WDFW news release

[coyotemadness]

Anybody else read this?

http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=apr0609b

[Crunchy]

well good and bad i guess

[boneaddict]

Hmmmmmmmm.  That Archery Cougar season still cracks me up. oh yeah and the muzzelloader one. 

[stumprat]

Hmmmmmmmm.  That Archery Cougar season still cracks me up. oh yeah and the muzzelloader one. 

  I love it. And these people have college degrees.

[oneezreiter]

 

[ThePascoKid]

I see they are still sticking to their guns about the cwp to carry during archery and muzzleloader.  I think that is total BS

[CP]

That’s the first that I’ve seen of language requiring a CPL for a sidearm during ML season.  I agree, it is BS. 

[MHWASH]

I don't see a problem with requiring a CWP when packing while hunting with a primitive weapon.

 I can't understand why anybody that owns guns would not have a CWP                                     

[ThePascoKid]

I don't consider carrying a pistol in a holster on your hip in plain view concealed, so I don't see the need for a CWP while hunting, If I was using the same pistol to hunt modern firearm it wouldn't be required, it makes absolutely no sense, and not everyone who owns guns needs a CWP, that's a ridiculous statement, my Dad for instance has many guns but not 1 handgun so what the hell would he need one for.

[boneaddict]

I see reading the rulebook this year is going to be another educational experience.  I missed that part of the rulte change.  What, another way to generate revenue for the state.  Everyone now has to run and buy a CWP permit.  I know alot of guys that own handguns that don't have them.

[JoshT]

I can't understand why anybody that owns guns would not have a CWP                                     

I agree.... I don't know that everyone should be packing, leave that to the guys who know how to handle a pistol in 'situation'. But... if everyone who was a gun owner had a CPL... that would show the legeslature and the citizens of WA how much clout we really have. Armed citizens are the best prevention against crime... period.

[CP]

I have a CPL but I still don’t like a law telling me that I must have one to carry a sidearm while ML or bow hunting.  Modern hunters may carry without a CPL, why the distinction?

[hogsniper]

You can see where this is going!!! Your going to have to buy either a archery, muzzleloader, or rifle tag for cougars. Then they will have multiseason and so on and so on!!! Another way to make money

[stumprat]

Will all hikers now be forced to have a permit to carry? Many hikers carry for protection.

[JoshT]

I think the point of the law is being missed... my understanding is: Folks were worried about personal safety while in the woods with a bow... not safety from critters... but safety from Tweekers and other unruley types. The point is to allow them to be armed in the same manner as me while I'm in the South Center Mall... not to allow them to pack their .45 LC for shooting the occasional grouse. As the original law was stated... you basically were in violation of the big game statute... even if you're sole purpose for having the sidearm was because you never know who you'll run into breaking into your car while it's parked in Capitol Forrest... now at least that right has been granted (even though it should NOT BE INFRINGED).

At least that's my take on the rule change.... does that make any sense?