Post by: X-Force on January 11, 2016, 12:10:23 PM
If I could escape work during the spring I would be putting in for huckleberry or 49 degrees just to do a double Turkey/Bear hunt.
Post by: wheels on January 11, 2016, 12:52:03 PM
Post by: Antlershed on January 11, 2016, 01:19:56 PM
Post by: Machias on January 11, 2016, 06:08:24 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on January 11, 2016, 06:55:44 PM
You should add a choice, "I always go to Idaho, no draw and always a spring season". :):yeah:
Post by: pd on January 11, 2016, 08:17:35 PM
You should add a choice, "I always go to Idaho, no draw and always a spring season". :)
While that is completely accurate, it doesn't tell the whole story. Yes, at least in the Panhandle, you can be assured of OTC spring bear (fall bear, too) tags. And, they are cheap for foreigners like me. However, because baiting is allowed in Idaho, a drop in hunter like me is at a real disadvantage, in my opinion. At least in Washington everybody is the same (no baiting).
On the other hand, there just doesn't seem to be much interest amongst 90%+ of Idaho hunters for bears.
Do you agree??
Post by: Machias on January 11, 2016, 08:21:27 PM
Post by: X-Force on January 11, 2016, 09:50:15 PM
Post by: tgomez on January 12, 2016, 07:57:19 AM
Post by: Machias on January 12, 2016, 08:50:15 AM
I will put in for NE corner because it is where I hunt bear, and I feel it is one of the best black bear areas in Washington State.
It is!!
Post by: RB on January 12, 2016, 09:07:33 AM
Post by: kodiak 907 on January 12, 2016, 10:37:52 AM
Its time to apply... but you already know that. Just wondering with the doubling of NE corner permits if more people are switching to those units?
If I could escape work during the spring I would be putting in for huckleberry or 49 degrees just to do a double Turkey/Bear hunt.
I drew 49d last year, got two gobblers on opening day and hunted bear the rest of the week. It was a sweet week in the woods.
Post by: X-Force on January 12, 2016, 03:39:58 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on January 12, 2016, 03:59:57 PM
Post by: RB on January 12, 2016, 09:15:26 PM
X-force, nice new pic in your avatar...where was I in it?! You know where I put in. Best of luck to all others. I would love to do a eastern wa hunt for bear for a week or so, but close to home just makes it too easy.:yeah:
I changed my mind as I was applying and only applied for North Skagit for the same reason. I would love to do a week of spring Bear and a week of Deer in the NE but that is just not in the cards. Three points this time so "maybe" a chance. Plus I could still buy a second tag for east if I got lucky on the west.
Post by: tgomez on January 12, 2016, 10:02:48 PM
Mmm, spring bear!! Man I wish I could draw this tag ever year, so damn fun! With only one point this year, I'm screwed.
Don't give up man, I only have one point to, but it ya never known. The only time I ever put in for a cow elk tag in Yakima I drew with no points! I also harvested a huge cow on that trip, and was the only one in camp to get an elk that season! :IBCOOL:
Post by: RudyP on January 13, 2016, 01:46:45 AM
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 13, 2016, 01:56:20 AM
How do you build points? I've been thinking of applying for a spring tag for the west side. Snohomish or skagit counties
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You build points every year you buy one. Start off with one point, then the next year you put it you'll have two. They square whatever number of points you have for the drawing. 2=4, 3=9, 4=16. This way the longer you put in it works to your advantage. Personally I would rather not have a point system and everyone who puts in has same odds.
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 13, 2016, 02:05:10 AM
Thanks for the info and I agree about the point system.
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If you have kids who hunt I would start putting in for them now! I think it's only 3 dollars for youth. Then by the time they are 20 they will be drawing moose hunts and everything else.
Post by: JM on January 13, 2016, 09:47:31 AM
Thanks
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 13, 2016, 10:41:50 AM
Don't even bother applying, just a waste of money IMHO
Post by: DUGANDEER on January 13, 2016, 10:46:47 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on January 13, 2016, 10:48:03 AM
What is max points for Spring Black Bear?
3. See I told you, not even worth applying for
:peep:
Post by: Bango skank on January 14, 2016, 12:47:34 AM
You should add a choice, "I always go to Idaho, no draw and always a spring season". :)
While that is completely accurate, it doesn't tell the whole story. Yes, at least in the Panhandle, you can be assured of OTC spring bear (fall bear, too) tags. And, they are cheap for foreigners like me. However, because baiting is allowed in Idaho, a drop in hunter like me is at a real disadvantage, in my opinion. At least in Washington everybody is the same (no baiting).
