Post by: duckman40 on June 11, 2013, 08:18:59 PM
Post by: X-Force on June 11, 2013, 08:26:42 PM
I hope they nail the guy. Crap like that pisses me off.
Post by: Wea300mag on June 11, 2013, 08:50:36 PM
Post by: Bronson on June 11, 2013, 09:43:33 PM
Interesting, I ran across two hounds (all collared up) on two different days in there.
Not sure about Skagit, but from my understanding from talking to the dfw guys for the Monroe unit, they have paid hound guys in there hunting also. Three weeks ago when I talked to one they knew of two small bears shot by the hound guys in Monroe.
Post by: huntnnw on June 11, 2013, 10:23:13 PM
Post by: kglacken on June 11, 2013, 10:33:21 PM
Post by: Turner89 on June 11, 2013, 10:46:22 PM
honestly, the timber companies probably like when people bait :dunno: more bears killed means less tree damage and more $$$$ in their pockets when it comes time to log the trees. Dont get me wrong, I wouldnt do it unless it was legal, and they are not smart for trying to get away with it but, I personally think they should allow for baiting in the spring season if they really want to make a dent in the number of bears :twocents::yeah: It's also the most humane way to hunt them :twocents:
Post by: huntnnw on June 12, 2013, 05:59:47 AM
Id be willing to bet there is a staggering numbers of bears shot over "deer baits" :chuckle:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 12, 2013, 06:15:49 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on June 12, 2013, 06:17:40 AM
FYI the private timber companies have been and are baiting bears on there land so make sure you don't go pointing fingers at other hunters before knowing the whole story.
:yeah:
Post by: huntnnw on June 12, 2013, 06:19:53 AM
Post by: oldschooltrucks on June 12, 2013, 07:24:34 AM
I agree, baiting should be legal for the spring time
Post by: eldplanko on June 12, 2013, 01:03:26 PM
(b) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the establishment and operation of feeding stations for black bear in order to prevent damage to commercial timberland.
If you're hunting and aware of bait, ethics and common sense says don't hunt bears over it.
Post by: haus on June 12, 2013, 01:10:54 PM
Private timber sets out bait, as the food source reduces timber damage... the law is pretty clear on this:Per what a warden told me; he drives up to check bait sites on a timber companies land, if there is evidence of activity he calls the hired gun to come and shoot the bear. rinse repeat.
Post by: h20hunter on June 12, 2013, 02:23:56 PM
Spring permit holders allowed to bait up to three areas. Each area must be posted with tag, name, and phone. Each area must marked at access points that it is baited. Each area must be free of debris or trash after the season ends.
That is how to get more than three or four bears per area taken down.
Post by: sirmissalot on June 12, 2013, 02:30:14 PM
But I do not think that will ever happen. (pounds head on desk)
(still pounding head on desk) :bash:
Post by: oldschooltrucks on June 12, 2013, 02:49:35 PM
I would like to see a similiar method to what Alaska does. This would apply to spring permits, not general season.
Spring permit holders allowed to bait up to three areas. Each area must be posted with tag, name, and phone. Each area must marked at access points that it is baited. Each area must be free of debris or trash after the season ends.
That is how to get more than three or four bears per area taken down.
I like the sound of that. Wish we could make it happen.
Post by: bobcat on June 12, 2013, 02:53:16 PM
Post by: kglacken on June 12, 2013, 03:22:37 PM
Allowing baiting in the spring would actually make the westside spring permits worth applying for. As it is now, I'm not sure I want to use 8 points on anything but an eastside spring bear permit.:yeah: I learned that this year. If I would of been able to bait in the Copalis unit, I think it would make it more successful, and also more enjoyable!
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 12, 2013, 03:25:10 PM
Allowing baiting in the spring would actually make the westside spring permits worth applying for. As it is now, I'm not sure I want to use 8 points on anything but an eastside spring bear permit.
:yeah: I only apply for 101, 108, 105, 117 because when I eventually draw for spring bear, I know I'll at least be hunting better units. Unfortunately, many hundreds and thousands of individuals have the same game plan :bash:
Post by: sirmissalot on June 12, 2013, 03:31:56 PM
Post by: duckman40 on June 12, 2013, 06:13:52 PM
Post by: elk247 on June 12, 2013, 06:34:08 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on June 12, 2013, 06:37:26 PM
Post by: RubblesPH on June 12, 2013, 06:39:01 PM
Many people that didn't have the opportunity to bait in the past have this impression.....Many would be very surprised to see what it actually takes to establish a productive/reliable bait site.
Post by: Timberstalker on June 12, 2013, 07:03:27 PM
" I would love to see baiting back. it would save me a lot time and gas."
Many people that didn't have the opportunity to bait in the past have this impression.....Many would be very surprised to see what it actually takes to establish a productive/reliable bait site.
I agree. It helps locate the bears, and shows what time they are feeding(camera), but it doesn't guarantee they will move at legal shooting hours. Also, there were some die hard bait hunters back in the day.
I will say, some of my greatest memories are from hunting bears over bait with my Dad, when it was still legal.
Post by: haus on June 13, 2013, 09:48:13 AM
" I would love to see baiting back. it would save me a lot time and gas."donuts
Many people that didn't have the opportunity to bait in the past have this impression.....Many would be very surprised to see what it actually takes to establish a productive/reliable bait site.
Post by: haus on June 13, 2013, 09:50:23 AM
I would like to see a similiar method to what Alaska does. This would apply to spring permits, not general season.
Regarding Alaska and this subject, I've heard the timber companies up there choose to plant harvested and roadside areas with clover so as provide an alternative food source for the bears. Have a cousin logging up on Kodiak that says its actually quite effective.
Post by: xXLojackXx on June 13, 2013, 10:42:38 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 13, 2013, 10:43:41 AM