Post by: Antlershed on December 05, 2017, 03:31:58 PM
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov
Dear Hunting Enthusiast,
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has identified hunt dates and permit levels for the 2018 spring black bear special permit hunts. This information has been posted on the WDFW website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/spring_bear/
Interested hunters can apply from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28, 2018. See pages 12-13 of Washington's 2017 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet for information on how to apply for special hunt permits.
A valid big game hunting license and tag, which includes black bear as a species option, are required to apply and participate in the spring black bear special permit hunts. See the website for additional restrictions and regulations.
Sincerely,
Wildlife Program
WDFW
Post by: grundy53 on December 05, 2017, 03:44:30 PM
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Post by: Special T on December 05, 2017, 04:15:32 PM
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Post by: sled on December 05, 2017, 04:33:05 PM
And they wonder why they arnt winning the hearts and minds of sportsmen...yes!, anyone hear any kind of reason for not having it this year? Really dissapointing. Little by little I am loosing interest in hunting. I did minimal this year. Maybe it’s time to start looking to a diff state. Even fishing rules suck now. Oh well.
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Post by: bobcat on December 05, 2017, 05:11:06 PM
I think the WDFW has some biologists who don't want any bears killed at all.
Post by: quadrafire on December 05, 2017, 05:12:56 PM
Post by: sled on December 05, 2017, 05:16:26 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on December 05, 2017, 05:18:47 PM
I'd like to hear their reason for no 113 Spring hunts.grizzly encounters
Post by: whackmaster on December 05, 2017, 05:19:59 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 05, 2017, 05:25:31 PM
I'd like to hear their reason for no 113 Spring hunts.grizzly encounters
They have nice hides! :chuckle:
Post by: grundy53 on December 05, 2017, 06:13:54 PM
Yep, that’s been known since the very first proposal.I was holding out hope that they would change their minds. Now it's official.
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Post by: emac on December 05, 2017, 06:34:21 PM
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Post by: dmoua on December 05, 2017, 08:28:48 PM
I'd like to hear their reason for no 113 Spring hunts.
It would be my number 1 choice every year if they did have it as an option.
Post by: quadrafire on December 05, 2017, 08:45:51 PM
mine as wellI'd like to hear their reason for no 113 Spring hunts.
It would be my number 1 choice every year if they did have it as an option.
Post by: steeleywhopper on December 05, 2017, 10:45:38 PM
I'd like to hear their reason for no 113 Spring hunts.grizzly encounters
Shooting grizzly in the spring would be fine with me.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 06, 2017, 05:52:51 AM
http://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/bear-feeding-program-criticized-for-baiting/446384325
Post by: trophyhunt on December 06, 2017, 07:12:25 AM
Post by: Antlershed on December 06, 2017, 07:38:45 AM
Besides eliminating Monroe, I don't see any changes, I thought they said there would be? Am I missing something?They modified the end dates for some hunts so now they all run thru June 15th.
Post by: Timberstalker on December 06, 2017, 07:44:09 AM
Besides eliminating Monroe, I don't see any changes, I thought they said there would be? Am I missing something?They modified the end dates for some hunts so now they all run thru June 15th.
This. This will help immensely in some of the units.
Post by: trophyhunt on December 06, 2017, 08:10:39 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 06, 2017, 08:38:44 AM
Post by: TMagnum on December 07, 2017, 12:04:20 PM
Thanks in advance
Post by: bobcat on December 07, 2017, 12:18:03 PM
You can draw with only 1 point, or NOT draw even if you have several points.
This will give you a general idea of the odds:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/results/results.php?Species=BLACK+BEAR
Post by: X-Force on December 07, 2017, 12:19:45 PM
Sorry Skagit hunters.....Im bringing my points and applying for up north.
If you want you can share with me... Im a few points short this year
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 07, 2017, 12:33:14 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2016/reports/bear_hunt_name.php
Post by: hunter399 on December 07, 2017, 12:39:03 PM
Interesting data that even with the amount of folks applying seems like it's around half that pick up the tag and go. :dunno:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2016/reports/bear_hunt_name.php
Looking at those numbers,what a joke,maybe a negative point -1 for people who don't hunt it,or harvest,the next year ,so people will hunt it harder,or won't put in for draws that they don't intend to hunt.
