[Alex MacDonald]

Don and I took a trip up to Winthrop yesterday, looking for grouse. We stopped in at Gardiner Mt. Inn to ask about some spots, and the young man who owns the place-as well as the fly shop-was great! He gave us a spot which was super grouse habitat, and warned us that it has been hunted hard. We flushed two, no shots. However, we came upon four deer that had been poached, backstraps cut out, and horns taken. The carcasses were simply dumped off the side of the dirt road in some bushes. I contacted fish&game so they're aware it's going on in that area.

 

[Wormonhook]

Well done taking the time to report it. You know, it just pisses me off when...

 

[JesseC]

Bummer Alex. I hate to see that.

I used to do a lot of backcountry hiking up in N. NV and used to admire the big herds of Elk. Pretty soon I noticed some nefarious looking hunters frequenting the area as well. I could just tell these guys were up to no good.

The last time I went out there I saw nearly a half dozen butched elk carcasses hanging from a tree - multiple cows. Practically gave me nightmares seeing such a waste of wildlife. I am ALL for responsible hunting, but it was plainly obvious that these guys were just taking the prime cuts and leaving the rest to rot.

I reported it to the wilderness office, but they barely skipped a breath. Totally disheartening.

 

[4357]

Sickening to hear this. Seems there's alot of it going on in recent years. Wish there were more enforcement.

 

[jcnewbie]

Outta do like they used to do to cattle rustlers....hang the bastards!!!

 

[Mumbles]

Outta do like they used to do to cattle rustlers....hang the bastards!!!

Friendly amendment submitted: Outta do like the used to do to cattle rustlers...hang the bastards...in public...by their balls!!!