spring bear baiting

[sirmissalot]

My love for this state would come back if it were allowed again.

But I do not think that will ever happen. (pounds head on desk)





















(still pounding head on desk) 

[oldschooltrucks]

I would like to see a similiar method to what Alaska does. This would apply to spring permits, not general season.

Spring permit holders allowed to bait up to three areas. Each area must be posted with tag, name, and phone. Each area must marked at access points that it is baited. Each area must be free of debris or trash after the season ends.

That is how to get more than three or four bears per area taken down.

I like the sound of that.  Wish we could make it happen.

[bobcat]

Allowing baiting in the spring would actually make the westside spring permits worth applying for.  As it is now, I'm not sure I want to use 8 points on anything but an eastside spring bear permit.

[kglacken]

Allowing baiting in the spring would actually make the westside spring permits worth applying for.  As it is now, I'm not sure I want to use 8 points on anything but an eastside spring bear permit.

I learned that this year. If I would of been able to bait in the Copalis unit, I think it would make it more successful, and also more enjoyable!

[Jonathan_S]

Allowing baiting in the spring would actually make the westside spring permits worth applying for.  As it is now, I'm not sure I want to use 8 points on anything but an eastside spring bear permit.

   I only apply for 101, 108, 105, 117 because when I eventually draw for spring bear, I know I'll at least be hunting better units.  Unfortunately, many hundreds and thousands of individuals have the same game plan   

[sirmissalot]

All you eastsiders would probably draw tags every other year (ok maybe not blues tags but still a lot more often) because us westsiders would be back to applying over here for spring tags.

[duckman40]

there are hound hunting in the Skagit and some of the tree company's can bait. I was told this by the game warden. but these guys are just spring bear hunters. so they are in the wrong. I would love to see baiting back. it would save me a lot time and gas.

[elk247]

State wide baiting, 1 bear in spring and 1 in fall, and use of hounds. Bring back the good old days. Eliminate depridation permits so landowners and hunters can mutually benifit and work together.

[Wea300mag]

I'm curious how the Warden knows its Spring Bear Hunters but hasn't nailed them yet. They have all of our details. 

[RubblesPH]

" I would love to see baiting back. it would save me a lot time and gas."

Many people that didn't have the opportunity to bait in the past have this impression.....Many would be very surprised to see what it actually takes to establish a productive/reliable bait site. 

[Timberstalker]

" I would love to see baiting back. it would save me a lot time and gas."

Many people that didn't have the opportunity to bait in the past have this impression.....Many would be very surprised to see what it actually takes to establish a productive/reliable bait site.

I agree.  It helps locate the bears, and shows what time they are feeding(camera), but it doesn't guarantee they will move at legal shooting hours.  Also, there were some die hard bait hunters back in the day.
I will say, some of my greatest memories are from hunting bears over bait with my Dad, when it was still legal.

[haus]

" I would love to see baiting back. it would save me a lot time and gas."

Many people that didn't have the opportunity to bait in the past have this impression.....Many would be very surprised to see what it actually takes to establish a productive/reliable bait site.

donuts

[haus]

I would like to see a similiar method to what Alaska does. This would apply to spring permits, not general season.

Regarding Alaska and this subject, I've heard the timber companies up there choose to plant harvested and roadside areas with clover so as provide an alternative food source for the bears. Have a cousin logging up on Kodiak that says its actually quite effective.

[xXLojackXx]

What really gets me going is the number of bait stations run by Natives. Ban it for all, or none.

[h20hunter]

Oh snap.......