Post by: superdown on November 01, 2014, 07:08:52 PM
Post by: 1bugman on November 01, 2014, 07:11:40 PM
:dunno:
saw lots of deer this year more than half were 2 points and about half or those won't ever be more than 2 points.
Post by: boneaddict on November 01, 2014, 07:13:12 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 01, 2014, 07:52:16 PM
Post by: buckfvr on November 01, 2014, 07:56:52 PM
They do have some two point only permits in a few units. But personally I don't like the idea. It just seems like it would be simpler to change the general season to a 2 point minimum. Or, in units where deer numbers are below objective, eliminate the general season and go to permit only.
As often as you bring this up..........why not be a leader and voluntarily hunt every other year and let us know how that works for you................
Post by: RadSav on November 01, 2014, 07:57:19 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on November 01, 2014, 08:10:20 PM
I know a few areas that could use a one or two year plan to clean up some of the monster 2X2's from the breeding pool. Don't think it would be a great long term solution, but sounds like a great short term solution. Although, when has the department ever been able to settle for short term :dunno: Bone's idea of a permit or youth option sounds pretty good to me :tup:
Foster Creek
Post by: bobcat on November 01, 2014, 08:10:44 PM
They do have some two point only permits in a few units. But personally I don't like the idea. It just seems like it would be simpler to change the general season to a 2 point minimum. Or, in units where deer numbers are below objective, eliminate the general season and go to permit only.
As often as you bring this up..........why not be a leader and voluntarily hunt every other year and let us know how that works for you................
That wouldn't be a problem. I am already doing that. Last time I hunted mule deer in Washington was in 2012, and that's only because I drew a "quality" deer permit.
I don't enjoy the crowds of people so I probably won't hunt mule deer again until I draw a special permit, unless it's during the muzzleloader season.
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 01, 2014, 08:26:30 PM
Post by: wildweeds on November 01, 2014, 08:33:30 PM
Post by: superdown on November 01, 2014, 08:40:06 PM
They do have some two point only permits in a few units. But personally I don't like the idea. It just seems like it would be simpler to change the general season to a 2 point minimum. Or, in units where deer numbers are below objective, eliminate the general season and go to permit only.although i do agree with going to permit only...A 2pt min would not accomplish any thing because i am talking about a 2pt ONLY season which would save spikes and anything 3pt or better :tup:
Post by: superdown on November 01, 2014, 08:48:59 PM
Post by: HunterStrait on November 01, 2014, 08:50:59 PM
There's too many two points up there.
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on November 01, 2014, 08:59:49 PM
Post by: snowshoes22 on November 01, 2014, 09:06:45 PM
Post by: superdown on November 01, 2014, 09:08:59 PM
I think it's a bad idea. A yearling buck with good genetics is usually a two point and a buck with not so good genetics is usually a spike. I don't see enough mature two points to justify a 2 point Muley tag. I would like to see 15 and under hunters and 65 and over hunters able to kill any mule deer buck though.I really appreciate your input but if you don't see a lot mature 2pts then you are in very good / no tellum ridge area. most of the people i talk to disagree.I own property in 204 and hunt a lot in 101 and also hunt most of the late white tail season in the northeast corner.
Post by: RadSav on November 01, 2014, 10:26:38 PM
I agree the old super 2's need culled but a lot of hunters would settle for young ones
For one or two seasons I still think that is ok in a limited number of GMU's where the super 2's are getting out of control. Not going to completely wipe out the 2x2 population while you establish breeding of good genetics at the same time.
Post by: Big6bull on November 02, 2014, 10:09:19 AM
Maybe archery and muzzle loader 2pt min.
I saw at least 35 bucks this year and the only legal buck I saw I got to shoot. The rest were 2 pts and most of the 2 pt deer I saw were mature bucks ...
Post by: Hunterman on November 02, 2014, 10:48:44 AM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: RadSav on November 02, 2014, 11:20:16 AM
How about putting the seasons and points on a buck back to the old days, and get rid of this lawyer along state type of hunting we have now. This state has too many draw hunts, and we don't need more. Also, to do away with the general hunt, and go to an ALL DRAW state makes about as much since as calling an eye guard a point. This state is so screwed up with regulations that you DO need to have a lawyer with you to determine if one can hunt here or shoot that animal from this spot. How about putting the fun back into hunting..
:chuckle: Only in Washington is a two point deer a three point, but a three point elk can be a spike. Most annoying thing I've ever seen.
Post by: stinkbait on November 02, 2014, 12:38:21 PM
Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2014, 05:58:47 AM
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Post by: RadSav on November 03, 2014, 06:03:16 AM
Not sure the two point season would help on these old vets. This guy has been perfectly legal for years, yet no one touched him. We'll see if the fire got him I guess.
If 2 points were your only choice he'd be one heck of a nice tag filler! Of course this state would probably tell you he is not a legal 2 point :tung:
Post by: boneaddict on November 03, 2014, 06:05:04 AM