Draft rule proposals regarding Game Regulations for the 2014 hunting season

[Bigshooter]

WDFW WILDLIFE PROGRAM
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov

Dear Wildlife Enthusiast,

Draft rule proposals regarding Game Regulations for the 2014 hunting season are available for review at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development.html#13-24-098

These proposals will be presented and public testimony will be taken at the March 7-8, 2014, Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting at the Moses Lake Civic Center, located at 401 S. Balsam St., Moses Lake, Washington 98837. The Commission will consider amending or adopting these regulations on or after the April 11-12, 2014 meeting.

If you would like the Department and Commission to consider your written comments regarding these recommendations, please submit them to:  WILDTHING@dfw.wa.gov , subject: Game Regulations 2014 or by mail to: WDFW, Attn: Wildlife Program, Game Regulations 2014 Public Comments, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, by February 14, 2014 .

Also, remember to get your hunting camp photos submitted to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's 3rd-annual Big Game Regulations Pamphlet Cover Contest. Be sure to submit your photos in by March 1, 2014 .  For more information or to submit your photo, go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/sharephotos/contest.html

Thank you for your interest and participation in the management of Washington's wildlife.

Sincerely,
Wildlife Program Customer Service
306-902-2515

[dreamingbig]

A few things jump out... An additional 2 early mf season rut elk hunts for the eastern Washington unit and an increase in little naches mf cow permits from 250 to 500 but still no archery cow permits?  Wow!


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[Mr Mykiss]

Is the Colockum supposed to be a trophy unit? Is the goal eventually for there to only be bull elk running around in the Colockum?

[Elkaholic daWg]

Is the Colockum supposed to be a trophy unit? Is the goal eventually for there to only be bull elk running around in the Colockum?

True Spike.............
I see your point, but no it seems to be a N/A trophy farm! Not enough bulls so they want to bring down the cow numbers. Now just WHO is responsible for lack of bulls where this needs to be done?? Not us with our 2MR  :bash:quality permits spanning 3 GMU's!!!

[idahohuntr]

Looks like multiseason deer tags will be $39 cheaper in 2014.

[snowpack]

I see they opened up some new goat permits.  They also are creating some now 'elk areas', but didn't see where they will come into play for 2014.

[deltaops]

I am confused with this one..

(2)(a) It is unlawful to hunt any wildlife at night or wild ani-
mals with dogs (hounds) during the months of September, October, or
November in any area open to a modern firearm deer or elk season.

Does that mean no more hunting birds or waterfowl that is open for deer or elk during MF with dogs?

Or are they going to change the season for birds and waterfowl?

From what I read, it sounds like hunting for birds and what not with dogs will be very limited now. 

Maybe I am reading it wrong.

[snowpack]

I wonder if the key word for that is 'hounds'.  So they would be cutting off coon season in those months with hounds...but can you use non-hound dogs for hunting coons?  Take a bunch of pointers and spaniels?

[bobcat]

Does that mean no more hunting birds or waterfowl that is open for deer or elk during MF with dogs?

It says "wildlife" and "wild animals" and does not mention birds. So my guess is this has nothing to do with bird hunting.

[huntnphool]

 This is BS!!! They have stated that the herd in the Methow Valley is in good shape, and they know that backing the general deer season up to Oct. 11-19 will result in less deer being killed. So rather than giving us back a few of the days in the general hunt, that they took away in '05, they continue to give out increased late permits in the Valley.

Either the herd is in good enough shape to sustain more general season pressure or its not! If they can't give back general season days then why in the hell are they issuing additional tags for the migrators? IMO this is counter productive and does nothing to help the herd.


 On a couple different notes, its kind of cool to see a muzzy and archery only hunt for moose, two tags for each.

 Also, it looks like they have increased the number of goat tags offered this year, as well as putting the Asotin sheep tag back up there.

[Rainier10]

 On a couple different notes, its kind of cool to see a muzzy and archery only hunt for moose, two tags for each.

 

How does that work, can you only put in for one or the other or can you put in for an archery tag and an any weapon tag or a muzzy tag and an any weapon for your choices?

[huntnphool]

 On a couple different notes, its kind of cool to see a muzzy and archery only hunt for moose, two tags for each.

 

How does that work, can you only put in for one or the other or can you put in for an archery tag and an any weapon tag or a muzzy tag and an any weapon for your choices?

Looks to me that you apply and simply have to use the weapon for the season you drew. 2 muzzy tags and 2 archery tags.

[snowpack]

 On a couple different notes, its kind of cool to see a muzzy and archery only hunt for moose, two tags for each.

 

How does that work, can you only put in for one or the other or can you put in for an archery tag and an any weapon tag or a muzzy tag and an any weapon for your choices?

Kind of looks like it is a safety deal, since it is being coordinated and held in a USAF survival training area.  You apply as normal, just have a new hunt to apply for, and you are restricted in weapon choice.

[huntnphool]

 On a couple different notes, its kind of cool to see a muzzy and archery only hunt for moose, two tags for each.

 

How does that work, can you only put in for one or the other or can you put in for an archery tag and an any weapon tag or a muzzy tag and an any weapon for your choices?

Kind of looks like it is a safety deal, since it is being coordinated and held in a USAF survival training area.  You apply as normal, just have a new hunt to apply for, and you are restricted in weapon choice.

Yeah, but they are earlier too.

[Rainier10]

 On a couple different notes, its kind of cool to see a muzzy and archery only hunt for moose, two tags for each.

 

How does that work, can you only put in for one or the other or can you put in for an archery tag and an any weapon tag or a muzzy tag and an any weapon for your choices?

Kind of looks like it is a safety deal, since it is being coordinated and held in a USAF survival training area.  You apply as normal, just have a new hunt to apply for, and you are restricted in weapon choice.

Yeah, but they are earlier too.

That is a great new option.