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poached trophy bull elk
« on: January 16, 2008, 08:53:50 AM »
On the news this morning they were talking about a trophy bull that was poached on private property in the Tampico area. They didn't have much info except that there were about a dozen people involved and there was also alcohol involved.
It sounded like they had caught them in the act. Man I hope they throw the book at these low life's!! I don't want to say anything that is inappropriate but isn't Tampico close to the reservation? Not making any accusations just trying to figure out where Tampico is.
Another thought. So if you turn in a group of twelve poachers do you get 120 bonus points? Wouldn't that be something! Does anyone have any info on this?

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2008, 12:13:37 PM »
Tampico is at the fork of north and south fork of the Autanum Creek pretty close to the Rez boundary . Can still be privaate property on the Rez. though  .
Don't have any more info than last night they said there were 7 involved .
Wonder if it's some of the same people boneaddict had a run in with at Oak Creek ?
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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2008, 05:12:46 PM »
I hope they burn >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Get outdoors and enjoy life

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2008, 05:18:48 PM »
I hope it wasnt Indians because if it is they will get away with it

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2008, 05:49:49 PM »
I was wondering if anyone knows about a possible poached bull(s) on Hwy 12 last Saturday.  About a 1/4 east of Trout Lodge, there were two sheriffs rigs and another rig parked along the road and the body of an elk in the pullout.  I figured it had been hit by a car, then saw the head was missing and from the coat I could tell it was a bull.  About 70 yards past the body of the elk there was a head/rack or maybe two, I wasn't sure, not huge racks and some rope and what looked like a winch/comealong set up that might have been used to get the bodies of elk down to the road. I was on my way up to White Pass to pick up my daughter skiing or damn near have turned around to find out what was going on.  It wouldn't bother me if anyone convicted of poaching in this state was denied hunting privileges forever. 

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2008, 06:29:32 PM »
dirt bags......just get it done in the 10 allotted days like the rest of us.

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2008, 07:11:44 PM »
I haven't seen word about it.  You're in charge Slenk.

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2008, 07:21:24 PM »
NEW: Six may face charges of killing elk during closed season

Six Tampico area residents may face charges after state Fish and Wildlife Department enforcement officers determined they poached a trophy bull elk early Saturday, out of season and aided by their headlights.

Responding to an anonymous tip to a Washington State Patrol dispatcher, wildlife officers determined the group killed a large elk -- a 6-by-7-point bull -- near the South Fork of the Ahtanum, west of the Tampico store.

The officers seized the elk, the vehicle used to spotlight the animal and the gun used to kill it, officials said. The seizures could become permanent, based on state Fish and Wildlife seizure statutes.

In addition to the seizures, any or all of the six individuals involved could be charged with the taking or possession of elk during a closed season, and with hunting big game with an artificial light. Both charges are gross misdemeanors, and both have a maximum penalty of a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. They could also be fined $6,000, the value the state places on a trophy elk.

Enforcement Capt. Rich Mann said that recommendations for charges would be filed with the prosecutor's office upon completion of the investigation.

While there are some advanced hunter education hunts still active in the Tampico area, those hunts are only legal during the day. Tribal members can hunt in their traditional hunting areas during periods that would be out of season for nontribal members, "but typically they don't hunt at night," Mann said.

The hunters involved are nontribal members.

Sgt. Morgan Grant, who is overseeing the investigation, praised the witness who made the anonymous call.

"The person that made that call is the reason we were able to investigate and be successful in the investigation," Grant said. "As much as we'd like to say we're darn good game wardens, a high percentage of the cases we make is because people step forward and provide us the information that we can follow up on.

"And protecting that resource is a responsibility of everybody."

-- Scott Sandsberry
 
This really pisses me off! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
 
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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2008, 07:33:32 PM »
I hope it wasnt Indians because if it is they will get away with it

It sucks to say, but even if it were whity's who did it, money and a good lawyer a person could get away with wacking the pope in this country.
 
Hopefully the judge sees it our way.
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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2008, 10:07:47 AM »
I just hope our prosecuting attorney has the balls to try them at the fullest extent of the law . An not for a slighter crime as he does for some of the murders around here .
And yes I am also glad they were not natives from the Rez.
Sounds like they have a lot of crimes they could be charged with .
Pouching
Spot lighting
Drunk with weapons
Maybe drunk driving  ?
??????????????
Dang good thing I am not the Judge on this one .
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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2008, 10:13:54 AM »
I like how the F&G boy hedged his bets and stated the tribal members  "TYPICALLY don't hunt at night."   :chuckle:
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
If I ageed with you, then we'd both be wrong.
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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2008, 10:30:42 AM »
dont hold it against me but I know several involved in this fiasco most it dosent surprise me but the shooter I always felt was a stand up guy. he is quite well known around selah. JB
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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2008, 11:13:03 AM »
I hope someone finds out who was involved/charged and posts their info. on the web.  No use for these type of people, and everyone should know who they are.  JMO

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2008, 11:21:25 AM »
i don't mean to change the subject, but, does anybody know what happened to the guy who shot the 6pt bull  during deer season in the blues this past year. I guess in that case... He thought it was a deer... what the @#$*?????????

no wonder I can't draw a permit, @%$#heads are poaching all our bulls!

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Re: poached trophy bull elk
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2008, 01:12:53 PM »
I wont post any info on these guys. JB
nuke the gray whales for jesus!

 


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