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Quote from: windygorge on May 22, 2011, 10:43:59 AMQuote from: grundy53 on May 22, 2011, 10:17:38 AMQuote from: Alan K on May 22, 2011, 10:09:37 AMSingle or double, 99% they're the same age though! That's really what we're describing when we give a point count.I agree. Which is why we don't count the eyeguards. To me saying I killed a 2 point tells everyone its a raghorn. Whereas if I say I killed a 4 point some people might assume I just killed a 2 point with eyeguards but a lot would assume I killed a 4 point with double eyeguards. Either way I don't really care to each their own. I will keep not counting eyeguards but it doesn't bother me when people do.grundy, you start counting elk that way, then you opened up a BIG can of worms with me. you don't count them that way, it not to each his own. the so called eye guards on an elk ARE a point and will always be a point. get out of that freaken mentality. its stupid. they are there they will always have them, if they don't they have broken them off. period. Like I said to each their own. I know people that feel as passionate as you feel about this issue only they have exactly the opposite view. You have your OPINION and they have theirs. To be honest they could care less what size of can the worms are in... I really don't see why this is such a big deal. Every region of this country count their points different. Is one way better then another? Yes but it depends on which region your in to which method is better.
Quote from: grundy53 on May 22, 2011, 10:17:38 AMQuote from: Alan K on May 22, 2011, 10:09:37 AMSingle or double, 99% they're the same age though! That's really what we're describing when we give a point count.I agree. Which is why we don't count the eyeguards. To me saying I killed a 2 point tells everyone its a raghorn. Whereas if I say I killed a 4 point some people might assume I just killed a 2 point with eyeguards but a lot would assume I killed a 4 point with double eyeguards. Either way I don't really care to each their own. I will keep not counting eyeguards but it doesn't bother me when people do.grundy, you start counting elk that way, then you opened up a BIG can of worms with me. you don't count them that way, it not to each his own. the so called eye guards on an elk ARE a point and will always be a point. get out of that freaken mentality. its stupid. they are there they will always have them, if they don't they have broken them off. period.
Quote from: Alan K on May 22, 2011, 10:09:37 AMSingle or double, 99% they're the same age though! That's really what we're describing when we give a point count.I agree. Which is why we don't count the eyeguards. To me saying I killed a 2 point tells everyone its a raghorn. Whereas if I say I killed a 4 point some people might assume I just killed a 2 point with eyeguards but a lot would assume I killed a 4 point with double eyeguards. Either way I don't really care to each their own. I will keep not counting eyeguards but it doesn't bother me when people do.
Single or double, 99% they're the same age though! That's really what we're describing when we give a point count.
I love reading these threads Some crazy people that think there ideas are right over what the law states. If it is a 1" or more it is a point. End of the story! If it's a 2 point with eye guards. It is legally a 3 point buck! Not a 2 point buck, a 2 point buck is not legal here. People can have diffrent thoughts, but what it comes down to is the law. Not personal idea's
Quote from: carpsniperg2 on May 22, 2011, 11:32:36 AMI love reading these threads Some crazy people that think there ideas are right over what the law states. If it is a 1" or more it is a point. End of the story! If it's a 2 point with eye guards. It is legally a 3 point buck! Not a 2 point buck, a 2 point buck is not legal here. People can have diffrent thoughts, but what it comes down to is the law. Not personal idea's what ever helps you sleep at nite
Quote from: jdb on May 22, 2011, 11:34:53 AMQuote from: carpsniperg2 on May 22, 2011, 11:32:36 AMI love reading these threads Some crazy people that think there ideas are right over what the law states. If it is a 1" or more it is a point. End of the story! If it's a 2 point with eye guards. It is legally a 3 point buck! Not a 2 point buck, a 2 point buck is not legal here. People can have diffrent thoughts, but what it comes down to is the law. Not personal idea's what ever helps you sleep at niteIt does help me sleep, because I know the game laws when I am hunting or guiding. And I follow all laws, not just the ones I pick and choose, like some people. Some people need to read the game laws and learn the legal definition of a point.
I wouldn't ever shoot a forked horn with eyeguards. Let them grow a little.
Legal definition vs personal definition? If you a looking at it from a legal standpoint as whether it qualifies as "legal" or not that is one thing but a "legal" buck, that has been determined to meet the legal point requirements is then up to interpretation the the harvester as whether he wants to consider it a 4 point or a 6,7,8.... Yes, the legal definition of a point is 1" or greater. I personally have higher standards but in no way would call someone out for not believing in exactly what I feel to be right. Go ahead and count every last "legal" point that you need to to make you feel that you have a bigger buck or bull, I don't feel the need to grow points that I don't see fit to count but that's just me.
I won't shoot a spike or a forkie either. I will leave them for the folks who will, I see no reason to take an animal that I don't want just because I can. The same goes on the last day of season. I'll eat a tag over shooting what I feel is a substandard buck or bull, to me it is a waste and I would rather let him grow.