One month to go

[stumprat]

Everyone stay informed. Also we need to keep calling and writing the department about August bear.

Thought I would pass along an e-mail I recieved.

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Paul,

I spoke with Donny Martorello, Bear & Cougar Manager, regarding the 2010 bear seasons.  He indicated that the WAC will be going in front of the Commission at the March and April 2010 Commission meetings.  I currently do not have the dates for those meetings.  Please feel free to check back with me if you have any further questions.  I hope this helps to answer your question.

 

Thank you,

 

Katey Jones

Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Wildlife Program

katey.jones@dfw.wa.gov

Phone: (360) 902-2243

Fax: (360) 902-2162

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My fear was that this issue would be addressed during the fall and winter. (while we were all busy hunting).
 

[bearmanric]

i'm surprised the number of people thinking it's wrong Hunting bear in aug. another nail in the coffin.  enjoy your year every one. i'm not into to posting any more. just going to get out enjoy what i have. few year's it will be permit only elk and deer. there disapearing to fast. Rick

[actionshooter]

i'm surprised the number of people thinking it's wrong Hunting bear in aug. another nail in the coffin.  enjoy your year every one. i'm not into to posting any more. just going to get out enjoy what i have. few year's it will be permit only elk and deer. there disapearing to fast. Rick

Hey Rick, I didn't see anyone on this thread that was against bear hunting in August. Just that everyone agreed that if you get one you have to get it out quick   

[littlebuf]

i'll be in the woods 3 am aug 1st. im all for aug bear huntin

[180-GRAIN]

I have taken a bear aug 1st three out of the last four years and they have all had good hides and made great rugs. I have seen a couple bears with rubs and let them go. As far as hunting in august though I like it, its another reason to get out of the house chase after critters and get some scouting in for later seasons.

[bearmanric]

sorry i felt like people were against us hunting in aug. i just dont want to lose more hunting going to miss cougar as it is. love my predator calling it's dwindeling . i just cant wait to get out and call.Rick

[bearmanric]

my biggest whining is sept going to be alot of people in the wood's. i do work very hard to stay out of the bowhunters way. Rick

[actionshooter]

my biggest whining is sept going to be alot of people in the wood's. i do work very hard to stay out of the bowhunters way. Rick

Your right about that, it can be tough with the bowhunters when trying to chase bears

[let.it.fly]

my biggest whining is sept going to be alot of people in the wood's. i do work very hard to stay out of the bowhunters way. Rick

Your right about that, it can be tough with the bowhunters when trying to chase bears

i cant say i wouldnt be mad if i was on a stalk with my bow and someone shot my bear from 250 yrds but we all have to share the woods right. i would be mad but at the same time im sure i would help with the drag out. i mean as long as the guy was respectful.

[littlebuf]

man im pumped up now! took the wife out scouting to in a areaive been wanting to check out and the bear sign was every where. buncha scat and i stopped counting the peels and ripped up stumps. come on aug 1st 

[robb92]

In Virginia I have to wait until October to hunt for black bear, the archery season runs from October 3 to Nov. 13 and the the muzzleloader season is from 31 Oct to 13 Nov, the rifle season is a little longer the end of Nov to into jan 2010. Deer season also starts late this year for archery and ml and rifle/shotgun.

I hope to get out near my grnadpas place in in Clayton when i come back next month. Fingers crossed I can tag one and then bleach the skull while I am there and put the hide in the freezer.

[Kain]

20 MORE DAYS!!!!!!

[Kain]

15 to go.      Anyone else?  I have watched every youtube video I could find.  Some more than once.  Looked at satellite pictures until my eyes crossed.  I haven't got any scouting done in a couple weeks but might try next weekend. 

[billythekidrock]

I really thought I would have one or two pinned down, but I haven't been out in a couple weeks and the last time out I couldn't find fresh sign.

[stumprat]

Another scouting trip tomorrow!!!!!!!!!