On the other hand, there just doesn't seem to be much interest amongst 90%+ of Idaho hunters for bears.
Do you agree??
Baiting is not allowed in all units in idaho. Unit 1 for example you can not bait. I suggest you just hit idaho, and dont bother putting in for washington
Post by: Machias on January 14, 2016, 05:42:33 AM
Post by: tonymiller7 on January 15, 2016, 02:26:41 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 18, 2016, 10:52:13 AM
Post by: 87Ford on January 18, 2016, 10:57:56 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 18, 2016, 11:01:06 AM
I'll have 6 points and only putting in for Monroe because it's so close to home I can hunt it in the mornings before work.crap I probably won't draw now. :chuckle:
Post by: 87Ford on January 18, 2016, 11:25:42 AM
:chuckle:I'll have 6 points and only putting in for Monroe because it's so close to home I can hunt it in the mornings before work.crap I probably won't draw now. :chuckle:
Thought it was funny, same boat and thinking as you, except I work at night..
Post by: luvmystang67 on January 18, 2016, 11:38:28 AM
:IBCOOL:
Post by: X-Force on January 18, 2016, 11:42:37 AM
I'm only putting in for Skagit due to the Skagit bear thread suggesting extremely high success rates for those bear hunters...
:IBCOOL:
I think its the quality of hunters in the skagit compared to the rest of the state :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 18, 2016, 11:44:10 AM
I'm only putting in for Skagit due to the Skagit bear thread suggesting extremely high success rates for those bear hunters...you do that :tup:
:IBCOOL:
Post by: Southpole on January 18, 2016, 01:45:59 PM
I will put in for NE corner because it is where I hunt bear, and I feel it is one of the best black bear areas in Washington State.That's why I put in for that area... and we have a place there... and there's lots of bears there... and they're soft and fuzzy... and they're are juicy and delicious... :drool:
Post by: tgomez on January 18, 2016, 04:59:38 PM
Yes, they are berry good! :chuckle:I will put in for NE corner because it is where I hunt bear, and I feel it is one of the best black bear areas in Washington State.That's why I put in for that area... and we have a place there... and there's lots of bears there... and they're soft and fuzzy... and they're are juicy and delicious... :drool:
Post by: grundy53 on January 19, 2016, 08:38:08 AM
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Post by: saylean on January 19, 2016, 08:14:31 PM
I'm only putting in for Skagit due to the Skagit bear thread suggesting extremely high success rates for those bear hunters...
:IBCOOL:
Hahaha. :IBCOOL:
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 19, 2016, 08:22:38 PM
I put in for a Westside unit. If I don't get drawn I'll probably buy a Idaho tag.I bet I know witch one.
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Post by: Buckmark on January 19, 2016, 08:41:44 PM
It has been years since i have drawn...
Post by: grundy53 on January 19, 2016, 08:51:34 PM
I put in for a Westside unit. If I don't get drawn I'll probably buy a Idaho tag.I bet I know witch one.
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I bet you are right ;) :chuckle:
Post by: Turner89 on January 19, 2016, 08:54:51 PM
Ive only been drawn once, and cant wait to get it again. I love hunting in the spring :tup:
Post by: 87Ford on January 24, 2016, 11:24:20 AM
Post by: X-Force on February 01, 2016, 04:33:28 PM
Post by: JM on February 02, 2016, 09:53:38 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on February 19, 2016, 06:50:38 PM
Post by: kkc66 on February 21, 2016, 11:11:41 PM
You will NOT be notified of drawing results by e-mail.
Application Submission Date and Time: 02/21/2016 11:00 PST
Species Category: BLACK BEAR PERMIT
Hunt Choice #1: 7000 - SHERMAN
Hunt Choice #2: 7001 - KELLY HILL
Hunt Choice #3: 7004 - 49 DEGREES NORTH
Hunt Choice #4: 7005 - HUCKLEBERRY
Application Total Points: 3
Confirmation Number:xxxxxxxxx
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on February 22, 2016, 05:17:09 AM
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Post by: X-Force on February 26, 2016, 11:10:09 AM
Good...you guys stay out of the Wenaha! Frustrating when only 50% of people who draw actually hunt...
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That could be said for most permits