Chopper Hunts Into Landlocked Public Land

[StupidLightweight]

When I imagine a scenario where a public land hunter steals a head from one of the guides’ clients I hope they would be treated with the same grace (no hunter harassment and just theft under $1k).

Great way to look at it. In that scenario, the public land hunter would likely be charged with a felony, receive jail time, and have their vehicle and rifle/bow seized.

I also imagine myself in that situation and being in Montana there is never a time I don’t have at least one unfilled tag so would be curious if hunter harassment could be brought with a deer/turkey/bear tag when retrieving an elk skull, presuming I was carrying my rifle.

One of the hunters had a valid deer and cougar tag, but that didn't matter to the game wardens. According to WY game and fish, hunter harassment pretty much only applies to tampering with an active hunt, as in spooking a herd or animal while another hunter is actively stalking. It's baffling. I would love to know how many times hunter harassment charges have been applied to a land owner. I bet it ain't much.

 

[mt terry d]

Good question. I’m curious to know if “camping” is defined.

Veering off topic here. I like to travel on motorcycle and just throw down my sleeping bag
wherever I end up for the day. Many turnouts, fishing accesses, etc say "no camping".
I asked our sheriff and he couldn't define it; just said "we wouldn't bother anyone for that"
which does me no good because if I'm in my own county i'll just go to my house.

I'm betting "camping" is defined by whoever is in power in any given area.
If some area actually has a definition I'll bet it's also vague and left to the local
sheriff to define.
Using a vague undefined word to give more power to those in power.
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A trophy 6pt head isn't valued over $1000?
In Montana I think it's an $8000 fine.

The system protects itself.