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Re: Why no WA general spring bear season?
« Reply #30 on: March 29, 2017, 01:50:41 PM »
I recently read that WA has the most bears of any state in the lower 48.  How come we don't have any general Spring bear seasons?  You'd think that with no bait and no hounds it wouldn't be a huge impact on the population - we already support a 3 month general season and most of that time bears are easier to find in the open snacking on berries.  It could still be limited to 2 a year, limited to units with sustainable population etc...  any thoughts?  The current draws are pretty undesirable for westsiders.

There is no good reason to not have OTC spring bear.  Take the NE corner for example.  In Idaho you can hunt them OTC from April 15-June 15.  GMU 113 borders Idaho, and there isn't any spring bear season at all.  Draw or otherwise.  The reason WDFW gives is Grizzly habitat, so for those of you that favor Grizzlies please realize that they will only be used to further limit hunting.  WA has their head so far in the sand on predators they are absolutely beyond belief.  We are in a predator pit, and are rapidly heading towards the end of OTC hunting opportunities.   :bdid:

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Re: Why no WA general spring bear season?
« Reply #31 on: March 29, 2017, 01:53:58 PM »
Bearpaw for Director.

I doubt they would like my wolf policy!  : :chuckle:
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Re: Why no WA general spring bear season?
« Reply #32 on: March 29, 2017, 01:56:32 PM »
I would get fired for demanding scientific management for robust populations of all GAME species and maximizing recreational opportunities rather than pandering to antis and wolf groups.  :chuckle:
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Re: Why no WA general spring bear season?
« Reply #33 on: March 29, 2017, 01:58:53 PM »
I would get fired for demanding scientific management for robust populations of all GAME species and maximizing recreational opportunities rather than pandering to antis and wolf groups.  :chuckle:
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See, I already used a forbidden word!  :chuckle:
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Re: Why no WA general spring bear season?
« Reply #34 on: March 29, 2017, 02:02:47 PM »
Bearpaw for Director.

I doubt they would like my wolf policy!  : :chuckle:

Ha! Imagine that - a scientific, wildlife management-based wolf policy. No tears, no dreadlocks. Oh, the humanity!  :chuckle:
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Re: Why no WA general spring bear season?
« Reply #35 on: March 29, 2017, 02:24:12 PM »
I would get fired for demanding scientific management for robust populations of all GAME species and maximizing recreational opportunities rather than pandering to antis and wolf groups.  :chuckle:
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Re: Why no WA general spring bear season?
« Reply #36 on: March 29, 2017, 02:32:46 PM »
Besides Dale, you know as soon as you became director we'd all turn on you!
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