How to apply for spring bear tag?

[Smossy]

What do I need? What do I need to do? How much does it cost? Do I need to have prior points or anything? 

[pd]

C'mon, Smossy.  You are an Old Salt, right?  Pay attention:

1. Buy your hunting license (2014).  As long as the license contains "bear," then you will be fine.  (The weapon does not matter for bear.)

2. At the same time (or you can do it later, but you will have to pay the dealer fee again), buy a "Special Hunt Application, Bear."  (Item #052)  It costs all of $6.60.

3. After you purchase your license, go to the web page for special hunt applications.  If you have purchased your bear application, the option to choose your Spring Bear permit will automatically be listed.

4. Choose from 1 to 4 options (you don't have to choose all 4, although you should).  Choose the hardest to draw GMUs first.

No, you do not need any banked points to apply.  You will get 1 point for buying the 2014 application; thus, your odds will not be great.  However, not too many people apply for the Spring Bear hunt, so your chances of drawing this year are not terribly bad.

Do this before March 1st.

[CAMPMEAT]

You don't need to buy a 2014 hunting license to apply for bear. Other animals, yes.

[Smossy]

C'mon, Smossy.  You are an Old Salt, right?  Pay attention:

1. Buy your hunting license (2014).  As long as the license contains "bear," then you will be fine.  (The weapon does not matter for bear.)

2. At the same time (or you can do it later, but you will have to pay the dealer fee again), buy a "Special Hunt Application, Bear."  (Item #052)  It costs all of $6.60.

3. After you purchase your license, go to the web page for special hunt applications.  If you have purchased your bear application, the option to choose your Spring Bear permit will automatically be listed.

4. Choose from 1 to 4 options (you don't have to choose all 4, although you should).  Choose the hardest to draw GMUs first.

No, you do not need any banked points to apply.  You will get 1 point for buying the 2014 application; thus, your odds will not be great.  However, not too many people apply for the Spring Bear hunt, so your chances of drawing this year are not terribly bad.

Do this before March 1st.

Im paying attention, First year hunting was last year All I was concerned with was getting my tags and getting after something.

Thanks for the information though. It seemed kinda complicated. So I need to actually buy the tags first, buy a special hunt application for bear, then go to the web and add my permit or something?

After all that choose options FOR the spring bear hunt, how do I know what gmu's are try to draw for, is there a listing?

[Smossy]

You don't need to buy a 2014 hunting license to apply for bear. Other animals, yes.

and now Im confused all over again lol

[billythekidrock]

You don't need to buy a 2014 hunting license to apply for bear. Other animals, yes.

How do you apply for 2014 spring bear hunts without buying a 2014 hunting license?

[billythekidrock]

C'mon, Smossy.  You are an Old Salt, right?  Pay attention:

1. Buy your hunting license (2014).  As long as the license contains "bear," then you will be fine.  (The weapon does not matter for bear.)

2. At the same time (or you can do it later, but you will have to pay the dealer fee again), buy a "Special Hunt Application, Bear."  (Item #052)  It costs all of $6.60.

3. After you purchase your license, go to the web page for special hunt applications.  If you have purchased your bear application, the option to choose your Spring Bear permit will automatically be listed.

4. Choose from 1 to 4 options (you don't have to choose all 4, although you should).  Choose the hardest to draw GMUs first.

No, you do not need any banked points to apply.  You will get 1 point for buying the 2014 application; thus, your odds will not be great.  However, not too many people apply for the Spring Bear hunt, so your chances of drawing this year are not terribly bad.

Do this before March 1st.

Im paying attention, First year hunting was last year All I was concerned with was getting my tags and getting after something.

Thanks for the information though. It seemed kinda complicated. So I need to actually buy the tags first, buy a special hunt application for bear, then go to the web and add my permit or something?

After all that choose options FOR the spring bear hunt, how do I know what gmu's are try to draw for, is there a listing?

Yes, this is all you have to do.
The 2014 list of spring bear hunts are listed in the 2013 regs.

