Has anyone received their hunt packets yet for spring bear?

[bonecrusher]

got mine yesterday, just the permit no map. but that's probably because i already have one

[Thehowler]

Hancock permit in hand!

[rasbo]

so how do you get the permit if you dont have a yearly permit???Mail,in person?

[shawnb]

Got my permit. Are we supposed to get a packet for hancock also?

[bonecrusher]

1800-782-1493   hancock info line. you'll need to go to there office. but i think they contact you first.

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Nothing today,  permit the other day,  no info packet yet.

[whacker1]

got the permit today

[croix]

My buddy got his Kapowsin packet today including pass and map. Regarding guests it says that he can have family members, other spring bear tag holders, and annual pass holders. It seems at first read that I may not be able to accompany him on the hunt. Does anybody know if that is indeed the case?

If it is then that would suck. He doesn't have any family in area and nobody with an annual pass either. I obviously don't expect to hunt, but would like to accompany and help glass, scout, etc. He has a call in to them but hasn't heard back yet. Thought I would see what you guys think.

[bonecrusher]

no you cant go in with him. thats the rules, and i find myself saying again and again. research the tags you put in for!!!!

[shanevg]

My buddy got his Kapowsin packet today including pass and map. Regarding guests it says that he can have family members, other spring bear tag holders, and annual pass holders. It seems at first read that I may not be able to accompany him on the hunt. Does anybody know if that is indeed the case?

If it is then that would suck. He doesn't have any family in area and nobody with an annual pass either. I obviously don't expect to hunt, but would like to accompany and help glass, scout, etc. He has a call in to them but hasn't heard back yet. Thought I would see what you guys think.

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of.  It's really hard to prove that you aren't brother-in-laws. 

[Curly]

Maybe get your dad to adopt him. 

[bonecrusher]

My buddy got his Kapowsin packet today including pass and map. Regarding guests it says that he can have family members, other spring bear tag holders, and annual pass holders. It seems at first read that I may not be able to accompany him on the hunt. Does anybody know if that is indeed the case?

If it is then that would suck. He doesn't have any family in area and nobody with an annual pass either. I obviously don't expect to hunt, but would like to accompany and help glass, scout, etc. He has a call in to them but hasn't heard back yet. Thought I would see what you guys think.

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of.  It's really hard to prove that you aren't brother-in-laws.  

family in there is children under 18  or your wife,and they all have to be listed on your permit when you buy it. my dad buys a permit every year so we can both go in there and hunt. bro in laws dont count. and if ya brake the rules your out i like the rules. it keeps guys from buying the permit. maybe it will keep guys from putting in for the spring hunt too and up my odds every year

[billythekidrock]

The only way it will keep people from putting in is if there is factual information posted about the access permit and Hancock's processes.

[croix]

no you cant go in with him. thats the rules, and i find myself saying again and again. research the tags you put in for!!!!

Settle down there cheetah. Now I'm sure that every hunt you have ever done went off without a hitch, and I'm equally sure that you were born with the arcane knowledge of Washington game laws, but us mere mortals sometimes run into bumps. We are certainly discovering things as we go, but that does NOT mean that we won't do the best we can to get the most out of the hunt. We have the time, the means, and the dedication. So you can come down off your pedastal now.

[bonecrusher]

guess ill rephrase my response since it got deleted. it is mentioned in the regs that hunters interested in the spring Bear hunt in kapowsin should contact Hancock before applying. I'm not just making stuff up the information is right  there