Masher Blacktail

[Dmanmastertracker]

 


 RCW's at bottom clearly state that property damage (including vehicle, or wildlife (property of the State)) -be reported, try and read it in it's entirety if you can.





RWFM 2301, Section 004

 WHO “OWNS” WILDLIFE

vU.S. vs. the European tradition

vJurisdiction in the United States:

wInternational Treaties

§Migratory Bird Treaties

§Marine Mammal Protection Acts

§Supercedes even Federal jurisdiction

wFederal jurisdiction

§Migratory species

§Endangered species

§Marine

wState jurisdiction

§Non-migratory species

 
   

Hit and Run Laws in

Washington

RCW 46.52.020

Duty in case of personal injury or death or damage to attended vehicle or other property -- Penalties.

(1) A driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury to or death of any person or involving striking the body of a deceased person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event remain at, the scene of such accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(2)(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person or damage to other property must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway or freeway main lanes, shoulders, medians, and adjacent areas to a location on an exit ramp shoulder, the frontage road, the nearest suitable cross street, or other suitable location. The driver shall remain at the suitable location until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (3) of this section. Moving the vehicle in no way affects fault for an accident.

(b) A law enforcement officer or representative of the department of transportation may cause a motor vehicle, cargo, or debris to be moved from the roadway; and neither the department of transportation representative, nor anyone acting under the direction of the officer or the department of transportation representative is liable for damage to the motor vehicle, cargo, or debris caused by reasonable efforts of removal.

(3) Unless otherwise provided in subsection (7) of this section the driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or involving striking the body of a deceased person, or resulting in damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person or damage to other property shall give his or her name, address, insurance company, insurance policy number, and vehicle license number and shall exhibit his or her vehicle driver's license to any person struck or injured or the driver or any occupant of, or any person attending, any such vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying or the making of arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician or hospital for medical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person or on his or her behalf. Under no circumstances shall the rendering of assistance or other compliance with the provisions of this subsection be evidence of the liability of any driver for such accident.

(4)(a) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (1) of this section failing to stop or comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section in the case of an accident resulting in death is guilty of a class B felony and, upon conviction, is punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(b) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (1) of this section failing to stop or comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section in the case of an accident resulting in injury is guilty of a class C felony and, upon conviction, is punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

(c) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (1) of this section failing to stop or comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section in the case of an accident involving striking the body of a deceased person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(d) This subsection shall not apply to any person injured or incapacitated by such accident to the extent of being physically incapable of complying with this section.

(5) Any driver covered by the provisions of subsection (2) of this section failing to stop or to comply with any of the requirements of subsection (3) of this section under said circumstances shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor: PROVIDED, That this provision shall not apply to any person injured or incapacitated by such accident to the extent of being physically incapable of complying herewith.

(6) The license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege to drive of any person convicted under this section or any local ordinance consisting of substantially the same language as this section of failure to stop and give information or render aid following an accident with any vehicle driven or attended by any person shall be revoked by the department.

(7) If none of the persons specified are in condition to receive the information to which they otherwise would be entitled under subsection (3) of this section, and no police officer is present, the driver of any vehicle involved in such accident after fulfilling all other requirements of subsections (1) and (3) of this section insofar as possible on his or her part to be performed, shall forthwith report such accident to the nearest office of the duly authorized police authority and submit thereto the information specified in subsection (3) of this section.

[2002 c 194 § 1; 2001 c 145 § 1; 2000 c 66 § 1; 1990 c 210 § 2; 1980 c 97 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 80; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 18 § 1. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 210 § 1; 1975 c 62 § 14; 1967 c 32 § 53; 1961 c 12 § 46.52.020; prior: 1937 c 189 § 134; RRS § 6360-134; 1927 c 309 § 50, part; RRS § 6362-50, part.]

[Holg3107]

If you read it more clearly it states in  RCW 46.52.030: Accident reports that the total damage needs to exceeds $500 for it to be reported, and due to the fact that deer are not protected the state doesn't "own" them so if there is only 1 car involved in the "accident" no reporting is necessary unless you are going to make an insurance claim. Good on him for doing the right thing and putting that deer down. A lot of people just trying to stir the pot for no real reason aside from boredom. Great buck and nice work filling the freezer on an animal that could have just as easily gone to the coyotes.

