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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: seniorturkey on November 04, 2008, 09:44:58 PM

Title: dads tag
Post by: seniorturkey on November 04, 2008, 09:44:58 PM: My dad cant hunt much any more hes a little out of shape and 63 so i was wondering if anyone knows if i can hunt for him if he is not present I also have a tag but he wants some venison too? I have heard of people doing this but is it leagal.
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2008, 09:47:35 PM: did you read the regs? i believe they call it party hunting, and no, it's not legal.
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: seniorturkey on November 04, 2008, 09:50:57 PM: even if he is disabled?
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2008, 09:55:39 PM: don't know...don't take this wrong, but read the reg's.
they are online at the wdfw website.
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: seniorturkey on November 04, 2008, 09:59:27 PM: just don't see it in the regs any of u know the page?
i might just call to make sure if is or is not leagal
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on November 04, 2008, 10:00:41 PM: I would call F&G and ask them.
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: tmike on November 04, 2008, 10:22:07 PM: If he has all the disabled paperwork, and you have the companion card, you can shoot for him. That's how I understand it, but again call in or read over the paperwork to be sure. Don't take my word for it. There are some limitations.
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: smdave on November 04, 2008, 10:28:50 PM: WDFW issues a Disabled Hunter
Permit to persons with permanent
disabilities under certain conditions.
For a complete understanding, read
WAC 232-12-828.

From page 68 in the 2008 regs.

Dave
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on November 04, 2008, 10:30:08 PM: there are limitations to the disabled hunter card. not every disabled person will qualify, my grandfather did and nI was lucky enough to shoot 13 deer for him before he passed
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: rackattack on November 04, 2008, 10:34:55 PM: I think they still have to be present in the area while you are hunting though. I don't think you can go just on your own and shoot his animal. :twocents:
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on November 04, 2008, 10:39:25 PM: thats correct they have to be with you on the hunt
Title: Re: dads tag
Post by: seniorturkey on November 04, 2008, 11:12:24 PM: thanks guys looks like he is at least going camping with me he is a good cook so thats a plus