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Thank you for contacting the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Your correspondence was forwarded to the Wildlife Program for response.If the dogs remain in camp while you are actively hunting, and in no way assists with the hunt you would be legal.Sincerely,Wildlife Program Customer Service(360) 902-2515
Hello! I am planning on backpacking through a wilderness area with my wife in August. She wants to bring our dogs (not hounds). If they are not used to locate or chase a bear, and are left in camp or with my wife while actually hunting, am I allowed to harvest a bear?
That was the full response, minus my personal info. This was the email I sent QuoteHello! I am planning on backpacking through a wilderness area with my wife in August. She wants to bring our dogs (not hounds). If they are not used to locate or chase a bear, and are left in camp or with my wife while actually hunting, am I allowed to harvest a bear?
what kind of dogs do you have? If you don't have hounds, I think that is going to be compelling. I mean for the most part, I think hunting a bear with a dog or two that is not a hound, would actually be an impediment. while you are hunting, you and your wife should take photos that will be timestamped so you can prove that you are in different locations at different times. I'd also recommend not hiking out together...
Quote from: J-Bone on July 29, 2024, 01:16:12 PMwhat kind of dogs do you have? If you don't have hounds, I think that is going to be compelling. I mean for the most part, I think hunting a bear with a dog or two that is not a hound, would actually be an impediment. while you are hunting, you and your wife should take photos that will be timestamped so you can prove that you are in different locations at different times. I'd also recommend not hiking out together...This was posted in another chat and think it was meant for here.