[Wile E. Hunter]

 RCW's at bottom clearly state that property damage (including vehicle, or wildlife (property of the State)) -be reported, try and read it in it's entirety if you can.





RWFM 2301, Section 004

 WHO “OWNS” WILDLIFE

vU.S. vs. the European tradition

vJurisdiction in the United States:

wInternational Treaties

§Migratory Bird Treaties

§Marine Mammal Protection Acts

§Supercedes even Federal jurisdiction

wFederal jurisdiction

§Migratory species

§Endangered species

§Marine

wState jurisdiction

§Non-migratory species

The things you've written ceased having value several posts ago. I'll wander out of this topic, and leave it to your distorted view. Enjoy it.

Wile E.

[Houndhunter]

last i heard from a gamie road kill is ok to take as long as its a legal animal and in season with your tag

[Carnivore]

Nice buck! Congrats and the right thing to do in my mind.  That also says "each driver involved" not witnesses geez.  You're going to make everyone afraid to post anything here.

[Lowedog]

True story..... 3 years ago two buddies and I were driving to Coville from Spokane to our deer camp.  Just North of Deer Park we saw a doe on west side of the hwy about 50 yards out.  One buddy had a doe tag or we were muzzy cannot recall.  We went to the nearest shop and inquired on who the landowner was.  Landowner was across the street just over a hill.  When asking permission the landowner said he knows about that doe as he almost went to go shoot it himself.  He goes on to tell us it was hit by a car earlier that morning and has broken rear legs.  He ended up giving permission but interesting enough warned us that a female game warden has been continously driving by to see when someone is going to shoot that doe.  I took his point as to make sure we were adequately off the highway.  We went down and shot the doe.  Sure enough within 20 minutes here comes the female game warden.  Checked that it was properly tagged, asked if we had permission to be on the land, and thanked us for taking a injured animal that was suffering.  We also covered up the whole scene with my Suburban as to not offend anyone as we worked which she also acknowledged and thanked us for.  

Makes me wonder why she hadn't put the deer down herself.  I have reported injured deer before and when an officer showed up they put the deer down. 

Better that it didn't go to waste though.  They used to be able to feed inmates road killed deer or elk from what I have been told.  Someone probably decided that it wasn't good enough for them. 

[singleshot12]

Geeez Dee Man,are you off your meds again? Seems you're going off the deep end on this one.  I never would have posted the pic if I knew the story behind the deer,not because the guy did any thing wrong but because there always seems to be a Dudley Do Right that feeds off of conflict and gets his jollies from trying to mess up a good thing. Get a life dude!

[robescc]

I am very sorry I said anything.  I am getting very tired of all you jugding everyone on here.  I am just about done with this site. All of you thread nazis need to get a life. Stop ridiculing everyone.  Deep down you are jelous because of your own insacurities.  I will say no more.

[rb2506]

i hit a little buck a couple of years ago $3400 was the damage so if its the states deer should i have sent them the bill DMAN

[Dmanmastertracker]

i hit a little buck a couple of years ago $3400 was the damage so if its the states deer should i have sent them the bill DMAN

 That's one hell of a big blacktail to run over your car RBENN.

[rb2506]

the deer was j walking, hit the spike dead center took the frontend of my pickup out

[COUG]

AWESOME!

[Dmanmastertracker]

 Sorry to hear, it sucks and it does happen, almost hit a few myself. Some deer are hit by negligence, but for certain some aren't, they can come out of nowhere sometimes. I can say I do get angry as hell when I do see a game animal get hit in broad daylight, just standing in the road because someone isn't paying attention, it could easily be my nephew, or wife, etc.. Has nothing to do with hunting really.

[BIGINNER]

just read the whole thread......    all i have to say is... NICE BUCK!!!!  AND GOOD JOB FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING........ AND AS FAR AS I CAN TELL.... LEGAL THING   GOOD JOB MAN.

[msdeerhunter]

there was a dandy 4x4 killed 1/4 mile from this one on sunday..

Just thought I would show you all the Deer that was taken on Sunday that is mentioned here. (at least I am going to try).....