Post by: Urban_Homesteader on November 25, 2017, 01:02:07 PM
Can anyone point me in the right direction to finding out what's possible?
Post by: jdb on November 25, 2017, 01:10:21 PM
Post by: saylean on November 25, 2017, 01:20:32 PM
I live in Bothell on several acres. There is a black bear that my neighbor and I have spotted. We have 4 young kids and the city won't do anything about it. I've read through the WDFW and can't find anything the prohibits it, although I understand I'm out of season.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to finding out what's possible?
Don't bother with the city, call the WDFW when it comes back. They will take care of the issue if it continues.
Post by: Bob33 on November 25, 2017, 01:38:53 PM
Post by: BNAElkhntr on November 25, 2017, 01:45:52 PM
You may be able to depending on city code. I'd probably be more concerned aboit what happens if the bear runs off with an arrow in his side and dies in a neighbor's yard.Or as my Local LEO said if that angry Bear/Deer/Elk with arrow in it runs across road and car hits it and person driving is injured you might be held responsible or worse yet attacks person walking down street :twocents:
Post by: dreamunelk on November 25, 2017, 01:52:34 PM
I live in Bothell on several acres. There is a black bear that my neighbor and I have spotted. We have 4 young kids and the city won't do anything about it. I've read through the WDFW and can't find anything the prohibits it, although I understand I'm out of season.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to finding out what's possible?
Why are you concerned about the bear? That is the last thing I would worry about. Tell your kids to go play in those acres! I have a feeling that may be suffering from nature deficit disorder.
Post by: tgomez on November 25, 2017, 02:49:47 PM
Post by: Urban_Homesteader on November 26, 2017, 08:17:09 AM
You may be able to depending on city code. I'd probably be more concerned aboit what happens if the bear runs off with an arrow in his side and dies in a neighbor's yard.Or as my Local LEO said if that angry Bear/Deer/Elk with arrow in it runs across road and car hits it and person driving is injured you might be held responsible or worse yet attacks person walking down street :twocents:
That is a really good point.
Post by: kselkhunter on November 26, 2017, 08:36:19 AM
I'd really advise not shooting a bear with an arrow, and potentially wounding it near a neighborhood of people and kids.
Post by: AJ Howard on November 27, 2017, 09:23:06 PM
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Post by: Shoofly09 on November 27, 2017, 10:00:25 PM
Post by: pd on November 27, 2017, 10:31:50 PM
Shooting a bow in city limits is legal? Really?
Yes, it can be. Unless specifically banned by municipal code, then bow hunting within city limits should be legal. I read a few weeks back that Hoquiam bans the discharge of bows within the city, so that would be an example of not allowed, but I know of at least 4 municipalities within my county of residence where this is legal. Not at all uncommon.
Post by: lokidog on November 28, 2017, 08:58:51 AM
I'd really advise not shooting a bear with an arrow, and potentially wounding it near a neighborhood of people and kids.
The bear I shot with a bow went a whole 11 yards. I'd think that with a carefully placed shot, that could easily be duplicated. Do it on a school day, no kids in the neighborhood. If the nearby neighbors are concerned about the bear as well, let them all know when you plan to try to get it and they can act accordingly. :twocents:
Post by: fly-by on December 01, 2017, 11:49:40 AM
Call WDFW as mentioned above. If it's being a problem, they'll collar the bear and keep track of it. If it's already collared and continuing to be a nuisance they'll relocate it.
I'd really advise not shooting a bear with an arrow, and potentially wounding it near a neighborhood of people and kids.
A friend of mine in a suburban area had a neighbor poorly arrow a bear. Didn't earn him any points with the rest of the neighborhood.
Post by: kselkhunter on December 01, 2017, 12:54:11 PM
My neighbors are fine with it and all know I have a 3-D archery range in my back yard. I just have had enough animals move at the shot over the years to simply not want to risk it on having a wounded bear running around. With an elementary school less than a mile in one direction, and a large park a 1/2 mile in the other direction. Plenty of moms out with young kids during the school day on the walking paths.
I have bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, and deer on the property regularly. What I've learned over the years after that first sighting is they all run every time they see a human, and are not aggressive. WDFW collared one bear once near the park, and I haven't seen that one in awhile so may have relocated it.
That being said, I did come across a sow and cubs on the walking path with my dogs about a mile away on the city side of the area one day, about 1/4 mile from elementary school. She bolted as soon as she saw us round the corner. That time I called the city police, and they came right out. Too close to the kids with recess.
If I ever had a real problem aggressive bear, and WDFW wasn't responding I'd call the sheriff out and notify the neighbors. There'd likely be a much larger weapon than a bow being used...
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on December 19, 2017, 09:28:20 PM