Bear hunts planned to protect Douglas firs

[Ghost Hunter]

[quote  I have been told they are more concerned with people keeping the bears moving than actually killing them.

I do know that the Copalis unit is a hunting op rather then a need.
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So does this mean we were moving them too much

[billythekidrock]

Maybe you..I think you had more action than me last year.

[LongTatLaw]

Soooo...um.... not that I dont know or anything...

but for those who dont know....

what height / diameter is a 15-20 year old fir??

thanks

dave

[billythekidrock]

Generally 12-24 inches through. Though that is not the only size they will damage. A few folks on here can vouch for the 3-4 foot through trees damaged on the OP. Before spring we can get together and I will show some old damage so you can get an idea.

[Skyvalhunter]

Size damage varies. I have seen them just damage the base and also seen them strip the bark off the entire tree.natures way of thinning trees.

[billythekidrock]

Here are some pics of some smaller trees damaged in 2007.

[Crunchy]

If you draw Kapowasin do you have to pay the 200 dollar access pass also?

[Skyvalhunter]

Great examples Billy. I guess I would wonder if it is a problem if a few trees here and there. Never seen it where they totally destroy alot of trees but I am sure it happens and depends on the bear population.

[billythekidrock]

If you draw Kapowasin do you have to pay the 200 dollar access pass also?

Yes, you have to pay to play there. I think the fee is $300 for the year. And they may still be assigning hunters to specific units.

[billythekidrock]

Great examples Billy. I guess I would wonder if it is a problem if a few trees here and there. Never seen it where they totally destroy alot of trees but I am sure it happens and depends on the bear population.

Thanks..
A few here and there add up every year. I have seen acres of timber where every other or 2 out of 3 trees are dead or dieing. It can be devastating in some areas.

[Black Ghost]

Just another pic, but had to throw my .02

[bucklucky]

I saw that some one had posted some thing about a tag and number on the peal trees. They do number the damage trees to keep track for damage permits. Need so many in a area before they will issue the hound permit. 

[billythekidrock]

I saw that some one had posted some thing about a tag and number on the peal trees. They do number the damage trees to keep track for damage permits. Need so many in a area before they will issue the hound permit. 

I am not sure about that, but I do know that the Tumwater School District has a program called Project Black Bear and that they did some peels in the name of research as well as plotting some real damage.

[jeepin1]

What do you guys think of this pic? Just doesn't look right to me. don't mind my buddy... he's a Survival instructor.

[billythekidrock]

I have no clue, but it sure wasn't a bear after cambium.