I can see not shooting someones 'moo' cows, but an escaped animal that could become an invasive species, like pigs, or even an elk? I dont know. I thought exotics were not protected. Guess I was wrong, and Ill add another law that I dont agree with to the list lol.
I do have a problem with someone saying they mistook an 800+lb elk for a deer though. I also have a problem with letting the meat spoil sitting in the back of a pickup. That guy should 100% be fined and have to pay damages to the farm. I dont care what range it was at, if you cant tell the difference between a bull elk and a whitetail, you shouldnt be in the woods, period.