Call to Action--Wildlife Department

[WildWill]

The little devil on my left shoulder wants to start another constructive argument. What if you kill something but don't retrieve it. This could be any type of game animal/bird. If you never "harvested" had possession, how could one get a ticket for wanton waste or for not tagging the animal. (This question is just for fun--This is not what I believe in)

In Oklahoma, "reasonable effort to retrieve game" means you must actively try to recover any wounded or killed animal, especially migratory birds, and retain it in your possession, transporting it from the field to your vehicle, home, or designated facility, with examples of failure including leaving it to rot or failing to track it. It's a core part of avoiding "wanton waste," requiring hunters to take steps like tracking and collecting birds and other animals, even potentially pursuing them onto adjacent property (with permission) if necessary.




You have to make a reasonable effort to retrieve your game. Once you hit the property line and couldn't get permission you met the requirements for a "reasonable effort to recover game" so couldn't be ticketed with wanton waste.

 

[bowhunter_82]

In Oklahoma, "reasonable effort to retrieve game" means you must actively try to recover any wounded or killed animal, especially migratory birds, and retain it in your possession, transporting it from the field to your vehicle, home, or designated facility, with examples of failure including leaving it to rot or failing to track it. It's a core part of avoiding "wanton waste," requiring hunters to take steps like tracking and collecting birds and other animals, even potentially pursuing them onto adjacent property (with permission) if necessary.




You have to make a reasonable effort to retrieve your game. Once you hit the property line and couldn't get permission you met the requirements for a "reasonable effort to recover game" so couldn't be ticketed with wanton waste.

Great, explanation. Thank you.

 

[SAJ-99]

The little devil on my left shoulder wants to start another constructive argument. What if you kill something but don't retrieve it. This could be any type of game animal/bird. If you never "harvested" had possession, how could one get a ticket for wanton waste or for not tagging the animal. (This question is just for fun--This is not what I believe in)

This applies more to birds (particularly waterfowl which have Federal rules) than big game, but crippled birds count against your limit. If you don't make a reasonable effort, then it is wanton waste. If you make that effort and don't find it or simply can't retrieve it for some reason, it still counts.