Elk taken from hunters at gun point?

[TeacherMan]

Every elk I have shot and had to pack I always gutted them then take head out with me to grab pack boards and lockup in truck
I like the ear off thing too though

Awesome if it’s legal in your state. Many places head has to be the last thing packed out. I got a hefty ticket when I first moved to AK for doing this. Game warden watched me do it. I had even left $1000 worth of Sitka gear and my .338 near the animal (I could see the 1/2 mile across the Tundra back to my truck). Alaska said if they allowed it it would cause want and waste. Other words people would just take the straps and head and not put the effort into taking the rest I guess…

[MADMAX]

Point taken 
Legal up there on taking the tongue or ear ?

[HikerHunter]

I've never had an animal taken from me but its good to know about it and how to help prevent it. Thanks for the ideas everyone.

I did have two guys block my path on a high country solo hunt once. I was glassing a spot I had scouted two weeks prior and they came in 30 minutes after me all loud and walking through the middle of it. I thought they would keep going but they stopped so I went over to say hi and that I was going to the next basin over. They turned, blocking my path, and said no you're not. I was confused at first but then quickly realized that these guys thought they owned the mountain. 15 years later, I'm glad I walked away. I can imagine what would happen if they try that with a hot head.

[LDennis24]

Every elk I have shot and had to pack I always gutted them then take head out with me to grab pack boards and lockup in truck
I like the ear off thing too though

Awesome if it’s legal in your state. Many places head has to be the last thing packed out. I got a hefty ticket when I first moved to AK for doing this. Game warden watched me do it. I had even left $1000 worth of Sitka gear and my .338 near the animal (I could see the 1/2 mile across the Tundra back to my truck). Alaska said if they allowed it it would cause want and waste. Other words people would just take the straps and head and not put the effort into taking the rest I guess…

This has been a problem in the Watershed and now if Abel sees you come out with a head before the meat you will have to put the head down where you are and go back for the meat. He does not allow you to take the head before the meat. Too many people never went back for the rest.

[JDArms1240]

I cannot understand the type of person that would take the head and leave the meat.  Antlers are great, but they’re not gunna be very good on the dinner plate.

[RockChuck]

Every elk I have shot and had to pack I always gutted them then take head out with me to grab pack boards and lockup in truck
I like the ear off thing too though

Awesome if it’s legal in your state. Many places head has to be the last thing packed out. I got a hefty ticket when I first moved to AK for doing this. Game warden watched me do it. I had even left $1000 worth of Sitka gear and my .338 near the animal (I could see the 1/2 mile across the Tundra back to my truck). Alaska said if they allowed it it would cause want and waste. Other words people would just take the straps and head and not put the effort into taking the rest I guess…

This has been a problem in the Watershed and now if Abel sees you come out with a head before the meat you will have to put the head down where you are and go back for the meat. He does not allow you to take the head before the meat. Too many people never went back for the rest.

I don’t see this in the watershed rules? I don’t recall it being a Washington rule either but I could be mistaken.

[tvandy45]

I simply can't grasp taking someone else's animal. However, i've heard stories of this kind as well unfortunately...

On the flip side, I came across a fresh kill while archery hunting this year. in oregon Appeared to be a nice bull with 3 game bags left. I ended up running into the guys on the way down the mountain as they were coming back up. They looked haggard, tired and worn out...I asked if they needed help getting the last load and they both looked like they were gonna cry after I offered. Went back to the kill with them, loaded up and we walked out to the gate together.

I ended up shooting nice 4x6 bull with my bow the very next day. I'm a firm believer that the Lord blesses those who bless others.

[dilleytech]

I cannot understand the type of person that would take the head and leave the meat.  Antlers are great, but they’re not gunna be very good on the dinner plate.

Because people will steal a rack, maybe less likely if locked in a truck?