Would you tag somebody elses...

[Gutpile]

Years back I went elk hunting with a few guys and while we were planning the next days hunt they asked me if they could shoot more than one elk and use my tag if they got into a herd. I said "hell no, My tag goes on my animal." They were actually surprised at my response. What say you? I'm not talking legalities or morals, we all know party hunting is illegal in this state. To me the kill is part of the hunt. While the meat is important to me, it's not soooooo important that I want people shooting my game for me. Ever have this happen to you? What did / would you say? Honestly ducks, grouse, pheasants, I don't care. But Elk, Deer, Bear. Sorry, not my tag.

[seansfire]

I have one very arrogant person that wanted to take me hunting for archery deer last year. Said he would shoot it and i will tag it and if it is a buck he would take the rack. I just laughed and asked how he planned to tag 2 deer. We don't hunt together no more but really it is no loss. Hope you get your animal.

[Crunchy]

I have heard that story line before.  I put in too much hard work to allow someone to shoot an animal for me.

[runamuk]

my tag my kill......simple really I may end up eating a lot of tags but don't care, would rather that than cheat, plus I have busted my butt learning this stuff and want to do it myself 

[KillBilly]

If it ever comes to a time in my life that I ever want someone else to kill or catch anything for me, that is the dayI sit down and quit.

[Angus]

I know "somebody" who once filled a cousins cow tag while he was in Iraq looking for Saddam. They were the same age and looked alot alike.

[PolarBear]

If it ever comes to a time in my life that I ever want someone else to kill or catch anything for me, that is the dayI sit down and quit.

No chance in hell!
 I was bitched out a few years back by an ex hunting partner for not shooting 2 bucks and giving him one.  I was in my treestand hunting while he was back at camp drinking beer.  3 bucks came by my stand at all together and I took the biggest one (140 class).  The other 2 were dinks.  The same deer walked by where his stand would have been if he had not been so lazy.  I told him about the other bucks while I was getting ready to hang mine.  He asked why I didnt shoot one for him and I told him to get off of his sorry ass and do it himself.  He came unglued and could not believe that I wouldn't help him out.  (by poaching)  He kept saying how much he needed the meat but, by his actions, wasn't willing to put in the effort.  I left the next morning and never hunted with him again.

[javman]

I know several people who think it's OK to fill their dad's tag, brother's tag, etc., if they've already used their own tag. I think it's BS. I hunt a lot with my dad, and if I fill my tag then my gun stays at home, and I'm only there to help him or take photos.

There are not enough animals in this state for people to be shooting more than their share 

[NWBREW]

The only way I would ever do that is if was to help out a disabled hunter and if it was legal to do so. I would not tag an animal that somebody else shot or let somebody tag an animal I shot otherwise. If someone is capable to hunt, shoot and kill there own game they should do so. If they put in as much effort as I do they would understand my reasoning.

[HuntingFanatic]

I love the meat.....but a big part of why I hunt is the thrill. Having everything come together and to close the deal....sitting back and admiring your kill. No way do I want someone else stealing my glory!

[MagKarl]

No way!  I've been asked that several times, especially when I first started to bowhunt for elk.

[Kirby]

Well, I think opinions on this are based on the laws of the land where you were raised, and where you learned to hunt.

Where I am from (Ontario Canada) party hunting is totally legal, and most people belong to a hunt gang or camp. The goal of a camp is to fill  freezers with meat for winter.

Basically, all members hunt until all tags are filled,  or the season ends. Meat is then divided equally amongst all members of the camp. We don't really care about horns, but of course if you shoot a buck with a nice rack that is cool, and something to brag about, but viewed more as a bonus.  Most camps live by the motto, "If it is brown, put it down" meaning we shoot Bucks, Does and YES even Fawns. Real bragging rights go to whomever has the most meat hanging on the pole.  I've taken as many as 3 deer on a single day, and have seen days where another member of the camp has taken more than that. I personally do not see any issue with this providing the number of animals taken does not exceed the number of tags there are for the camp. 

I've posted this to give everyone a different perspective, but all that being said, this is WA state and the rules here are fill your own tag, so end of story.

[huntnphool]

I doubt we here from Whitefoot on this thread.

[Dmanmastertracker]

 It is pretty surprising the differences in regs in different States and Provinces, really send's a mixed message. Rules and regs aside, I feel that it is all about management. If the population can handle party hunting, then it should be legal, simple as that meat is always the goal (for most). The majority of places party hunting is illegal, is really due to lower herd numbers.

[G.R.K]

I would let my daughter,legal or not.