Steve,
I for one can't wait to see the new DVD! Too bad Game & Fish is not as ethical and straight forward as you. You went out of your way to "include them" in the recovery of YOUR bull (when you didn't have to) and they decide that they have the right to keep it- unbelievable!!!
I could see if maybe your arrow was not recovered with the bull it could have been questionable, but in this situation what a crock. It's also interesting that they did not allow you to show any of your proof, i.e. Video, GPS coordinates, etc. I'm sure that would have made it crystal clear to them that it was your bull. I guess dollars are more important to them than integrity.
I am like several posters on here. Typically I stay out of the middle of things but I just couldn't help myself when I saw this post on another forum. Seems that there is some grey area and that maybe that "law" does leave room for interpretation depending on the circumstances. Perhaps maybe those officers should have "shown" that law to you. Or, were they on their Barney Fife powertrips that day?!
Anyway, here's the thread. Steve, sorry that you weren't treated with the same fairness and respect that this hunter was. Notice this bull was also found AFTER the season.
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"I try to stay out of the hunting drama but I can not keep my mouth shut on this one. I have followed the whole issue with Steve losing his bull and tonight when I came across this it really ticked me off.
http://www.muleycrazy.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1702
So Game and Fish did not let Steve take his bull because it was not recovered during the hunt. Well I can respect that since it was a law and Steve has the option to buy his bull back at the ISE show. But when I saw that game and fish was allowing this hunter to take possesion of his bull that was recovered after the hunt , it kinda upset me.
I don't like to get caught up in this drama but I have heard nothing but great things about Steve and I don't think he was treated fair on his case.
The WM for unit 8 has my respect for doing the right thing and allowing the unit 8 archery hunter to take possesion of his bull".
http://www.muleycrazy.com/phpbbforum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1702
While out scouting today in unit 8 my buddy and I found a nice bull if anyone lost a bull or know of anyone who lost a bull in the last few days in 8 let me know and I will show them where it is. All that I ask is a description of the bull and what kind of aarrow you shoot. I want this to go back to the owner.gibby
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Re: found unit 8 bull
by gibby ? Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:29 pm
We found the hunter today and with a small investigation by Az Game and Fish as long as everything checks out he will be able to keep his Bull.gibby
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Re: found unit 8 bull
by robertramsey61 ? Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:20 pm
Good luck on you and Mike's upcoming hunt in there!!robertramsey61
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Re: found unit 8 bull
by gibby ? Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:33 pm
Thanks Robert congrats to you on your bull. The warden gave the bull back today it scored 367 2/8.gibby
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Re: found unit 8 bull
by robertramsey61 ? Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:38 am
WOW, good bull, that guy must have been happy to get it back. After I saw your post I talked to Mike he made it sound like an ok elk, 367 is a great bull!!robertramsey61
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WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT THIS?! EITHER THE UNIT 8 WM BROKE "THE LAW" OR STEVE GOT RIPPED OFF!
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