Post by: PastorJoel on December 07, 2017, 12:41:23 PM
Post by: Bob33 on December 07, 2017, 12:45:34 PM
I suspect that is accounted for in tag numbers. WDFW knows that only a portion of all permit holders will hunt, and only a portion of those who hunt will harvest. If they knew 100% of pernits would hunt, they would reduce the number of permits.Interesting data that even with the amount of folks applying seems like it's around half that pick up the tag and go. :dunno:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2016/reports/bear_hunt_name.php
Looking at those numbers,what a joke,maybe a negative point -1 for people who don't hunt it,or harvest,the next year ,so people will hunt it harder,or won't put in for draws that they don't intend to hunt.
Post by: Antlershed on December 07, 2017, 12:55:09 PM
Odds depend on which unit you apply for. It can vary from about 1 in 4 to 1 in 100.:yeah: I’ll have 8 points going into this year’s draw, but I don’t apply for any Westside units.
You can draw with only 1 point, or NOT draw even if you have several points.
This will give you a general idea of the odds:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/results/results.php?Species=BLACK+BEAR
Post by: hunter399 on December 07, 2017, 01:00:55 PM
I do agree with ya on they would reduce numbers ,maybe only eastern wa residents can put in for east side permits,west siders put in for west side permits ,seems like the opportunity to hunt a gmu may be higher if you live in the area .or extra points for a draw that you live in.This might slow down the guy that hunts the permit one weekend and says I'm done.I suspect that is accounted for in tag numbers. WDFW knows that only a portion of all permit holders will hunt, and only a portion of those who hunt will harvest. If they knew 100% of pernits would hunt, they would reduce the number of permits.Interesting data that even with the amount of folks applying seems like it's around half that pick up the tag and go. :dunno:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/2016/reports/bear_hunt_name.php
Looking at those numbers,what a joke,maybe a negative point -1 for people who don't hunt it,or harvest,the next year ,so people will hunt it harder,or won't put in for draws that they don't intend to hunt.
Post by: Special T on December 07, 2017, 03:33:50 PM
I hope he finally found a job after the WDFW made life hard on him after he left.
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Post by: JM on December 15, 2017, 12:07:47 PM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 15, 2017, 12:17:25 PM
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Post by: Timberstalker on December 15, 2017, 03:07:05 PM
I’m sitting here with 10 points waiting for a Methow hunt
You’ll have a long wait. :chuckle:
Post by: X-Force on December 15, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
Post by: saylean on December 16, 2017, 09:40:13 AM
Anyone want to pool points together I'm in... and pointless :)
There's my bro, begging to scam off other peoples points!
No Monroe unit sucks for sure. I don't know their reasoning, but I do know they have logged an absolute ton in the area that was the spring bear unit, so there might not be the amount of trees grown up big enough to interest the bears for spring. I mean, I know there are some in there, but not like there used to be.
Regardless, its too bad. It was a fun unit. Hopefully they will add it back again in a few years.
Post by: Stickerbush on December 16, 2017, 05:48:39 PM
Post by: dmoua on December 16, 2017, 09:38:26 PM
New to bear hunting, does it take a lot of points to draw the spring tag? I cant find that info anywhere online.
Thanks in advance
I drew a tag the first year I applied.
Post by: X-Force on December 17, 2017, 10:56:52 PM
Anyone want to pool points together I'm in... and pointless :)
There's my bro, begging to scam off other peoples points!
I’m desperate enough to teach someone everything you tough me.... as long as it’s a party draw and I have a permit :chuckle:
Shameless? Sure. :tup:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 18, 2017, 05:20:02 AM
New to bear hunting, does it take a lot of points to draw the spring tag? I cant find that info anywhere online.
Thanks in advance
I drew a tag the first year I applied.
Did u tag out
Post by: dmoua on December 18, 2017, 01:30:28 PM
New to bear hunting, does it take a lot of points to draw the spring tag? I cant find that info anywhere online.
Thanks in advance
I drew a tag the first year I applied.
Did u tag out
Yep, sure did.
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