I lost my elk ivories off i-70 in Warrenton, MO. Can anyone help?

[LuckyGoose]

Long shot here.... I know, but...

I made it back to Alabama and I have come to realize that I lost my elk ivories when my 'skull boiling tote' fell out of my car as I was rotating ice in my coolers at a stop off i-70, exit 193, in Warrenton Missouri (about 30 min. west of St. Louis). I picked up everything that fell out but completely forgot about the ivories in there and I left them lay in the parking lot. I had pulled off on a side lot to a closed business so i think they'll still be there. I can give a very close pin to where I parked and if someone who may pass by there could take a look I would make it worth their time and be forever grateful. I'm just sick about it, grasping at straws here, and looking at a 14-hour round trip to go check if it comes down to that.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Gerald Martin]

I can’t be any help in finding yours. But if it comes to it I have several sets collecting dust in a drawer. I would be happy to send you a pair as a substitute for the ones you lost.

 

[LuckyGoose]

That is incredibly generous and I really appreciate that offer. I am hoping it doesn't come down to that but I had thought about trolling ebay for a pair if it comes down to it. Very kind of you.

 

[Gerald Martin]

That is incredibly generous and I really appreciate that offer. I am hoping it doesn't come down to that but I had thought about trolling ebay for a pair if it comes down to it. Very kind of you.

Just let me know if want them.

 

[LuckyGoose]

Y'all won't believe this, but I just thought to reach out to the county conservation officer this morning.. He called me back and we face-timed in the parking lot as he picked up both ivories and is mailing them back to me. I'm on cloud 9.

Mr. Martin, again, thank you for your offer, it was beyond generous.

 

[VAspeedgoat]

That's outstanding! Glad to read that

 

[TOGIE]

there is hope in this world i guess

good to know

 

[npaden]

Amazing. Both that he was willing to go check and that they were still there!

 

[SG25]

That's awesome! Nice to see stories of good people now and days.

 

[LuckyGoose]

Agreed. Amazingly good guy that is out there going above and beyond his job as a conservation officer. I need to get him something good...

I owe y'all a picture for having to read about my mess. Here's the elk they belong to. It's an awful special one for me. I'm 5 years into elk hunting and this bull was a solo DIY OTC P&Y and my first 6x6.

 

[Bambistew]

Crazy that you got them back.

 

[Dave N]

Outstanding! I would have thought they were driven over and crushed. BUY A LOTTERY TICKET QUICK!

 

[noharleyyet]

Screen name checks out...

Glad it worked out. Gerald, you da man!

 

[fallfreak]

You may need to go buy a lottery ticket.

 

[Crumb]

That’s awesome, glad you are getting them back!!

 

[ashersdad]

Great outcome! Glad you're getting them back. That's a heckuva bull too. Looks like he was loving the mud.

 

[crock239]

Awesome that you got them back, and fantastic bull! You must be living right. Congrats!

 

[Gerald Martin]

And we all live happily ever after!Glad to hear you got them back.

 

[MO Betta]

Thats great that you're getting them back.

We've got some darn good CA's to go with a darn good conservation department. I bet they would give some kudos to the agent on their social media outlets if you contact them.

 

[Sawtooth]

Thats great that you're getting them back.

We've got some darn good CA's to go with a darn good conservation department. I bet they would give some kudos to the agent on their social media outlets if you contact them.

That is a great idea. Always a good idea to give these hard working CA's some props.