Spring Bear Closed

[Goshawk]

I guess I'm not seeing the big picture.  It's not like bear hunting is a shoulder to shoulder, 50 person line waiting to take a shot.

[elkh8me]

If you are looking for something to do with bear, turkey and fishing closed here you go...seattle parks and farmers market reopen
https://komonews.com/news/coronavirus/reopened-seattle-parks-farmers-markets-give-hint-of-normalcy-amid-shutdown
 

[jrebel]

I emailed my representatives and bcc'd all other 95 or so in the state.  If anyone wants the email list, I'm happy to sent it to you so you don't have to copy and paste 100 email addreses....

[j_h_nimrod]

I emailed my representatives and bcc'd all other 95 or so in the state.  If anyone wants the email list, I'm happy to sent it to you so you don't have to copy and paste 100 email addreses....

Please send it to me and I will put it to good use. I have a daughter that drew this year and she is very disappointed we are not out there already. A few hunters making their way around the state will have much less of an effect than all the Tesla driving I-5 tourists I saw out yesterday. In a small community it is pretty easy to tell the out-of-towners and there are plenty around still.

[KFhunter]

I guess I'm not seeing the big picture.  It's not like bear hunting is a shoulder to shoulder, 50 person line waiting to take a shot.

WDFW closed spring bear because over 90% of the successful applicants were from the west side and would be crossing the state to the eastside to hunt, and with that hitting up all the small grocery stores, gas stations, ordering out food, buying up ice and possibly finding themselves sick 3 days into a hunt - now deep in the woods and needing medical help or even evacuation or SAR.   The county pay's for SAR operations. 

Same for Turkey


I can understand the decision and may even agree with it to some degree, although I like Idaho's approach better  (don't stop in local stores, pack what you need from home) but I'm under no illusions that request would be violated in most instances.   We all forget to pack stuff, We all need to get gas or more ice etc

[jrebel]

I guess I'm not seeing the big picture.  It's not like bear hunting is a shoulder to shoulder, 50 person line waiting to take a shot.

WDFW closed spring bear because over 90% of the successful applicants were from the west side and would be crossing the state to the eastside to hunt, and with that hitting up all the small grocery stores, gas stations, ordering out food, buying up ice and possibly finding themselves sick 3 days into a hunt - now deep in the woods and needing medical help or even evacuation or SAR.   The county pay's for SAR operations. 

Same for Turkey


I can understand the decision and may even agree with it to some degree, although I like Idaho's approach better  (don't stop in local stores, pack what you need from home) but I'm under no illusions that request would be violated in most instances.   We all forget to pack stuff, We all need to get gas or more ice etc

I originally was OK with the decision due to travel concerns.  Reality is people are traveling anyway.  The east side communities are full of west side folks getting away from the craziness.  With all the travel....we have not seen spikes in our rural communities like we believed we would.  Travel smart...travel safe....GO HUNT!! 

[bearpaw]

If you are looking for something to do with bear, turkey and fishing closed here you go...seattle parks and farmers market reopen
https://komonews.com/news/coronavirus/reopened-seattle-parks-farmers-markets-give-hint-of-normalcy-amid-shutdown
 

This is specifically the hypocrisy that really makes me mad about the whole situation!   GGGGRRRRRRRR 

[KFhunter]

I guess I'm not seeing the big picture.  It's not like bear hunting is a shoulder to shoulder, 50 person line waiting to take a shot.

WDFW closed spring bear because over 90% of the successful applicants were from the west side and would be crossing the state to the eastside to hunt, and with that hitting up all the small grocery stores, gas stations, ordering out food, buying up ice and possibly finding themselves sick 3 days into a hunt - now deep in the woods and needing medical help or even evacuation or SAR.   The county pay's for SAR operations. 

Same for Turkey


I can understand the decision and may even agree with it to some degree, although I like Idaho's approach better  (don't stop in local stores, pack what you need from home) but I'm under no illusions that request would be violated in most instances.   We all forget to pack stuff, We all need to get gas or more ice etc

I originally was OK with the decision due to travel concerns.  Reality is people are traveling anyway.  The east side communities are full of west side folks getting away from the craziness.  With all the travel....we have not seen spikes in our rural communities like we believed we would.  Travel smart...travel safe....GO HUNT!!

Ya, I agree.   This decision is getting a little long in the tooth and needs to be lifted soon.   I would ask that people limit their exposure and be careful where they stop, just grabbing a handle on an ice chest at a gas station buying ice could pass it to the next guy getting ice.   It's that simple. 

[hunter399]

I guess I'm not seeing the big picture.  It's not like bear hunting is a shoulder to shoulder, 50 person line waiting to take a shot.

