Fairly certain I just saw some shady deer shooting

[buckfvr]

Poaching by definition is the taking of game on private land you don’t have the privilege to hunt on, this case seems likely to fit that definition well.

I dont seem to be able to find that particular definition anywhere.........your scenario may be included under the large umbrella of "poaching", especially in this state, but from what I come up with searching for definition, I cant find your quote.

Either way, sure looks like something wrong they were up to but just pointing out the rampant speculation and crucification common among huntwa members that are quick on the draw to hang anyone who looks like a duck.

[Rainier10]

If someone saw me do something they thought was potentially against the law, I'd have no problem talking with a game officer as I'm in no sort of trouble and get it sorted out, may be a small inconvenience but as hunters I see it as our duty to do all we can in the upholding of laws in the woods, after all we are the number one contributors to conservation. We have the most eyes in the woods and each poacher we can stop because of suspicious activity is a victory in my book, our wildlife needs our help. Props to @BULLBLASTER for giving it a call in! Best of luck to all out still hunting!

Well said

I've had the game department knock on my door and ask me a bunch of questions.  I invited them in and answered them all.  I did nothing wrong and they went on their way because I was honest and upfront with them.  I apologized for having raised a red flag and making them come to my house at 7pm and they said no problem they are happy to do it and most of the time it ends up being nothing but every once in awhile they catch a real bad guy.

FYI the reason for the visit was I shot a blacktail doe and saved the hide, bones and scraps from butchering in my freezer. Dumped it on my place the following year to shoot coyotes off of.  Someone found it and called the game wardens for a doe shot in eastern washington in a 3pt minimum area.  Deer still had my tag rolled up and taped in the ear.  They thought I shot a doe and put last years tag on it.

I was super glad that someone called it in and glad they looked into it.  I was embarrassed for wasting their time.

[full choke]

If someone saw me do something they thought was potentially against the law, I'd have no problem talking with a game officer as I'm in no sort of trouble and get it sorted out, may be a small inconvenience but as hunters I see it as our duty to do all we can in the upholding of laws in the woods, after all we are the number one contributors to conservation. We have the most eyes in the woods and each poacher we can stop because of suspicious activity is a victory in my book, our wildlife needs our help. Props to @BULLBLASTER for giving it a call in! Best of luck to all out still hunting!

Well said

I've had the game department knock on my door and ask me a bunch of questions.  I invited them in and answered them all.  I did nothing wrong and they went on their way because I was honest and upfront with them.  I apologized for having raised a red flag and making them come to my house at 7pm and they said no problem they are happy to do it and most of the time it ends up being nothing but every once in awhile they catch a real bad guy.

FYI the reason for the visit was I shot a blacktail doe and saved the hide, bones and scraps from butchering in my freezer. Dumped it on my place the following year to shoot coyotes off of.  Someone found it and called the game wardens for a doe shot in eastern washington in a 3pt minimum area.  Deer still had my tag rolled up and taped in the ear.  They thought I shot a doe and put last years tag on it.

I was super glad that someone called it in and glad they looked into it.  I was embarrassed for wasting their time.

How did someone find it on your property?

[pianoman9701]

Poaching by definition is the taking of game on private land you don’t have the privilege to hunt on, this case seems likely to fit that definition well.

I dont seem to be able to find that particular definition anywhere.........your scenario may be included under the large umbrella of "poaching", especially in this state, but from what I come up with searching for definition, I cant find your quote.

Either way, sure looks like something wrong they were up to but just pointing out the rampant speculation and crucification common among huntwa members that are quick on the draw to hang anyone who looks like a duck.

Dictionary.com

poach2
/pōCH/
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verb
gerund or present participle: poaching
1.
illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own or in contravention of official protection.
Similar:
hunt illegally
catch/trap/kill illegally
plunder

[Rainier10]

If someone saw me do something they thought was potentially against the law, I'd have no problem talking with a game officer as I'm in no sort of trouble and get it sorted out, may be a small inconvenience but as hunters I see it as our duty to do all we can in the upholding of laws in the woods, after all we are the number one contributors to conservation. We have the most eyes in the woods and each poacher we can stop because of suspicious activity is a victory in my book, our wildlife needs our help. Props to @BULLBLASTER for giving it a call in! Best of luck to all out still hunting!

