Post by: asmith on July 03, 2018, 05:09:43 PM
Black bear identification test required in GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 203, 204, 209, 215, 418, 426. Pg. 70 of regs
You have to pass with an 80% or higher. I'm not a bear hunter, but I just took mine and passed it with no issues. You can find it when you sign into the WDFW wild system under Mandatory Species Identification Tests. Its just 10 questions and only takes a couple minutes.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 03, 2018, 05:48:11 PM
Thanks for posting.👍
Post by: heronblu on July 04, 2018, 09:08:13 AM
Yep, thier gonna make lots of money off this one.😉
Thanks for posting.👍
Who's making what money? It's a free test to take.
Post by: saylean on July 04, 2018, 09:17:21 AM
Yep, thier gonna make lots of money off this one.😉
Thanks for posting.👍
Who's making what money? It's a free test to take.
I think he is referring to tickets to those who didn't realize they had to take the test and retain the passing grade slip with them in field.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 04, 2018, 09:48:08 AM
Yep, thier gonna make lots of money off this one.😉
Thanks for posting.👍
Who's making what money? It's a free test to take.
I think he is referring to tickets to those who didn't realize they had to take the test and retain the passing grade slip with them in field.
Yep, GMU 418, wet siders going to the dry side.
Easy test 100% here.
Post by: acrim on July 04, 2018, 09:59:57 AM
Post by: bearpaw on July 04, 2018, 10:06:45 AM
One more reason to be disgusted with WDFW, they can't do anything the smart and easy way! :bash:
Post by: bigtex on July 04, 2018, 10:26:33 AM
I completely agree with requiring the training to keep hunters from accidentally shooting a grizzly, I've advocated years for this. But, I had missed the part that you must carry proof of passing. How stupid is that, this is the digital age, the endorsement should show on your license. Any warden can easily look at your online profile and check too, or hasn't WDFW figured out how to do that?I don't disagree with the proof on the license part.
One more reason to be disgusted with WDFW, they can't do anything the smart and easy way! :bash:
But as far as checking it on the computer, the computers in their trucks are based off cell service. No cell service = a brick in the truck.
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 04, 2018, 10:30:10 AM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on July 04, 2018, 10:35:51 AM
I completely agree with requiring the training to keep hunters from accidentally shooting a grizzly, I've advocated years for this. But, I had missed the part that you must carry proof of passing. How stupid is that, this is the digital age, the endorsement should show on your license. Any warden can easily look at your online profile and check too, or hasn't WDFW figured out how to do that?
One more reason to be disgusted with WDFW, they can't do anything the smart and easy way! :bash:
I completely agree. There are times where my licenses are not where they are supposed to be or I forget them in the other jacket, and either have to just go with it or not hunt or Fish. I have a screen shot of my licenses or can easily pull them up online, but I would still get a ticket.
How would we go about pushing for a policy change to allow digital proof of licensure?
Post by: bigtex on July 04, 2018, 10:38:57 AM
It wouldn't be a policy change. You'd have to get WDFWs support and then have the WA legislature to enact it into law. Good luck.I completely agree with requiring the training to keep hunters from accidentally shooting a grizzly, I've advocated years for this. But, I had missed the part that you must carry proof of passing. How stupid is that, this is the digital age, the endorsement should show on your license. Any warden can easily look at your online profile and check too, or hasn't WDFW figured out how to do that?I completely agree. There are times where my licenses are not where they are supposed to be or I forget them in the other jacket, and either have to just go with it or not hunt or Fish. I have a screen shot of my licenses or can easily pull them up online, but I would still get a ticket.
One more reason to be disgusted with WDFW, they can't do anything the smart and easy way! :bash:
How would we go about pushing for a policy change to allow digital proof of licensure?
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 04, 2018, 11:11:38 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 04, 2018, 12:46:42 PM
Post by: KB88 on July 04, 2018, 01:01:22 PM
Wouldn’t it be easiest to make it so we had to take the test before we could buy a bear tag? That way, a guy can’t have a bear tag without having taken and passed the test.
Yes it would, but again; things can’t be that easy in this state. Also how else could they make money off enforcement fines with it being so obviously listed on our license?
