collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Cougars during Spring bear  (Read 6995 times)

Offline X-Force

  • Solo Hunter
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+8)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2007
  • Posts: 5566
Cougars during Spring bear
« on: April 11, 2016, 03:40:22 PM »
Just wanted to remind the guys that are out and about that cougar season is open, in a lot of areas, until the end of the month.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/cougar/
People get offended at nothing at all. So, speak your mind and be unapologetic.

Offline h20hunter

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 20872
  • Location: Lake Stevens
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2016, 03:53:40 PM »
I know for a fact that in the Monroe unit you are told to hunt bear and bear only.  I assume it is the same way in other units.

Offline Timberstalker

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 9261
  • Location: Tri-Cities
  • Just one more ridge
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2016, 04:05:10 PM »
I know for a fact that in the Monroe unit you are told to hunt bear and bear only.  I assume it is the same way in other units.

Like the timber companies won't let you hunt them even if it's an open season?
If you aint hunting, you aint livin'

Offline X-Force

  • Solo Hunter
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+8)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2007
  • Posts: 5566
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2016, 04:11:28 PM »
I know for a fact that in the Monroe unit you are told to hunt bear and bear only.  I assume it is the same way in other units.

Any hunts on public land shouldn't be a problem. Timber company's say only bear hunting because they want bears gone, they don't want you out targeting coyotes, cougars and shed hunting with a key they provided.
« Last Edit: April 11, 2016, 04:45:54 PM by X-Force »
People get offended at nothing at all. So, speak your mind and be unapologetic.

Offline h20hunter

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 20872
  • Location: Lake Stevens
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2016, 04:13:53 PM »
I know for a fact that in the Monroe unit you are told to hunt bear and bear only.  I assume it is the same way in other units.

Like the timber companies won't let you hunt them even if it's an open season?

Correct. I hope tag holders adhere to that.  Abuse could lead to a lack of opportunities.

Offline KFhunter

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 34512
  • Location: NE Corner
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2016, 04:32:24 PM »
I've come across 3 cats thus far since the spring bear opener, 2 were making baby cats at the time  :chuckle:



Offline bearmanric

  • RIP Colockumelk
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 4181
  • Location: Tenino Wa
  • Tenino Wa
    • Rick Robbins  rrcalls
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2016, 04:39:31 PM »
So your saying I can't call a cougar in and kill it. Rick
Called in last year Copalis.
RIP Colockumelk
Facebook rrcalls no website.

Offline bearmanric

  • RIP Colockumelk
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 4181
  • Location: Tenino Wa
  • Tenino Wa
    • Rick Robbins  rrcalls
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2016, 04:41:13 PM »
GMUs 642, 648, 651 Jan 1, 2016 to April 30, 2016 6-8 Open
RIP Colockumelk
Facebook rrcalls no website.

Offline h20hunter

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 20872
  • Location: Lake Stevens
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2016, 04:57:43 PM »
Rick, not sure. I only can speak for Monroe where it was spelled out during the meeting.

Offline bearmanric

  • RIP Colockumelk
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 4181
  • Location: Tenino Wa
  • Tenino Wa
    • Rick Robbins  rrcalls
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2016, 05:01:24 PM »
I will check to be safe. Copalis is a cougar zone 642. Rick
RIP Colockumelk
Facebook rrcalls no website.

Offline h20hunter

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 20872
  • Location: Lake Stevens
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2016, 05:06:24 PM »
Best bet is to check in for your unit, I Agee. With the key and access might come with restrictions.

Offline justyhntr

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Oct 2012
  • Posts: 474
  • Location: ellensburg
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2016, 05:21:14 PM »
654 is still open , Kapowsin . But I'm sure if you are in there on the spring bear pass they only allow you to hunt bear . I'm not 100% positive , but if they won't let you collect sheds then I bet cougars are out . The way I understand it if you are in there on the normal access pass with a spring bear tag you could shoot a cougar . You are paying for the full meal deal .

Offline Thehowler

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2007
  • Posts: 997
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2016, 08:02:16 PM »
You boys are killing me.
MAGA, Never give up.

Offline cookingdaily

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Nov 2011
  • Posts: 176
  • Location: Elma
  • USMC 90-94
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2016, 12:53:30 AM »
I would like to know that's where I will be bearing it
There are 2 things no one can take from me!
My Word and My Handshake both of which are True!
Had to steal this, I live this motto daily

Offline DaveMonti

  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2008
  • Posts: 1249
  • Location: Snohomish County
Re: Cougars during Spring bear
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2016, 06:35:49 AM »
I believe the regs will tell you where you can and can't hunt cougars during bear season (I forget where I saw it, but I believe it was when I was looking up season dates.)  From what I recall, Monroe and maybe one other unit are closed for cougar during the spring bear season.  The reason for this is because the season is specifically in place to control tree damage on timber lands.  It is not a state wide rule that you can't hunt cougars in spring bear units, but you do have to check the regs.

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

2025 OILS! by CamoDup
[Today at 12:02:24 PM]


2025 Draw Results by shootem
[Today at 12:01:51 PM]


The time clock has started.....and go. by shotguunar
[Today at 11:59:42 AM]


Pearygin Quality by X-Force
[Today at 11:50:15 AM]


Great Starter Home in Lakewood by Gentrys
[Today at 11:37:02 AM]


Share your out of state experience by pianoman9701
[Today at 11:16:18 AM]


New to Mule deer hunting where to start by baldopepper
[Today at 10:01:19 AM]


KODIAK06 2025 trail cam and personal pics thread by kodiak06
[Today at 09:45:13 AM]


Riffe Lake by Mtnwalker
[Today at 08:08:33 AM]


Bow mount trolling motors by deerlick
[Today at 08:02:28 AM]


SE raffle tags holder by trophyhunt
[Today at 06:25:08 AM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal