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Proposal to Amend WDFW allowed weapons in Firearm Restriction Areas
Chad McMullen:
--- Quote from: Skyvalhunter on February 07, 2020, 05:57:21 AM ---Do you think besides you 3 guys there is more hunters wanting this restriction revised?
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I know for certain that there are more hunters interested in this. Certainly in Kitsap County and San Juan County. I assume there are more areas where hunters dealing with FRAs would appreciate a greater list of options. I think a pistol-caliber rifle could be an excellent option for smaller-framed hunters and teenagers, whose options are basically flinching and punishment to the shoulder (shotgun with slugs) or else somewhat esoteric options to the younger/less enthusiastic hunter: pistol hunting, muzzleloading. While I personally am interested in those last two - and I am adequate with a zeroed-in 12 gauge - I think we should be increasing the range of options for ANY hunter in an FRA.
Chad McMullen:
--- Quote from: hunter399 on February 07, 2020, 06:25:10 AM ---Just wondering if hunting in firearm restricted area with a firearm would go against some county and city ordence.And make some areas really confusing on where your allowed to hunt.So you have some examples of firearm restricted areas where this is not conflicting with other ordence.
Hay great first post .
Good luck with it .I don't hunt firearm restricted areas. :tup:
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Oh, yes - it's certainly confusing, but in the counties I hunt where there is an FRA, the county defers to WDFW judgement/rules on what constitutes an allowable hunting weapon. And as it stands now, you are most definitely allowed to take big game with certain revolvers, pistols, and shotguns, plus muzzies and bows. I think for certain situations and hunters, a pistol-caliber rifle is better than any of those other options.
This doesn't mean a county couldn't say "nah, we're not going to allow that" - but that should be up to the county to figure out. As it stands, the WDFW should allow ANY suitable hunting weapon that meets the public safety objective of the FRA rules.
Chad McMullen:
--- Quote from: CP on February 07, 2020, 06:33:13 AM ---I’d like to see this change. I put together a 450 Bushmaster pistol for firearm restricted hunting. Seems pretty stupid that a rifle in the same caliber is illegal.
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If you like this idea then please please send an email to WDFW. It doesn't have to be long (unless you are long-winded -- like me :chuckle: ). A quick email supporting the adoption of pistol-caliber rifles into the FRA rules would suffice. Point out the equivalent ranges, the easier shooting, improved accuracy - whatever seems most relevant to you.
I spoke with a WDFW rep. last week who said that a major factor in adopting 209 primers, other mods. to the muzzie equipment rules, and adoption of crossbows was the significant amount of public comments WDFW received. I would LOVE to generate a similar buzz, if that helps to steer WDFW in this direction. It is the primary reason for my original posts.
I directed my letter to these three WDFW email addresses:
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov
anis.aoude@dfw.wa.gov
Eric.Gardner@dfw.wa.gov
Bango skank:
--- Quote from: Chad McMullen on February 07, 2020, 10:42:59 AM ---
--- Quote from: CP on February 07, 2020, 06:33:13 AM ---I’d like to see this change. I put together a 450 Bushmaster pistol for firearm restricted hunting. Seems pretty stupid that a rifle in the same caliber is illegal.
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If you like this idea then please please send an email to WDFW. It doesn't have to be long (unless you are long-winded -- like me :chuckle: ). A quick email supporting the adoption of pistol-caliber rifles into the FRA rules would suffice. Point out the equivalent ranges, the easier shooting, improved accuracy - whatever seems most relevant to you.
I spoke with a WDFW rep. last week who said that a major factor in adopting 209 primers, other mods. to the muzzie equipment rules, and adoption of crossbows was the significant amount of public comments WDFW received. I would LOVE to generate a similar buzz, if that helps to steer WDFW in this direction. It is the primary reason for my original posts.
I directed my letter to these three WDFW email addresses:
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov
anis.aoude@dfw.wa.gov
Eric.Gardner@dfw.wa.gov
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I suggest adding commission@dfw.wa.gov to your list of email recipients.
Chad McMullen:
Thank you, Bango Skank - I'll forward my initial email to that address too.
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