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I would'nt go as far as P&Y, but he is Deff a good buck. Dependin on his mass, he may go upwards of mid to high 130's. He sure would be a dandy to put on the wall Chase. Good Luck Buddy!

Nice Twins!!

Here is an article i first saw in this months issue of Whitetails Unlimited Magazine. I am VERY glad to hear that they caught this guy, but pretty upset to hear that it took over 10 PRIOR WILDLIFE CONVICTIONS to get him. Hopefully nobody tries to fill his shoes!(p.s. this is NOT the article from W.U. Magazine, i found a version onlie so I would'nt have to scan it.)

Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching $23,000 Trophy Buck
May
10 Written by: news editor
5/10/2010 12:00 AM



05/10/10 A Scioto County man pled guilty to four wildlife violations in Adams County Court and ordered to pay $23,572.05 in restitution.

Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching $23,000 Trophy Buck
Largest restitution for a poached deer ever imposed in Ohio


West Union, OH – A Scioto County man pled guilty to four wildlife violations in Adams County Court on Friday, April 30 and was ordered to pay $23,572.05 in restitution, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

Johnny B. Clay, 37, of Minford pled guilty to four charges including taking a deer in a closed season, hunting without permission, no hunting license and no deer permit. The Honorable Judge Roy E. Gabbert Jr. presided over the case and ordered Clay to pay $1,500 in fines, an additional $134 court costs, and to forfeit the deer as well as the bow he used to kill it.

In addition, Clay will lose his hunting privileges for life. Clay had 10 prior wildlife convictions for deer violations and has spent time in jail for several of those offenses. He will be entered into the Wildlife Violator’s Compact and most likely will lose hunting rights in 33 other states.

The Division of Wildlife is also imposing restitution for the deer in the amount of $23,572.05. This is in accordance with Ohio's revised restitution law for illegal taking of white-tailed deer. The law went into effect March 2008 and allows the Division of Wildlife to seek an increased recovery value on all illegally harvested wildlife.

The typical trophy deer, scored according to Boone & Crockett (B&C) guidelines, netted an impressive 197 2/8. This deer was the largest typical white-tailed deer harvested in North America during 2009. In Ohio, this deer would rank fourth all time in the Buckeye Big Buck Club records.

Concerned citizens contacted Ohio Wildlife officers Chris Rice and Chris Gilkey about the questionable taking of the trophy deer in March 2010. Upon closer investigation, the officers discovered that the deer was unlawfully taken in Adams County, Ohio during 2009. Clay then checked the deer in as a Kentucky archery kill.

The Division of Wildlife is encouraging citizens to report any illegal activity they observe by contacting the TIP line. Tips may be phoned anonymously to 1-800-POACHER.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.

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Editor's Note on Restitution: The recovery value for individual white-tailed deer is derived from the formula listed in 1531.201 of the Ohio Revised Code. The value is determined by measuring the antlers and using the following formula plus the value derived for wildlife. The formula for white-tailed deer will be applied to all individuals whose gross score exceeds 125 Boone and Crockett (B&C) inches. The formula is:

Recovery Value = [(gross score - 100)2 x $1.65] + the value derived in the Wildlife Value Formula ($500 as of 3/08).

Well, are you from clay county? if so, we may be able to get togeather sometime soon.

walnut does have some good smallies in it. where at on the walnut are you planning on going?