Monday is the opener

[Machias]

My handbook was from 2000, can't find anywhere in my handbook that said selling processed furs obtained using the body-gripping trap was prohibited, it only states the RCWs.  Anyone know if they are planning on sending out "new" handbooks with the "new" rules? 

[h2ofwl4]

"...but not a special permit to set bodygripping traps."

 Not according to the WCO training I took and on page 8 of the Nusiance Wildlife Control Operators Regulations published by WDFW which states "... but may only use body gripping traps after receiving a special trapping permit>''

[rasbo]

"...but not a special permit to set bodygripping traps."

 Not according to the WCO training I took and on page 8 of the Nusiance Wildlife Control Operators Regulations published by WDFW which states "... but may only use body gripping traps after receiving a special trapping permit>''

thats correct Fred.If after trying the cages or hazing,and that dont work you must apply for the permit for conis and legholds,and recieve it to trap..

[Huntboy]

Good luck to all.

[Cylvertip]

Just traded some email with Sean Carrol , the WDFW Probelm Wildlife Coordinator.  He will be sending out notification to all the NWCO's  or soon to be WCO's once the new rules become effective.

[rasbo]

Just traded some email with Sean Carrol , the WDFW Probelm Wildlife Coordinator.  He will be sending out notification to all the NWCO's  or soon to be WCO's once the new rules become effective.

cool,thanks

[Cylvertip]

G, the opener tomorrow and it's dumping rain.... shocker. 

[rasbo]

G, the opener tomorrow and it's dumping rain.... shocker. 

I set traps in the pouring rain monday,had to pull the friday,property closing till the 17th.No bobcats caught

[murphyranch]

Was wonderin how you did any luck at all?

[rasbo]

Was wonderin how you did any luck at all?

no nothing

[murphyranch]

Well at least it is only the first week into the season so we still got time.

[rasbo]

Well at least it is only the first week into the season so we still got time.

I feel better when most the hunters are out of the woods,I have good cages,and all the fixens,just gotta lure some bobs into them