Is This is a Spike Fork Bull Moose?

[HarryToolips]

in the regs the definition of a moose spike fork is worded different than elk spike bull, it specifies no more than 2 on one antler....whereas elk definition is antlers that have no tines on main beams (plural)

This is correct...

[MRP]

Tine or "Point" - means a branch of anantler which is longer than its breadth and is atleast 2.5 cm in length, and for the purpose ofdetermining the length of a tine
(a) the breadth of the tine is measured (ifextending from a palmation of an antler, then inthe plane of the palm) at a location at least 2.5cm from the tip of the tine, and
(b) the length of the tine is measured from itstip end, following the midline of the profile ofthe tine, and following the natural curvature
of the tine, to the midpoint of the straight linealong which the breadth is measured. (SeeHow to Measure a Tine diagram below)




The pic on the bottom of page 5 of the regs makes it quite clear, looks just like my pictures.

If you don't shoot and leave him for me or get bigger next year, I'm ok with that.

[zazman]

I would hesitate and watch that guy wander off despite belief he is only two points on that side. Look at it from the other way - if you were looking for the third point on a brow tine for legal mature. I would never call that one a point and pull the trigger.

[Rupert Retired]

That's a legal bull. Whether I would shoot it or not is another question. But say if I told my partner to shoot it, I would argue all day with any CO that this is a legal bull, and I would go to court on it. (haha, but I wouldn't have to face the consequences!)

[Jim Prawn]

dead moose. as above the tine must be longer than it is wide at the base, regardless of wether or not it is an inch. num num num num ..
JP

[untilthelastbeat]

Boom. Dead bull bull right there, no question

[TexasWalker]

I'd shoot that bull without hesitation.

[dracb]

When you are looking at the left horn the view is one where the antler is perpendicular to the line of sight and the true lengths are obvious. In the case of the right antler, the antler is oriented almost in the plane of sight. The tine in question appears to be seen in a fore shortened view and as such can not be correctly judged for length in this view. I would bet it is more then 2.5 cm long.

As for picking another length to make the third tine legal/illegal, no matter what new length that might be chosen, the same question of judging legality will continue raise its ugly head in the field.

[Fisher-Dude]

When you are looking at the left horn the view is one where the antler is perpendicular to the line of sight and the true lengths are obvious. In the case of the right antler, the antler is oriented almost in the plane of sight. The tine in question appears to be seen in a fore shortened view and as such can not be correctly judged for length in this view. I would bet it is more then 2.5 cm long.

As for picking another length to make the third tine legal/illegal, no matter what new length that might be chosen, the same question of judging legality will continue raise its ugly head in the field.

Correct.

Those who say they'd shoot this bull based on the single view in the picture are generally the same people who find themselves in a shitty spot at some time in their hunting experience.

The whole point of this thread should be that there is no 100% way to determine legality of a spike fork bull without viewing it from multiple angles. Take your time and get yourself to 100% before you decide to pull the trigger.



HUNTER NOTICE Accidental Illegal Harvest

What should you do if you harvest an
animal in error?

Mistakes happen. Either through poor
judgement, inexperience or at times through
a series of unavoidable circumstances, each
year animals are mistakenly killed. Many are
self reported but many more are left in
the bush to rot. The Conservation Officer
Service (COS) wants to encourage those
who make such a mistake to come forward.
In circumstances where such animals are
recovered by the COS the meat will be
distributed and utilized by those in need.
Hunters who self report such kills will be
viewed in a different light than those who
intentionally kill an illegal animal or fail to
report the matter. The COS believes that the
true test of a hunter is not whether or not a
mistake is made, but how he/she deals with
that mistake.

All self reported unlawful kills will be
investigated and the appropriate action will
be assessed by the officer.

What should you do?

Immediately cancel your species licence and
mark in ink on the species licence page that
your intention is to self report.

If you have telephone service, call the
RAPP number and seek direction from a
Conservation Officer.

If you are within close proximity of a
phone but it will require some traveling,
field dress that animal to prevent spoilage,
leave the carcass at the scene and go
to a location where a call to the RAPP
number can be made.

If you are in a remote location and
telephone contact is not possible, field
dress that animal to prevent spoilage, care
for the carcass until you enter a location
where a phone call to the
RAPP number can be made.

RAPP 1- 877-952-7277

[jaeger]

Pass for sure! 1 inch is nothing on an animal like that. Especially if you look through binos. I wouldn't chance it!