[CAMPMEAT]

I did it. It's a drawing I guess, so no purchase necessary at the time you put in. I put in for my multi-season elk permit and spring bear tag.......


I just followed the directions......

[pd]

C'mon, Smossy.  You are an Old Salt, right?  Pay attention:

1. Buy your hunting license (2014).  As long as the license contains "bear," then you will be fine.  (The weapon does not matter for bear.)

2. At the same time (or you can do it later, but you will have to pay the dealer fee again), buy a "Special Hunt Application, Bear."  (Item #052)  It costs all of $6.60.

3. After you purchase your license, go to the web page for special hunt applications.  If you have purchased your bear application, the option to choose your Spring Bear permit will automatically be listed.

4. Choose from 1 to 4 options (you don't have to choose all 4, although you should).  Choose the hardest to draw GMUs first.

No, you do not need any banked points to apply.  You will get 1 point for buying the 2014 application; thus, your odds will not be great.  However, not too many people apply for the Spring Bear hunt, so your chances of drawing this year are not terribly bad.

Do this before March 1st.

Im paying attention, First year hunting was last year All I was concerned with was getting my tags and getting after something.

Thanks for the information though. It seemed kinda complicated. So I need to actually buy the tags first, buy a special hunt application for bear, then go to the web and add my permit or something?

After all that choose options FOR the spring bear hunt, how do I know what gmu's are try to draw for, is there a listing?

1. Yes, you do need to buy the 2014 license first.  Why?  Because the hunts all occur from April 15th to May 31st (some to June 15th) in 2014. (Remember: Our hunting seasons run from April 1st to March 31st.)

2. Yes, you have to buy the hunting license, and the special application, before you can apply for the Spring Bear permit.  This is the very same system for all of the special applications.

3. For the various GMUs, this really depends on where you live, and how far you are willing to drive.  First, look here: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/bear_hunt_name.php

4. Next, look at the 2013 hunting regulations (I know, 2013 regulations doesn't make sense for a 2014 hunt, but this is how it is done).  Go to Page 63.  This lists the 2014 Spring Bear seasons.  Toggle back and forth between the 2012 hunting results, and the 2014 seasons, and make your choices.  You can choose up to 4 GMUs.

For me, I only select the GMUs in a certain corner of the state.  For others, they will choose a different region.  If I had more time & gas money, I would focus on Skagit, but that is just me. 

[Smossy]

Appreciate the information fellas. Ill take everyone's information and collaborate them to make my own decision. Just needed a push in the right direction.

[billythekidrock]

I did it. It's a drawing I guess, so no purchase necessary at the time you put in. I put in for my multi-season elk permit and spring bear tag.......


I just followed the directions......

Interesting. In the past you could only apply for the OIL drawings without purchasing a license.

[CAMPMEAT]

C'mon, Smossy.  You are an Old Salt, right?  Pay attention:

1. Buy your hunting license (2014).  As long as the license contains "bear," then you will be fine.  (The weapon does not matter for bear.)

2. At the same time (or you can do it later, but you will have to pay the dealer fee again), buy a "Special Hunt Application, Bear."  (Item #052)  It costs all of $6.60.

3. After you purchase your license, go to the web page for special hunt applications.  If you have purchased your bear application, the option to choose your Spring Bear permit will automatically be listed.

4. Choose from 1 to 4 options (you don't have to choose all 4, although you should).  Choose the hardest to draw GMUs first.

No, you do not need any banked points to apply.  You will get 1 point for buying the 2014 application; thus, your odds will not be great.  However, not too many people apply for the Spring Bear hunt, so your chances of drawing this year are not terribly bad.

Do this before March 1st.

Im paying attention, First year hunting was last year All I was concerned with was getting my tags and getting after something.

Thanks for the information though. It seemed kinda complicated. So I need to actually buy the tags first, buy a special hunt application for bear, then go to the web and add my permit or something?

After all that choose options FOR the spring bear hunt, how do I know what gmu's are try to draw for, is there a listing?

1. Yes, you do need to buy the 2014 license first.  Why?  Because the hunts all occur from April 15th to May 31st (some to June 15th) in 2014. (Remember: Our hunting seasons run from April 1st to March 31st.)

