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Title: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: 2MANY on November 25, 2015, 10:15:56 AM
Idaho man charged with stealing elk semen
By Associated Press Published: Nov 25, 2015 at 9:00 AM PST

Idaho man charged with stealing elk semen
A Roosevelt bull elk. Photo courtesy of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - A former employee of a Twin Falls elk ranch has been accused of stealing elk semen and artificially inseminating elk at another ranch.

The Times-News reports that 30-year-old Brandon Eldredge was arraigned Friday on one count of grand theft.

Police say Eldredge stole the semen in 2011 and it was discovered the following year when owners of Early Morning Elk Ranch took inventory.

Eldredge was previously accused of stealing and selling antlers from Early Morning Elk Ranch. Those charges were dismissed.

According to court documents, the owners of Early Morning Elk Ranch say Eldredge used their elk bull semen to inseminate elk cows at another farm. The other elk ranch paid Eldredge for artificially inseminating their elk cows.

The other ranch says they paid Eldredge $3,000 for the semen.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 25, 2015, 10:21:09 AM
Sounds like he's in a sticky situation.
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Post by: jackelope on November 25, 2015, 10:22:50 AM
Sounds like he's in a sticky situation.

Boom. I see what you did there.
 :yike:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: h20hunter on November 25, 2015, 10:23:40 AM
Red handed?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Timberstalker on November 25, 2015, 10:26:42 AM
 :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: h20hunter on November 25, 2015, 10:36:35 AM
I saw this as a follow up:

Idaho man charged with stealing elk semen
By Associated Press Published: Nov 25, 2015 at 10.14 AM PST

Idaho man charged with stealing elk semen receives sentencing
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - A former employee of a Twin Falls elk ranch has been accused of stealing elk semen and artificially inseminating elk at another ranch has been sentenced.

Judge Dick Hardington was quoted as saying "Mr. Eldredge has committed one of the biggest bone headed things this court has ever seen". As previously reported Eldredge has previous convictions related to the illegal trade of animal parts and products. Surprisingly, his reference at another elk ranch named Early Morning Wood Ranch checked out and we were never suspicious said Richard Handy, a previous employer.

Officers were following up on a pretty big tip provided by a good Samaritan and were able to track Mr. Eldgedge and his semem smuggling activities. One officer was willing to speak to us off the record. He told the AP that the balls are now in the hands of the court but overall he is pleased with the length of the sentence handed down.

Here's to another law breaker doing hard time.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Woodchuck on November 25, 2015, 10:41:27 AM
I saw this as a follow up:

Idaho man charged with stealing elk semen
By Associated Press Published: Nov 25, 2015 at 10.14 AM PST

Idaho man charged with stealing elk semen receives sentencing
.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - A former employee of a Twin Falls elk ranch has been accused of stealing elk semen and artificially inseminating elk at another ranch has been sentenced.

Judge Dick Hardington was quoted as saying "Mr. Eldredge has committed one of the biggest -- this court has ever seen". As previously reported Eldredge has previous convictions related to the illegal trade of animal parts and products. Surprisingly, his reference at another elk ranch named Early Morning Wood Ranch checked out and we were never suspicious said Richard Handy, a previous employer.

Officers were following up on a pretty big tip provided by a good Samaritan and were able to track Mr. Eldgedge and his semem smuggling activities. One officer was willing to speak to us off the record. He told the AP that the balls are now in the hands of the court but overall he is pleased with the length of the sentence handed down.

Here's to another law breaker doing hard time.
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 25, 2015, 10:49:34 AM
The proof is in the...

never mind  :o
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 25, 2015, 10:51:42 AM
He sure is in a load of trouble.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: skeeter 20i on November 25, 2015, 10:54:30 AM
Some guys are willing to get their hands dirty to make a buck......or a bull.......um errr a cow?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 25, 2015, 11:05:58 AM
If the love don't fit, you must acquit.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 25, 2015, 11:07:47 AM
Here's to another law breaker doing hard time.

That's nuts!
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: PolarBear on November 25, 2015, 11:09:13 AM
That guy has balls!
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 25, 2015, 11:10:50 AM
I guess you don't want to pull that sort of thing in Idaho.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 25, 2015, 11:17:11 AM
Come on.....
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Post by: skeeter 20i on November 25, 2015, 11:19:43 AM
At least he has a way to make friends if he goes to prison.
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Post by: h20hunter on November 25, 2015, 11:30:28 AM
Ok ok....all joking aside.....this didn't happen in WA so more than likely he will be prosecuted.....













