[DPx2]

It looks like all the sections to ask MDC a question are follow only. How do you ask a question to @MDC on this forum?

My question is in regard to deadheads. I've read a lot of conflicting information, including the Facebook MDC post regarding the process.

I previously understood that if you find a deadhead, you're not supposed to disturb it, and before you collect it, you're supposed to call a Conservation Agent and get instructions. I recently read however that you can collect it, but within 24 hours you're supposed to contact a CA to get instructions and a disposition form. Which of these are correct?

Next, What if you're unable to reach a CA either in the field or within 24 hours?
Next - Are you required to take pictures of the skull, before or after collecting, or is a picture at any time required? Am I covered/safe to collect it since I tried to reach them but couldn't and I should just wait for them to respond?

I just don't understand why instructions can't just be posted for everyone to understand and be consistent, are the instructions fluid?

Thanks

@MDC

 

[Mailman]

Taken from the MDC deer hunting rules and regulations....
Any person who finds a dead deer with antlers still attached to the skull plate may take the antlers, but must report the find to a conservation agent within 24 hours to receive authorization to possess the antlers.
No authorization is needed to possess, buy, or sell shed antlers not attached to the skull plate.

 

[DPx2]

Doe's that mean leaving a voice message or a text on my ca's phone within 24hrs is enough for notification? What about pictures?

Not expecting you to have these answers, but would like to hear from an agent directly.

I talked to the regional mdc office today and posed these questions and they deferred to instructions from the agent, including taking the deadhead prior to receiving a tag.
They did fill out a disposition tag for me after I tried contacting my agent Wednesday and Thursday to no avail. The regional office wanted pictures of the deer before they'd issue a tag however.

It's this a consistent process across all agents? You didn't say if the regs mentioned having to take pictures, but the regional office said they needed before using a tag.

Didn't know something that could be so simple is made so hard, or abstract.

It's not like the ca's pick up everytime you call them. In fact, in the 3 times I've called mine over the years, I don't think he's ever picked up.

I should probably just picked up the deadhead like everyone else and gone on my way.

@mdc, what's the agencies stance on these questions?

 

[PettisCoArcher]

Our agent was great, she answered first call. Sent a picture and she sent back a disposition.

 

[20']

You can picknitvupnbutbmustbcall to get a tag. Not the case in IL