% for spring bear harvests

[Jerome]

There were more than 1 taken out of Monroe last spring. 

[D-Rock425]

Harvest reports only show 1

[Jerome]

That's for 2011.

[Jerome]

Also I wouldn't rely on those being accurate.

[D-Rock425]

20 out of 25 permits were reported and still only one bear doesn't seem to be doing anything to protect tree loss.  Seems more like a money maker for the state than a management tool.

[h20hunter]

They should let spring bear tag holders bait.

Overall....I think what has already been said is correct. More time in the field will obviously get better results. Also, having some buddies that help is a huge advantage.

[D-Rock425]

Baiting would be cool and a more effective management tool but it will never happen.

[h20hunter]

Agreed

[bobcat]

This is why I don't understand why they don't have spring bear permits in more units, actually in ALL units that have a reasonably good population of bears. Success rates will be low anyway, and more units and more permits available would equal more applications, and therefore more money for the state. And of course, more opportunity for hunters, which isn't that what the WDFW is all about- providing lots of hunting opportunity with little chance for success?

[D-Rock425]

This is why I don't understand why they don't have spring bear permits in more units, actually in ALL units that have a reasonably good population of bears. Success rates will be low anyway, and more units and more permits available would equal more applications, and therefore more money for the state. And of course, more opportunity for hunters, which isn't that what the WDFW is all about- providing lots of hunting opportunity with little chance for success?

I agree with you but those biologist are smarter than us I guess.

[Mr Mykiss]

Yes. The biologists are the ones making all of the decisions... Most of the biologists are guys like most of us. They love the outdoors and therefore they've dedicated their lives to working in and protecting our resources.

[D-Rock425]

I guess I really wasn't trying to take a shot at the biologist.  Maybe it should have been the wdfw as a whole.

[bobcat]

I don't think biologists have much to do with setting seasons and regulations. It seems to be based more on politics than science to me. But I could be wrong.   

[Mr Mykiss]

I don't think biologists have much to do with setting seasons and regulations. It seems to be based more on politics than science to me. But I could be wrong.   

[Mr Mykiss]

I guess I really wasn't trying to take a shot at the biologist.  Maybe it should have been the wdfw as a whole.

Sometimes biologists get overly defensive...