ELK Tag "East or West"

[wastickslinger]

Des the same hold true for switching your weapon choice for yout tag as long as it is before the season starts?

[trophyhunt]

Great question!!!! Holy crap i never thought of that, I'm calling them in the morning.

[blk_tmbr_archery]

Des the same hold true for switching your weapon choice for yout tag as long as it is before the season starts?

When I changed my tag I changed from Western Archery to Eastern Firearm; therefore, the answer is yes.

[trophyhunt]

You must have not put in for special permits then?

[bobcat]

Previous post in this thread. See the part I put in bold.

I changed my tag this year from West to East after my hunting partner plan fell apart. I had also applied for a permit.  Even with a permit application you may change your tag long as you did not receive the permit.  The only specification is that a permit and tag must be purchased for the same area.  If you receive the permit you will not be allowed to change your tag.

Just because in this one case, they exchanged tags, it still is not allowed under the rules. I will post the actual rule if I get a chance later today. (it will take a while to find it)

[trophyhunt]

I just talked to wdfw on the phone about switching from muzzy to archery and they said NO, It is not allowed.  I'm not saying someone didn't slip through the cracks but they're not letting me slip through.

[SkookumHntr]

I just talked to wdfw on the phone about switching from muzzy to archery and they said NO, It is not allowed.  I'm not saying someone didn't slip through the cracks but they're not letting me slip through.

Thats the reason not to apply for the hunts you applied for, you dont draw and you get a very crappy elk season!

[trophyhunt]

I sort of agree with you, I've wasted my youth waiting for a special elk tag but with 15 points I have to keep trying untill I fill it. But after I do draw my tag, my focus will be on archery rut elk hunts over the counter, probably on the west side in the backcountry.