WDFW potentially looking at limiting bear hunting during Deer and Elk seasons.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Another argument I'd make against this: way back in the dark ages when WDFW offices still sold hunting licenses, it was not uncommon for retired folks on limited incomes to purchase just a bear tag because it was the cheapest way they could legally hunt grouse.  Having only a bear tag during deer or elk season does NOT make a hunter a poacher.  However, if they have hard data showing it is enough of a problem that it is negatively affecting deer or elk populations, I'm open to reconsidering my opinion.

[Special T]

Double Lung just another example  of citizens following the law and being assumed guilty... and then a new law/rule that impairs hunters to solves this perceived problem with no science to back it up... 

I wonder where sportsmen get the idea that they are only a piggy bank?

[steeleywhopper]

It's time to tear down the offensive Department called the WDFW!

[idahohuntr]

I am so sick of these pre-emptive rules that turn legal sportsmen into outlaws.  If party hunting is a problem - emphasize patrols/investigations into the areas of concern and make some busts...don't pass a law making it easy to write a hundred tickets...probably 99 of them to well intentioned sportsmen who don't hear/know about this new stupid rule.

This is my feeling on any law that penalizes law abiding sportsmen so the corrupt, inept LE of WDFW has a little easier job. Having a gun during archery deer seasons that overlaps bear comes to mind. 

[bighorn1]

This kind of thinking is why more hunters are looking out of state.

[crowinghen]

I am so sick of these pre-emptive rules that turn legal sportsmen into outlaws.  If party hunting is a problem - emphasize patrols/investigations into the areas of concern and make some busts...don't pass a law making it easy to write a hundred tickets...probably 99 of them to well intentioned sportsmen who don't hear/know about this new stupid rule.

This is my feeling on any law that penalizes law abiding sportsmen so the corrupt, inept LE of WDFW has a little easier job. Having a gun during archery deer seasons that overlaps bear comes to mind. 

Exactly!

[SCRUBS]

I am so sick of these pre-emptive rules that turn legal sportsmen into outlaws.  If party hunting is a problem - emphasize patrols/investigations into the areas of concern and make some busts...don't pass a law making it easy to write a hundred tickets...probably 99 of them to well intentioned sportsmen who don't hear/know about this new stupid rule.

This is my feeling on any law that penalizes law abiding sportsmen so the corrupt, inept LE of WDFW has a little easier job. Having a gun during archery deer seasons that overlaps bear comes to mind. 

 

[Elkaholic daWg]

Leave it alone!!!! My experiences of the ones that I have dealt with in the last few years was pathetic at best......... Did not INVESIGATE  worth ________ and looking for the easiest mark (mattered NOT to them if they were right or wrong)