Getting bummed about my Quality Bull hunt

[bigmv]

So I got a call from the game department last week and was told they will be putting radio collars the 20 to 25 bulls in units 328 & 329 on Sept. 16 17 & 18. The drug they use to knock the bulls out with makes the meat non-consumable for the next 30 days. My hunt start on Sept. 30th and it in the neighboring unit (251). They told me there was a small chance that the bulls could wonder in to the unit and that if "I shot one with a collar that I could take the trophy if I want it and leave the meat for them to pick up or I can call them tell them I don't want it and continue on hunting". I much as it is about getting a big bull trophy it is also about getting meat for my family and friends. I have been putting for a branch antler bull hunt for 10 years. I don't have a lot money to go buy big bull hunts and this is my on chance to have one. Just starting to get pretty bummed that I'm getting the bad end of the stick. 

[elkhuntingcouple]

Cheer up , I bet you don't even see a collared bull. You have a great oppertunity don't let them ruin it for you.
With all the animals around you never know what is coming your way.  30 bulls out of hundreds is nothing, Just don't shoot a collared animal.
Good Luck have the best hunt of your life!! Its more about the hunt than anything right!!

Sharon

[Austrian Hunter]

  

[MtnMuley]

Sounds like WDFW has a good plan............Right during the middle of the rut, 20-25 bulls, non-edible for 30 days........in an area where a certain group of culls continue to knock down every bull around.........hmm, great idea.

...............I certainly wouldn't let that bother me if I had the 251 tag.

[woodywsu]

Sounds like WDFW has a good plan............Right during the middle of the rut, 20-25 bulls, non-edible for 30 days........in an area where a certain group of culls continue to knock down every bull around.........hmm, great idea.

...............I certainly wouldn't let that bother me if I had the 251 tag.

Except for those culls don't shoot them for the meat.

[huntnphool]

Sounds like WDFW has a good plan............Right during the middle of the rut, 20-25 bulls, non-edible for 30 days........in an area where a certain group of culls continue to knock down every bull around.........hmm, great idea.

...............I certainly wouldn't let that bother me if I had the 251 tag.

No kidding, kind of like the prescribed burns a couple years ago started throughout the Methow Valley during the 9 day general deer season. What are the odds of that being accidental or coincidental?

[boneaddict]

Just posted the same process in the fire thread.  Makes ya wonder doesn't it.

[huntnphool]

Makes ya wonder doesn't it.

No need to wonder, its as designed.

[boneaddict]

another example....running of cats and collaring them in our LAST hound season.   Its the game to compete with other hunters finding and running a cat.   Sure makes it more interesting when the government is doing the same dang thing wight where you are hunting and are interfering with the hunt...

[snowpack]

Sounds like WDFW has a good plan............Right during the middle of the rut, 20-25 bulls, non-edible for 30 days........in an area where a certain group of culls continue to knock down every bull around.........hmm, great idea.

...............I certainly wouldn't let that bother me if I had the 251 tag.

No kidding, kind of like the prescribed burns a couple years ago started throughout the Methow Valley during the 9 day general deer season. What are the odds of that being accidental or coincidental?

Or aerial elk surveys during the end of archery and during the special permit hunts.

[huntnphool]

another example....running of cats and collaring them in our LAST hound season.   Its the game to compete with other hunters finding and running a cat.   Sure makes it more interesting when the government is doing the same dang thing wight where you are hunting and are interfering with the hunt...

Oh thats right, I remember that thread, I think that was mulehunter that was told he couldn't go after those cats.

[muzbuster]

Typical WDFW!! My question to add to this is..If this drug stays in their system for 30 days and makes the meat non-consumable, how does it effect any potential calves that bull fathers? I'm sure WDFW says it has NO effect to a fetus.

[bobcat]

Sounds like WDFW has a good plan............Right during the middle of the rut, 20-25 bulls, non-edible for 30 days........in an area where a certain group of culls continue to knock down every bull around.........hmm, great idea.

...............I certainly wouldn't let that bother me if I had the 251 tag.

No kidding, kind of like the prescribed burns a couple years ago started throughout the Methow Valley during the 9 day general deer season. What are the odds of that being accidental or coincidental?

Prescribed burns are done in the fall as that is when the weather makes it safe to do so. It's definitely not done to interfere with hunting season.

[MtnMuley]

They are easily done in the spring as well.  Did them for years.

[Alchase]

Sounds like WDFW has a good plan............Right during the middle of the rut, 20-25 bulls, non-edible for 30 days........in an area where a certain group of culls continue to knock down every bull around.........hmm, great idea.

...............I certainly wouldn't let that bother me if I had the 251 tag.

No kidding, kind of like the prescribed burns a couple years ago started throughout the Methow Valley during the 9 day general deer season. What are the odds of that being accidental or coincidental?

I see that every year! Last year up Loop Loop, I came across 20 - 30 small fires still smoldering, while the campfire burn ban was on