spring bear

[owmygulay]

How do you apply for the draw? Do you have to know where you will be going before you apply?

[carpsniperg2]

Go to a dealer or online at WDFW and go to special permits and click purchase permit. You have to buy a license to apply as well. Also yes you have to know the area they are all different and you have to choose when you apply.

[daveha]

Just found out I scored a Kapowsin spring bear tag after many-o-years of trying .  I have a call into Hancock Timber for an access pass.  I've heard they will have a map of heavy bear damage areas.  I've never been in the area and would really appreciate any PM tips someone could provide.  I've killed a few bears in SE and PWS Alaska by stalking beaches and clear cuts.  I've never used predator calls but I've seen a few use them around here.  Are they effective?

[h20hunter]

Take a look at the top of he bear section. There is a ton of good reading that one of the members took the time to put together. Congrats on the tag....hope you bag a nice one.

[madmack76]

has anyone heard when the spring bear packets are going to hit the mail.

[h20hunter]

Supposed to be to us by tbe 28th.

[madmack76]

nice nothing like getting them early to do some scouting, dang state.