krp Report post Posted October 13, 2008 Went crow hunting this weekend, found 3, 2 cows and this guy. Too bad for who ever lost him, the bears left thank you signs everywhere though. And yes everything is still there. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 13, 2008 You might want to let AGFD know about that kill in case there is any poaching involved in it. I assume it's wounding loss from the archery hunt, but you never know, they might be working a case in the area. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krp Report post Posted October 13, 2008 Amanda, unfortunately this bull is just out of reach of G&F, crossed over the res fence and died. Probably why he was never recovered. I wish the state could recover the horns but no go. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattobertin Report post Posted October 14, 2008 How long do you have to wait before taking the skull for it to be considered legal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300 wsm Report post Posted October 14, 2008 You should take it anyways. They will never miss it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billrquimby Report post Posted October 14, 2008 What a shame, if indeed a bowhunter lost that bull because it crossed the reservation line. Incidentally, far back in my memory I seem to remember someone telling me that there are no crows in Arizona and that all the large black birds with big bills we see everywhere are ravens, which cannot be hunted legally here. Anything to that? Bill Quimby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepers creepers Report post Posted October 14, 2008 There a Crow season with dates in the Regs. Sep 1 thru Dec 31 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silenthunter686 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 I think it is only legal to take a skull, only if it dosn't have fur on any part of the skull cap. Correct me if I'm wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted October 14, 2008 If it's on the Rez, you can't take it no matter what the condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Bill, Plenty of crows with the smaller beaks and bodies, and the larger-billed ravens around Flag. Owing to their plentitude, it escapes my reasoning why ravens are protected. RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krp Report post Posted October 14, 2008 It's even illegal to pick up a shed on the reservation. This bull was in the res about 400 yds. There is a spring just in the forest and the bedding areas are just in the res. a very remote and unique spot. Sat I watched over 60 elk cross over the fence to bed in the res, I know this area well, they cross every morning and afternoon. From the direction he was laying, he was moving from the fence to the bedding area, didn't make it. I know it was a longshot but I was hoping someone would come forward and claim they shot this bull. If they could describe the area good enough I would pull the head over to the fence so they could lift it over. I can legally be in the res another week and a half. The law reads you can't pick them up, dosen't say you can't drag it. I know thats splitting hairs but I wouldn't feel bad about doing it. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NativeRat Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Can't say that I blame you or wouldn't be tempted, but personally, I don't mess with the tribes. They really don't like people trespassing on their sovereign lands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjw2222 Report post Posted October 14, 2008 It's even illegal to pick up a shed on the reservation. This bull was in the res about 400 yds. There is a spring just in the forest and the bedding areas are just in the res. a very remote and unique spot. Sat I watched over 60 elk cross over the fence to bed in the res, I know this area well, they cross every morning and afternoon. From the direction he was laying, he was moving from the fence to the bedding area, didn't make it. I know it was a longshot but I was hoping someone would come forward and claim they shot this bull. If they could describe the area good enough I would pull the head over to the fence so they could lift it over. I can legally be in the res another week and a half. The law reads you can't pick them up, dosen't say you can't drag it. I know thats splitting hairs but I wouldn't feel bad about doing it. Kent check your PM's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krp Report post Posted October 14, 2008 Cory, PM sent back at you. Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted October 17, 2008 That was a huge elk too bad to who ever lost him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
