Archery Hunting during mod season

[lostbackpacker]

I know I have read in the regs for WA state that during modern rifle (elk), you can hunt with any legal method.

i.e. I could use my bow or ML during modern season.  I can't seem to find it in the regs to back that up.  Anyone know what page that is on?

Thanks
Mike

[huntnphool]

Yes you can

[lostbackpacker]

Yes you can

I know. but I am looking for proof to shut someone up.

[Smossy]

Say what? So archers can still hunt durring modern?

[Blacktail Sniper]

Copied from page 19 & 46 of the hunting regs:

Hunting Method:
You may use modern firearm,
archery, or muzzleloader,
during modern firearm seasons.
Crossbows are lawful within
firearm restriction areas. Hunting
equipment must meet equipment
regulations on pages 76-77.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Say what? So archers can still hunt durring modern?

Not with an archery tag.  But if you get/have a modern firearm tag, then yes, you can use archery equipment during modern, but have to have the hunter orange on.

[tjthebest]

You can only hunt during the season that your tag is for. So if you have an archery tag you can only hunt during archery season. If you have a modern tag then you can only hunt during modern season. the catch is that during modern you can use any legal weapon to hunt, including a BOW or muzzleloader but again you must have the modern firearm tag

[lostbackpacker]

You can only hunt during the season that your tag is for. So if you have an archery tag you can only hunt during archery season. If you have a modern tag then you can only hunt during modern season. the catch is that during modern you can use any legal weapon to hunt, including a BOW or muzzleloader but again you must have the modern firearm tag

let me explain.  yes, I have a mod firearm tag.  i am looking for the rules in the regs that say I can use a bow or ml or modern to hunt during that tag season.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Read back 4 posts...reply #4

[Fireant11]

It's what Blacktail Sniper provided.  Look on the modern rifle elk hunt page 46 under hunting method.  Key is, in order to use the bow during modern rifle season, you must have the modern rifle tag.

[lostbackpacker]

Copied from page 19 & 46 of the hunting regs:

Hunting Method:
You may use modern firearm,
archery, or muzzleloader,
during modern firearm seasons.
Crossbows are lawful within
firearm restriction areas. Hunting
equipment must meet equipment
regulations on pages 76-77.

perfect,  thanks, i missed this reply

[TheHunt]

But do not forget to ware your hunting orange.

[Smossy]

Ooh ok I didnt know modern tags could hunt archery, thats kinda pointless. Oh well less people out n about durring my season.

[lostbackpacker]

Ooh ok I didnt know modern tags could hunt archery, thats kinda pointless. Oh well less people out n about durring my season.

my son just started doing archery.  i got him a diamond infinite set up.  he was asking if he could hunt with it during mod firearm.  my father in law said "no", but i knew he was wrong. 

He has a second deer tag for Odessa, I just might let him take it along...

[Blacktail Sniper]

Ooh ok I didnt know modern tags could hunt archery, thats kinda pointless. Oh well less people out n about durring my season.

Well, yes & no. 

Yes there are a ton more hunters out there, but someone that knows the area and how they critters react to the pressure can still be successful by using that pressure to his or her advantage and setting up to catch them as they try to evade the crowd.

But on a head to head basis so to speak, a bow hunter is at a decidedly big disadvantage in that a rifle hunter can sit on top of an over look and if skilled enough, tip one over hundreds of yards away vs the archer who works in measurements of 10's of yards.

[boneaddict]

Ooh ok I didnt know modern tags could hunt archery, thats kinda pointless. Oh well less people out n about durring my season.

There are better tags for modern than there are for archery sometimes. For instance I liked and drew the alta modern tag years ago, but wanted to hunt with my bow.   Strap on some hunter orange and go get it done.  For years I hunted modern with a bow.  Now I spend money and get a multi season tag, hunt archery and apply for modern.   Its all about understanding the regs and mixing it up for different fun.  ( hunting the mountain during a different season.)
plus I think there are some highhunts that are available for modern that aren't for archery.   

[Buckmark]

Ooh ok I didnt know modern tags could hunt archery, thats kinda pointless. Oh well less people out n about durring my season.

There are better tags for modern than there are for archery sometimes. For instance I liked and drew the alta modern tag years ago, but wanted to hunt with my bow.   Strap on some hunter orange and go get it done.  For years I hunted modern with a bow.  Now I spend money and get a multi season tag, hunt archery and apply for modern.   Its all about understanding the regs and mixing it up for different fun.  ( hunting the mountain during a different season.)
plus I think there are some highhunts that are available for modern that aren't for archery.

And i will add to what Bone said, if you are a Blacktail hunter there are some great bucks in firearm restriction areas and the timing of the rifle seasons are a great time to hunt those deer...

[turkeyfeather]

I have chosen to do just that this year. Bought a modern tag with intentions of hunting with my bow. I believe that the late modern season is the best season to hunt the rut.

[lostbackpacker]

I have chosen to do just that this year. Bought a modern tag with intentions of hunting with my bow. I believe that the late modern season is the best season to hunt the rut.

I hadnt even thought of that.  hmmmm

[elkhunter1977]

So if I have a multi season tag and don't own a muzzle loader can I use my bow during muzzy season?...

[snowpack]

So if I have a multi season tag and don't own a muzzle loader can I use my bow during muzzy season?...

yes

[b0bbyg]

So if I have a multi season tag and don't own a muzzle loader can I use my bow during muzzy season?...

yes

That is exactly my plan for Muzzy Elk

[snowpack]

So if I have a multi season tag and don't own a muzzle loader can I use my bow during muzzy season?...

yes

That is exactly my plan for Muzzy Elk

before last year the muzzy elk units I like to go to have been relatively sparse of hunters.  Last year (first year to allow bows in muzzy), the units were packed--people at every gate, never seen so many in those places.  More than during modern.

[turkeyfeather]

I have chosen to do just that this year. Bought a modern tag with intentions of hunting with my bow. I believe that the late modern season is the best season to hunt the rut.

I hadnt even thought of that.  hmmmm

This will be the first time trying this approach.