2. Yes, you have to buy the hunting license, and the special application, before you can apply for the Spring Bear permit.  This is the very same system for all of the special applications.

3. For the various GMUs, this really depends on where you live, and how far you are willing to drive.  First, look here: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/bear_hunt_name.php

4. Next, look at the 2013 hunting regulations (I know, 2013 regulations doesn't make sense for a 2014 hunt, but this is how it is done).  Go to Page 63.  This lists the 2014 Spring Bear seasons.  Toggle back and forth between the 2012 hunting results, and the 2014 seasons, and make your choices.  You can choose up to 4 GMUs.

For me, I only select the GMUs in a certain corner of the state.  For others, they will choose a different region.  If I had more time & gas money, I would focus on Skagit, but that is just me.

You should be MORE CLEAR as to what you mean. You do not need a hunting license to apply. You need a BEAR LICENSE, 2 different things. $38 for both my apps with NO hunting license required.

[billythekidrock]

Appreciate the information fellas. Ill take everyone's information and collaborate them to make my own decision. Just needed a push in the right direction.

It is really not that hard and can be done in a couple minutes.

1. Buy your big game package (elk/deer/bear/cougar) and spring bear application.
2. Decide what units you want to apply for.
3. Apply online or by phone.

[Smossy]

Ok so at this point then it sounds like choosing GMU's are going to be the most complicated now.

[Timberstalker]

C'mon, Smossy.  You are an Old Salt, right?  Pay attention:

1. Buy your hunting license (2014).  As long as the license contains "bear," then you will be fine.  (The weapon does not matter for bear.)

2. At the same time (or you can do it later, but you will have to pay the dealer fee again), buy a "Special Hunt Application, Bear."  (Item #052)  It costs all of $6.60.

3. After you purchase your license, go to the web page for special hunt applications.  If you have purchased your bear application, the option to choose your Spring Bear permit will automatically be listed.

4. Choose from 1 to 4 options (you don't have to choose all 4, although you should).  Choose the hardest to draw GMUs first.

No, you do not need any banked points to apply.  You will get 1 point for buying the 2014 application; thus, your odds will not be great.  However, not too many people apply for the Spring Bear hunt, so your chances of drawing this year are not terribly bad.

Do this before March 1st.

Im paying attention, First year hunting was last year All I was concerned with was getting my tags and getting after something.

Thanks for the information though. It seemed kinda complicated. So I need to actually buy the tags first, buy a special hunt application for bear, then go to the web and add my permit or something?

After all that choose options FOR the spring bear hunt, how do I know what gmu's are try to draw for, is there a listing?

1. Yes, you do need to buy the 2014 license first.  Why?  Because the hunts all occur from April 15th to May 31st (some to June 15th) in 2014. (Remember: Our hunting seasons run from April 1st to March 31st.)

2. Yes, you have to buy the hunting license, and the special application, before you can apply for the Spring Bear permit.  This is the very same system for all of the special applications.

3. For the various GMUs, this really depends on where you live, and how far you are willing to drive.  First, look here: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2012/reports/bear_hunt_name.php

4. Next, look at the 2013 hunting regulations (I know, 2013 regulations doesn't make sense for a 2014 hunt, but this is how it is done).  Go to Page 63.  This lists the 2014 Spring Bear seasons.  Toggle back and forth between the 2012 hunting results, and the 2014 seasons, and make your choices.  You can choose up to 4 GMUs.

For me, I only select the GMUs in a certain corner of the state.  For others, they will choose a different region.  If I had more time & gas money, I would focus on Skagit, but that is just me.

You should be MORE CLEAR as to what you mean. You do not need a hunting license to apply. You need a BEAR LICENSE, 2 different things. $38 for both my apps with NO hunting license required.

Hey Campmeat,
Explain to me where in the regs I will find a "Hunting License". There isn't one, unless you are talking small game. They did away with a Hunting License, other than small game about the time they went to the yellow tags.

Your bear tag is your hunting license.

Smossy sorry to thread jack.