Trying to switch east side elk tag for west side.

[Turner89]

I'm sure someone has posted on this same topic.  When I put in for my special permit I had to purchase an elk tag. I put in for a westbar cow tag modern. So I purchased an east side elk tag. I didn't get drawn of course, so now I'm trying to get my east side modern tag switched to west side archery. Sportco told me that it can't be done

[hughjorgan]

They are correct. I think guys have switched that don't apply for special permits, but once you apply for a special permit you are locked into hunting that side of the state.

[Blacktail Sniper]

 

http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/40/I+bought+an+eastern+Washington+archery+elk+license+and+tag.+If+I+apply+for+an+elk+Special+Permit+but+I%92m+not+drawn%2C+can+I+change+to+a+muzzleloader+tag%3F+How+about+switching+to+western+Washington%3F

[Turner89]

  Dam it.  WHY?   

[benhuntin]

Because everyone would put in east side, not draw and switch to west side.

[Turner89]

I hate learning things the hard way I have basically blew my 2013 elk season. :bash:b

[Jburke]

I hate learning things the hard way I have basically blew my 2013 elk season. :bash:b

Not blown if you put in a little effort 

[winshooter88]

That is why I try to check the rules before I buy.

[arrowflinger]

Lots of elk on the east side, why would you blow your elk season?

[Button Nubbs]

  glad we have this rule.

Because everyone would put in east side, not draw and switch to west side.

[huntnphool]

They are correct. I think guys have switched that don't apply for special permits, but once you apply for a special permit you are locked into hunting that side of the state.

+1

[Bullkllr]

They are correct. I think guys have switched that don't apply for special permits, but once you apply for a special permit you are locked into hunting that side of the state.

+1

And I think that's only reasonable...