Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on June 15, 2021, 09:47:13 PM
I pulled an antlerless cow elk tag and one of the cows on my cameras is rocking some hardware...does that become your target cow?
Post by: Weatherby92 on June 15, 2021, 10:01:40 PM
My reasoning is all the money they (assuming WDFW) has invested into that animal. Now, what they're doing with the data is a different discussion.....
But for that reason alone i would try to target a different animal and save money for the WDFW (which comes from us)..... thats my two cents. Good luck on the hunt.
Post by: TooTallMike on June 15, 2021, 10:05:52 PM
Then shoulder mount it with the collar on 😂
Post by: jrebel on June 15, 2021, 10:17:32 PM
Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on June 15, 2021, 10:32:58 PM
I say nay.
My reasoning is all the money they (assuming WDFW) has invested into that animal. Now, what they're doing with the data is a different discussion.....
But for that reason alone i would try to target a different animal and save money for the WDFW (which comes from us)..... thats my two cents. Good luck on the hunt.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/management/predator-prey-study (https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/management/predator-prey-study) = reason for collar as an FYI? don't know if this would swing polling....
Post by: Weatherby92 on June 15, 2021, 10:45:35 PM
I say nay.
My reasoning is all the money they (assuming WDFW) has invested into that animal. Now, what they're doing with the data is a different discussion.....
But for that reason alone i would try to target a different animal and save money for the WDFW (which comes from us)..... thats my two cents. Good luck on the hunt.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/management/predator-prey-study (https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/management/predator-prey-study) = reason for collar as an FYI? don't know if this would swing polling....
Thanks for the info. I wouldn't say it changes my answer. But i also know i wouldn't go home without an elk if the collared one was the only shot opportunity i had. I would just try to target a different one if possible, kinda like trying to pick out the old/dry cow when possible.
It all comes down to how the opportunity is presented.
Edit- if the collared one is the old/dry cow i would let it rip.
Post by: dvolmer on June 16, 2021, 01:39:54 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 16, 2021, 02:25:33 PM
With the quality of hunting and the animal numbers going down in the toilet in this state, I wouldn’t pass up the only opportunity you might have. Now if there were multiple elk in my crosshairs and one was collared and others weren’t, I would choose another. But in the areas that we hunt where we used to wade through cow elk all season, you now can go the entire season without seeing a elk!!!:yeah:
Post by: bigmacc on June 16, 2021, 05:17:59 PM
We killed a big mulie back in the 80,s that was radio collared, big bugger, it had a brass plate on the collar giving instructions as what to do if found. Long story short, we followed instructions, was sent info where to turn in all the hardware etc, We got a very detailed letter from the bio who did the colloring of this buck, it was his first. The batteries had went dead a few years prior so they didn't know if he was dead or alive, they sent us his movement history over the 2 or 3 years they tracked him, his summer range was about 15-20 miles or so into B.C, we killed him approximently 50 miles or so away in his winter range where they had tracked him to every winter that the batteries worked, its the exact area they tranquilized and collared him, in fact it was less than 2miles from the exact spot they did the work on him, pretty cool. Last I heard was that the bio had put the collar setup on a plaque and mounted it above his fireplace. He was very appreciative that we sent everything back, since it was his first.
Post by: jason stevens on June 16, 2021, 06:04:12 PM
Post by: dewandgin on June 16, 2021, 06:23:12 PM
If it is legal I say drop her.
Post by: CP on June 16, 2021, 06:25:45 PM
Post by: bkaech on June 16, 2021, 09:28:02 PM
For a cow, I wouldn't care either way if it had a collar or not. Just take the First Best shot you have.
Post by: slowhand on June 16, 2021, 10:13:51 PM
With the quality of hunting and the animal numbers going down in the toilet in this state, I wouldn’t pass up the only opportunity you might have. Now if there were multiple elk in my crosshairs and one was collared and others weren’t, I would choose another. But in the areas that we hunt where we used to wade through cow elk all season, you now can go the entire season without seeing a elk!!!Perfectly stated. Do this.
Post by: trophyhunt on June 17, 2021, 06:34:37 AM
Post by: lokidog on June 17, 2021, 07:33:03 AM
If it was my only chance to put meat in the freezer, possibly I'd let it rip. ;)
Good luck on your hunt!
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on June 17, 2021, 07:38:43 AM
Yea or Nay?
I pulled an antlerless cow elk tag and one of the cows on my cameras is rocking some hardware...does that become your target cow?
I wouldn't say my targeted one, but if it's a legal animal for the tag that is in my pocket then it's all the same.
Post by: downtownbrown0610 on June 17, 2021, 07:59:25 AM
We killed a big mulie back in the 80,s that was radio collared, big bugger, it had a brass plate on the collar giving instructions as what to do if found. Long story short, we followed instructions, was sent info where to turn in all the hardware etc, We got a very detailed letter from the bio who did the colloring of this buck, it was his first. The batteries had went dead a few years prior so they didn't know if he was dead or alive, they sent us his movement history over the 2 or 3 years they tracked him, his summer range was about 15-20 miles or so into B.C, we killed him approximently 50 miles or so away in his winter range where they had tracked him to every winter that the batteries worked, its the exact area they tranquilized and collared him, in fact it was less than 2miles from the exact spot they did the work on him, pretty cool. Last I heard was that the bio had put the collar setup on a plaque and mounted it above his fireplace. He was very appreciative that we sent everything back, since it was his first.
I think this is really cool. Thank you for sharing!
Post by: Sutherland on June 17, 2021, 08:11:01 AM
Post by: Igottanewknee on June 17, 2021, 07:34:30 PM
Post by: seaduckhunter on June 17, 2021, 07:42:23 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on June 17, 2021, 09:02:57 PM
Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on June 17, 2021, 10:35:14 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210618/09fb4758052d8a4f8bab8ae7ae9c2b62.jpg)
Here she is….
(Need to find if I can make my camera not take red pictures….new brand)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on June 17, 2021, 10:43:00 PM
I knew they give you some information....but would be crazy to get the info of where she has been....although I have a good idea of where this heard is a good amount of the year.
Appreciate the input from y'all, lots of time and who knows if it would ever present itself as an opportunity. Certainly I would report back if it ended up being the elk I take if I take one and/or if she is in the frame when I take the shot if I get one and I pass on her.
Noticed she had an ear tag too.
Post by: hunter399 on June 18, 2021, 06:00:35 AM
If it's a legal elk for harvest ,drop it ,just like a turd in bathroom .No waiting on that.
Contact bio after harvest to return it after.
Even if it is dead ,they might be able to re use it,or get some of the last information off of it.
Post by: Farmer72 on June 18, 2021, 07:30:43 AM