued otherwise.

What if he calls WDFW and asks someone if he can hunt?

[Rainier10]

A little birdie just told me Reichert has had a condition put on him at court, he can't hunt while the case is pending...case continued otherwise.

What if he calls WDFW and asks someone if he can hunt?

  Now that's funny.

[idahohuntr]

I hope the judge drops the fine, but raises the loss of hunting to 6-10 years.  A 12k fine for a guy who pays 75k for an elk tag is pointless.

[Wenatcheejay]

I think people who think there will be a lynching tree are going to be disappointed.

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[Rainier10]

After the Operation Cody thing I can't see anything significant coming from this if he is convicted of anything.  At the worst he shot a bull in a closed unit.

[bigtex]

At the worst he shot a bull in a closed unit.

That's what he's charged with.....

[Curly]

A little birdie just told me Reichert has had a condition put on him at court, he can't hunt while the case is pending...case continued otherwise.

Wow.  The evidence must be pretty good then.  The judge must not think much of them trying to use the excuse of calling wdfw and getting permission granted.

Makes it even more suspect that the only question asked was regarding the legality of shooting in that area with a modern rifle.   Interesting..........

Hopefully we will find out someday what exactly was asked of the wdfw employees.

[JimmyHoffa]

After the Operation Cody thing I can't see anything significant coming from this if he is convicted of anything.  At the worst he shot a bull in a closed unit.

Kind of what I was thinking, but then the different stories by those in the know made it sound like it could evolve into worse once in court.  Ex:  The phone calls and permission--if WDFW denies, then who is lying WDFW or TR and crew.  I think perjury is much worse legally than poaching.

[Bob33]

I hope the judge drops the fine, but raises the loss of hunting to 6-10 years.  A 12k fine for a guy who pays 75k for an elk tag is pointless.

A one year loss of hunting privileges for a 76 year old with cancer may represent a significant portion of his remaining hunting opportunities: perhaps like a ten year suspension for someone in his 40s or 50s.