Post by: GregE on December 24, 2014, 11:08:42 AM
Dec this year
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Post by: Nice Racks on December 24, 2014, 12:18:25 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 24, 2014, 12:34:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 24, 2014, 12:40:40 PM
I'd put my money on a 13 day season starting September 12th next year.
:yeah:
We've already got info from a member of this forum who is on the game management advisory council, and apparently the early archery elk season has already been decided. I wouldn't say it's 100% going to be that way though. But for now that's the best information we have.
Post by: MLHSN on December 24, 2014, 12:55:34 PM
Post by: Torrent50 on December 24, 2014, 09:06:41 PM
Post by: chucker on December 24, 2014, 10:00:03 PM
Post by: jstone on December 26, 2014, 11:50:11 AM
Post by: bobcat on December 26, 2014, 11:57:14 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 26, 2014, 12:00:30 PM
Or September 12-24. :dunno:If those are the dates, no need for quality bull permits.
Post by: theshade on December 26, 2014, 03:05:21 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 26, 2014, 03:14:34 PM
I'm thinking the 5th, 6th or 7th for opening day. :dunno:
They won't open the season on Labor Day weekend, so those dates are out. If they kept it the same as it has been, opening the day after Labor Day, then it would open on the 8th.
But it sounds to me like they're finally giving in to the people whining for a later season, and I'm betting on a September 12th opening day.
Post by: floatinghat on December 26, 2014, 06:14:15 PM
Post by: GregE on December 27, 2014, 09:38:36 AM
This state doesn't seem to get that we need to plan and schedule ahead.
Post by: lokidog on December 27, 2014, 10:43:53 AM
Wow, lots of input and wide variety of thoughts.... :tup:
This state doesn't seem to get that we need to plan and schedule ahead.
In their defense, which I rarely do, they will be set for the next three years once they decide this winter.
Post by: GregE on December 27, 2014, 11:23:34 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on December 27, 2014, 11:41:24 AM
Special permit, maybe...
Post by: trophyhunt on December 27, 2014, 12:05:32 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on December 27, 2014, 02:13:57 PM
If it's sept 12 thru 24, I would expect a lot more westside archery hunters in the woods. And mabey better odds on quality tags with different weapons, you can't beat those dates for an over the counter tag. IF I don't draw muti elk and those dates are true, I will be ghost pointing my permits to hunt archery!!
If you can't find and kill elk in early September (current dates) the the later hunt isn't going to be some guaranteed tag. Id say it wouldn't increase your chances at all. Not starting the season after Labor Day might help with non hunting pressure. But if sept 2nd this year you weren't in elk, the 12 th or the 8th aren't gonna help.
Post by: bowhiker on December 27, 2014, 06:09:21 PM
Post by: dr.derek on December 27, 2014, 06:17:38 PM
If it's sept 12 thru 24, I would expect a lot more westside archery hunters in the woods. And mabey better odds on quality tags with different weapons, you can't beat those dates for an over the counter tag. IF I don't draw muti elk and those dates are true, I will be ghost pointing my permits to hunt archery!!
If you can't find and kill elk in early September (current dates) the the later hunt isn't going to be some guaranteed tag. Id say it wouldn't increase your chances at all. Not starting the season after Labor Day might help with non hunting pressure. But if sept 2nd this year you weren't in elk, the 12 th or the 8th aren't gonna help.
couldnt of said it better. i have been in elk in 90' weather, But the later season sure will make me less nervous about getting one down miles behind a locked gate.