Post by: bigtex on July 04, 2018, 02:23:11 PM
The fines go to the county not WDFW.Wouldn’t it be easiest to make it so we had to take the test before we could buy a bear tag? That way, a guy can’t have a bear tag without having taken and passed the test.
Yes it would, but again; things can’t be that easy in this state. Also how else could they make money off enforcement fines with it being so obviously listed on our license?
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Post by: bigtex on July 04, 2018, 02:24:23 PM
Wouldn’t it be easiest to make it so we had to take the test before we could buy a bear tag? That way, a guy can’t have a bear tag without having taken and passed the test.I think you'd have to make it a required statewide test and not just for specific units then since bear tags are good statewide.
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Post by: bearpaw on July 04, 2018, 03:37:45 PM
I completely agree with requiring the training to keep hunters from accidentally shooting a grizzly, I've advocated years for this. But, I had missed the part that you must carry proof of passing. How stupid is that, this is the digital age, the endorsement should show on your license. Any warden can easily look at your online profile and check too, or hasn't WDFW figured out how to do that?I don't disagree with the proof on the license part.
One more reason to be disgusted with WDFW, they can't do anything the smart and easy way! :bash:
But as far as checking it on the computer, the computers in their trucks are based off cell service. No cell service = a brick in the truck.
Fair enough on checking from the truck. But there's no reason the training couldn't show on your license. I really don't ant to have to carry more junk around, just something else to forget and get in trouble.
Post by: jackelope on July 04, 2018, 03:48:15 PM
Wouldn’t it be easiest to make it so we had to take the test before we could buy a bear tag? That way, a guy can’t have a bear tag without having taken and passed the test.I think you'd have to make it a required statewide test and not just for specific units then since bear tags are good statewide.
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So? They do it in Montana don’t they? Seems like the test is easy peasy.
Post by: bearpaw on July 04, 2018, 03:51:11 PM
Wouldn’t it be easiest to make it so we had to take the test before we could buy a bear tag? That way, a guy can’t have a bear tag without having taken and passed the test.I think you'd have to make it a required statewide test and not just for specific units then since bear tags are good statewide.
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So? They do it in Montana don’t they? Seems like the test is easy peasy.
In Montana I think it has to be on your record to buy a bear tag, but you don't have to carry the test results.
Post by: gaddy on July 04, 2018, 04:02:21 PM
Post by: KFhunter on July 04, 2018, 04:07:57 PM
Gonna have to start packing a brief case with me in the woods when I'm huntin
Post by: Stalkin Prey on July 05, 2018, 08:56:43 AM
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Post by: Cougartail on July 05, 2018, 09:03:24 AM
Anyone else having issues finding the test itself? I can find the bear identification program page but can’t seem to find the link to the test. On the right hand side I see the info about the test being available after July 1st but no visible link. Am I missing something?
:yeah:
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Post by: j_h_nimrod on July 05, 2018, 12:13:53 PM
Is this a new thing? I don't remember seeing it last year. Then again, I only get a bear tag just incase I see one while out hunting other things. This year I plan on trying to actually go after a bear.
Black bear identification test required in GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 203, 204, 209, 215, 418, 426. Pg. 70 of regs
You have to pass with an 80% or higher. I'm not a bear hunter, but I just took mine and passed it with no issues. You can find it when you sign into the WDFW wild system under Mandatory Species Identification Tests. Its just 10 questions and only takes a couple minutes.
Post by: boneaddict on July 05, 2018, 12:15:46 PM
Post by: X-Force on July 05, 2018, 12:51:22 PM
I’m surprised we don’t have a coyote wolf one yet.
That will be next.
Post by: bearpaw on July 05, 2018, 01:23:32 PM
Post by: Bob33 on July 05, 2018, 01:41:34 PM
Last I checked they were requiring the test but took it offline, they must be updating the test?Not to worry. They'll email when it's back online. :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 05, 2018, 01:45:15 PM
I completely agree with requiring the training to keep hunters from accidentally shooting a grizzly, I've advocated years for this. But, I had missed the part that you must carry proof of passing. How stupid is that, this is the digital age, the endorsement should show on your license. Any warden can easily look at your online profile and check too, or hasn't WDFW figured out how to do that?
