New hunting regs

[AlpineMuley]

When are the new big game regs out?

[Mfowl]

There's a meeting on the 11th (I believe) to review potential rule changes so it won't be until after that.

[bobcat]

I would guess by the 18th. You can look at the proposed reg's now and it probably won't change much from that, if at all.


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[AlpineMuley]

Thanks

[MikeC]

Why is our dfw always so far behind?  Old regs expired and they plan a meeting to inactive new regs 2 weeks later.  What is so difficult about holding such a meeting like 2 weeks before they expire? This happens every damn year.

[bigtex]

Why is our dfw always so far behind?  Old regs expired and they plan a meeting to inactive new regs 2 weeks later.  What is so difficult about holding such a meeting like 2 weeks before they expire? This happens every damn year.

Does it matter? It's not like a big game season is opening next month 

[JBar]

My.guess would be that multiseason won't be drawn until after this meeting with the possible price changes.

[bobcat]

I can't think of anything they are "behind on"?   

The regulations come out at the same time every year. It's not an issue.

[woodlandblaze]

It is important to have the regulations out so that we can apply for special permits.  That is why I am anxious to see this year's regulations.

[bobcat]

Should be out by the end of next week, just in time to begin applying for special permits.


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[pianoman9701]

Why is our dfw always so far behind?  Old regs expired and they plan a meeting to inactive new regs 2 weeks later.  What is so difficult about holding such a meeting like 2 weeks before they expire? This happens every damn year.

This is just like the multi-season draw. Why do you need to know today? Planning on elk hunting tomorrow and not sure about whether it's open yet?

[ballpark]

They have gotten better  , regs use to come out in May

[t6]

Why do we like to know early?  Because some have jobs that in order to get time off, we need to put in requests as early as February.  The later it gets in the year, the less likely you are to get approved for time off. 

 

[Woodja]

me too, I want to get started on the permit choices with my hunting crew. The annual selection dance with everyone running down the list of reasons why their hunt choice(s) are the ones to go with, ahh it gets the season started around our place! January 1 wouldn't be early enough for me.

[pianoman9701]

Why do we like to know early?  Because some have jobs that in order to get time off, we need to put in requests as early as February.  The later it gets in the year, the less likely you are to get approved for time off. 

 

Just because you need it doesn't mean the department needs to post the booklet for 2014 in February. The official Hunting year starts on April 1st until Mar 31st, not a calendar year. They used to post future dates in the back of the booklet but I'm sure you can call the hunting line and get the dates for the hunts you're interested in asking for time off to do.

[Bob33]

As far as dates go. you can be 99.9% certain they will not change after this week's meeting.

These have been out for months.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/2014/wsr_14-03-135.pdf

[t6]

Pianoman ... dont get defensive... I just gave a reason why we might want to get the info early.   I was in no way suggesting that WDFW should cater to my needs, hell they dont do much other than count money anyway.     

[RB]

Why do we like to know early?  Because some have jobs that in order to get time off, we need to put in requests as early as February.  The later it gets in the year, the less likely you are to get approved for time off. 

 

Yes indeed we pick all of our days in November for the up coming year so it is great when seasons stay the same and don't change much

[pianoman9701]

Pianoman ... dont get defensive... I just gave a reason why we might want to get the info early.   I was in no way suggesting that WDFW should cater to my needs, hell they dont do much other than count money anyway.   

I'm not defensive. The information's there if you need it in February. 

[t6]

and it never changes?  LOL

[Bob33]

and it never changes?  LOL

Dates donr.

[t6]

The general dates may not change however, there are changes that coul effect what seasons a guy could take off depending on what type of weapon he wanted to hunt with and the number of special permits allowed in particular areas.   

It was just a comment that it would be nice to see the regs out early enough to get an idea of where and when you planned on hunting.  They aren't even out when spring bear season is already under way. 

[t6]

And if the rules dont change.... how hard would it be to change the cover and send it out for print? 

[Bob33]

And if the rules dont change.... how hard would it be to change the cover and send it out for print?

The rules could change and often do at the April meeting. Dates don't.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I sure hope the Drones that are flying around the woods are getting an over count on the elk  I need at least 5 elk tags this year ...for the whole family 

[MikeC]

So has anyone found a print copy yet?

[D-Rock425]

I don't think apps are available until the 22nd

[3dsheetmetal]

You can download the regs now.Seen them yesterday and found out that scopes are now legal to use on crossbows even during archery season.

[D-Rock425]

 

[Mfowl]

You can download the regs now.Seen them yesterday and found out that scopes are now legal to use on crossbows even during archery season.

I believe that is  only if you qualify as a disabled hunter.

[fremont]

How long after they're available online are the pamphlets in stores?

[Bob33]

You can download the regs now.Seen them yesterday and found out that scopes are now legal to use on crossbows even during archery season.

I believe that is  only if you qualify as a disabled hunter.

Crossbows have been and are legal in firearm restriction areas, during modern firearm seasons. Scopes may be used on them only under these conditions.

[pianoman9701]

They're out.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01589/wdfw01589.pdf

[3dsheetmetal]

You can download the regs now.Seen them yesterday and found out that scopes are now legal to use on crossbows even during archery season.

I believe that is  only if you qualify as a disabled hunter.

Crossbows have been and are legal in firearm restriction areas, during modern firearm seasons. Scopes may be used on them only under these conditions.

 I called the Dept. and talked to Delores to clarify that and she informed me if you have a disabled permit that you can use a scope on a crossbow during archery season anywhere that is open for archery!!

[bowguy]

Well 3dsheetmetal you better get your butt shooting and in shape. No excuses this year gonna need you to help us haul out our animals.

[3dsheetmetal]

Can do bowguy see you on the hill