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Wenatcheejay:
It seems they plan to move the opening of Bear season to the middle of Aug. Soon, it will be Sept 1st. Then, "Private Land Only," just like they planned it. IMHO


http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/2010/wsr_10-04-125_revisions.pdf

Bear is on page 49.

bobcat:
Yes, I saw that. The Game Management Advisory Council member who was at the last Commissioner's meeting (March 13) got up and spoke against that change. We should all be writing letters on that issue as well, in addition to the special permit issue.

Bob33:
Recall they tried to move it to Sep 1 in 2009 after the woman was shot by the 14 year old bear hunter.  They relented because of the overwhelming number of letters written opposed to that idea.

Like typical politicians, they decided to lay low and hope the people would forget.

bigtex:
The reason why they are moving a couple of the areas openers to the middle of August is because those areas have seen a decrease in the bear population. At first look it seems to be that those areas they want to shorten the season have a large tribal bear take, just a thought. I don't really see a big problem with it, but then again I don't disagree with WDFW on every issue like many of you do.....

bobcat:
bigtex, Now that you say that I remember that's what they talked about at the meeting... that it was due to a decrease in the bear population. Of course the question is, how do they know there has been a decrease? And is that really the reason for shortening the season. I don't know. It really doesn't affect me, as I won't be hunting bears in those areas. But for those who do, if you've got an opinion on the change, it wouldn't hurt to write and let your feelings be known.

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