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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: stevemiller on August 05, 2013, 10:20:18 AM

Title: Electronic calls washington
Post by: stevemiller on August 05, 2013, 10:20:18 AM: Can you use electronic calls for bear hunting in washington state?I cant seem to find anything on it and i thought no for big game,any help? :dunno:
Title: Re: Electronic calls washington
Post by: oldschooltrucks on August 05, 2013, 11:00:16 AM: yes you can. Just remember that depending on which call you use, you may attract other animals
Title: Re: Electronic calls washington
Post by: seth30 on August 05, 2013, 11:06:04 AM: Quote from: oldschooltrucks on August 05, 2013, 11:00:16 AM
yes you can. Just remember that depending on which call you use, you may attract other animals
:yeah: there is another thread started about it :yike:
Title: Re: Electronic calls washington
Post by: Simon on August 05, 2013, 11:26:39 AM: Also, here is the Game Dept.'s recent response - in June 2013: http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/68/Can+I+use+electronic+decoys+or+electronic+calls+to+hunt+game+species+during+open+seasons%3F (http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/68/Can+I+use+electronic+decoys+or+electronic+calls+to+hunt+game+species+during+open+seasons%3F)

Q: Can I use electronic decoys or electronic calls to hunt game species during open seasons?

A: No. You cannot hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the use or aid of battery-powered or other electronic devices as decoys. You also cannot hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the use or aid of electronic calls.

Currently, you can use electronic decoys or electronic calls to hunt for other game species.
Title: Re: Electronic calls washington
Post by: ghostshell on August 05, 2013, 11:06:42 PM: a simple call to washington state via the regs will give the true answer to this. they will answer the phone and look it up if the individual is uncertain. helps to really know. some areas in the regs require a little extra effort to fully know.