Post by: Bob33 on January 28, 2013, 03:29:26 PM
Draft rule proposals regarding the 2013 game seasons, the importation of dead nonresident wildlife, and lighted nocks for archery equipment are available for your review at the following links: http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development.html#12-19-007; (http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development.html#12-19-007;) http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development.html#12-20-084; (http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development.html#12-20-084;) and http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development.html#12-23-013. (http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/development.html#12-23-013.)
If you would like to have a copy mailed to you, please call (360) 902-2515. These proposals will be presented and public testimony will be taken at the March 1-2, 2013, Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting at the Moses Lake Civic Center, located at 401 S. Balsam Moses Lake, Washington 98837. The Commission will consider adopting or amending these regulations on or after the April 12-13, 2013 meeting in Olympia.
If you would like the Department and Commission to consider your written comments regarding these recommendations, please submit them to Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov or by mail to WDFW, Attn: Wildlife Program Commission Meeting Public Comments, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, by February 15, 2013.
Thank you for your interest in the management of wildlife in this state.
Sincerely,
Customer Service Section
Wildlife Program
(360) 902-2515
Post by: Ridgerunner on January 28, 2013, 04:01:13 PM
Post by: buckfvr on January 28, 2013, 04:27:02 PM
Look for them to make some current lawfull methods of hunting UNlawfull for next year. Theyre going to try for sure........
Post by: bobcat on January 28, 2013, 04:33:21 PM
That should get this thread going. :stirthepot:
Post by: huntnphool on January 28, 2013, 04:35:19 PM
They are proposing to allow illuminated nocks for archery season.:tup:
That should get his thread going. :stirthepot:
Post by: Bigshooter on January 28, 2013, 04:38:36 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 28, 2013, 04:39:11 PM
They are proposing to allow illuminated nocks for archery season.I predict 8-10 pages.
That should get this thread going. :stirthepot:
Wait for it, wait for it.
Post by: gasman on January 28, 2013, 05:46:53 PM
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: No limit.
(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.
(c) SEASON DATES: Year-round.
(d) RESTRICTION: It is unlawful to hunt coyote
Hmmmmm ;)
Post by: TripleB on January 28, 2013, 05:57:40 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 28, 2013, 06:55:17 PM
Post by: Bob33 on January 28, 2013, 06:58:39 PM
I didn't read the lighted noc thread that was on here a while ago, but I just don't see the problem with them? I don't see advantage to the hunter other than you might be able to get a better Idea where your arrow entered, which I would think only helps in the recovery of game.It is proposed that they be legalized, as was proposed in 2012. Discussion of that is worthy of a separate thread.
Post by: bobcat on January 28, 2013, 10:14:23 PM
North Skagit and Monroe spring bear permit seasons being extended for 2 additional weeks, to June 15th (they previously have ended on May 31).
Plus North Skagit is going from 20 permits, to 30 permits.
Post by: bobcat on January 28, 2013, 10:42:46 PM
Margaret bull permits increasing for modern, archery, and muzzleloader.
Modern is going from 50 to 75
Archery from 29 to 50.
Muzzleloader from 14 to 25
Totals, 93 last year, to 150 this year, for a 61% increase. (if I did the math right)
Are there really that many more bulls in there this year? ???
Post by: bobcat on January 28, 2013, 10:55:38 PM
Post by: 180-GRAIN on January 31, 2013, 09:09:53 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 31, 2013, 12:06:40 PM
What about the moose? I am getting that they are again changing it to 1 moose in a persons lifetime. Basically not letting people apply for cow moose hunts that have taken a bull before. Anyone else read it that way? :dunno: I know I have put in for it for the last 3 years and it would suck if they didn't let people use there points they have established.I think that question would apply to even those that haven't been drawn before. If it is now once in a lifetime my cow points are worthless as I will only be putting in for bull from now on.
Post by: lokidog on January 31, 2013, 12:11:55 PM
According to this, deer hunting will only be allowed on San Juan Island since they did not change the Seasons/Limits table to include the new GMUs that they want to make for each island. Only 2nd deer antlerless hunts will be allowed the way it is listed. And, Stuart and some of the other smaller islands are not included in any GMU's , this is so stupid!
