Post by: XAFSSGT on August 28, 2015, 01:12:49 PM
If I get a tag for a deer, and catch another buck drinking out of my pond, which I have caught several...
Can I shoot said buck with a bow?
(I was embarassed to ask it, but couldn't find a cut and dry answer)
Post by: Shawn Ryan on August 28, 2015, 01:17:07 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 28, 2015, 01:17:50 PM
You can only harvest one legal deer per season, unless drawn for a 2nd deer permit.
Post by: XAFSSGT on August 28, 2015, 01:18:52 PM
No, unless you have a second deer tag, because you applied and were drawn for it through the permit lottery, you can only shoot one deer. You also have to choose your weapon type (modern, archery, muzzle) and can only use one weapon type for deer and hunt that weapon's seasons.
Why would I need a 2nd tag? I haven't even filled a tag yet.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 28, 2015, 01:22:41 PM
If you are asking if you can shoot two deer without having drawn the special permit: no.
It will help better answer your question if we know which method of hunting you choose or are choosing for your tag.
Post by: h20hunter on August 28, 2015, 01:23:00 PM
You can only harvest, kill, one deer a year unless you apply for, and then get drawn a "2nd" tag which would be area and season specific.
You can't get two general use deer tags over the counter.
Post by: Woodchuck on August 28, 2015, 01:23:14 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 28, 2015, 01:24:22 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 28, 2015, 01:25:13 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on August 28, 2015, 01:25:52 PM
I'm new to WA, so please bare with my stupid question.
If I get a tag for a deer, and catch another buck drinking out of my pond, which I have caught several...
Can I shoot said buck with a bow?
(I was embarrassed to ask it, but couldn't find a cut and dry answer)
For sure I do not understand this question. :dunno:
Post by: Buckmark on August 28, 2015, 01:35:17 PM
Used to hunt the modern season with a bow when i lived on the samm plateau
Post by: XAFSSGT on August 28, 2015, 01:53:13 PM
If a deer is drinking out of your pond during archery deer season and you have a archery deer tag you can shoot the deer.
Thank you!
Sorry for the confusion folks. When I said "another" I meant, I've caught several different bucks drinking from my pond. I've yet to fill a tag on any of them, I wasn't sure if it was legal. Thanks for all the help!
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 28, 2015, 01:56:29 PM
Post by: tonymiller7 on August 28, 2015, 01:57:54 PM
This may help :dunno:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 28, 2015, 02:01:32 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01712/wdfw01712.pdf (http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01712/wdfw01712.pdf)
This may help :dunno:
Now why would you start using logic and common sense when it is so much more useful and efficient to solicit random, confusing and often differing answers on the internet??
You Sir, are clearly a trouble maker and rabblerouser!!
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 28, 2015, 02:26:43 PM
But there really is more information needed before an accurate answer can be given.
Post by: XAFSSGT on August 28, 2015, 02:31:45 PM
I should have just asked if it was legal to shoot a deer on my property in an area with homes around. That's all I was actually unclear on.
And thank you for posting the big game book for WA. I could not get the link to launch on my computer from the state site, and that link did the trick.
To those with the rude comments, keep it up guys. You're awesome. :chuckle:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 28, 2015, 02:37:13 PM
If can be done safely, during open season with correct tag and legal equipment, and no pesky Homeowners Asociation rules or local government restrictions that prohibt weapons discharges, short answer is yes...whack it to him.
Then post some pictures and then fire up the :cue:
Good luck!!!
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 28, 2015, 02:38:35 PM
I appreciate those who actually tried to help.WDFW regs only cover a portion of legality. You need to check with county and city too. If it is legal to practice with a bow, generally it will be legal to shoot a deer there if you have the right tag, in the season dates, with in the regs, etc.
I should have just asked if it was legal to shoot a deer on my property in an area with homes around. That's all I was actually unclear on.
And thank you for posting the big game book for WA. I could not get the link to launch on my computer from the state site, and that link did the trick.
To those with the rude comments, keep it up guys. You're awesome. :chuckle:
Post by: Firedogg on August 28, 2015, 02:40:47 PM
http://yakima.co.pierce.wa.us/MapGallery/index.cfm?event=displayMapInformation&id=449
Post by: tonymiller7 on August 28, 2015, 02:48:25 PM
Post by: XAFSSGT on August 28, 2015, 02:49:58 PM
If the deer are around your place in Graham you need to make sure you are not in the county no shooting area.
http://yakima.co.pierce.wa.us/MapGallery/index.cfm?event=displayMapInformation&id=449
According to that map, I am outside of the no shooting area.
Post by: lokidog on August 28, 2015, 02:50:32 PM
If a deer is drinking out of your pond during archery deer season and you have a archery deer tag you can shoot the deer.
Thank you!
Sorry for the confusion folks. When I said "another" I meant, I've caught several different bucks drinking from my pond. I've yet to fill a tag on any of them, I wasn't sure if it was legal. Thanks for all the help!
I was fooled by the original question as well so don't be too harsh on the guys adding a little levity... there is a lot of angst, especially among the bow hunting crowd, with all of the closures going on. BTW, not sure I saw any responses that I would categorize as "rude". :dunno: Well, except maybe for Timberstalker.... :chuckle:
BTW, I don't buy into the "there is no stupid question" philosophy. If you have had something explained clearly or if it such a common sense thing that the average 2 year old knows the answer, it might be a stupid question. :twocents: This is not, however, implying the OP's question was stupid, it was, as he himself put it, simply not asked clearly.
Hunt on gentlemen, and women.... :archery_smiley:
Post by: h20hunter on August 28, 2015, 02:51:04 PM
Post by: tracksoup on August 28, 2015, 03:05:45 PM
Post by: XAFSSGT on August 28, 2015, 03:08:12 PM
Another thing to consider is if you shoot a deer on your property and it runs onto a neighbors property will permission to retrieve it be granted?
Excellent point. I get along really great with my neighbors, so I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be a problem.
Post by: XAFSSGT on August 28, 2015, 03:09:32 PM
If it is legal to practice with a bow
I never even bothered to check into the legality of that. I have enough distance between the houses around me, I figured it was okay to shoot a bow on my land. Ugh.
Post by: tracksoup on August 28, 2015, 03:31:22 PM
If you are not within the "no shooting area" you are fine to shoot your bow and harvest a deer from your property.If it is legal to practice with a bow
I never even bothered to check into the legality of that. I have enough distance between the houses around me, I figured it was okay to shoot a bow on my land. Ugh.
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on August 28, 2015, 03:56:31 PM
Post by: fishnfur on August 30, 2015, 12:12:39 AM
I'm pretty sure you already knew that, but I hate to let an opportunity to further muddy the waters pass by without adding additional confusing comment.
Good luck killer!
Post by: gilroym on August 30, 2015, 07:21:56 AM
Your in GMU 652 has any deer Sept 1st - 30th and late season Nov 25th - Dec 31st also any deer so you'll be alright then. But once hunting season start deer's habits change so you might find that once the time comes they don't come around anymore.
Post by: XAFSSGT on August 30, 2015, 04:35:34 PM