Comment on 2016-17 Hunting Reg Proposal

[Antlershed]

Just got the email to provide comments on the 2016-17 Hunting Regulation proposals. Looks like they are going after bait again for deer/elk hunting with a few different options.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/hunting_regulations/

[Wacenturion]

NEW SECTIONWAC 232-12-239 Baiting for the purposes of hunting deer or elk. (1) For the purposes of this section:(a) "Bait" is any salt, grain, fruit, hay or other food-based attractant that could serve as a lure or attraction for deer or elk.(b) Scent attractants and scent covers are not considered bait.(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to hunt deer or elk using any type of bait placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, scattered, or otherwise used for the purpose of attracting deer or elk to an area where one or more persons intend to hunt them.(3) Exceptions: Hunting on or over the following is not considered an unlawful use of bait while hunting deer or elk:(a) Farms or ranches where active agricultural operations including salt or mineral distribution for livestock, crop fields, orchards, vineyards, hay fields, haystacks, or pastures exist;(b) Abandoned orchards or vineyards;(c) Naturally occurring mineral deposits; or(d) Food plots planted for wildlife and left undisturbed.(4) A violation of this section is punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 if no animal has been shot or killed and RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty, if an animal has been shot or killed.

[Wacenturion]

NEW SECTIONWAC 232-12-245 Baiting for the purposes of hunting deer or elk. (1) For the purposes of this section: "Bait" is any substance that could serve as a lure, food, or attraction for deer or elk.(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to hunt for deer and elk using any type of bait placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, scattered, or otherwise used for the purpose of attracting deer or elk to an area where one or more persons intend to hunt them, if the volume of bait exceeds 10 gallons.(3) Bait sites cannot be placed within 200 yards from another bait site.(4) Exceptions: Hunting on or over the following is not considered an unlawful use of bait while hunting deer or elk:(a) Locally common agricultural and ranching practices including salt or mineral distribution, and feeding;(b) Food that is available from undisturbed wild, volunteer, or planted vegetation; including fruit trees, orchards, vineyards, and food plots;(c) Scents used for cover and attractant that are not consumed by animals;(d) Naturally occurring mineral deposits; or(e) Exceptions do not include accidental or intentional spills, dumping, or storage of agricultural produce, feed, or bait.(5) A violation of this section is punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 if no animal has been shot or killed and RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty, if an animal has been shot or killed.

[Wacenturion]

" if the volume of bait exceeds 10 gallons."

Wonder how that applies to a 30 gallon hanging automatic feeder.  Is it the amount on the ground, or in the feeder itself? 

[bobcat]

I would think that it would mean the amount of bait that's actually on the ground.

[mp.hunter]

Looks like they got rid of all the late Teanaway elk bull tags, and reduced many others as well, I don't get it!


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[jstone]

Look who came out of his Cave.. mp.hunter its almost spring Hello. any way to get back on track, I dont think i will ever get there thinking. LOTS a cow permits but NOT many Bull permits??

[bobcat]

I wonder how many bull elk are taken out of Teanaway by tribal members each year? Could that be why they are reducing the number of permits?

[X-Force]

Teanaway also has had wolves in there for a while.

[Bango skank]

Got my hopes up when i saw proposed cougar changes.  Was expecting a doubled quota.  Nope.

[mp.hunter]

There are plenty of bulls in there to at least give a few tags out, it will just ship all those bull guys over to other categories to make it that much harder to draw anything, and yes Jstone, hibernation is over, lol


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[Bango skank]

Im also pretty disappointed that theyre not proposing getting rid of all the excessive antlerless opportunity for whitetails.  Maybe even bring the 4pt apr back.  Wake up and smell the blue tongue.

[wheels]

changing restrictions on disabled bighorn tags immature ram 1/2 curl or less  no good

[X-Force]

Hopefully limiting baiting falls flat on its face.

[jstone]

I also told them to keep the four wheelers out of where they shouldnt be!!