Post by: dterry2882 on March 21, 2016, 12:54:11 PM
I am looking for general information about the process for hunting up here, I prefer to bow hunt.
looking for information on:
Tags
Hunting Clubs
Places to hunt
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 21, 2016, 01:42:58 PM
You have to choose which method you want to hunt here. You can only hunt one of archery, ML, or modern unless you get a multi-season permit. They cost $6 or so for the application and then if you get one, the tag costs 139.00 fpr deer and 182.00 for elk. The application deadline is 03/31/16. I don't think you have to buy your license to apply for the multi-season tag. You must be in the state for 90 days to purchase a resident license, and of course, need hunter education if born after January 1st, 1971.
Here are the past year's big game regs. The new ones come out later. http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01712/wdfw01712.pdf
Post by: JDHasty on March 21, 2016, 01:47:57 PM
Welcome. Why don't you tell us a little more about yourself, post some pics, etc.
You have to choose which method you want to hunt here. You can only hunt one of archery, ML, or modern unless you get a multi-season permit. They cost $6 or so for the application and then if you get one, the tag costs 139.00 fpr deer and 182.00 for elk. The application deadline is 03/31/16. I don't think you have to buy your license to apply for the multi-season tag. You must be in the state for 90 days to purchase a resident license, and of course, need hunter education if born after January 1st, 1971.
Here are the past year's big game regs. The new ones come out later. http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01712/wdfw01712.pdf
To clarify a bit, if you hunt "modern" you can use any "lesser weapon" during the modern season. If you hunt ML, you can use any lesser weapon. What you cannot do, w/o a multi season permit is hunt other special seasons other than the one you have a valid tag for.
Post by: Special T on March 21, 2016, 02:29:07 PM
Post by: dontgetcrabs on March 21, 2016, 02:48:17 PM
and of course, need hunter education if born after January 1st, 1971.
I think it's 1973.
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 21, 2016, 03:23:00 PM
and of course, need hunter education if born after January 1st, 1971.
I think it's 1973.
Both wrong (and I teach it) 1972
Post by: dterry2882 on March 22, 2016, 06:46:23 AM
what is the best way to find a place to hunt? I have never hunted public lands, I have always used hunting clubs in the south.
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 22, 2016, 07:04:02 AM
There are quite a few resources available to you on the WDFW website. Also, if you have a GPS that takes a chip, you might consider the OnXMaps chip for WA, which will show you public and private land as well as landowner info. http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjw2sO3BRD49-zdzfb8iLwBEiQAFZgZfDUQTrZBLYmB_-EAZ81Skjb7A4gzSHic74Bw75eVWFwaApnO8P8HAQ There may be a HuntWA discount code - not sure at this time.
There are harvest reports on the WDFW website and a program called GoHunt Interactive Hunting http://apps.wdfw.wa.gov/gohunt/
Prospect Reports: http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/prospects/
Post by: nwwanderer on March 22, 2016, 08:04:29 AM
The state rules and attitudes are vastly different from Alabama. More control and complication, less take. Ask all the questions you can think of. I know it is painful but wade through the state regulations and then ask some more questions. Drive around with your binoculars, stop at every high spot you find and enjoy the views.
Post by: jmscon on March 22, 2016, 09:38:35 PM
Post by: dterry2882 on March 23, 2016, 06:02:13 AM
Check to see if your hunter ed certificate is valid here. If it isn't, sign up now! The classes fill up fast! In some areas they might already be full for the year. You can take an online course and as soon as you complete that you'll need to take a final 4 hr. course through Wash. Dept. of Fish and Game.
i checked on that yesterday, I went to the office in ephrata and they was able to answer a few questions for me. My biggest adjustment I am gonna have to work on is, hunting public, the how and when.
Post by: elkboy on March 23, 2016, 06:12:21 AM
You will not find the same deer densities as you had in Alabama, but deer are (on average) larger in body and live in a great diversity of settings. And you will still find your beloved white-tailed deer, just the relatively larger northern Rockies race. Some of us do hunt them from tree stands, which also can work for black-tailed deer on the coast. Mule deer and elk tend to be a spot-and-stalk game (with calling as an additional twist for elk), with lots of miles on the boots.
From Moses Lake, you could reasonably do weekend hunts for deer along the east slope of the Cascades (a lot of public land, mostly mule deer), and pretty much anywhere in eastern Washington (mix of mule deer and white-tails). Message me if you want to know more about the southeast corner of the state. Cheers, and welcome!
Post by: dterry2882 on March 23, 2016, 06:25:40 AM
I am open to hunting any big game really! I am all about feeding my family! I grew up eating from the land.
This first year it will take a lot learning all the stuff needed to stay out of trouble! I have a goal set over next 5 years is to get a nice elk and nice mule deer with my bow! As far as this first season goes i just need to learn how hunting on public land goes.
In Alabama we are able to set up cameras and salt licks to be able to see and track deer patterns, so it will take some adjustments.
I am open to hunt all over the state for any big game. Guess I need to find me a new hunting friend lol!!
Post by: nwwanderer on March 23, 2016, 07:21:21 AM