Post by: erk444 on December 27, 2014, 06:26:57 PM
Post by: bowhiker on December 27, 2014, 09:39:46 PM
Post by: Nice Racks on December 28, 2014, 12:24:26 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on December 28, 2014, 12:39:28 PM
I for one would love to hunt the prime time rut, but think that's what a special permit is for. The 8 September opening date is OK for me. I dont mind sharing the woods with other hunters; afterall it is public land where I hunt, but if the season doesn't start untill the 12th, I'm afraid there will be just way too many archers out. This thread is proof of that.:yeah:
Post by: Fullabull on December 28, 2014, 09:56:35 PM
Post by: BABackcountryBwhntr on December 30, 2014, 12:35:33 PM
sure hope they move muzzy earlier and open a some additional units. The archery guys have done a great job at presenting a unified front and it sounds like they will benefit. Might just consider making the change.
earlier? you guys get the rut almost every year.. the first week of oct is awesome hunting for elk...
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 30, 2014, 12:56:09 PM
whining huh?I'm thinking the 5th, 6th or 7th for opening day. :dunno:
They won't open the season on Labor Day weekend, so those dates arue out. If they kept it the same as it has been, opening the day after Labor Day, then it would open on the 8th.
But it sounds to me like they're finally giving in to the people whining for a later season, and I'm betting on a September 12th opening day.
Post by: tonymiller7 on December 31, 2014, 10:57:40 AM
Post by: bigbeamhunter on December 31, 2014, 11:02:03 PM
Post by: huntnnw on January 01, 2015, 12:32:50 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 01, 2015, 09:58:11 AM
The only reason they should change dates is because of the heat and fire danger. Not to make it easier I've never had a problem with the season. If it's hard hunt harder call better. Although I like elk screamin all around me.Bowhunters have five seasons to choose from. If the risk of heat and fire is too much they could always opt for muzzy or modern tags (though the orange would keep most from that one). And those concerns vanish during late seasons.
Post by: Crunchy on January 01, 2015, 10:10:27 AM
Post by: floatinghat on January 02, 2015, 04:42:24 PM
sure hope they move muzzy earlier and open a some additional units. The archery guys have done a great job at presenting a unified front and it sounds like they will benefit. Might just consider making the change.
earlier? you guys get the rut almost every year.. the first week of oct is awesome hunting for elk...
Might need you to point me where the rut is active because it's not where I hunt the west side.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on January 02, 2015, 06:31:24 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on January 02, 2015, 09:03:04 PM
Post by: tonymiller7 on January 06, 2015, 11:35:03 AM
Post by: bobcat on January 06, 2015, 11:57:32 AM
The exception would be early archery elk. The rumor is it will be moved back a little. So don't rely on 2009 season dates for that.
Post by: stackemup on January 06, 2015, 12:26:57 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on January 07, 2015, 04:03:51 PM
I honestly would be VERY surprised if it opened the 12, and we were allowed any more than the 23rd to hunt.
I once was told that the only way that anyone would be allowed to hunt the last week of September, would be a special permit.
We used to have the first week of October.
Now the ML get that.
One reason why switching the seasons was an option on the survey.. :o
The question, as I understood it, was to either continue opening the Tuesday after Labor Day, the *th of Sptember (no matter what day) , or swapping with the ML...
Did I fill out a different questionairre than you?
How did the 12th of September come into this discussion?
I could only hope...
No question of getting into animals, but getting into them when they are "hot" is why I do it.
I love the rut, but would rather pack an elk out in the late season.
September is all about the fun of calling to me, and I hear more bugling happening by real elk in August than I hear from anybody (hunters and elk combined) during the first 2 weeks of September.
Not saying they dont come in, just more often than not it is silence broken by a twig instaed of a full on bushwack.
So, the late the better...
Big bull at close range screaming and rearranging the scenery...
Or Satelite bull sneaking in on you downwind side...
The rut might not guarrantee an animal, but studies have shown that most breeding occurs on or before Oct 1st, and cows are only in estrus for a 12 hour period beginning in August then a 3 week cycle, until bred. They really are not all ready during the first phase, the bulls are still in the advertisement mode and only a few cows get bred, so the last week of September is like spring break.
The ability to find and harvest an animal is less influenced by when, compared to how long it takes to find them.
It is easier to find them when thet are more vocal..
Post by: bobcat on January 07, 2015, 04:17:38 PM
That still would have the season ending before the last week of September.