To the bitter end.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 25, 2015, 11:49:02 AM
I bet he is wishing for a stroke of luck about now.
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Post by: MADMAX on November 25, 2015, 11:49:51 AM
that sucks for him
ha
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 25, 2015, 11:54:19 AM
That story had a happy ending.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 25, 2015, 12:09:27 PM
I guess 'batin' is illegal in ID.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: h20hunter on November 25, 2015, 12:29:11 PM
 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 25, 2015, 12:44:07 PM
Sorry, I guess that was a bit over the line with my last post.  Lord, I apologize to you and all the little pygmies of New Guinea.
 
I wonder if the investigating officers instituted the rock, paper, scissors method to see who had to take the fingerprints at the scene of the crime?     
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bob33 on November 25, 2015, 12:49:11 PM
What a jerk...

Now that Playboy got rid of pictures, what do elk look at?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: jkononen on November 25, 2015, 01:06:29 PM
Anybody want some elk jerky?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 25, 2015, 01:10:02 PM
The thread that keeps on giving.  That guy's lucky he didn't put an eye out. 
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bob33 on November 25, 2015, 01:10:37 PM
“Whack job on Idaho elk turns messy for Twin Falls man”
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 25, 2015, 01:15:48 PM
“Whack job on Idaho elk turns messy for Twin Falls man”

Maybe I'm not reading this properly...but to me it pretty much skips innuendo and gets right to brass tacks  :o

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 25, 2015, 01:16:49 PM
“Whack job on Idaho elk turns messy for Twin Falls man”

Maybe I'm not reading this properly...but to me it pretty much skips innuendo and gets right to brass tacks  :o

 :chuckle:

Taking the bull by the . . . uh . . . horns?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Woodchuck on November 25, 2015, 01:22:33 PM
Anybody want some elk jerky?
Snack sticks?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 25, 2015, 01:25:23 PM
Sorry to keep breaking up the puns but I'm sitting here imagining what nasty work it must be to extricate or even be around a bunch of stinking, rutting farm bulls. 

It's cool when you're smelling that when hunting but when you're clocking in and just finishing up a morning cup of coffee...bleh
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: jkononen on November 25, 2015, 01:27:57 PM
I've seen some Idahoans that smelled worse than a rutted up bull...

Wonder what he blew his wad... of cash on?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 25, 2015, 01:29:14 PM
I've seen some Idahoans that smelled worse than a rutted up bull...

Wonder what he blew his wad... of cash on?

Probably Fast Orange
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: jkononen on November 25, 2015, 01:31:05 PM
 He's probably tired of pumping... :yike: :bdid:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Shank on November 25, 2015, 01:31:25 PM
Flip it, smack it, rub it down...

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Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: 2labs on November 25, 2015, 01:32:53 PM
Duvall, hmmm.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 25, 2015, 01:34:13 PM
Let's not jump to conclusions boys.  Remember that whole due process of the law thing?  Perhaps the accused thought he was merely taking some tiny little containers of coffee creamer?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 25, 2015, 01:36:34 PM
Let's not jump to conclusions boys.  Remember that whole due process of the law thing?  Perhaps the accused thought he was merely taking some tiny little containers of coffee creamer?  :chuckle:

That's the first thing I thought of too  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 25, 2015, 01:40:38 PM
Let's not jump to conclusions boys.  Remember that whole due process of the law thing?  Perhaps the accused thought he was merely taking some tiny little containers of coffee creamer?  :chuckle:

That's the first thing I thought of too  :chuckle:

Well, if that's his defense and if I were the judge, I know what I'd do.  "OK, I'd like you to try some of that creamer in the cup of coffee the baliff just sat on the table in front of you mister"......  8)
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: kjbecker82 on November 25, 2015, 02:11:22 PM
Surprisingly, his reference at another elk ranch named Early Morning Wood Ranch checked out and we were never suspicious said Richard Handy, a previous employer.
Oh, this is too much!!  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: There are so many "that's what she said" opportunities here!
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: TheKid#10 on November 25, 2015, 02:26:53 PM
 Rumor has it, before working at the elk ranch in Idaho he worked at a horse ranch in Enumclaw.  ;)
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 25, 2015, 02:48:16 PM
That's one bull who doesn't mind just being a piece of meat.  :yike:
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Post by: Becky on November 25, 2015, 02:55:31 PM
*dead*  :lol4:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 25, 2015, 03:03:05 PM
This young man obviously fell on hard times. I don't think we can be too calice for a young man taking an opurtunity into his own hands. Just a few strokes of bad luck can potentially lead anyone of us into a sticky situation. Heck, he may have done this just to get a rise out of someone. We may never know exactly why this fella decided to choke his own dreams but I'm sure if he does do hard time, it will be a tough one to swallow.

