Post by: AlpineMuley on April 01, 2014, 02:23:25 PM
Post by: Mfowl on April 01, 2014, 02:32:58 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 01, 2014, 02:35:26 PM
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Post by: AlpineMuley on April 01, 2014, 02:45:59 PM
Post by: MikeC on April 06, 2014, 12:21:37 PM
Post by: bigtex on April 06, 2014, 12:54:13 PM
Why is our dfw always so far behind? Old regs expired and they plan a meeting to inactive new regs 2 weeks later. What is so difficult about holding such a meeting like 2 weeks before they expire? This happens every damn year.Does it matter? It's not like a big game season is opening next month :dunno:
Post by: JBar on April 06, 2014, 12:56:07 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 06, 2014, 02:59:03 PM
The regulations come out at the same time every year. It's not an issue.
Post by: woodlandblaze on April 09, 2014, 08:14:31 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 09, 2014, 08:17:19 AM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 09, 2014, 08:20:44 AM
Why is our dfw always so far behind? Old regs expired and they plan a meeting to inactive new regs 2 weeks later. What is so difficult about holding such a meeting like 2 weeks before they expire? This happens every damn year.
This is just like the multi-season draw. Why do you need to know today? Planning on elk hunting tomorrow and not sure about whether it's open yet? :chuckle:
Post by: ballpark on April 10, 2014, 10:56:33 AM
Post by: t6 on April 11, 2014, 09:49:06 AM
;)
Post by: Woodja on April 11, 2014, 09:50:39 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 11, 2014, 10:06:30 AM
Why do we like to know early? Because some have jobs that in order to get time off, we need to put in requests as early as February. The later it gets in the year, the less likely you are to get approved for time off.
;)
Just because you need it doesn't mean the department needs to post the booklet for 2014 in February. The official Hunting year starts on April 1st until Mar 31st, not a calendar year. They used to post future dates in the back of the booklet but I'm sure you can call the hunting line and get the dates for the hunts you're interested in asking for time off to do.
Post by: Bob33 on April 11, 2014, 10:32:20 AM
These have been out for months.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/2014/wsr_14-03-135.pdf (http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/2014/wsr_14-03-135.pdf)
Post by: t6 on April 11, 2014, 12:26:58 PM
Post by: RB on April 11, 2014, 12:53:17 PM
Why do we like to know early? Because some have jobs that in order to get time off, we need to put in requests as early as February. The later it gets in the year, the less likely you are to get approved for time off.
;)
Yes indeed we pick all of our days in November for the up coming year so it is great when seasons stay the same and don't change much
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 11, 2014, 01:44:32 PM
Pianoman ... dont get defensive... I just gave a reason why we might want to get the info early. I was in no way suggesting that WDFW should cater to my needs, hell they dont do much other than count money anyway.
I'm not defensive. The information's there if you need it in February. :dunno:
Post by: t6 on April 11, 2014, 07:21:03 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 11, 2014, 07:22:50 PM
and it never changes? LOLDates donr.
Post by: t6 on April 11, 2014, 07:29:45 PM
It was just a comment that it would be nice to see the regs out early enough to get an idea of where and when you planned on hunting. They aren't even out when spring bear season is already under way.
Post by: t6 on April 11, 2014, 07:30:53 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 11, 2014, 07:36:40 PM
And if the rules dont change.... how hard would it be to change the cover and send it out for print?The rules could change and often do at the April meeting. Dates don't.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 11, 2014, 07:42:26 PM
Post by: MikeC on April 17, 2014, 10:57:40 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 17, 2014, 11:16:11 AM
Post by: 3dsheetmetal on April 18, 2014, 08:06:26 PM
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Post by: Mfowl on April 18, 2014, 08:21:01 PM
You can download the regs now.Seen them yesterday and found out that scopes are now legal to use on crossbows even during archery season.
I believe that is only if you qualify as a disabled hunter.
Post by: fremont on April 19, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 19, 2014, 01:59:23 PM
Crossbows have been and are legal in firearm restriction areas, during modern firearm seasons. Scopes may be used on them only under these conditions.You can download the regs now.Seen them yesterday and found out that scopes are now legal to use on crossbows even during archery season.
I believe that is only if you qualify as a disabled hunter.
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 19, 2014, 03:18:07 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01589/wdfw01589.pdf (http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01589/wdfw01589.pdf)
Post by: 3dsheetmetal on April 19, 2014, 03:26:04 PM
Crossbows have been and are legal in firearm restriction areas, during modern firearm seasons. Scopes may be used on them only under these conditions.You can download the regs now.Seen them yesterday and found out that scopes are now legal to use on crossbows even during archery season.
I believe that is only if you qualify as a disabled hunter.
I called the Dept. and talked to Delores to clarify that and she informed me if you have a disabled permit that you can use a scope on a crossbow during archery season anywhere that is open for archery!!
Post by: bowguy on April 20, 2014, 12:21:48 AM
Post by: 3dsheetmetal on April 20, 2014, 08:12:36 AM