There's some really twisted logic. Crucify those who report accidental kills, and sure enough -- accidental kills decrease. It's a shame when the law turns good people into criminals by inducing them to sacrifice their integrity. Regardless of the particulars of this case, you can be assured that a lot of people who hear of it will resolve never to report an accidental kill.

Laws like this led to the 3S policy -- shoot, shovel, and shutup. Doesn't do a thing to protect game, though.

I have to wonder why the Simpson law was even considered?
You did have a tag so? That tag would be good for the 6X. Leaving you to have killed a 5X illegally .
I think if everything is as you say I would fight this to .

They spent three days with me trying to get me to say I shot the 6x second, therefor involking the Sampson Law, but I said again and again I only -at least in my mind-shot at one animal.
We never new which animal was shot first.My partner and I were on the third day charged $25,000 and tossed in the Aspen jail, and later they reduced my fine to $1800 and let us out. I cant hunt for four more years out west, and I walked 8 miles to report the accident. Sure wish someone knew an attorney in the Denver area this week. please

Try Attny. Robert A. Lees and Assoc.

Very competent...If he can't help you he can redirect you to someone who can. His office is by the train station in downtown Denver.

Ph. 303 292 1020

It is true, as far as the penalty. I lived in Colorado for 46 years, just recently moved to Nevada, and DOW will nail you to the cross, no matter what happened.