I wasn't aware of the "5" rule" on mule deer bucks. Good to know. And congrats to your son for getting it done, and to you as well on a nice buck.

BUT, what I never have understood is why the game wardens write a ticket for wrong doing, confiscate the animal, and then re-issue another tag. This isn't the first time I've heard of this being done. BUT, why not let the hunter keep the first animal along with a ticket. Just doesn't make sense in my mind.