One more reason to be disgusted with WDFW, they can't do anything the smart and easy way! :bash:
No money to be gained in that, make the requirement hard, easy to forget, bam tickets and money in the coffers. :twocents:
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 05, 2018, 02:33:51 PM
Nah, they'll just close coyote hunting so a wolf won't be accidentally shot.I’m surprised we don’t have a coyote wolf one yet.
That will be next.
Post by: optic2 on July 05, 2018, 03:44:38 PM
Is this a new thing? I don't remember seeing it last year. Then again, I only get a bear tag just incase I see one while out hunting other things. This year I plan on trying to actually go after a bear.
Black bear identification test required in GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 203, 204, 209, 215, 418, 426. Pg. 70 of regs
You have to pass with an 80% or higher. I'm not a bear hunter, but I just took mine and passed it with no issues. You can find it when you sign into the WDFW wild system under Mandatory Species Identification Tests. Its just 10 questions and only takes a couple minutes.
Kind of odd they didn't add more GMUs. There was a verified grizzly sighting in 224 last year. And there have been verified sightings in 437, 450 and 448.
Post by: Eric M on July 05, 2018, 03:59:54 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2018, 04:15:06 PM
when did the training become mandatory? I may have bought my licenses before the bear test was mandatory, I seen it on there but I think it was voluntary still. I'm hoping next year it'll be printed on hunting license as an endorsement. Actually, I think they should do that now and give us all a free license reprint showing the bear ID endorsement. Might be asking too much though, I can't even get a license where the ink shows up for more than a month or two they're so faded already, and they ain't even being getting used yet!
Gonna have to start packing a brief case with me in the woods when I'm huntin
@KFhunter It's not mandatory to get your license. It's mandatory to have the paper saying you took the class/test with you if you're bear hunting in those listed GMU's.
Post by: tracksoup on July 05, 2018, 04:20:10 PM
Post by: Jellymon on July 05, 2018, 04:24:31 PM
It took a few minutes to find the information on WDFW website but it says the test will be available July 1st. I can't find it. Is there a link somewhere I'm not finding. Thanks
Log in to your wdfw page where you check your permits or buy liscenses. It will be on the left, mandatory species identification tests.
Post by: KFhunter on July 05, 2018, 04:52:17 PM
when did the training become mandatory? I may have bought my licenses before the bear test was mandatory, I seen it on there but I think it was voluntary still. I'm hoping next year it'll be printed on hunting license as an endorsement. Actually, I think they should do that now and give us all a free license reprint showing the bear ID endorsement. Might be asking too much though, I can't even get a license where the ink shows up for more than a month or two they're so faded already, and they ain't even being getting used yet!
Gonna have to start packing a brief case with me in the woods when I'm huntin
@KFhunter It's not mandatory to get your license. It's mandatory to have the paper saying you took the class/test with you if you're bear hunting in those listed GMU's.
Thanks, I took the test and got the cert. Going to put it on the copier and reduce it down to a manageable size and tuck it in my tag holder.
Post by: Eric M on July 05, 2018, 04:57:03 PM
Thank you.It took a few minutes to find the information on WDFW website but it says the test will be available July 1st. I can't find it. Is there a link somewhere I'm not finding. Thanks
Log in to your wdfw page where you check your permits or buy liscenses. It will be on the left, mandatory species identification tests.
Post by: BKMFR on July 05, 2018, 05:53:26 PM
Post by: tracksoup on July 05, 2018, 05:55:29 PM
Post by: Stalkin Prey on July 05, 2018, 07:15:36 PM
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Post by: bigtex on July 05, 2018, 08:09:43 PM
Coffers of the county...I completely agree with requiring the training to keep hunters from accidentally shooting a grizzly, I've advocated years for this. But, I had missed the part that you must carry proof of passing. How stupid is that, this is the digital age, the endorsement should show on your license. Any warden can easily look at your online profile and check too, or hasn't WDFW figured out how to do that?No money to be gained in that, make the requirement hard, easy to forget, bam tickets and money in the coffers. :twocents:
One more reason to be disgusted with WDFW, they can't do anything the smart and easy way! :bash:
Post by: KFhunter on July 05, 2018, 08:38:38 PM
Thanks for the help finding it. Got my cert, noticed annual renewal as well.
