V. Paul Reynolds writes that it’s tough to say how much honesty should be incentivized, but he wonders if Maine’s fish and wildlife commissioners have too much power to render judgments.BY V. PAUL REYNOLDSOUTDOORS COLUMNIST
In Michigan last fall, a guided elk hunter holding a cow tag accidentally shot a bull elk. Upon discovering the mistake, the hunter and his guide immediately notified a state conservation officer.
After a thorough investigation, it was concluded that, indeed, it was an “honest mistake.” The hunter did not have his rifle confiscated or go to jail, but he ultimately paid a $1,000 fine and had his hunting license revoked.
V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors Columnist
The bull elk was confiscated by the state and the meat was donated to a worthy charity.
This incident begs the question: Did the punishment fit the…
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Exposing the Big Game 
Is there such a thing as an ” honest” hunter!??
If you want a real eye opener to these folks and their mentality, just attend some of the hearings where their atrocities have been made public; just the tip of the iceberg.☹️