Where you hunting Joe? Ohio,NC or Iowa?
Congrats on the find! I got two deadhead permits filled out last night by our local GW. Very nice young man I might add! He said according to him, if there is nothing but head and bones left on the ground that I take plenty of pictures from various angles and take the head with me and to call him and he'll make arrangements to get me a permit for it in the future. He will want to see the pictures either at the meeting of them sent to him. Only when I find a freshly killed deer or one that still has the hide,meat,carcass or enough evidence still laying there am I to take plenty of pictures and not move or touch anything and to call him immediately. Now this is how I feel it should be handled as well. He also said that although we has shed hunters feel this stuff is important that it not a priority if more important calls or investigations are ongoing, but he does try to make contact as soon as he can! I hope all GW are like this young man!
Not sure how yours or other GW's are on the matter but hope you get a permit in a timely fashion like I did! Good luck!