Post by: Fullabull on June 19, 2014, 07:44:13 AM
My #1 suggestion is moving the early season Archery Elk season back to Sept. 8th to the 21st and leave it there!
Send in yours...
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June 18, 2014
Contact: WDFW Wildlife Program, (360) 902-2515
WDFW accepting proposals
for 2015-17 hunting seasons
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting proposals for changes in state hunting rules during the 2015-17 seasons.
Hunters and other members of the public can post their proposals on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/seasonsetting/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/seasonsetting/) , which includes a timetable for rule development.
The department also plans to host six public meetings around the state in August to discuss options for proposed hunting rules.
Dave Ware, WDFW game program manager, said changes proposed by the public will play an important role in shaping hunting seasons and associated hunting regulations for 2015-17.
“We want to hear people’s comments and concerns, especially those that address a significant conservation or management issue,” Ware said. “We don’t implement every proposal we receive, but we do take a close look at all of them and incorporate a lot of those ideas into the state’s hunting rules.”
Meanwhile, WDFW is also accepting public input on the state’s draft game management plan 2015-21, which lays out guiding principles for upcoming hunting seasons. Six public meetings – listed at http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/game/2015/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/game/2015/) – are scheduled around the state in June.
The public can also comment on key aspects of the six-year plan via an on-line survey, available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gmpobjectives (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gmpobjectives) through July 18.
Key issues considered in the draft plan include:
Promoting hunter recruitment and retention;
Managing predator/prey relationships;
Maintaining hunter access to timberlands;
Managing wolves after they are no longer classified as an endangered species; and
Possible new rules requiring the use of non-toxic shot.
Final recommendations for the six-year plan will be presented to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission for a public hearing in August and adoption in September. Final rules for the 2015-17 hunting seasons will be submitted to the commission next spring.
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Post by: Jellymon on June 19, 2014, 08:05:20 AM
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Post by: pd on June 19, 2014, 10:11:36 AM
One day after Labor Day is ridiculous (too much commotion in the woods, with camping families, motorcycles/ATVs, shooting practice on public lands). The start of the season makes no sense at all.
Secondly, it is far too hot at that time.
I don't know if you can argue the length of the season (Idaho "A" tag is September 6th to 30th, but this ain't Idaho). Good luck if you want to try that.
I recognize that archery is a different type of hunting (for elk, anyway). You have to call the animal, and get close and personal. I would have no objection to making the season a bit longer, and pushing it closer to the end of September.
Caveat: I am (currently) strictly a rifle hunter. Never owned a bow in my life. I simply concede the poorly designed archery season.
Post by: brianmtsinc on June 19, 2014, 10:20:02 AM
Post by: matt345 on June 19, 2014, 10:41:57 AM
Public Access to Private Timber Areas
Research and Funding regarding Elk Hoof Rot
Early Archery Seasons
2 Point Minimums for Blacktail Bucks
Post by: BUTTER on June 19, 2014, 05:45:15 PM
2 submittals
1) archery season sept 8th till the 21st
Or
2) only one archery season sept 1st till the 30 th and no late season
I am sure some will have issues with number two but I think it would be sweet
Post by: snarkybull on June 19, 2014, 08:04:20 PM
Done
2 submittals
1) archery season sept 8th till the 21st
Or
2) only one archery season sept 1st till the 30 th and no late season
I am sure some will have issues with number two but I think it would be sweet
:yeah: i would trade the entire late elk season for another 5 days early in a heartbeat.
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Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on June 23, 2014, 08:58:41 PM
I have put in my input for elk season to run september 8th-21st. I also expressed my opion that we need to stop the doe killing in GMU 407,418 and 437. There are not enough deer to contiune with this practice.
You sound very familiar... :-)
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