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The regulations and maps provided in the software should not be relied upon as accurate as to the law or the area they represent.
Yeah, you pay $6 for an electronic version of something that is free online and in print, but it will help you by letting you know what GMU you are in and what the regulations are. Then, you read the disclaimer:QuoteThe regulations and maps provided in the software should not be relied upon as accurate as to the law or the area they represent.Yet another example of fine public service.
Does the feature do anything else? Its not very hard to know what unit you are in
Quote from: Stickerbush on August 20, 2014, 02:08:16 PMDoes the feature do anything else? Its not very hard to know what unit you are inYou can rely on it to remove $5.99 from your checking account.It doesn't seem to do much of anything that I don't already have with a map, free GPS software and the paper copy of the regulations.It's interesting because it looks like a third party owns the app (sportsmanregs llc) but they are using WDFW logos and WDFW is doing marketing for them.
I've downloaded the PDF version of the regulations to my phone for years (for free).
Quote from: Bob33 on August 21, 2014, 10:29:38 AMI've downloaded the PDF version of the regulations to my phone for years (for free). Now that's a great idea! I have it on my laptop but hadn't thought of downloading it to my phone.
Leave the hooves in the woods? They think this is the solution to hoof rot? Elk migrate and they'll spread it themselves if it's caused by a virus or organism. But if it's caused by the chemicals sprayed by logging companies this does nothing.Anybody remember the story about the cattle in eastern Washington that were losing their hooves because of a chemical they were being treated with?
Quote from: Sitka_Blacktail on August 21, 2014, 11:00:25 AMLeave the hooves in the woods? They think this is the solution to hoof rot? Elk migrate and they'll spread it themselves if it's caused by a virus or organism. But if it's caused by the chemicals sprayed by logging companies this does nothing.Anybody remember the story about the cattle in eastern Washington that were losing their hooves because of a chemical they were being treated with?The bacteria which cause hoof disease (whether Leptospira or treponeme) are communicable and found commonly in wet environments like western WA. Leptospira is also a zoonoses, meaning it is communicable from animal to humans. The theory that some have is that the herbicides cause an immune deficiency in the elk which makes them susceptible to these bacteria. So, in response to your observation, un-affected elk could pick up the disease from affected elk. But, the herds in those areas a quite heavily affected. What they're trying to do by having hunters leave the hooves where they kill the animal, if I get this correctly, is keep the disease from spreading to new populations. It was pointed out by Bearpaw that it would be even better to bury the hooves. This seems to address your concern about healthy migrating elk coming in contact with the affected elk's hooves. I would bury mine if I were hunting around affected elk. I don't intend to, however.
OK then, why limit it to elk hooves? Why not deer hooves taken in the same area? In fact how about making hunters leave their boots in the area. They are just as likely to get the bacteria on their boots while hunting as the animals that live there. Same with the loggers who work the area. They are all over on the ground there. Also could be picked up on vehicle tires. I appreciate the thought, but I believe this is a wasted effort. Its one of those "feel good" rules that makes it look like you're doing something, but really you are accomplishing nothing.
This all started when they quit allowing the timber companies to slash burn
Quote from: pianoman9701 on August 21, 2014, 11:34:37 AMQuote from: Sitka_Blacktail on August 21, 2014, 11:00:25 AMLeave the hooves in the woods? They think this is the solution to hoof rot? Elk migrate and they'll spread it themselves if it's caused by a virus or organism. But if it's caused by the chemicals sprayed by logging companies this does nothing.Anybody remember the story about the cattle in eastern Washington that were losing their hooves because of a chemical they were being treated with?The bacteria which cause hoof disease (whether Leptospira or treponeme) are communicable and found commonly in wet environments like western WA. Leptospira is also a zoonoses, meaning it is communicable from animal to humans. The theory that some have is that the herbicides cause an immune deficiency in the elk which makes them susceptible to these bacteria. So, in response to your observation, un-affected elk could pick up the disease from affected elk. But, the herds in those areas a quite heavily affected. What they're trying to do by having hunters leave the hooves where they kill the animal, if I get this correctly, is keep the disease from spreading to new populations. It was pointed out by Bearpaw that it would be even better to bury the hooves. This seems to address your concern about healthy migrating elk coming in contact with the affected elk's hooves. I would bury mine if I were hunting around affected elk. I don't intend to, however.OK then, why limit it to elk hooves? Why not deer hooves taken in the same area? In fact how about making hunters leave their boots in the area.
