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Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« on: February 21, 2016, 06:31:29 PM »
Curious to know what folks would think about mule deer hunting by permit only in Washington as a means to reduce overcrowded hunting areas and improve the quality of the hunt. Maybe permits and a couple seasons to spread hunters out. My thought was always to model it after Colorado's multiple week or so long seasons. 1st, 2nd, 3rd seasons. I haven't put a ton of thought into it and am sure there are flaws to it along with benefits. Thoughts??
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2016, 06:38:01 PM »
I would only be for it if all hunting groups in Washington had to abide by the permit system or our deer harvest success percentages had dropped to where the herds were unhealthy.

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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2016, 06:38:33 PM »
Could you throw it up as a poll question. I would like to know what the proposal would look like. Like Colorado with multiple seasons?
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2016, 06:38:45 PM »
Ya but the only way to make it work is to make half the hunters sit on the bench every other year.  We simply have to many hunters per animal in this state.  Its hard for washington to model other states because other states don't have our hunter densities.

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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2016, 06:40:56 PM »
 As long as those who put in for the permit were not allowed to hunt blacktails if they weren't drawn I'd support it.
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2016, 06:42:35 PM »
Ya but the only way to make it work is to make half the hunters sit on the bench every other year.  We simply have to many hunters per animal in this state.

 I proposed a system like this a few years ago, problem is there are too many in the "screw that, I want my tag every year, I don't care about anything else" crowd.
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2016, 06:46:09 PM »
As long as those who put in for the permit were not allowed to hunt blacktails if they weren't drawn I'd support it.
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2016, 06:47:04 PM »
 You know the more I think about it, what about a system where you have to declare your species? You could only hunt mule deer with a mule deer tag etc. This would decrease pressure on all three sub species.
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2016, 06:47:21 PM »
I would rather split up the season like Colorado does.

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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2016, 06:48:56 PM »
You know the more I think about it, what about a system where you have to declare your species? You could only hunt mule deer with a mule deer tag etc. This would decrease pressure on all three sub species.
I think that would be great. I think it would definitely ease the pressure off the Blacktails...

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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2016, 06:50:28 PM »
I understand the idea, I just see this being the future of hunting in our state unfortunately.  I hate the idea of being a resident and not being able to hunt otc on our deer, elk, bear or cougar.  I see it as a money grab for Wa, I think they would love the idea of permit only across the board.  I'm all for the health and quality of our deer herds but I'm just not sure we need permit only mule deer.
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2016, 06:51:32 PM »
Horrible idea!
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2016, 06:56:25 PM »
Ya but the only way to make it work is to make half the hunters sit on the bench every other year.  We simply have to many hunters per animal in this state.

 I proposed a system like this a few years ago, problem is there are too many in the "screw that, I want my tag every year, I don't care about anything else" crowd.

Sounds like the same type of people in support of our current permit system.
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2016, 06:57:56 PM »
Ya but the only way to make it work is to make half the hunters sit on the bench every other year.  We simply have to many hunters per animal in this state.

 I proposed a system like this a few years ago, problem is there are too many in the "screw that, I want my tag every year, I don't care about anything else" crowd.

Sounds like the same type of people in support of our current permit system.

Here http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,86231.msg1080089.html#msg1080089 is the link to our discussion a few years ago.
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Re: Washington Mule deer hunting by permit only...???
« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2016, 06:58:38 PM »
No way! We go to the same camp every year, would hate to give that up just so some feel like they are getting a trophy hunt. I care way more about hunting than I do about a trophy and I would consider myself more of a trophy hunter.

 


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