Rancher charged in attempted stealing of elk horns from helicopter hunters

[Trr15]

It’s a hell of a thing that hunters have to use helicopters to gain access to parcels of landlocked public land. Thousands upon thousands of “public” acres in this state are essentially privately owned due to access limitations.

 

[LongWayAround]

What’s so tough to believe about the gomers?
I’m mean, you’re going through the trouble to helicopter into a spot, just on a whim?
How’d they know this was the spot to charter an aircraft for?

I looked at how to get in there ten years ago, but moved on with my planning.

If I had helicopter money back then, you already would have had heard this story.

 

[LongWayAround]

Your comments are slanderous, broad brushed and narrow minded. Saying "None" or "all" wardens are corrupt and criminal is ridiculous.

If you have a specific point, make it. If your going to just attack and accuse an entire workforce-take it elsewhere.


A factual discussion is welcome, opinions are as well. Blatant, unfounded accusations are not.

Pretty standard from that guy. I'm not sure he's ever been outside his corner of our country.

 

[KenLee]

Your comments are slanderous, broad brushed and narrow minded. Saying "None" or "all" wardens are corrupt and criminal is ridiculous.

If you have a specific point, make it. If your going to just attack and accuse an entire workforce-take it elsewhere.


A factual discussion is welcome, opinions are as well. Blatant, unfounded accusations are not.

"None" referred to the wardens involved in this undercharging, not all wardens...and since I didn't speak, it can't be slander. I'll stand on in my experiences in the Southeastern US that the number is teetering on which side of 50% are corrupt.

 

[spike camp]

That's easy. It's widely know that there are some really good elk up in that area. Many locals here know the outfitter/guides/ family in that area and see the pictures. And the one guy has spent his whole life in this county. It's not rocket science.

Wow
Ok, so these guys do this in a well known spot, and plaster the whole thing on all the socials?

Gonna need an ATC tower in there next year.

 

[Beendare]

Misdemeanor theft seems a little light

No kidding.

I said it in the 2 other threads on the topic- it's grand theft any way you slice it; Hunt cost, travel cost, licenses, etc. The LEO's bent over for this rancher and they should be held accountable too.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

No kidding.

I said it in the 2 other threads on the topic- it's grand theft any way you slice it; Hunt cost, travel cost, licenses, etc. The LEO's bent over for this rancher and they should be held accountable too.

As a stated in this thread earlier, generational ranch family... that means connections and sympathizers. They only slapped the wrist because they had to do something. Should be a felony, no more firearms.

 

[Whaledriver]

I am confused on who is the real "shithead" in this story. Seems pretty cut and dry. Lifetime rancher with thousands of acres takes it upon himself to think the public land is his too?? Just because? Actions always speak louder than words. I think I figured out who the shitheads truly are. Be careful out there.

 

[mt terry d]

When someone is granted a privilege (like welfare or, in this case, grazing public land) long enough they begin to believe it’s their right.

 

[KenLee]

As a stated in this thread earlier, generational ranch family... that means connections and sympathizers. They only slapped the wrist because they had to do something. Should be a felony, no more firearms.

a felony charge would have been interesting. Neighbors on the jury may well have said "no thanks" to a serious charge.