Is this bull legal in a spike only unit?

[jackmaster]

Looks like a 2x6 

that isn't a spike from I see.

[boneaddict]

Just saw a killer vid on Facebook of a gnarly bull that would fit this bill.

[Antlershed]

Several years ago, the definition for a 3 point elk included a length. Pretty hard to judge whether an antler is 4" or not, especially when hunting in wet and brushy conditions.  I knew a hunter who shot an elk with the third tine measuring 3.5" inches, and was cited.

"3 Point Minimum Elk: A 3 Pt. min. elk means that a legal elk in these GMUs must have at least 3 antler points on one side only. Antler points may include eye guards, but antler points on the lower half of either main beam must be at least four (4) inches long, measured from antler tip to nearest edge of beam."

Which years regs is that from?

[Bob33]

Several years ago, the definition for a 3 point elk included a length. Pretty hard to judge whether an antler is 4" or not, especially when hunting in wet and brushy conditions.  I knew a hunter who shot an elk with the third tine measuring 3.5" inches, and was cited.

"3 Point Minimum Elk: A 3 Pt. min. elk means that a legal elk in these GMUs must have at least 3 antler points on one side only. Antler points may include eye guards, but antler points on the lower half of either main beam must be at least four (4) inches long, measured from antler tip to nearest edge of beam."

Which years regs is that from?

2000.

[JBar]

Is that when the ears are standing straight up or pointed sideways? Would a gamie take the ear and pull it up next to the antler? Ridiculous, really.

I remember and participated in  the dumpster fire on here a couple weeks or months ago going over just what that rule means. 

You mean this one BULLBLASTER? http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,202662.0.html 

[Antlershed]

To be a legal 3 point he has to have 2 points above the ear. So a spike with double eyeguards would not be legal! But as long as both eyeguards are less then 4inches from the base, he could be a legal spike

Above the ear at what angle? This bull Lefthook posted is a perfect example of how much that line can change. 

[BULLBLASTER]

Is that when the ears are standing straight up or pointed sideways? Would a gamie take the ear and pull it up next to the antler? Ridiculous, really.

I remember and participated in  the dumpster fire on here a couple weeks or months ago going over just what that rule means. 

You mean this one BULLBLASTER? http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,202662.0.html 

thats the one!  Fine thread if I do say so myself!

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

So a spike only unit is the four inch rule and the three point is above the ear for one of the points at least an inch for all points makes sense.

[buglebuster]

Its so simple in don't know why there is an issue lol

[Karl Blanchard]

Its so simple in don't know why there is an issue lol

This is what I keep telling myself but I can't stop coming back to read the comments

[Antlershed]

Its so simple in don't know why there is an issue lol

This is what I keep telling myself but I can't stop coming back to read the comments

I agree the legal spike rule is easy, but what about the "two points must be above the ear" for a 3 point minimum area? The antlers attach to the skull above where the ear attaches to the head, so are all points "above the ear" unless the main beam grows downward?

[csaaphill]

Oregon yes they don't' count eye guards.  Washington No I don't think so.

[Bob33]

Its so simple in don't know why there is an issue lol

This is what I keep telling myself but I can't stop coming back to read the comments

I agree the legal spike rule is easy, but what about the "two points must be above the ear" for a 3 point minimum area? The antlers attach to the skull above where the ear attaches to the head, so are all points "above the ear" unless the main beam grows downward?

i believe they're referring to the question of whether or not it's a legal spike in Washington.

[Antlershed]

Its so simple in don't know why there is an issue lol

This is what I keep telling myself but I can't stop coming back to read the comments

I agree the legal spike rule is easy, but what about the "two points must be above the ear" for a 3 point minimum area? The antlers attach to the skull above where the ear attaches to the head, so are all points "above the ear" unless the main beam grows downward?

i believe they're referring to the question of whether or not it's a legal spike in Washington.

[buglebuster]

What about this guy