Spring Bear Closed

[TriggerMike]

Dang, the year I finally get drawn... It says in the E-Mail we can get our points back, but nothing about carrying the tag over to next Spring. No way that's going to happen 

Could you imagine getting a sheep tag and then this happened? 

Sorry about your tag Mike. I know you were looking forward to it. Worst case you can come over in September and I'll get you on a hill that has a herd or bears!

Sounds good. Appreciate the offer 

[Cougartail]

If youre dying to go hunting, cougar is still open in most units.  Tomorrow is the last day to fill your 2019 tag.  Starting wednesday youll need a 2020 tag.  Bear may be suspended, but you can go hunt cats right now, and dont even need to travel to the ne corner to do so.  Better than sitting in your house getting nagged by the wife, right?  Go kill some cats!

Just bought my 2020/2001 license and a new call.. Getting ready to go!

[Bango skank]

 

[jackelope]

Dang, the year I finally get drawn... It says in the E-Mail we can get our points back, but nothing about carrying the tag over to next Spring. No way that's going to happen 

Could you imagine getting a sheep tag and then this happened? 

The fires did this a couple years ago for mountain goats in a unit, but I can't remember which ones. The tag holders got their tags the following year.

[bobcat]

Funny how it starts out by saying "Congratulations for drawing a spring bear permit" and then following that says "Unfortunately... we are closing the season" !!!

That is a bummer. But the best hunting is late May and into June so hopefully it will be back open by then.

[millerwheeler]

Pretty bummed out wish they would just say everyone who drew this year has it next year

That is definitely what they should do. And that’s coming from a guy who didn’t even draw it this year. I would be pissed if I drew it and they just said hey get your points back and your back into the bucket again. Not cool if that’s what happens

Well I just spent 30 minutes on the phone and there's not a chance it's gonna take the chance of gambling the tag

[cem3434]

My wife received the same email because she has/had a 49 degrees spring tag.  She is a pretty avid hunter and to say she is disappointed is an understatement especially with her season going into June. We were looking forward to spending sometime turkey hunting and scouting for bears, but didn't even plan on starting to "hunt" bears until late May.  She finally drew this year with like 8 points, so she has been waiting awhile for a spring bear hunt. Like others, she is opting for her points back because you don't know how long this virus is going to stick around.  Sucks for all of the spring bear hunters for sure.

[Sutherland]

  man what crazy times, total disappointment. But it is what it is.

[StuckoYota99]

Yup this is dumb, got drawn after 5 years. I wonder if they consided pushing the opening date back to may 1. Guess I'll cancel my vacation time.  Hopefully this doesn't case a major impact on calves and fawns.

[cmiller85]

Their website says they will reassess on April 6th. Doesn't sound like all hope is lost just yet.

[baker5150]

If youre dying to go hunting, cougar is still open in most units.  Tomorrow is the last day to fill your 2019 tag.  Starting wednesday youll need a 2020 tag.  Bear may be suspended, but you can go hunt cats right now, and dont even need to travel to the ne corner to do so.  Better than sitting in your house getting nagged by the wife, right?  Go kill some cats!

Is there anything open to public access right now?

Private sure, but I thought all the public land was shut down.  BLM maybe?   

[Magnum_Willys]

Their website says they will reassess on April 6th. Doesn't sound like all hope is lost just yet.

Things gonna get better in a week ?  By Fall maybe.

But the good news is I didn't draw so didn't lose my two points for nothing.

[Bango skank]

If youre dying to go hunting, cougar is still open in most units.  Tomorrow is the last day to fill your 2019 tag.  Starting wednesday youll need a 2020 tag.  Bear may be suspended, but you can go hunt cats right now, and dont even need to travel to the ne corner to do so.  Better than sitting in your house getting nagged by the wife, right?  Go kill some cats!

Is there anything open to public access right now?

Private sure, but I thought all the public land was shut down.  BLM maybe?   

National forest is still open, just the major trail heads and campgrounds are closed.

As far as i know private timber company lands are still open, at least in my area.

[Woodchuck]

https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/outdoors/coronavirus-oregon-washington-close-all-national-forest-sites-trails-across-24m-acres/283-e70c8ff5-e594-42fb-b970-a80eb5a76038

[Bango skank]

Developed recreational sites.  So anything with parking areas, signage, crappers etc.  Random chunk of cnf?  Open.  Thats my interpretation.