unique 1x6

[frazierw]

what action?  First of all it isnt my spike... Secondly a game warden came up and checked it out as well and gave his congratulations... Thirdly, you can tell the extra point starts well before four inches above the skull... 100% legal no doubt about it

[Boss .300 winmag]

Me myself and I would have never shot that in a spike only unit , because you never know how the wdfw will interpet the rules.

[Fl0und3rz]

Spike Bull Restrictions:
1) Elk taken in these units must have at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull. 2) An animal with a spike on one side (1x2) is legal in spike only units. 3) An animal with more than one antler point more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull on both sides (2x2) is illegal.

RE: Are they talking mainbeam or any point? I see in my mind a 3x6 if i read the above rule right.

IMO - it is a 3x6 AND it is a legal spike.  #1 above appears to be the rule.  And on that basis ("have at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull") it is a legal spike. #2 and #3 appear to be exemplifications of the rule designed to clarify what is and is not a legal spike.  

However, this freak of nature exposes the fact that these examples do not entirely explain the rule.  

For instance, the example "3) [a]n animal with more than one antler point more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull on both sides (2x2) is illegal . . . ." fails to account for this situation where this elk also has "at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches . . . ."

I'd hate to be faced with this decision in the field under pressure.

[Buckmark]

From the pic it's hard to tell, a different angle might help if it is avail.
To be able to tell that any of those branches start at 4 inches or less in the field would be difficult i would think unless the shooter was close and had alot of time to look him over.
I guess i dont know how small 4 inches is...

[Michelle_Nelson]

   The definition is pretty clear in the regs.  No point 4" above the base of the burr/pedical where horn and skull attach.

I comend you Boss for staying on the cautious side though.

[steeleywhopper]

BOOOOM! 1x6 down! It's a spike in my book.

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Nice spike!  Congrats to the hunter for knowing the rules and taking a very nce Bull. 

[Cougeyes]

I'm still confused.  Does that mean the first tine on the left side is not considered a point because I dont think it is even 4" from the base of the pedical?   

[sisu]

That is one nice critter. I like unique weird things in nature. Thanks for posting and showing us.
Michelle, a big thank you to you for the abridged description on how to determine the correct read on the antlers.

Thanks again for posting the photo.
Scott

[Michelle_Nelson]

 I'm waiting for the action to start, take cover!

What action?  

This is going to turn out to be a thread where the same thing is repeated over and over and over again.  Then every once in a while someone will post something like "well I don't know" or "It sure looks like a 3x6".  Which will result in more reg quoting and personal opinions about how stupid the spike only and true spike areas are over and over and over again until all our eyes start bleeding.  

[Michelle_Nelson]

I'm still confused.  Does that mean the first tine on the left side is not considered a point because I dont think it is even 4" from the base of the pedical?   

Technically NO it is not considered a point when determining a spike.  For scoring purposes yes it is a point.  The spiked side is it's right antler.

[jeepasaurusrex]

I think this applies to this thread and many more on here.  

How many forum users does it take to change a light bulb?
1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Electrical section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"
15 know-it-all's who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty
7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's
3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"
30 to say "Magnum light bulbs are better than regular light bulbs"
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

[Michelle_Nelson]

OMGosh I almost fell out of my chair while reading that.

[wastickslinger]

I think this applies to this thread and many more on here. 

How many forum users does it take to change a light bulb?
1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Electrical section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"
15 know-it-all's who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty
7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's
3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

Not to mention that it is illegal to strap a flashlight to a lightbulb. Also upon removal of the light bulb from the light it must be properly tagged until all parts are disposed of.

[h20hunter]

Very cool SPIKE. Nice animal.