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Purpose of the proposal and its anticipated effects, including any changes in existing rules:The proposed WAC amends spring black bear hunting seasons. To expand the benefit of the spring seasons in the Blue Mountains, the Department is recommending adding a spring bear hunt in GMU 181 (Couse) with 4 permits. The anticipated effect is better distribution of harvested bears geographically and a slight increase in total harvest.For Westside spring bear hunts, the Department is recommending reducing the season length in the Kapowsin Tree Farm unit from April 15-June 15 to April 15-May 15 based on discussions with the landowners. There is a slight anticipated effect to the number of hunter days.Reasons supporting proposal :The objectives of spring bear hunts in the Blue Mountains are to better distribute the harvest geographically and increase total harvest while minimizing female take. Through time, the spring season has proven successful for both objectives.The Fish and Wildlife Commission began implementing spring black bear hunts in western Washington in2006. The purpose of these hunts is to reduce tree damage by bears during the spring.
Not heard this. I drew the Kapowsin A permit. I called F&W and Hancock yesterday and I am more than likely going to turn my card back in and get my points back.
