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Offline Terry Dean

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Scanting and cover scents for Bear
« on: September 15, 2014, 08:54:08 PM »
so I know their is a old thread on this here http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,48540.25.html but i would like to see an update or maby some info on the regs? because i find no where in the regs about scenting or cover scent being illegal can someone please elaborate?

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Re: Scanting and cover scents for Bear
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 09:11:18 PM »
It's legal if it's not being used to attract bears to you.

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Re: Scanting and cover scents for Bear
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2014, 09:12:48 PM »
pretty sure bait is defined as a food source, scent isnt edible

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Re: Scanting and cover scents for Bear
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2014, 09:59:27 PM »
KC, if you use a cover scent that smells like food, like apple or acorn or any smell that a bear would like, it can be considered an attractant and as such a game warden could give you a ticket for baiting. It is up to the game warden to make the call and most people would err on the side of caution. This is what I was told by a local warden that I know.
« Last Edit: September 15, 2014, 10:07:03 PM by winshooter88 »

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Re: Scanting and cover scents for Bear
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2014, 10:04:52 PM »
you can't even crack a propane tank




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Re: Scanting and cover scents for Bear
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2014, 10:34:19 PM »
"bait" means a substance placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, scattered, or otherwise used for the purpose of attracting black bears to an area where one or more persons hunt or intend to hunt them.

If you are using a scent to attract a bear then you are violating the law. If you had some type of scent (such as an apple scent) that was used to attract bears then you are "baiting." Something edible doesn't need to be placed.

Now like all bear baiting cases, the officer needs to prove that you are using the scent to attract bears.

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Re: Scanting and cover scents for Bear
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2014, 11:55:06 PM »
so if i eat an apple and my farts smell like apples, then?  :dunno: :chuckle:

 


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