Two whole elk in back of a truck today

[TheHunt]

I was heading South on Meridian today and saw to small rag horns (Loaded whole) in the back of a black full size truck today December 30th.   Saw no tags on the antlers... Other then the tags being on the antlers what is open in the Puyallup or Mashell unit to hunt this late?

Jim

[bobcat]

Could be indians.

[huntnphool]

Did you get the plate number?

[high country]

could have been ahe guys

[grade-creek-rd]

Could have been many things...out of state hunters (whole, unskinned, I hope not), Natives (Indians), or permit holders (AHE). I would have to check the regs regarding the AHE thing though...don't know of any that run at this time, usually some staring in Jan. and some ending in Mid Dec.

The tag doesn't have to go on the horns...in fact I rarely put them there. If it's an animal that is not going on the wall, then I roll it up, tuck it into the ear, and punch a whole in the ear, and tie it off, well inside. That way it won't get lost. In Idaho, I attach it to the hindquarter that has the evidence of sex still attached, per their laws (biggest piece retained and evidence of sex must be attatched to animal).

I highly doubt poacher, for the simple fact they drove down meridian in full view...either very gutsy move or smart, thinking nobody would call them on it. Either way, if you wrote down there plate, it wouldn't hurt to call it in. A Gamey would simply contact the registered owner and look into it. If it's legit, no worries, if its not...bonus points for you and busted for them.

G-C-R

[huntnphool]

"if you wrote down there plate, it wouldn't hurt to call it in. A Gamey would simply contact the registered owner and look into it. If it's legit, no worries, if its not...bonus points for you and busted for them."

Exactly!!! It cant hurt to check.

[Crunchy]

I cant think of any bull tags for AHE open this time a year.  Maybe on the eastside of the state.

[Black Ghost]

Teanaway A-rifle, Nooksack C-archery,
AHE - Malaga I, Peshastin F, Dugneness A,
Youth - Dungeness C
Silver Dollar Permit, landowner tag- youth only
Black Rock Ranch landowner Permit
Black Rock Special permit
Teanaway landowner permit
Teanaway special hunting permit

So there was a few open

[high country]

plus ahe 127-142

[Crunchy]

What the heck am I doing suffin the web.  I should be out hunting.

[steeleywhopper]

I have one of the Malaga any elk tags for AHE, it's open from Aug.1-March 31. This is a huntmaster only tag. I have to be contacted by him before I can hunt.

[Crunchy]

Steeleywhop,

I couldnt get drawn for any of the AHE tags I put in for two years in a row.  Guess I am unlucky.

[high country]

I have one of the Malaga any elk tags for AHE, it's open from Aug.1-March 31. This is a huntmaster only tag. I have to be contacted by him before I can hunt.

I had that tag before the drawing was re-done.....I lost it, you're welcome

I did end up with the north river tag and got my call today ......it feels like christmas.

[steeleywhopper]

Good luck on the hunt highcountry. I hope the huntmaster remembers the guys on the wetside! I just want to shoot a nice tender cow.