Lions and Bobbies.

[merlo105]

Now whats up with this stuff, I havent read anything in the hunting regs saying you cant run them now does any one have solid information saying you cant? I know you cant hunt them just wondering about running them for pics...

[Oneshot1Kill]

If by run you mean chase with dogs, than I've heard if you have your dogs on a leash at any time than it can't be taken as using dogs for hunting. Also, if you don't have a gun than your in the clear too. Just be sure to carry something for if that cat gets ticked at you. Like a big knife. Or spear. Or vicious dogs.

[merlo105]

Yeah wouldnt be keeping any firearms on me nor in the vehicle. So how would they get me for hunting? Idk

[merlo105]

I'll lay the ole' boot to a bob kitty. Cougar not so much. 

[boneaddict]

I believe it depends who you talk too.....the fact they had pursuit only and then regular hunt seasons I would think that there probably are some rules out there right now, or there would be alot more hound hunters and less griping.....

[Machias]

Now whats up with this stuff, I havent read anything in the hunting regs saying you cant run them now does any one have solid information saying you cant? I know you cant hunt them just wondering about running them for pics...

Then you haven't looked very close.  It's spelled out very clearly in the regs.

[Machias]

Page 54:
Hunting with Dogs:
The use of hounds to hunt cougar is prohibited statewide except during public safety cougar removals or the
commission authorized hunts (WACs 232-12-243 and 232-28-285) on the next page.

Page 62:
Hound hunting:
• The use of dogs to hunt black bear, bobcat, coyote, and cougar (except as noted below) is prohibited year round.

[merlo105]

Yeah to hunt. I dont know anyone that doesnt hunt with a gun. So its still kinda unclear.

[adamR]

couldnt the game warden say you were harrassing the cats? which is illegal

[Machias]

Yeah to hunt. I dont know anyone that doesnt hunt with a gun. So its still kinda unclear.

Which part is unclear to you?

[deerslyr]

machias hes not trying to hunt them he just wants to run them with his dogs

[Machias]

It's ILLEGAL to pursue lions and bobcats with dogs in this state.  Now if you want to keep your dog on a leash and not have a weapon, then you would be perfectly legal, but have a weapon or unsnap the lead and you are in violation.

[Machias]

 (2) Notwithstanding RCW 77.12.240, *77.36.020, 77.36.030, or any other provisions of law, it is unlawful to hunt or pursue black bear, cougar, bobcat, or lynx with the aid of a dog or dogs.

[merlo105]

Alright thanks. I just never seen anything saying you cant run them. everything I read said you couldnt hunt them, and if you dont have a weapon on you then it aint hunting. And I have talked to game wardens and all they had to say is you cant kill them and they had no idea of just plain ole' running them. Again thanks...

[Machias]