Hunting over bait

[dkd253]

I am new to WA state and am hoping to score a spring black bear tag- is it legal to hunt over bait for big game in WA? 

[Alan K]

Not for bear.  There are a lot of people who do it for deer and elk though, and that is legal.

[400out]

Not for bear.  There are a lot of people who do it for deer and elk though, and that is legal.

anthing can be baited except bear.

[yelp]

Not for bear.  There are a lot of people who do it for deer and elk though, and that is legal.

anthing can be baited except bear.

I know the ? was at bears.. but I just wanted to add that wild turkeys can't be baited..not sure if you can bowhunt waterfowl but that is illegal too.

[saylean]

Keep in mind, scents are considered baits too. Also, if you are baiting for deer and elk, and a bear comes in, you cant shoot it.

Good luck!

[bearpaw]

waterfowl is illegal to bait also, that's a federal violation

[seth30]

Dang  I always wanted to bring some torn up bread strips for bird hunting

[HornHoarder]

If you want to hunt bears over bait, head for the Idaho panhandle. I hunted unit 4 a few years back. It was an awesome experience. It is a lot of hard work collecting and placing baits, and can be very time consuming. I did take my best bear ever though. Idaho tag prices are reasonable for black bears too.

[D-Rock425]

If you want to hunt bears over bait, head for the Idaho panhandle. I hunted unit 4 a few years back. It was an awesome experience. It is a lot of hard work collecting and placing baits, and can be very time consuming. I did take my best bear ever though. Idaho tag prices are reasonable for black bears too.

that would be great but idaho is a long drive from the west side

[dkd253]

Thanks for the feedback.