Post by: mulehunter on February 28, 2014, 08:11:49 AM
applications due Feb. 28
OLYMPIA – Hunters may now purchase and submit applications for a 2014 spring black bear hunting permit, applicable to specific areas of western and eastern Washington.
To be eligible for a permit, hunters must purchase and submit an application to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) by midnight Feb. 28.
A drawing will be held in mid-March for 383 permits in western Washington and 314 permits for hunts east of the Cascades. Permit winners will receive notification in the mail no later than March 31. Applicants may also check the results of the drawing at http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting) on the WDFW website.
To apply for a permit, hunters must purchase a special permit application and a 2014 hunting license that includes bear as a species option. Hunting licenses, bear transport tags and bear permit applications may be purchased online at http://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/, (http://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/,) , by calling (866) 246-9453, or at any license vendor in the state.
Special permit applications, which require a correct hunt choice number, may be submitted online at http://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/, (http://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/,) or by calling (877) 945-3492.
Hunters interested in hunting on the Kapowsin Tree Farm should contact the tree farm before submitting an application to find out what areas are open. Those selected for the Kapowsin Tree Farm hunt must then purchase an access permit from Hancock Forest Management by calling (800) 782-1493.
Hunters selected for the Copalis hunt must obtain a Recreational Use Permit and should contact Rayonier at (855) 729-4868 during regular business hours or online at http://www.rayonierhunting.com/. (http://www.rayonierhunting.com/.)
More information on hunts scheduled on both sides of the state is available on page 63 in the 2013 Big Game Hunting Rules pamphlet (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations)).
Any legal weapon used during the modern firearm, archery or muzzleloader seasons can be used for spring black bear hunts. Bait or hounds are Not allowed for bear hunting.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/feb1114b/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/feb1114b/)
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Post by: Jonathan_S on February 28, 2014, 08:18:05 AM
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Post by: D-Rock425 on February 28, 2014, 08:21:33 AM
Post by: nocklehead on February 28, 2014, 08:22:25 AM
Post by: mulehunter on February 28, 2014, 08:31:41 AM
Oh come on its fine as long as they all put in for eastside tags.
:yeah: :sry: :chuckle:
Post by: MtnMuley on February 28, 2014, 10:51:36 AM
Oh come on its fine as long as they all put in for eastside tags.
Oh, I'm sure we'll get plenty of posts by wetsiders looking for help in eastside units like usual. "Hi All, I was lucky enough to draw a Lick Creek spring bear tag. I was told this unit is great. Where can I go buy a Vail access pass to be able to hunt this? Also, is my .223 big enough you think?"
Post by: bknilvr00 on February 28, 2014, 10:56:27 AM
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 28, 2014, 11:43:28 AM
Oh come on its fine as long as they all put in for eastside tags.
Oh, I'm sure we'll get plenty of posts by wetsiders looking for help in eastside units like usual. "Hi All, I was lucky enough to draw a Lick Creek spring bear tag. I was told this unit is great. Where can I go buy a Vail access pass to be able to hunt this? Also, is my .223 big enough you think?"
I drew two Spring Bear hunts this year, Sherman and GMU 101. I am going to head over a day early maybe for some scouting. I'll be using my deer rifle since it's still sighted-in from last fall...I know that because last fall it was still sighted-in from the year prior.
I don't want anyone's honey hole I just wanted to get some good general areas. Like where should I park and which direction to hike in and find a bear?
I'm hoping for a big one so post away please!
Post by: Bob33 on February 28, 2014, 12:11:07 PM
I got drawn for Sherman. Can someone please post a picture so I know what a bear looks like?Oh come on its fine as long as they all put in for eastside tags.
Oh, I'm sure we'll get plenty of posts by wetsiders looking for help in eastside units like usual. "Hi All, I was lucky enough to draw a Lick Creek spring bear tag. I was told this unit is great. Where can I go buy a Vail access pass to be able to hunt this? Also, is my .223 big enough you think?"
Post by: jackmaster on February 28, 2014, 12:15:31 PM
:yeah: :yeah:Oh come on its fine as long as they all put in for eastside tags.
:yeah: :sry: :chuckle:
Post by: Ridgerunner on February 28, 2014, 06:53:42 PM