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Ya, noticed it was annual as well. Not pleased with that.
Post by: bowhunterforever on July 05, 2018, 09:49:00 PM
Glad I saw this thread. Didn’t catch this in the regs. Just took the test, very basic. 5 minutes:yeah: Easy peasy 100% here
Post by: buglebrush on July 05, 2018, 10:22:29 PM
Post by: bearpaw on July 05, 2018, 10:45:44 PM
It took a few minutes to find the information on WDFW website but it says the test will be available July 1st. I can't find it. Is there a link somewhere I'm not finding. Thanks
Log in to your wdfw page where you check your permits or buy liscenses. It will be on the left, mandatory species identification tests.
Thanks for the info! :tup:
Post by: bigtex on July 05, 2018, 11:12:39 PM
Just another case of wdfw suppressing predator hunters.Yup just like how they suppress those damn geese hunters in the SW portion of the state by making them take a species test. :o
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 06, 2018, 07:54:38 AM
Post by: X-Force on July 06, 2018, 07:12:32 PM
Just another case of wdfw suppressing predator hunters.Yup just like how they suppress those damn geese hunters in the SW portion of the state by making them take a species test. :o
The goose test is once. This test is annual. I don't know how much it will suppress bear hunting but it is a ridiculous hurdle to require it annually.
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Post by: h2ofowlr on July 06, 2018, 09:13:29 PM
Post by: Bob33 on July 06, 2018, 09:27:25 PM
Post by: bearpaw on July 07, 2018, 02:41:03 AM
I think testing is a good step. Shooting a grizzly by mistake is bad for the shooter, for WDFW, and or all hunters.
EXACTLY! :tup: :tup: :tup:
Several grizzlies have been accidentally shot by hunters in NE WA thinking they were black bear. We have quite a few of them around now and numbers seem to be increasing. I require all my guides to take the test in several states every year before guiding just to take every precaution to avoid accidentally shooting a grizzly. The more of these tests you take the more quickly you identify bear in the photos. When you are out hunting lots of times the bear you see will only offer a quick look, a person needs to know what type of bear at first glance to be safe.
Post by: KFhunter on July 07, 2018, 09:13:55 AM
This is a good test too, practice on this one. I got 100% first try :IBCOOL:
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/testStart.action?testid=559639
WDFW used some good bear pictures too, so I applaud that! I especially like the low light bear pics. They also need some tree stand pics where you're looking down on the bear.
Post by: Cougartail on July 07, 2018, 09:41:37 AM
I like the test, poorly implemented with having to carry the stupid computer printout and annual requirement, but I support the idea of the test.
This is a good test too, practice on this one. I got 100% first try :IBCOOL:
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/testStart.action?testid=559639
WDFW used some good bear pictures too, so I applaud that! I especially like the low light bear pics. They also need some tree stand pics where you're looking down on the bear.
I got 100% also on the first try. Never needed a second look when in Alaska but some of those pictures were tricky.
Post by: bearpaw on July 07, 2018, 12:23:38 PM
I like the test, poorly implemented with having to carry the stupid computer printout and annual requirement, but I support the idea of the test.
This is a good test too, practice on this one. I got 100% first try :IBCOOL:
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/testStart.action?testid=559639
WDFW used some good bear pictures too, so I applaud that! I especially like the low light bear pics. They also need some tree stand pics where you're looking down on the bear.
:yeah: I agree, I liked the fact that some photos were more distant and in tough to see situations.
Post by: asmith on July 07, 2018, 01:27:24 PM
I like the test, poorly implemented with having to carry the stupid computer printout and annual requirement, but I support the idea of the test.
This is a good test too, practice on this one. I got 100% first try :IBCOOL:
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/testStart.action?testid=559639
WDFW used some good bear pictures too, so I applaud that! I especially like the low light bear pics. They also need some tree stand pics where you're looking down on the bear.
I took that one just now and got 87%, missed 2 questions. Again, im not a bear hunter either. I'll keep taking these different tests before I hit the field though as I dont want to be 'that' hunter who shot a grizzly.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 07, 2018, 02:16:52 PM
I like the test, poorly implemented with having to carry the stupid computer printout and annual requirement, but I support the idea of the test.
