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Right on! Yea I agree Healy has the best customer service that I have seen at a gun store!

Just saw this on FB, be aware of your target!!!! http://www.dailyinterlake.com/article/20161222/ARTICLE/161229951 On Oct. 28, the Kalispell hunter was convicted by Thompson Falls Justice of the Peace Donald M. Strine of illegally killing two bighorn sheep during a hunting trip in the Knowles Creek area. He says that it was an honest mistake, but one that still wound up costing him more than $32,000 in fines after he self-reported the incident. Nobody draws a sheep tag you waited 30 years for and ends up killing three animals intentionally, Fleming said in an interview Monday. On Oct. 28, Fleming was tracking a herd of bighorn sheep at Knowles Creek with his friend and a fellow Kalispell hunter, Brad Borden, when he sighted on a trophy ram. I took a shot at my ram, but as soon as I shot that ram, I didnt know it at the time, it fell into a depression where I couldnt see it, Fleming said. He reloaded, peered back through his scope and saw what appeared to be the same animal. Im sure hes wounded, so I shoot him again. When I walked up the hill, I cant tell you how shocked I was to see three bighorn sheep lying there. The second bullet had passed through the second ram and struck an ewe standing in the brush behind it, killing it with a shot to the throat. Borden then called the game warden, who upon investigating the scene, told the two men that the evidence appeared to corroborate their story. Fleming said the warden even helped the hunters pack out the meat, allowing him to keep the first ram. He told me, I gotta charge you for taking a ram, but I cant charge you for taking an ewe, Fleming recalled. I just thought I was going to pay a fine. I never thought Id lose my license. Fleming pleaded guilty to the offenses. As restitution to the state, he must pay $30,000 for the second ram and $2,000 for the ewe, in addition to a $735 fine for hunting over the limit. He also lost his hunting, trapping and fishing privileges for 30 months. Judge Strine said in an interview with the Daily Inter Lake that although the game warden corroborated Flemings account of the sheep killings, the law gives him no leeway on restitution for those convicted of illegally harvesting animals. The law says shall, not may, so that pretty much takes the discretion away from the judge, Strine said. But he added that he could have suspended Flemings sportsman privileges for considerably longer than he did. Strine also said he allowed Fleming to make the payments in installments, citing the accidental nature of the crime. RELYING ON information from a story in the Sanders County Ledger, a Daily Inter Lake news brief in its Monday Regional Roundup referred to Fleming as poacher, which he said compounded his poor luck by tarnishing his reputation in his home town. Poaching is not legally defined under Montana law, and is instead a more generalized term. Fish, Wildlife and Parks game warden Capt. Lee Anderson said he typically reserves the word for those who illegally kill wildlife with intent. I generally only use the term for folks that do it purposefully and knowingly, Anderson said. ... We try to work with guys as much as we can, and then its up to the judge to decide what kind of penalty he wants to levy. Ultimately, Strine said the responsibility rests with Fleming, regardless of whether the circumstances were unfortunate. If youre gonna go out in the woods with a rifle, you better know the law and what youre going to shoot at, and what youre not going to shoot at, Strine said. While Fleming disagreed with the charges, he said he appreciated the wardens credulity after Borden called in the incident. Still, he feels that a judge should have some leeway when sentencing someone who had no intention to break the law. As a hunter, there should be an incentive for every hunter to do the right thing and the honest thing, which is to report yourself, he said. They shouldnt throw the book at an honest hunter. Ive never had a hunting violation in my life and Ive never had a criminal history. Reporter Sam Wilson can be reached at 758-4407 or by email at swilson@dailyinterlake.com.

Wow! Good calling and great shooting!!!!

Always wondered if you were related. But thanks!Yea I guess I claim him! What is the current p&y recored?

Nice buck, my bro said you passed by the station to show it off, I was trying to put 2 and 2 together! Stud buck

Wow what a great first buck! December tag to!! Nice job David and congrats to your son!!!!

I'll be buying one here soon, +1 for truearms!!!

Wow, just awesome! I am deeply appreciative of your service Neil and all everyone else that has served our country! Good job to everyone involved!!!!

Beaver?

Honestly you should send R&R the bill for the velvet fix, they need to own up to it!!

Very cool man! Yea you don't hardly see the 264 sitting on the shelves at gun stores anymore! Great choice

Ha ha that's Awesome!!!!

Hummm this gun sounds cool, need show us pics

I used to live in Brazil and love some Brazilian churrasco. Didn't realize this one opened. This is a Brazilian Steak house

Wow!!!! Great buck!!!

I got this pic if you send me your number!!! Friend of the family took him down!!!

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I feel your pain! I have learned to just buck up and pay the price to a reputable Taxi. Thanks for letting us know

wait.....wut?Hunting is closed 1/4mile from paved road/parking lot in Madeira Canyon... take note you violators... Oneshot, I think you should set up a patrol for Madeira Canyon, sounds like this area is a sweet spot for you. I Hope you can bring this info to light for the folks around there.

Thanks Hardhunter! I see all the 1/4 mile restrictions now. Good to know! I'm just starting to get back into traditional archery.

Ok I just did some looking, the only thing I found in the regs There is nothing else in the 2016-2017 Hunting regs. This basically bans hunting regardless of type of weapon you use within city, town or county (parks and preserves) So it would be enforced by the town, city, and county, not in the regs!?! So for example you would need to check with the town of Payson to see if their town has restrictions on weapons to use of taking wildlife!?! Someone else please let me know where it is published because I'm obviously missing more info????

Really???? Wow that's crazy!!! I'm not perfect by any means, that's actually good news, I need to reread the regs I have heard the 1/4 mile away from paved roads in a metro unit. Need to look it up

The 1/4 mile does not apply to bow hunting, come on guys! 😝

6.5 Creedmoor But if I had to choose between the 2 I would go 280 AI all the way

It was worth a shot! Merry Christmas