Elk Poaching

[Sam]

I just read about two bull elk that were illegally killed in Unit 5A in September. The poachings occurred outside of Clints Wells. I have hunted this area for over 25 years and have spent countless hours in the woods. Like many of you, I sometimes see the same bulls and bucks year after year. When these things happen it is such a tragic event. This always upsets me, this time more than ever - I have a bull tag up there in November. I wish I was up there scouting when this happened and had a chance to get a plate number on one of these scumbags. Anyway, take a look at the article link below and if you saw something suspicious - report it.

 

 

http://azgfd.net/artman/publish/NewsMedia/...n-Arizona.shtml

[bonecollector]

Hope They catch them the culprits.

[CouesWhitetail]

Thanks for posting this. Maybe someone here saw something that can help solve the case

[Coues 'n' Sheep]

 

 

Sounds to me like this might have been to separts offenders... one was more interested in meat than the other. I read in the news paper that an estimated 300 people are living in the woods, in and around the Rim Counrty? Where? I don't notice many... but those folks got to be hungry... Tough times. However if they are indeed poaching to feed families then don't waste ANY meat and leave the head layin'.... IMO.... I'm guessing we will be reading more of these stories as the winter progresses.

[Sam]

I agree, I think they were 2 separate offenses. I had no idea that there were that many people living in the woods. We always talk about how we have to worry about our camps and safety down south, does this mean we now have to start worrying about our camp and safety up north too?

 

Breaking the law is breaking the law. If they poach, what will prevent them from stealing my cooler or lantern or sleeping bag while I am out hunting. And you are so right, if these guys are truly getting food for their family, then shame on them for not taking the whole animal. But, why not shoot a smaller animal. I'm sure they have no way to preserve the meat.

Anyway, I play by the rules. I went to college, took out loans and finished a master's degree. I have a job I love - don't get paid much, education is not a wealthy profession. If I can't afford something, I do without.

 

Sounds to me like this might have been to separts offenders... one was more interested in meat than the other. I read in the news paper that an estimated 300 people are living in the woods, in and around the Rim Counrty? Where? I don't notice many... but those folks got to be hungry... Tough times. However if they are indeed poaching to feed families then don't waste ANY meat and leave the head layin'.... IMO.... I'm guessing we will be reading more of these stories as the winter progresses.