Sad deal for sure
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: T Pearce on November 25, 2015, 05:51:38 PM
Just another miscreant milking the prison system....
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bango skank on November 25, 2015, 06:00:49 PM
Oh damn, i found this thread too late!! I think every relevant pun and innuendo has been taken!! 

Something, something..... elk weiner
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 25, 2015, 06:03:18 PM
I sure something will pop up, or rise in your mind.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bob33 on November 25, 2015, 06:03:58 PM
When I see men do this sort of thing, it really makes me wonder.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: runamuk on November 25, 2015, 06:08:39 PM
wanna know whats extra hilarious driving to my doc appointment after reading this thread, I saw the Select Sires truck in the roundy at Conway, I giggled to myself.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 25, 2015, 06:11:55 PM
a different take on shooting an elk
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 25, 2015, 06:14:28 PM
No bullelktile disfunction there....
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: rasbo on November 25, 2015, 07:35:50 PM
Im sure the courts will just blow this off :dunno:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: h20hunter on November 25, 2015, 07:48:24 PM
Uh...this thread gets harder and harder to read.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 25, 2015, 07:51:38 PM
Sorry to keep breaking up the puns but I'm sitting here imagining what nasty work it must be to extricate or even be around a bunch of stinking, rutting farm bulls. 

It's cool when you're smelling that when hunting but when you're clocking in and just finishing up a morning cup of coffee...bleh

Different strokes, for different folks.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 25, 2015, 07:51:44 PM
Hang in there, it will soon blow over.
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Post by: Bango skank on November 25, 2015, 07:52:15 PM
Uh...this thread gets harder and harder to read.

I think it reached its climax a few posts back, everybody will pull out soon.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: h20hunter on November 25, 2015, 07:54:42 PM
It's getting late....this thread is spent! Time for sleepy time.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 25, 2015, 07:56:25 PM
It's getting late....this thread is spent! Time for sleepy time.

You'll just end up dreaming about sawing on the big one.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: h20hunter on November 25, 2015, 08:05:40 PM
Hey now, no joke, not 5 minutes ago my son came downstairs and said I had a big saw. Yeah, so what that it is in the hallway, not in the garage, what's it to you. My son said i have a big saw.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 25, 2015, 08:33:23 PM
Im sure the courts will just blow this off :dunno:
not sure the courts will let this one slide through
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on November 25, 2015, 08:40:39 PM
I guess he took it literally when somebody said"hey Brandon go whack a big one!". And be sure and take pics! :o
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: stew pidasso on November 25, 2015, 08:53:14 PM
Oh damn, i found this thread too late!! I think every relevant pun and innuendo has been taken!! 

Something, something..... elk weiner
Funny, real good.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Skillet on November 25, 2015, 09:36:22 PM
Wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti wapiti...
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Little Dave on November 25, 2015, 10:03:31 PM
Well that's different.

Not that it matters, but I like my coffee black.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Muleyslyr on November 26, 2015, 12:29:22 PM
Anyone else notice the judges name and find it kind of fitting? Dick Hardington..really?  :chuckle: :chuckle: I just can't "see men" doing something like this.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 26, 2015, 12:38:23 PM
I'm sure he took a hard look at the evidence before passing on the stiff fines.
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on November 26, 2015, 01:02:15 PM
I hear the guys at the prison are brushing up on their elk calling.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: shadowless_nite on November 26, 2015, 04:56:25 PM
Some guys are willing to get their hands dirty to make a buck......or a bull.......um errr a cow?

I believe he was trying to make a calf..... :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bob33 on November 26, 2015, 05:51:15 PM
This may seem innocuous, but there is something going on that is hard to grasp.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 26, 2015, 06:09:13 PM
Wonder if he has a grip on the severity of this?
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Post by: Curly on November 26, 2015, 06:22:11 PM
This thread is long lasting
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Elkrunner on November 26, 2015, 06:26:13 PM
Did he have another hand in the job or did he do it by himself?