Well said

I've had the game department knock on my door and ask me a bunch of questions.  I invited them in and answered them all.  I did nothing wrong and they went on their way because I was honest and upfront with them.  I apologized for having raised a red flag and making them come to my house at 7pm and they said no problem they are happy to do it and most of the time it ends up being nothing but every once in awhile they catch a real bad guy.

FYI the reason for the visit was I shot a blacktail doe and saved the hide, bones and scraps from butchering in my freezer. Dumped it on my place the following year to shoot coyotes off of.  Someone found it and called the game wardens for a doe shot in eastern washington in a 3pt minimum area.  Deer still had my tag rolled up and taped in the ear.  They thought I shot a doe and put last years tag on it.

I was super glad that someone called it in and glad they looked into it.  I was embarrassed for wasting their time.

How did someone find it on your property?

You could see it from the road. They called the WDFW to investigate.

[Goshawk]

It happens.
I stepped out of the house last Saturday morning just before 0600 to go to work and heard a rifle shot up on the ridge behind the house.  Pitch dark and way before light; Egad!

[Skyvalhunter]

Target shooters

[PA BEN]

Just a what if.
What if these guys had a handicap hunter who can shoot from the vehicle, they see the deer stop and see the buck. They go and get permission come back and shoot it. Grab the buck and go to where they can set up the handicap hunter for pictures. BTW, I've hunted farms where the farmer wanted me to not guy my deer in the field.

[Bango skank]

Just a what if.
What if these guys had a handicap hunter who can shoot from the vehicle, they see the deer stop and see the buck. They go and get permission come back and shoot it. Grab the buck and go to where they can set up the handicap hunter for pictures. BTW, I've hunted farms where the farmer wanted me to not guy my deer in the field.

And if thats the case and the game warden contacted them it would all be cleared up pretty quickly.  Thats how it works.  There is ALWAYS a what if of some sort, if it looks wrong, report and let the leos figure it out.

[WSU]

Just a what if.
What if these guys had a handicap hunter who can shoot from the vehicle, they see the deer stop and see the buck. They go and get permission come back and shoot it. Grab the buck and go to where they can set up the handicap hunter for pictures. BTW, I've hunted farms where the farmer wanted me to not guy my deer in the field.

If a farmer doesn't want the deer gutted in the field, I imagine he doesn't want you speeding through the field in your truck.

[Karl Blanchard]

Just a what if.
What if these guys had a handicap hunter who can shoot from the vehicle, they see the deer stop and see the buck. They go and get permission come back and shoot it. Grab the buck and go to where they can set up the handicap hunter for pictures. BTW, I've hunted farms where the farmer wanted me to not guy my deer in the field.

is it legal for a disabled hunter to shoot out of a running vehicle on a paved highway? Legit question, I honestly don't know.

[Rainier10]

Just a what if.
What if these guys had a handicap hunter who can shoot from the vehicle, they see the deer stop and see the buck. They go and get permission come back and shoot it. Grab the buck and go to where they can set up the handicap hunter for pictures. BTW, I've hunted farms where the farmer wanted me to not guy my deer in the field.

is it legal for a disabled hunter to shoot out of a running vehicle on a paved highway? Legit question, I honestly don't know.

I believe in some cases yes.  Each disabled hunter has a different set of rules specific to the needs of their disability and have to have the paperwork showing what their limits are for the hunt. 

I know anyone can shoot on, next to or across a paved highway even using the vehicle as a rest as long as they don't do it "negligently".  It is a frustrating rule that was passed a few years ago that we now cover in hunter education.  We strongly advise against it but do cover that technically it is legal if you don't do it "negligently".