Just Bought my Spring Bear Point

[bobcat]

Just spent $125.60 for a spring bear point. Was it worth it? I don't know. Ten points now, should have enough in another five years or so, don't ya think? Then they'll probably just go to a general spring bear season statewide by that time and my points will be worthless. And no, it really wasn't $125.60 for the point, but I was forced into buying the full package deal with small game license because if I didn't pay for it all now it would cost more later. The point was actually only $7.10. Oh well, gotta keep the WDFW funded, right?

[cougforester]

Why not apply? Ten points should get you nearly any tag you'd like I'd think.... worried about access with snow? Just curious.

[X-Force]

I feel your pain. I believe I blew $192. DEBC+SM+Moose sheep and goat+SB...

The good thing is this year WDFW took away kids collecting points so Im saving $100 not being allowed to put my daughters in for OILS

[Skyvalhunter]

no it wasnt

[bobcat]

Why not apply? Ten points should get you nearly any tag you'd like I'd think.... worried about access with snow? Just curious.

Don't want to use the vacation on a bear hunt this year. Would rather use my vacation in another state. But I'm thinking when I'm retired I'll have time for a bear hunt.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Mine only cost $31.60.👍

What type of bear are you hunting the golden toed species.🤣

[bobcat]

Mine only cost $31.60.👍

What type of bear are you hunting the golden toed species.🤣

My bear license is special. It also includes deer, elk, cougar, and small game. I was thinking about not giving WDFW any money this year, but again, I just couldn't resist. The predator hunting opportunities here are amazing!

[Karl Blanchard]

I'm confused.  You were going to get deer and elk anyways but did it all at once so its wdfw screwing you somehow   and it's your fault and yours alone for having so many points.  If you dont wanna draw that's fine but dont complain about having so many points if all you are doing is points option 

[Boss .300 winmag]

I'm confused.  You were going to get deer and elk anyways but did it all at once so its wdfw screwing you somehow   and it's your fault and yours alone for having so many points.  If you dont wanna draw that's fine but dont complain about having so many points if all you are doing is points option 

😉

[bobcat]

Hey Karl, yeah you are confused but maybe I wasn't clear. My post wasn't a complaint. Just commenting that they got $125 out of me when I'm not even sure I'm going to hunt deer and elk in Washington this year. I've been considering only hunting predators, and in looking at the prices, it would be aout $50 for a bear and cougar tag, then add in the small game for $40 so I can shoot a bobcat if I'm lucky enough to call one in. That put me at $90 just to be able to hunt coyote, bobcat, cougar, and bear. For $117.50 I can get the big game combination plus small game. So for about $30 more I can get my deer and elk tags. Figured for that I might as well get them even though at this point I'm not sure if I even want to hunt deer or elk. Too bad they don't offer a predator package for about $50. I'd buy that and do my big game hunting in other states.

[Karl Blanchard]

Ahhhhhh yes that makes much more sense!

[bobcat]

Let this also be a reminder to everyone. Today is the last day to submit your spring bear application.

[Ghost Hunter]

Hey Karl, yeah you are confused but maybe I wasn't clear. My post wasn't a complaint. Just commenting that they got $125 out of me when I'm not even sure I'm going to hunt deer and elk in Washington this year. I've been considering only hunting predators, and in looking at the prices, it would be aout $50 for a bear and cougar tag, then add in the small game for $40 so I can shoot a bobcat if I'm lucky enough to call one in. That put me at $90 just to be able to hunt coyote, bobcat, cougar, and bear. For $117.50 I can get the big game combination plus small game. So for about $30 more I can get my deer and elk tags. Figured for that I might as well get them even though at this point I'm not sure if I even want to hunt deer or elk. Too bad they don't offer a predator package for about $50. I'd buy that and do my big game hunting in other states.

Don't forget your discover pass.   

[bobcat]

Yeah, I can wait on the Discover pass as the one I have now is good for a couple more months. I'll probably buy it at the same time that I buy all my special permit applications. I'll also need to decide on modern or muzzleloader for the deer and elk tags at that time, and have those mailed along with everything else.

[bobcat]

Looking at the points to draw last year, it looks like 10 points this year would certainly not be a guaranteed draw.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/results/points/2018_black_bear_permit_drawing_results_by_hunt_number.pdf