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Mr. Boston · 11-17-2008, 09:46 AM

Has anyone heard of a bull elk being shot south of Brady on Sunday morning?

slakline · 11-17-2008, 11:58 AM

Nope....but it's possible for someone with "Bigtime Buck Fever" to not I.D. their target before shooting.....

I wonder what happens if someone shoots an elk thinking it was a deer?
Do they get in trouble?
If not, will they get to keep and process it?

" Ocifer, Really.... it look'd like a turty point buck to me..... "

Shermanator · 11-17-2008, 12:00 PM

Lucy, I got some splianin to do!

obert · 11-17-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

I wonder what happens if someone shoots an elk thinking it was a deer?
Do they get in trouble?
If not, will they get to keep and process it?

My guess:

The elk is confiscated and kept for evidence by the GFP and the shooter will get in major trouble. No matter what circumstance and age/sex of the shooter. I'd guess it would be a major deal if true.

Keith S. · 11-17-2008, 12:15 PM

Wouldn't surprise me, happens more often than we think. If someone did shoot an elk and it they contact the CO immediatly, chances are, they will just recieve a fine without liquidation damages, the liquidation damage fee's are when the overall costs get huge.

OldBaldGuy · 11-17-2008, 01:35 PM

Maybe I'm just feeling uncharitable today, but (if the story is true) I can't think of a single good reason why any hunter would mistake an elk for a deer.

Fishingnerd33 · 11-17-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

Maybe I'm just feeling uncharitable today, but (if the story is true) I can't think of a single good reason why any hunter would mistake an elk for a deer.

Scott Eveland · 11-17-2008, 02:50 PM

I know nothing about a bull elk being short near Brady, but...

Somewhere near here (they didn't reveal the exact location, but probably Keith or Garden County), about three weeks ago, a hunter did kill a cow elk, mistaking her for a deer. The hunter was fined AND assessed Liquidated Damages ($1,500). It was front page of the Keith County News, but not picked up statewide by AP or anyone, and KCN isn't online, so I have no article to share with you. The meat was donated to a local VFD.

So, it happens!

Scott

LundLover · 11-17-2008, 02:57 PM

Scott,

Did the hunter report himself, or was he caught after the fact?

Halen · 11-17-2008, 03:29 PM

If I remember right the hunter reported themselves right away and thats why they didn't take his guns and his hunting rights and gave him just the fines.

Chris

Alex T. · 11-17-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Somewhere near here (they didn't reveal the exact location, but probably Keith or Garden County), about three weeks ago, a hunter did kill a cow elk, mistaking her for a deer. The hunter was fined AND assessed Liquidated Damages ($1,500).

Couldn't ID a cow elk within bow range??? What is being taught in bowhunter ed??

I could understand mistaking a whitetail for a mulie,but an elk.

I wonder if shooting sandhill cranes and saying I thought it was a speck would work.

Alex

thumpper · 11-18-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex T.

Couldn't ID a cow elk within bow range??? What is being taught in bowhunter ed??

I could understand mistaking a whitetail for a mulie,but an elk.

I wonder if shooting sandhill cranes and saying I thought it was a speck would work.

Alex

I was thinking that too.. three weeks ago they had to of used archery equipment. (bow or x bow) Unless there was a 'special' hunt in that area with ML equipment to take in the deer heard someplace. (like they do at other areas)

Scott Eveland · 11-18-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LundLover

Scott,

Did the hunter report himself, or was he caught after the fact?

He turned himself in, but would have been reported had he not done so.

This was during the special Clear Creek early ML season, and it was shot with a smokepole.

**EDIT: I had to correct several factual errors in this story. What I was originally told was NOT the truth. I spoke personally with one of the COs involved today, and got the right story. And I heard it originally from a co-worker (not a CO). See what the rumor mill can do!

