Unfortunately there are a bunch of a$$hole's out there for some reason when it comes to Elk Hunting they have no ethics or morals whatsoever. We had the same thing happen down at Grays River two years ago where a group shot three elk after tearing down "No Hunting without Permission Signs" and then taking a 6x6 away from a Handicapped Hunter who had permission to hhunt the land. So I have no compasion for the "Slob Hunter" and yes I would return the rifle to the individual in pieces only after I had wrapped said rifle two or three trees as payment for his fine courteous treatment to the handicapped hunter.