Hunting Regs

[jstone]

When do all of the new big game regs come out? I’m done talking about Corona

[bornhunter]

When do all of the new big game regs come out? I’m done talking about Corona

 

[ghosthunter]

Given the current state of affairs, I think it’s wishful thinking that we see them in time to put in for permits.

[bobcat]

Should be middle of April. I doubt it'll be late, they count on the revenue from special permit applications.

[Stein]

Should be middle of April. I doubt it'll be late, they count on the revenue from special permit applications.

Yeah, they don't have to make any hard choices on big game now as far as I can remember. Put out the regs, sell the permits and applications and deal with whatever happens later.

[Karl Blanchard]

My fear is it will be a regurgitation of last years permit numbers instead of seeing increased elk permits in the region 3 units (which there should be) 

[fishngamereaper]

My fear is it will be a regurgitation of last years permit numbers instead of seeing increased elk permits in the region 3 units (which there should be) 

Wait..what. I thought all the elk in 3 where dead...


As for the regs. They will be out as usual, does anyone think there will be a decrease in applications with all this uncertainty.?

[Karl Blanchard]

My fear is it will be a regurgitation of last years permit numbers instead of seeing increased elk permits in the region 3 units (which there should be) 

Wait..what. I thought all the elk in 3 where dead...


As for the regs. They will be out as usual, does anyone think there will be a decrease in applications with all this uncertainty.?

the greedy tag hoarder that I am I kind of wish for a decrease but the American in me Hope's that everyone still has the money and the confidence to apply, win tags, and go on hunts.

[Onewhohikes]

 

[trophyhunt]

We already saw the projected regulations, in the past they haven’t changed the proposals or permit numbers.  Can’t find the link

[bobcat]

https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-02/wsr_20-04-091.pdf

[trophyhunt]

You always come through bobcat!!!  Thanks

[Oh Mah]

Tagging

[D-Rock425]

I think it's probably going to suck.

[Nwgunner]

Yeah, they don't have to make any hard choices on big game now as far as I can remember. Put out the regs, sell the permits and applications and deal with whatever happens later.
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Aren't they waiting on final counts for the 300 GMU's and the blues before establishing quota's for cows?  I seem to remember there were three possibilities.
1. if the numbers come in as projected no change from last year.
2. If cow/calf is lower than expected they are going to eliminate OTC archery cow hunts.
3. If cow/calf is really low they would also cut/eliminate muzzie and rifle cow tags.

[HillHound]

Well with the increasing wolf presence in both areas I would not be suprised if all cow tags are off the table. Hopefully I am wrong