Post by: bobcat on February 24, 2009, 10:14:30 PM
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I just do not understand why the West side general elk
season is so late in the year. As most of the hunting is
done in higher elevations we must continually fight
winter weather due to the late season. This not only
presents difficult and unpleasant hunting conditions but
creates a safety issue to the hunters. Snow storms of
great intensity can develop very rapidly in these high
elevations. I have been there during these events and
you literally can face whiteouts and loose the ability to
recognize landmarks. Even without the snow the
inclement weather can make hunting condition almost
unbearable. Oregon normally starts elk season a week
earlier that Washington does. I would recommend this
for us as well or even better the last weekend of
October.
This is the WDFW's response:
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We are continuing a policy of not having an overlap in
our deer and elk seasons, so opening the elk season in
October is not currently feasible.
Weather is very unpredictable in the fall. Conditions as
you described happen periodically, but some hunters
prefer inclement weather for hunting. Our seasons are
timed to accommodate average weather patterns and fit
in between seasons for other species or user groups
Post by: huntnphool on February 24, 2009, 10:17:15 PM
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on February 24, 2009, 10:18:34 PM
Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 25, 2009, 05:40:19 AM
Post by: sportsman002001 on February 25, 2009, 06:18:37 AM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on February 25, 2009, 08:13:43 AM
Post by: farmin4u_98948 on February 25, 2009, 08:16:46 AM
Post by: dlaw on February 25, 2009, 09:54:11 AM
I can't see a landmark....I am not even going to respond regarding that. :'(
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on February 25, 2009, 11:23:10 AM
What a dumb ass.
Post by: rasbo on February 25, 2009, 11:32:11 AM
Post by: blindpig on February 25, 2009, 01:12:32 PM
Post by: Curly on February 25, 2009, 01:28:02 PM
WTF is this guy thinking!oyeah my days off are,my wifes flowing heavey on this weekend.Im thinking front wiper.Hope he uses these :con:
:chuckle: :lol4:
I'd have a fun time if I worked for WDFW responding to comments like this. But somehow I think Rasbo would have a GREAT time responding. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: nwhunter on February 25, 2009, 08:51:01 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 25, 2009, 10:04:58 PM
Post by: D_morg on February 26, 2009, 07:05:47 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 26, 2009, 07:54:09 AM
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It seems like the hunting department is doing everything
it can to lessen the chances of a successful hunt or
harvest. Why is hunting season right around daylight
savings so half you hunting trip is screwed up. Also,
specifically for elk.....If the rut is in Sept/Oct then why
do DFW keep pushing back the hunting time for
modern firearm. In 08 it was moved from the first week
of November to the last week of October. This has a big
negative impact on east side hunters. Weather
conditions are more favorable later on in the year. So
moving it back a week really sucked. Even above the
4000 ft range I was mid to high 50's. If they don’t want
us to harvest then why sell hunting licenses in the first
place?
Also for east side hunts. The Yakima area has a million
cows. The cows are good eating. Why don’t DFW relax
the impossible spike only system once in a while and let
hunters harvest cows every other year or every third
year? You shouldn't have to have a special tag or a
special draw to harvest a cow there indefinitely.
:chuckle:
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 26, 2009, 07:59:04 AM
Post by: fc2038 on February 26, 2009, 08:39:48 AM
ROAD HUNTER!
Yup that sounds like it. I always wish for weatehr and hate when it is warm. LOVE THE WEATHER!!!!!!!!
Post by: Dipsnort on February 26, 2009, 12:10:54 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on February 26, 2009, 04:03:10 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on February 26, 2009, 04:15:15 PM
I think the guy who complained about elk season starting around the time daylight saving switches tops that. He claimed the time switch messes up that whole week for him. My oh my the things we can complain about . nwhunter
LOL
The time switch F's me up to so I keep a watch (and stereo) on the "old" time until the season is over. :chuckle:
Post by: andrew_12gauge on February 26, 2009, 04:19:31 PM
Post by: huntnphool on February 26, 2009, 04:28:33 PM
Post by: Dipsnort on February 26, 2009, 06:04:57 PM
Way to go guys, with replies like this there is no way this guy will ever join the site and post, stop scaring everyone away :chuckle:Ok, I'm going to come clean and admit it was me. So anyway, now that I've outed myself, can anyone recommend a good camo umbrella for those rainy days on stand so my eyeliner won't run so bad? :chuckle:
Post by: MuleySniper on February 26, 2009, 06:12:54 PM
MS
Post by: RUTNBULL1 on February 26, 2009, 07:29:46 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on February 26, 2009, 07:45:43 PM
Also WDFW, September is too hot for me...and November is too cold. Do you think I can get a tag for the Woodland Park Zoo in June?
Post by: bobcat on February 26, 2009, 07:51:28 PM
Yeah, WDFW, would you guys mind putting some elk in some flat areas, and maybe even put a fence around them so we don't have to wonder if they're still there ??? :chuckle:
Post by: fishingnut71 on February 28, 2009, 07:41:20 PM