Post by: 6x6in6 on January 31, 2013, 12:19:00 PM
What about the moose? I am getting that they are again changing it to 1 moose in a persons lifetime. Basically not letting people apply for cow moose hunts that have taken a bull before. Anyone else read it that way? :dunno: I know I have put in for it for the last 3 years and it would suck if they didn't let people use there points they have established.The draft makes it kind of difficult to read. Here is it how it will read, if approved, and with the changes made:
(a) Who May Apply:
Anyone EXCEPT those who previously harvested a moose in Washington state may apply for a moose permit. An individual may only harvest one moose
during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a moose under an antlerless-only, master-hunter hunt, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for an antlerless-only, master-hunter, raffle, or auction permit.
Post by: Curly on January 31, 2013, 12:20:01 PM
What about the moose? I am getting that they are again changing it to 1 moose in a persons lifetime. Basically not letting people apply for cow moose hunts that have taken a bull before. Anyone else read it that way? :dunno: I know I have put in for it for the last 3 years and it would suck if they didn't let people use there points they have established.
Yet another example of why the category system is flawed. They never should have had separate categories for OIL species. Then when WDFW decides to change the rules, they will get complaints by people with points in categories that can't make use of those points. They could have avoided that problem by not having separate categories. :twocents:
Post by: asl20bball on January 31, 2013, 12:38:05 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on January 31, 2013, 12:45:34 PM
What about the moose? I am getting that they are again changing it to 1 moose in a persons lifetime. Basically not letting people apply for cow moose hunts that have taken a bull before. Anyone else read it that way? :dunno: I know I have put in for it for the last 3 years and it would suck if they didn't let people use there points they have established.The draft makes it kind of difficult to read. Here is it how it will read, if approved, and with the changes made:
(a) Who May Apply:
Anyone EXCEPT those who previously harvested a moose in Washington state may apply for a moose permit. An individual may only harvest one moose
during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a moose under an antlerless only, master-hunter hunt, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for an antlerless-only, master-hunter, raffle, or auction permit.
I think what they are trying to say here, above in my prior quote, is that the "as well as" part of the last sentence may mean those who were drawn for a bull tag may continue to apply for an antlerless tag? :dunno:
Post by: lokidog on January 31, 2013, 12:53:48 PM
What about the moose? I am getting that they are again changing it to 1 moose in a persons lifetime. Basically not letting people apply for cow moose hunts that have taken a bull before. Anyone else read it that way? :dunno: I know I have put in for it for the last 3 years and it would suck if they didn't let people use there points they have established.The draft makes it kind of difficult to read. Here is it how it will read, if approved, and with the changes made:
(a) Who May Apply:
Anyone EXCEPT those who previously harvested a moose in Washington state may apply for a moose permit. An individual may only harvest one moose
during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a moose under an antlerless only, master-hunter hunt, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for an antlerless-only, master-hunter, raffle, or auction permit.
I think what they are trying to say here, above in my prior quote, is that the "as well as" part of the last sentence may mean those who were drawn for a bull tag may continue to apply for an antlerless tag? :dunno:
I can see that possibility. Very cumbersome verbage though.
Post by: 6x6in6 on January 31, 2013, 12:58:58 PM
Yeah, you would think they could make the language a bit clearer if this be the case. I mean, confusing language can cause a loss of application revenue to the coffers which a good share of us strongly feel the bust up the special ap's was a pure money grab. :chuckle:What about the moose? I am getting that they are again changing it to 1 moose in a persons lifetime. Basically not letting people apply for cow moose hunts that have taken a bull before. Anyone else read it that way? :dunno: I know I have put in for it for the last 3 years and it would suck if they didn't let people use there points they have established.The draft makes it kind of difficult to read. Here is it how it will read, if approved, and with the changes made:
(a) Who May Apply:
Anyone EXCEPT those who previously harvested a moose in Washington state may apply for a moose permit. An individual may only harvest one moose
during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a moose under an antlerless only, master-hunter hunt, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for an antlerless-only, master-hunter, raffle, or auction permit.
I think what they are trying to say here, above in my prior quote, is that the "as well as" part of the last sentence may mean those who were drawn for a bull tag may continue to apply for an antlerless tag? :dunno:
I can see that possibility. Very cumbersome verbage though.
Post by: chukarchaser on January 31, 2013, 09:19:57 PM
Post by: lokidog on January 31, 2013, 10:03:30 PM
Anyone else notice that this years new revenue stream would appear to be shifting general doe tags to second deer tags?
Surprised??? $$$$$$$$$$
Post by: chukarchaser on January 31, 2013, 10:58:55 PM