Post by: Hunt4family on September 10, 2015, 12:06:27 AM
WDFW says it's illegal....
Thoughts? Or did I get bad advice from the person who responded to my question?
Just wanting to make sure I'm legal at all times.
So does every guide that calls for a client keep an elk tag in their pocket?
Post by: MattySuto on September 10, 2015, 12:12:57 AM
Post by: heronblu on September 10, 2015, 12:16:32 AM
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on September 10, 2015, 12:18:17 AM
Tell me if I'm wrong guys. :dunno:
Post by: Hunt4family on September 10, 2015, 12:22:41 AM
Therefore just to call an animal is hunting and my friend would need a license.
I guess you shouldn't blow a locator bugle before the season because with this rationale you are hunting!
Post by: Hunt4family on September 10, 2015, 12:25:07 AM
Post by: huntnnw on September 10, 2015, 12:51:48 AM
Post by: huntingbaldguy on September 10, 2015, 01:13:22 AM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on September 10, 2015, 06:10:06 AM
Post by: Bob33 on September 10, 2015, 06:26:12 AM
(65) "To hunt" and its derivatives means an effort to kill, injure, harass, harvest, or capture((, or harass)) a wild animal or wild bird.
It is clearly possible to "hunt" without a weapon.
wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/86/Do+I+need+a+hunting+license+if+I%27m+just+helping+my+child+or+others+to+hunt%3F
Do I need a hunting license if I'm just helping my child or others to hunt?
If you are only watching or guiding, you do not need a hunting license. However, if you are directly assisting and participating (such as driving game or packing hunting weapons), you will need the appropriate hunting license.
Post by: Smokey Bear on September 10, 2015, 06:33:55 AM
The rationale I got was that the definition in the hunting pamphlet defines to hunt as: any attempt to kill, capture, injure or harass a wild animal or bird.
Therefore just to call an animal is hunting and my friend would need a license.
I guess you shouldn't blow a locator bugle before the season because with this rationale you are hunting!
It is completely LEGAL to call for another hunter, even if you have already filled your tag. The key is do not have a weapon with you, sidearm is ok. Without a weapon you are not attempting to kill that animal, your buddy with the weapon is!
Party hunting (WAC 232-12-062):
Party hunting is defined as shooting at or
killing big game or turkeys with the intention of having another person tag the animal; or tagging a big game animal or turkey that another person has killed
Party hunting is illegal for big game and turkey, except for hunters with disabilities who have a designated hunting companion as defined in WAC 232-12- 828
Good Luck this season!
Post by: MattySuto on September 10, 2015, 09:10:01 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 10, 2015, 09:21:05 AM
Call Olympia or email them an ask the question...
Why? Bob33 copied the answer from WDFW help/FAQ page.
Just needs to have a hunting license if doing the calling for the hunter.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on September 10, 2015, 09:23:18 AM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/86/Do+I+need+a+hunting+license+if+I'm+just+helping+my+child+or+others+to+hunt%3F
Post by: MattySuto on September 10, 2015, 10:20:32 AM
because interpretation blows... A gamer may still get you because he don't interpret it that way ... its to cover your hind side as well ... And email/ a name / if there's ever a question in doubt i call or email and have it available ...Call Olympia or email them an ask the question...
Why? Bob33 copied the answer from WDFW help/FAQ page.
Just needs to have a hunting license if doing the calling for the hunter.
Post by: westsidehntr on September 10, 2015, 10:23:59 AM
Post by: Squidward on September 10, 2015, 10:37:50 AM
Post by: buglebrush on September 10, 2015, 10:55:01 AM
Happens all the time and 100% legal in my book. Calling for someone is not an attempt to kill the animal by the caller.:yeah: I would be carrying my bow too if I still had my deer tag. There is no way I would call to ask. :bdid: a citation would never hold up in court.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 10, 2015, 10:59:08 AM
Do photographers have to get hunting licenses to go pursue animals for photos?Happens all the time and 100% legal in my book. Calling for someone is not an attempt to kill the animal by the caller.:yeah: I would be carrying my bow too if I still had my deer tag. There is no way I would call to ask. :bdid: a citation would never hold up in court.
Post by: MattySuto on September 10, 2015, 11:06:37 AM
Your right because WA state courts are the best :tup:Happens all the time and 100% legal in my book. Calling for someone is not an attempt to kill the animal by the caller.:yeah: I would be carrying my bow too if I still had my deer tag. There is no way I would call to ask. :bdid: a citation would never hold up in court.
Post by: westsidehntr on September 10, 2015, 11:13:44 AM
Your right because WA state courts are the best :tup:Happens all the time and 100% legal in my book. Calling for someone is not an attempt to kill the animal by the caller.:yeah: I would be carrying my bow too if I still had my deer tag. There is no way I would call to ask. :bdid: a citation would never hold up in court.
I wouldn't be worried one iota about ever ending up in court over this.
Post by: The100Road on September 10, 2015, 11:37:58 AM
Post by: Hunt4family on September 10, 2015, 12:57:00 PM
Post by: 270Flat on September 10, 2015, 01:02:06 PM