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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2011, 07:31:46 PM »
That doesn't matter.  He just uses drawing the permit as an excuse to live in the woods for 2 months.  He has no intention of killing a Bear.  He just has the option of killing one while he is out there.  :chuckle: 

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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2011, 07:35:34 PM »
He'll be living in the woods either way.

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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2011, 07:51:41 PM »
I wonder if he knows where 22" head bear out there.    :drool:  well I will skip all bears till  my last bear to find......  BLONDA.....   :)

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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2011, 08:05:11 PM »
that is what i was saying couldnt believe him not hunting. i put in for Kowpousin first then Lincoln. found a good spot there. going to that spot in the morning and try to call a cougar in. Rick
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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2011, 09:25:08 AM »
He'll be living in the woods either way.

Multi-season results should be in April. The deadline to apply is March 31st.

I didn't even apply for a point for spring bear this year. I'm trying to cut back on how much money I spend with the WDFW this year. I'm sure they won't notice though, unless others do the same.

Same here and I didn't buy the wife an elk tag this year. Will try to cut out on permit apps later on as well.

WHAT the Bear Whisperer (BTKR) isn't going to try and hunt Bears this spring?  :yike:

 :chuckle:   Can you blame him? There aren't any good units around here to apply for. Lincoln would be alright if the entire GMU is open. But it's not.   :bash:

that is what i was saying couldnt believe him not hunting.  Rick

Yeah, yeah...you guys are funny.  :chuckle:

A big part of it is that I have already spent most of the last year in the woods one way or another, either scouting, hunting, trapping, mushrooming or trail caming. I drew a spring permit last year and returned it. I just figured that there are going to be some new hunts in the next year or so and wanted to save what I have.

Plus I am not immune from the economy. Something has to give. My wife and I both currently had/have furlough days and we are both taking a 3% pay cut over the next two years. My recent 5% increase helps, but won't keep us even with last year. Gas prices are skyrocketing same as food, power, etc.

I will still get out closer to home with my cameras and hopefully I can get a chance to go out with a HuntWa member or two.




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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2011, 09:54:44 AM »
Last year the permit apps were due on March 12th and they had the results out on the 26th. This year they were due on March 10th so I'm going to guess we will know by Fri the 25th.
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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2011, 10:27:48 AM »
Multi-season results should be in April. The deadline to apply is March 31st.

I didn't even apply for a point for spring bear this year. I'm trying to cut back on how much money I spend with the WDFW this year. I'm sure they won't notice though, unless others do the same.

Same here and I didn't buy the wife an elk tag this year. Will try to cut out on permit apps later on as well.

and this is where the student takes over!....(me if anyone couldnt tell)... :chuckle: :chuckle:

WHAT the Bear Whisperer (BTKR) isn't going to try and hunt Bears this spring?  :yike:

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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2011, 10:59:45 AM »
He'll be living in the woods either way.

Multi-season results should be in April. The deadline to apply is March 31st.

I didn't even apply for a point for spring bear this year. I'm trying to cut back on how much money I spend with the WDFW this year. I'm sure they won't notice though, unless others do the same.

Same here and I didn't buy the wife an elk tag this year. Will try to cut out on permit apps later on as well.

WHAT the Bear Whisperer (BTKR) isn't going to try and hunt Bears this spring?  :yike:

 :chuckle:   Can you blame him? There aren't any good units around here to apply for. Lincoln would be alright if the entire GMU is open. But it's not.   :bash:

that is what i was saying couldnt believe him not hunting.  Rick

Yeah, yeah...you guys are funny.  :chuckle:

A big part of it is that I have already spent most of the last year in the woods one way or another, either scouting, hunting, trapping, mushrooming or trail caming. I drew a spring permit last year and returned it. I just figured that there are going to be some new hunts in the next year or so and wanted to save what I have.

Plus I am not immune from the economy. Something has to give. My wife and I both currently had/have furlough days and we are both taking a 3% pay cut over the next two years. My recent 5% increase helps, but won't keep us even with last year. Gas prices are skyrocketing same as food, power, etc.

I will still get out closer to home with my cameras and hopefully I can get a chance to go out with a HuntWa member or two.

WDFW took away the Capital Forest Permit hunt and now he has lost the Will to Spring Bear hunt!  :chuckle:

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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2011, 06:36:23 PM »
Multi-season results should be in April. The deadline to apply is March 31st.

I didn't even apply for a point for spring bear this year. I'm trying to cut back on how much money I spend with the WDFW this year. I'm sure they won't notice though, unless others do the same.

Same here and I didn't buy the wife an elk tag this year. Will try to cut out on permit apps later on as well.

and this is where the student takes over!....(me if anyone couldnt tell)... :chuckle: :chuckle:

WHAT the Bear Whisperer (BTKR) isn't going to try and hunt Bears this spring?  :yike:
and this is where the student takes over!....(me if anyone couldnt tell)... :chuckle: :chuckle:


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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #24 on: March 12, 2011, 06:41:12 PM »
He'll be living in the woods either way.

Multi-season results should be in April. The deadline to apply is March 31st.

I didn't even apply for a point for spring bear this year. I'm trying to cut back on how much money I spend with the WDFW this year. I'm sure they won't notice though, unless others do the same.

Same here and I didn't buy the wife an elk tag this year. Will try to cut out on permit apps later on as well.

WHAT the Bear Whisperer (BTKR) isn't going to try and hunt Bears this spring?  :yike:

 :chuckle:   Can you blame him? There aren't any good units around here to apply for. Lincoln would be alright if the entire GMU is open. But it's not.   :bash:

that is what i was saying couldnt believe him not hunting.  Rick

Yeah, yeah...you guys are funny.  :chuckle:

A big part of it is that I have already spent most of the last year in the woods one way or another, either scouting, hunting, trapping, mushrooming or trail caming. I drew a spring permit last year and returned it. I just figured that there are going to be some new hunts in the next year or so and wanted to save what I have.

Plus I am not immune from the economy. Something has to give. My wife and I both currently had/have furlough days and we are both taking a 3% pay cut over the next two years. My recent 5% increase helps, but won't keep us even with last year. Gas prices are skyrocketing same as food, power, etc.

I will still get out closer to home with my cameras and hopefully I can get a chance to go out with a HuntWa member or two.

WDFW took away the Capital Forest Permit hunt and now he has lost the Will to Spring Bear hunt!  :chuckle:

Found out today that the CF will not be on the table for spring bear hunts for quite awhile. Basically DNR needs to see significant bear damage before a spring season can be considered. All westside spring bear hunts will continue to be driven by damage, and not be put out as hunting opportunity. Stricktly damage control.




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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2011, 06:55:25 PM »
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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2011, 07:49:57 PM »
Little birdy told me a few days ago that they are going to do an increase on Spring Bear Permits for next year.  Mostly on the East Side and a Few on the West side.  I have not confirmed what the little Birdy told me.  :) 

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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2011, 07:51:52 PM »
Gonna start peeling trees yourself ?

 :chuckle: I was thinking the same thing.  BTKR?  :chuckle:

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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2011, 08:10:58 PM »
Little birdy told me a few days ago that they are going to do an increase on Spring Bear Permits for next year.  Mostly on the East Side and a Few on the West side.  I have not confirmed what the little Birdy told me.  :) 
I think it says that in the huntin regs too! lol!
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RE: Spring Bear Permit Drawing
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2011, 11:41:00 PM »
I will have to look I honestly didn't see anything about it.  I glanced though but didn't really read the Spring Bear Section.  I was told which areas to put in for by another Member that I plan to hunt with this spring.
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