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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Sumpnneedskillin on May 03, 2011, 08:15:55 AM

Title: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on May 03, 2011, 08:15:55 AM: http://www.wpxi.com/news/27752937/detail.html?cxntlid=cmg_cntnt_rss (http://www.wpxi.com/news/27752937/detail.html?cxntlid=cmg_cntnt_rss)

"Security cameras captured Stephen Lee and Curtis Felts each walking off with a set of antlers, police said. Investigators are now checking to see if the actual theft was caught on camera.
The victim is a 56-year-old professional elk hunter from Idaho."
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: rosscrazyelk on May 03, 2011, 09:29:26 AM: I know things can get crazy but how are two sets of antlers worth $515,000.?
Thats crazy
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: NWBREW on May 03, 2011, 09:57:47 AM: Quote from: rosscrazyelk on May 03, 2011, 09:29:26 AM
I know things can get crazy but how are two sets of antlers worth $515,000.?
Thats crazy

Probably insurance. :chuckle:
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on May 03, 2011, 10:04:28 AM: Damn, Ive got to start shed hunting. That's worth more than gold....... :drool:
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: Hornseeker on May 03, 2011, 10:06:27 AM: LMFAO.... there are no sheds worth that much, period. World record head mounts rarely bring much over a hundred K....
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: boneaddict on May 03, 2011, 10:37:42 AM: Love to know where they came up with that figure.
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: Gringo31 on May 03, 2011, 10:50:40 AM: One set of antlers had a score of 522 inches appraised at $500,000 and the second set had a score of 486 inches appraised at $15,000, Richard said.

Read more: Two charged with theft of Elk antlers during NRA convention - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_735135.html#ixzz1LJSfrpNj (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_735135.html#ixzz1LJSfrpNj)
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 03, 2011, 10:51:59 AM: All I should mention that they figure its a matter of time before Pennsylvania has the new world record.... I grew up in western P.a but up North in Elk co. is where these monsters are living ....I do remember one story as a kid about a blackman going into a tavern yelling a screaming how he just killed the biggest whitetail known to man and come to find out he shot one of those elk .... :chuckle: :chuckle: True story my Dad could tell the story better !!!
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: blacktailer on May 05, 2011, 09:44:30 AM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on May 03, 2011, 10:51:59 AM
All I should mention that they figure its a matter of time before Pennsylvania has the new world record.... I grew up in western P.a but up North in Elk co. is where these monsters are living ....I do remember one story as a kid about a blackman going into a tavern yelling a screaming how he just killed the biggest whitetail known to man and come to find out he shot one of those elk .... :chuckle: :chuckle: True story my Dad could tell the story better !!!

That's some funny stuff there. I would love to hear your Dad's version...
Title: Re: $515K Elk Antlers Stolen From NRA Convention Vendor
Post by: heavy hauler on May 06, 2011, 03:14:28 PM: how exactly does a person become a "professional elk hunter"? where do i sign up?