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Quote from: Mudman on October 16, 2018, 04:11:33 PMI think 3pt and spike only rule is stupid. Flame on but hunt or don't hunt. Limit hunters but quit setting up for entrapment. Emotions are what people are about and mistakes will always be made based on emotions, its human nature. The sad thing is when a mistake is made people will leave n hide to avoid prosecution instead of NOT wasting and self reporting and taking the punishment. Of course when its such a severe punishment I PROMISE everyone flaming would do the same if they did make a mistake. Don't tell me YOU would NOT make a mistake unless u are not a human. Don't say I would self report cause IF you haven't you have no credibility. People are such armchair judges but cmon man people aren't perfect and will not risk their livelihood to man up. No I have not done it but I know its a possible outcome when I hunt as I do make mistakes. Sorry I am tired of the MR> Perfects ranting.... Geta grip and save your righteousness for yourself... ...So, still trying to figure this rant out, but seems to say if you see a deer with horns your emotions are likely to take over and you might blast it before checking if it's legal. BUT, that's ok because you're only human and can't control your emotions while out in the woods with a high powered rifle. Don't think there's any "Mr perfect" involvement here, but if you can't take the time to make sure your target is legal before shooting perhaps you should stay home with the other kids and play video games.
I think 3pt and spike only rule is stupid. Flame on but hunt or don't hunt. Limit hunters but quit setting up for entrapment. Emotions are what people are about and mistakes will always be made based on emotions, its human nature. The sad thing is when a mistake is made people will leave n hide to avoid prosecution instead of NOT wasting and self reporting and taking the punishment. Of course when its such a severe punishment I PROMISE everyone flaming would do the same if they did make a mistake. Don't tell me YOU would NOT make a mistake unless u are not a human. Don't say I would self report cause IF you haven't you have no credibility. People are such armchair judges but cmon man people aren't perfect and will not risk their livelihood to man up. No I have not done it but I know its a possible outcome when I hunt as I do make mistakes. Sorry I am tired of the MR> Perfects ranting.... Geta grip and save your righteousness for yourself... ...
There are many people who are concerned about this 3 pt rule (in place now for decades) enabling the mature 2 pt boogeyman. Yes I'm aware this has been identified in certain areas, mainly the agricultural areas around Lind/Ritzville and the farther to the SE. I've said it multiple times that of all the "giant two points" I hear about and/or see, I can only recall one or two that was older than 1.5-2.5Better find out a way to measure the genetic traits which a doe will pass on to buck fawns
Daughter tag one? Legal deer....not a 2pt of course.
Always good to report them to WDFW enforcement. Maybe nothing happens, maybe they have information about a shooter but no dead two point.
Quote from: baldopepper on October 17, 2018, 04:18:04 AMQuote from: Mudman on October 16, 2018, 04:11:33 PMI think 3pt and spike only rule is stupid. Flame on but hunt or don't hunt. Limit hunters but quit setting up for entrapment. Emotions are what people are about and mistakes will always be made based on emotions, its human nature. The sad thing is when a mistake is made people will leave n hide to avoid prosecution instead of NOT wasting and self reporting and taking the punishment. Of course when its such a severe punishment I PROMISE everyone flaming would do the same if they did make a mistake. Don't tell me YOU would NOT make a mistake unless u are not a human. Don't say I would self report cause IF you haven't you have no credibility. People are such armchair judges but cmon man people aren't perfect and will not risk their livelihood to man up. No I have not done it but I know its a possible outcome when I hunt as I do make mistakes. Sorry I am tired of the MR> Perfects ranting.... Geta grip and save your righteousness for yourself... ...So, still trying to figure this rant out, but seems to say if you see a deer with horns your emotions are likely to take over and you might blast it before checking if it's legal. BUT, that's ok because you're only human and can't control your emotions while out in the woods with a high powered rifle. Don't think there's any "Mr perfect" involvement here, but if you can't take the time to make sure your target is legal before shooting perhaps you should stay home with the other kids and play video games.Exactly!! Do not ever shoot if you dont know youre target!!Same people that shoot 2 points could very possibly be the same people that would shoot at a person that doesnt have orange on!!Complete *censored* for both
I have seen a couple of 2x2's dead over the years of hunting in Washington. Its non-explainable but it does happen. The first year the Yakima area went to spike only elk hunting I came across a guy that had shot a 2x2 bull thinking it was a spike. When I saw him he had a rock and was trying to brake the small point off. We should be better hunters and make sure before we shoot. Now with all this said, and I will probably take heat from this comment, If I ever was to make this mistake I wouldn't notify WDFW to turn myself in. In this state they would tell you thanks for being honest and then throw the absolute book at you! Thousands of dollars later and you picture in the paper it would be over.
So why is it 3 point or better for deer and spike only for elk? What is the reason it is different?