This is a good test too, practice on this one. I got 100% first try :IBCOOL:
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/testStart.action?testid=559639
WDFW used some good bear pictures too, so I applaud that! I especially like the low light bear pics. They also need some tree stand pics where you're looking down on the bear.
Yep, 100% here, kinda easy I thought Wa was harder.
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 08, 2018, 10:17:30 AM
I like the test, poorly implemented with having to carry the stupid computer printout and annual requirement, but I support the idea of the test.
This is a good test too, practice on this one. I got 100% first try :IBCOOL:
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/testStart.action?testid=559639
WDFW used some good bear pictures too, so I applaud that! I especially like the low light bear pics. They also need some tree stand pics where you're looking down on the bear.
I took that one just now and got 87%, missed 2 questions. Again, im not a bear hunter either. I'll keep taking these different tests before I hit the field though as I dont want to be 'that' hunter who shot a grizzly.
If you missed 2 your at 80%. Only 10 questions. 10 points a question. :dunno:
Post by: Bob33 on July 08, 2018, 10:37:41 AM
Montana's test is 15 questions.I like the test, poorly implemented with having to carry the stupid computer printout and annual requirement, but I support the idea of the test.
This is a good test too, practice on this one. I got 100% first try :IBCOOL:
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/testStart.action?testid=559639
WDFW used some good bear pictures too, so I applaud that! I especially like the low light bear pics. They also need some tree stand pics where you're looking down on the bear.
I took that one just now and got 87%, missed 2 questions. Again, im not a bear hunter either. I'll keep taking these different tests before I hit the field though as I dont want to be 'that' hunter who shot a grizzly.
If you missed 2 your at 80%. Only 10 questions. 10 points a question. :dunno:
Post by: buglebrush on July 08, 2018, 09:29:01 PM
Post by: Oh Mah on July 08, 2018, 10:29:29 PM
I’m surprised we don’t have a coyote wolf one yet.:chuckle: That would be a good one,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,If the Fish and Game officers had to pass it also,As often as the hunters also.Seems wolves get reported often by farmers and the dept just claims nope not wolf unless one is shot.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 08, 2018, 10:34:34 PM
Post by: tgomez on July 11, 2018, 09:41:43 PM
Post by: tall ben on July 11, 2018, 11:44:10 PM
Where's the test on WDFW website? I can't find it.fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov under Mandatory Species Identification Tests
It took me days to figure this out. 🤪
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Post by: argali on July 12, 2018, 03:52:19 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 12, 2018, 05:05:21 AM
Post by: tgomez on July 12, 2018, 09:17:31 AM
Where's the test on WDFW website? I can't find it.fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov under Mandatory Species Identification Tests
It took me days to figure this out. 🤪
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Thanks, I found it last evening and passed. :)
Post by: KFhunter on July 12, 2018, 09:44:25 AM
Post by: argali on July 12, 2018, 11:35:04 AM
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Post by: Oh Mah on July 13, 2018, 10:49:44 PM
Post by: wt on July 14, 2018, 07:46:06 AM
Post by: tgomez on July 15, 2018, 05:45:52 PM
go back to it this time select view and see score.then print
Thank you, it says I got 90%. It also says on my certification that it expires Nov. 30th of this year. Is that the same for everyone?
Post by: Oh Mah on July 15, 2018, 08:32:13 PM
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Post by: tlbradford on July 19, 2018, 11:56:01 AM
Post by: returnofsid on July 30, 2018, 09:53:09 PM
Then I took the Montana test that was linked. I missed one, but I disagree!!!
The photo shows a black bear, black in color, with possibly a small brown patch on it's shoulder. To me, that small brown patch looked like sunlight hitting it from a low angle, (Think sunset.) The question was, "Is this a brown phase Black Bear?" I answered NO, because I don't see it as a brown phase...lol. It was completely black, with sunlight creating what looked like a small brown patch...haha.
Post by: jasnt on August 05, 2018, 06:25:36 AM
I don’t like that I have to print it off. I don’t have a printer. It should just be linked to my wild id so when I get checked they know.
Now that we have proof we can tell black bear apart from grizz we should be able to open spring bear in 113.