WDFW closed spring bear because over 90% of the successful applicants were from the west side and would be crossing the state to the eastside to hunt, and with that hitting up all the small grocery stores, gas stations, ordering out food, buying up ice and possibly finding themselves sick 3 days into a hunt - now deep in the woods and needing medical help or even evacuation or SAR.   The county pay's for SAR operations. 

Same for Turkey


I can understand the decision and may even agree with it to some degree, although I like Idaho's approach better  (don't stop in local stores, pack what you need from home) but I'm under no illusions that request would be violated in most instances.   We all forget to pack stuff, We all need to get gas or more ice etc

I originally was OK with the decision due to travel concerns.  Reality is people are traveling anyway.  The east side communities are full of west side folks getting away from the craziness.  With all the travel....we have not seen spikes in our rural communities like we believed we would.  Travel smart...travel safe....GO HUNT!!

Ya, I agree.   This decision is getting a little long in the tooth and needs to be lifted soon.   I would ask that people limit their exposure and be careful where they stop, just grabbing a handle on an ice chest at a gas station buying ice could pass it to the next guy getting ice.   It's that simple.

I get the logic
But if nobody is complying let's say you have 5 guy from the coast that has touch that handle in 3 day, your saying it's the 6th guy bear hunter that's gonna get you sick.Cause it's getting touched one way or another.With no compliance.Longer the shutdown less compliance.

[trophyhunt]

How many people will go to the farmers markets that are now open??  More damn people than us few that want to use our tags we drew for!!  Tired of this bull crap, open up hunting!!!! 

[trophyhunt]

I hope those protesters burn the damn Capitol down today!!!  Sick of it.

[JeffRaines]

I guess I'm not seeing the big picture.  It's not like bear hunting is a shoulder to shoulder, 50 person line waiting to take a shot.

WDFW closed spring bear because over 90% of the successful applicants were from the west side and would be crossing the state to the eastside to hunt, and with that hitting up all the small grocery stores, gas stations, ordering out food, buying up ice and possibly finding themselves sick 3 days into a hunt - now deep in the woods and needing medical help or even evacuation or SAR.   The county pay's for SAR operations. 

Same for Turkey


I can understand the decision and may even agree with it to some degree, although I like Idaho's approach better  (don't stop in local stores, pack what you need from home) but I'm under no illusions that request would be violated in most instances.   We all forget to pack stuff, We all need to get gas or more ice etc

I originally was OK with the decision due to travel concerns.  Reality is people are traveling anyway.  The east side communities are full of west side folks getting away from the craziness.  With all the travel....we have not seen spikes in our rural communities like we believed we would.  Travel smart...travel safe....GO HUNT!!

Ya, I agree.   This decision is getting a little long in the tooth and needs to be lifted soon.   I would ask that people limit their exposure and be careful where they stop, just grabbing a handle on an ice chest at a gas station buying ice could pass it to the next guy getting ice.   It's that simple.

I agree with all this. People aren’t staying home. Doesn’t matter if it’s not advised, illegal, whatever the case may be. Look at the people still hunting in Idaho even though Idaho says that travel for recreation of any sort isn’t advised/allowed.

Instead of pushing for closures, we should be pushing for people to be responsible about their travels. Try to put it off if you can, if you can’t then here’s a list of things you should be doing to keep yourself and others safe.

Hopefully some of these restrictions start being lifted in May.

[buckfvr]

Even though so many guys are OK with increasing their risk, its still not OK to increase mine or anyone elses.  Bored ??  Tough spit, grow up/manup.

[jrebel]

Even though so many guys are OK with increasing their risk, its still not OK to increase mine or anyone elses.  Bored ??  Tough spit, grow up/manup.

You stay home, wear your gloves / mask and gown, don't go out and be a responsible person....unlike the rest of us....you will be fine.  Stop being so selfish to think you are the only one that matters. 



I said the same thing you did with a little spin.   You control your risk assessment and safety.....not me....so you make choices that affect you and don't tell me how to live.  I can travel without any more risk than going to work....matter of fact, less risk to both you and me.   

[trophyhunt]

Even though so many guys are OK with increasing their risk, its still not OK to increase mine or anyone elses.  Bored ??  Tough spit, grow up/manup.

You stay home, wear your gloves / mask and gown, don't go out and be a responsible person....unlike the rest of us....you will be fine.  Stop being so selfish to think you are the only one that matters. 



I said the same thing you did with a little spin.   You control your risk assessment and safety.....not me....so you make choices that affect you and don't tell me how to live.  I can travel without any more risk than going to work....matter of fact, less risk to both you and me.   

amen brother!!!!!!!!!!