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Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bob33 on November 26, 2015, 07:25:47 PM
This thread is long lasting
In four hours, time to go to the vet.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 26, 2015, 08:08:58 PM
These elk farms must have rigid protocols...
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on November 26, 2015, 08:10:24 PM
I bet when handling the containers you would want to make sure the lid is fully torqued...
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: elk247 on November 27, 2015, 08:16:11 AM
Elk sperm rustling is a crooked thing to do. Hopefully he will get a lengthy sentence and not another slap on the wrist. I can't imagine what was going through his head. How desperately this trophy hunter desired massive bone that he would risk his vision for the record book. He had a chance to artificially father a would-be  record book canned hunt bull in a DuPont devils three way. Too bad he blew it.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on December 01, 2015, 01:50:31 PM
This has really been tugging at me.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Kittman on December 01, 2015, 02:26:36 PM
I wonder if the inventory was stored in his dongle?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on December 01, 2015, 02:42:57 PM
I wonder if the inventory was stored in his dongle?

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on December 01, 2015, 02:43:57 PM
Meh, this will be another case of the system going soft...
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 01, 2015, 02:46:08 PM
Meh, this will be another case of the system going soft...

So, this is not what they meant when they said hard time for hard crime?
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: 2MANY on December 02, 2015, 10:48:08 AM
This guy is a collection ex-spert.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on December 02, 2015, 11:03:14 AM
I bet the drive away from the scene was white knuckle ride.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 02, 2015, 11:03:55 AM
He probably choked when they found him guilty. Do you know what they do to these kind of guys in prison? Let it suffice to say the Big Bubba plays the rutting bull.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: 2MANY on December 02, 2015, 11:41:28 AM
and he will become a Hoochie Mamma.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on December 02, 2015, 11:46:51 AM
He'll be blowing on a single reed while reaching around for his bugle tube. 
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 02, 2015, 11:52:10 AM
Kind of gives a hole new meaning to EZ estrus!  :yike:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: MuleySniper on December 02, 2015, 12:52:16 PM
Probably wont do jail time, just a good spanking
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on December 02, 2015, 12:59:52 PM
never actually heard of anyone taking the spank to the bank.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: skeeter 20i on December 03, 2015, 03:43:16 PM
This thread sure has stamina.
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Post by: h20hunter on December 03, 2015, 03:44:02 PM
If you can't refrain from posting in this thread for up to 4 hours best to see a doctor.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on December 03, 2015, 04:32:17 PM
The guy's nickname is Spunky.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bob33 on December 03, 2015, 04:51:23 PM
He better get a hold of this situation before it gets out of (his) hand.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 03, 2015, 07:15:01 PM
The guy's nickname is Spunky.
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bango skank on December 03, 2015, 07:51:18 PM
You guys are really milking this thread.  Trying to squeeze every last drop out of it. 
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Mtn.Ghost on December 05, 2015, 01:53:57 AM
Let's not jump to conclusions boys.  Remember that whole due process of the law thing?  Perhaps the accused thought he was merely taking some tiny little containers of coffee creamer?  :chuckle:

I think he was pulling a cup of de-calf :yike:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 05, 2015, 10:08:05 AM
Is this thread ever going to peter out?  :yike:
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on December 05, 2015, 02:49:46 PM
Those bulls are going to miss him.

I heard they chipped in for his bail.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Bango skank on December 05, 2015, 02:56:43 PM


I heard they chipped in for his bail.

Hope they didnt blow their whole wad. 
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: cbond3318 on December 05, 2015, 08:28:17 PM
See men, greed is a dangerous thing.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Curly on December 09, 2015, 10:35:55 PM
Is this thread ever going to peter out?  :yike:
Looks like it finally petered out.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 09, 2015, 10:38:41 PM
Jeez Curly, you brought it back up for another round.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 09, 2015, 10:39:33 PM
He certainly had a hand in it.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Curly on December 09, 2015, 10:48:07 PM
It was wore out. I was just pointing out it seemed to be drained.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Skillet on December 09, 2015, 10:50:56 PM
I was certain this thread had climaxed, but there seems to be continued vigor.
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Post by: NumaJohn on December 09, 2015, 10:55:12 PM
It's only fitting that this guy receive condomnation and be offered a strict diet of water, banana, and cumquat.
Title: Re: Obviously an inside job.
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on December 09, 2015, 11:12:35 PM
It's hard to go on like this.
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