Cat Whacker · 11-19-2008, 02:13 PM

I heard a story along the same lines but much funnier. I can't remember what state this was in but in this particular area there are herds of wild donkeys or mules and a hunter from NY shot one. If that wasn't bad enough he took it to a check-in station and told the game warden he needed to check in his mule deer. After looking at the "mule deer" the game warden just smiled, tagged the thing and said have a nice day. (insert joke here)

MrGadget · 11-19-2008, 02:32 PM

Okay, okay... It's YOUR mule deer! But can I at least get my pack saddle off him?

Gadget

Alex T. · 11-19-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

After looking at the "mule deer" the game warden just smiled, tagged the thing and said have a nice day. (insert joke here)

As the game warden walks away he mumbles......."Nice,*******."

Of course,is that nice jack***** or nice...jack*****??

Alex

Scott Eveland · 11-20-2008, 07:32 PM

Bump, to point out the fact that I have to humbly correct my misinformation above.

11-17-2008, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Boston Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: n/a Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Rumor Mill Has anyone heard of a bull elk being shot south of Brady on Sunday morning?

11-17-2008, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 5,553 Thanks: 59 Thanked 153 Times in 81 Posts	Maybe I'm just feeling uncharitable today, but (if the story is true) I can't think of a single good reason why any hunter would mistake an elk for a deer. __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

11-17-2008, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scott Eveland Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Water, The West, The Best Posts: 733 Thanks: 32 Thanked 34 Times in 20 Posts	I know nothing about a bull elk being short near Brady, but... Somewhere near here (they didn't reveal the exact location, but probably Keith or Garden County), about three weeks ago, a hunter did kill a cow elk, mistaking her for a deer. The hunter was fined AND assessed Liquidated Damages ($1,500). It was front page of the Keith County News, but not picked up statewide by AP or anyone, and KCN isn't online, so I have no article to share with you. The meat was donated to a local VFD. So, it happens! Scott __________________ This post was generated on my own computer on my own time. The views expressed herein may or may not necessarily reflect those of my employer. I'm not an expert on anything. I probably am wrong, so don't believe me.

11-17-2008, 02:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
LundLover Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 32 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	Scott, Did the hunter report himself, or was he caught after the fact? __________________ I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions. - Augusten Burroughs

11-17-2008, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Halen Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ogallala Posts: 262 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If I remember right the hunter reported themselves right away and thats why they didn't take his guns and his hunting rights and gave him just the fines. Chris __________________ "Never pass up a bathroom, never waste a good time and never trust a fart."

11-17-2008, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
slakline Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: BertLex Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Nope....but it's possible for someone with "Bigtime Buck Fever" to not I.D. their target before shooting..... I wonder what happens if someone shoots an elk thinking it was a deer? Do they get in trouble? If not, will they get to keep and process it? " Ocifer, Really.... it look'd like a turty point buck to me..... "

11-17-2008, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shermanator Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Grand Island Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lucy, I got some splianin to do!

11-17-2008, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Keith S. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, NE Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wouldn't surprise me, happens more often than we think. If someone did shoot an elk and it they contact the CO immediatly, chances are, they will just recieve a fine without liquidation damages, the liquidation damage fee's are when the overall costs get huge.

11-19-2008, 02:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cat Whacker Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I heard a story along the same lines but much funnier. I can't remember what state this was in but in this particular area there are herds of wild donkeys or mules and a hunter from NY shot one. If that wasn't bad enough he took it to a check-in station and told the game warden he needed to check in his mule deer. After looking at the "mule deer" the game warden just smiled, tagged the thing and said have a nice day. (insert joke here)

11-19-2008, 02:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
MrGadget Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Salt Valley Posts: 391 Thanks: 22 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Okay, okay... It's YOUR mule deer! But can I at least get my pack saddle off him? Gadget __________________ "Give a man a fish... he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish... he will spend every dime he makes on uber tackle!"

11-20-2008, 07:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Scott Eveland Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Water, The West, The Best Posts: 733 Thanks: 32 Thanked 34 Times in 20 Posts	Bump, to point out the fact that I have to humbly correct my misinformation above. __________________ This post was generated on my own computer on my own time. The views expressed herein may or may not necessarily reflect those of my employer. I'm not an expert on anything. I probably am wrong, so don't believe me.

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