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 07, 2015, 04:19:13 PM
whining huh?I'm thinking the 5th, 6th or 7th for opening day. :dunno:
They won't open the season on Labor Day weekend, so those dates arue out. If they kept it the same as it has been, opening the day after Labor Day, then it would open on the 8th.
But it sounds to me like they're finally giving in to the people whining for a later season, and I'm betting on a September 12th opening day.
Color me a whiner :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on January 07, 2015, 04:23:04 PM
whining huh?I'm thinking the 5th, 6th or 7th for opening day. :dunno:
They won't open the season on Labor Day weekend, so those dates arue out. If they kept it the same as it has been, opening the day after Labor Day, then it would open on the 8th.
But it sounds to me like they're finally giving in to the people whining for a later season, and I'm betting on a September 12th opening day.
Color me a whiner :chuckle:
Well if the rumor is true, the whining worked for ya, so good job!
Post by: stackemup on January 07, 2015, 05:57:32 PM
Post by: go4steelhd on January 07, 2015, 07:01:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 07, 2015, 07:05:52 PM
What units are the adding for muzzy elk?
That's what I'm anxiously waiting to find out!
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 07, 2015, 07:11:04 PM
I'll stick to my guess that any unit with or strongly suspected as having hoof rot.What units are the adding for muzzy elk?
That's what I'm anxiously waiting to find out!
Post by: longwalker on January 07, 2015, 07:32:56 PM
Post by: Nice Racks on January 07, 2015, 07:51:24 PM
Post by: stackemup on January 08, 2015, 09:47:40 AM
Post by: bobcat on January 08, 2015, 10:31:13 AM
Muzzy guys gained around 11 new GMU's don't know which ones.
Only 11? Someone else posted a couple weeks ago that 24 units were being added to the early muzzleloader elk season. :dunno:
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on January 08, 2015, 12:45:28 PM
Post by: longwalker on January 09, 2015, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on January 09, 2015, 06:39:02 PM
well archery elk should just be the entire month of September. the fact that its only a few days longer than the rifle season is a joke
Yes sir! If WA would adopt similar seasons to ID or MT, I'd stay here for the bulk of my fall elk hunt and pump my dinero into the WA pot..
Post by: dr.derek on January 09, 2015, 06:51:18 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on January 10, 2015, 11:00:31 AM
Its more then less set in stone for the 12th. Muzzy guys also gained a lot of ground this year for elk.
Where is this information coming from ?
Or even the proposal...
I search the website, read the "plan", sent e-mails, made phone calls... :dunno:
Post by: hughjorgan on January 10, 2015, 11:23:07 AM
Its more then less set in stone for the 12th. Muzzy guys also gained a lot of ground this year for elk.
Where is this information coming from ?
Or even the proposal...
I search the website, read the "plan", sent e-mails, made phone calls... :dunno:
The 12th is the date that is mentioned this year from a member of this forum that is on the GMAC who took notes and made a thread explaining what was happening. The proposal for archery according to him was to move the starting date from the day after Labor Day to the first Saturday after Labor Day. This year that date would be the 12 of September.
Here is the thread in case you missed it...
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,166539.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,166539.0.html)
Post by: Yankee on January 26, 2015, 09:05:29 PM
:dunno:
Post by: bobcat on January 26, 2015, 09:10:36 PM
For what it's worth, I stopped by the WADFW booth at the Sportsmans show this weekend and they told me the recommended dates for early elk archery in eastern Wa is going to be Sept. 12-24th.
:dunno:
Yes, and that would also be true for western Washington as well.
Post by: pc on January 27, 2015, 08:22:02 AM
**Stay the same or go to the 2009 schedule is what I've heard.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on January 27, 2015, 08:48:55 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 27, 2015, 08:55:40 AM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on January 27, 2015, 09:23:29 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 28, 2015, 10:12:06 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on January 29, 2015, 06:30:53 AM