champion land

[jwroberts]

does anyone know if champion still sells access permits for deer hunting?  If so do you have a phone number?
Thanks

[sasquatch]

What area are you talking about? Can't speak for everywhere in the state but most old Champion land I am aware of has been sold to other companies.

[coonhound]

Champion did sell out, I think it is now owned by Hanncock.  They did however continue the same program.  They do offer access permits, you will need to watch the regs closely, some of the hunting seasons are different dates than the general state wide hunts.

Sorry I don't have a number but I'm sure they have contact info on the WDFW site or the standard regs.

Coon

[sasquatch]

Coonhound is correct about Champions land around Kapowsin. There old land in east Lewis County is now owned by Port Blakely. They allow access, either drive in or walk in.

[sasquatch]

oh yeah, you can buy permits for Hancocks land at WorkSports in Orting and Enumclaw.

[spin05]

They sell yearly permits only.No more special seasons like they used to have and its very expensive.I used to love that hunt.It was the only place in washington you can archery hunt in october.

[rosscrazyelk]

Rumor has it hancock has traded hands as well but the access permit works like this. You can buy a access permit for around $300. You can hunt the regular seasons for deer but cannot hunt elk. They have a special elk season and the only way you can get drawn is to buy a access permit. The permit is pro-rated thru the year however.

[jwroberts]

Thanks guys.  I knew hancock bought some but I thought champion still owned a little, guess I was wrong.  The Kapowsin permit is 300.00, ouch.  Anyone have success in that area?

[coonhound]

Thanks guys.  I knew hancock bought some but I thought champion still owned a little, guess I was wrong.  The Kapowsin permit is 300.00, ouch.  Anyone have success in that area?

This might answer your question, check this out...

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,2907.msg28778.html#msg28778

Coon

[jwroberts]

ya, I saw that, pretty nice.  Hard to tell if that is a by-product of the system or just a coincidence.  Anyone know if there are any lakes in that area that hold a few ducks.  Still trying to justify the 300 for the permit. It would be better if you could do more than just deer hunt.

[coonhound]

Kapowsin Lake is pretty good for ducks and you can access the back side from the Kapowsin tree farm of course if you have a boat you access it from the public launch for free.  There are also a few ponds down low that you could do a little jump hunting.  Other than that I don't think there is much?

Coon

[jwroberts]

thanks for the help.  would you happen to know if you have to buy the permit before you apply for spring bear or can you apply without the permit and wait to see if you get drawn?

[coonhound]

thanks for the help.  would you happen to know if you have to buy the permit before you apply for spring bear or can you apply without the permit and wait to see if you get drawn?

I'm pretty sure you can just apply the same as you do for any other special hunt. 

Coon

[billythekidrock]

Yes, you can apply for your spring permit before you purchase the access permit.

[jwroberts]

thanks for the help guys

[grade-creek-rd]

I bought it two years in a row. The first in 05 (first time muzzleloading and it was the last year that does were allowed in that unit during the late season). I killed my first blacktail...small doe. In 06 I drew the multi-season deer tag, and bought the pass again. Loved knowing I had some awesome late archery and muzzleloader seasons after the general season back home on the east side of the state...killed a doe with my bow...second blacktail. Then I drew the multi-season deer tag again this year, and passed on the Champion/Kapowsin permit...mostly due to also drawing a Toutle cow tag. My freezer is full of elk meat, but my $200 deer tag made a small bowl of soup...I didn't need to spend $500 on a deer hunt after getting an elk ($200 for the tag + $300 for the access permit).

If I get drawn for the multi-season deer tag again this year, I will by the pass...if I don't get any other special permits.

Grade