Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 11:22:04 AM
Post by: cougforester on February 28, 2019, 11:24:41 AM
Post by: X-Force on February 28, 2019, 11:26:30 AM
The good thing is this year WDFW took away kids collecting points so Im saving $100 not being allowed to put my daughters in for OILS
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 28, 2019, 11:27:08 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 11:27:48 AM
Why not apply? Ten points should get you nearly any tag you'd like I'd think.... worried about access with snow? Just curious.
Don't want to use the vacation on a bear hunt this year. Would rather use my vacation in another state. But I'm thinking when I'm retired I'll have time for a bear hunt.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 28, 2019, 11:32:16 AM
What type of bear are you hunting the golden toed species.🤣
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 11:37:47 AM
Mine only cost $31.60.👍
What type of bear are you hunting the golden toed species.🤣
My bear license is special. It also includes deer, elk, cougar, and small game. I was thinking about not giving WDFW any money this year, but again, I just couldn't resist. The predator hunting opportunities here are amazing!
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 28, 2019, 11:53:41 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 28, 2019, 12:07:20 PM
I'm confused. You were going to get deer and elk anyways but did it all at once so its wdfw screwing you somehow :dunno: and it's your fault and yours alone for having so many points. If you dont wanna draw that's fine but dont complain about having so many points if all you are doing is points option :dunno:
😉
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 12:10:15 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 28, 2019, 12:14:56 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 12:18:13 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 28, 2019, 12:24:02 PM
Hey Karl, yeah you are confused but maybe I wasn't clear. My post wasn't a complaint. Just commenting that they got $125 out of me when I'm not even sure I'm going to hunt deer and elk in Washington this year. I've been considering only hunting predators, and in looking at the prices, it would be aout $50 for a bear and cougar tag, then add in the small game for $40 so I can shoot a bobcat if I'm lucky enough to call one in. That put me at $90 just to be able to hunt coyote, bobcat, cougar, and bear. For $117.50 I can get the big game combination plus small game. So for about $30 more I can get my deer and elk tags. Figured for that I might as well get them even though at this point I'm not sure if I even want to hunt deer or elk. Too bad they don't offer a predator package for about $50. I'd buy that and do my big game hunting in other states.
Don't forget your discover pass. :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 12:27:47 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 12:48:09 PM
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/results/points/2018_black_bear_permit_drawing_results_by_hunt_number.pdf
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 28, 2019, 01:04:25 PM
Looking at the points to draw last year, it looks like 10 points this year would certainly not be a guaranteed draw.No such thing as a guaranteed draw in wa.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/results/points/2018_black_bear_permit_drawing_results_by_hunt_number.pdf
10 does seem like it’s on the high side for bear points tho and would definitely help the chances.
Post by: cougforester on February 28, 2019, 01:14:31 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 01:19:30 PM
Better than a 0% shot with points! On the other hand if you stay with points then I have better odds :IBCOOL:
Good luck to you! I hope to draw in a few years, when I have more time to hunt.
Post by: Jpmiller on February 28, 2019, 01:22:47 PM
Better than a 0% shot with points! On the other hand if you stay with points then I have better odds :IBCOOL:
Good luck to you! I hope to draw in a few years, when I have more time to hunt.
I'm taking the opposite strategy. I don't have much time if any to chase bears this spring so I put in for the tag knowing I will inevitably draw.
Post by: boneaddict on February 28, 2019, 01:47:48 PM
Im waiting for them to come to their senses and open up a couple more units. Like ones Id really like to hunt. LOL
Post by: Oh Mah on February 28, 2019, 01:58:43 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 02:01:27 PM
I went and did same as bobcat.When do the prices go up?JUNE?
I was wondering that too.
I'm thinking maybe July 1st.
Post by: wheels on February 28, 2019, 02:27:11 PM
Post by: Antlershed on February 28, 2019, 02:30:31 PM
July 1 at the earliest. They still have to be approved by the legislature.I went and did same as bobcat.When do the prices go up?JUNE?
I was wondering that too.
I'm thinking maybe July 1st.
Post by: Oh Mah on February 28, 2019, 02:37:16 PM
Post by: HoofsandWings on February 28, 2019, 06:00:23 PM
Better than a 0% shot with points! On the other hand if you stay with points then I have better odds :IBCOOL:
Good luck to you! I hope to draw in a few years, when I have more time to hunt.
The time is now for me. I retired January 4th. :IBCOOL:
Post by: ghosthunter on February 28, 2019, 06:26:37 PM
Post by: KFhunter on February 28, 2019, 06:28:14 PM
Don’t forget your bear ID test if hunting in a recovery zone.:yeah:
I shrink it way down and tape it to the back of my transport tag :tup:
Post by: Bango skank on February 28, 2019, 06:33:15 PM
Don’t forget your bear ID test if hunting in a recovery zone.
Still says unavailable, reason: already taken. But i took it last summer, and paper expired at end of the year.
Post by: brew on February 28, 2019, 06:59:56 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 07:08:48 PM
Oh, almost forgot to mention- with my daughter hunting I barely have time to hunt deer or elk myself. That's another reason I considered not even buying tags. But I was nice to the WDFW and donated my money anyway.
Post by: DeerThug on February 28, 2019, 07:18:05 PM
Post by: Bango skank on February 28, 2019, 07:21:11 PM
Don’t forget your bear ID test if hunting in a recovery zone.
Still says unavailable, reason: already taken. But i took it last summer, and paper expired at end of the year.
I heard this fall that they are going to start charging for test also.
So to hunt basically anywhere in ne wa youll have to pay more. Screw that, i wont do it. I already pay for bear license and spring app every year. I will not pay to take an online test every year for the privledge of using a license i already payed for.
Post by: Stein on February 28, 2019, 07:23:14 PM
Don’t forget your bear ID test if hunting in a recovery zone.
Still says unavailable, reason: already taken. But i took it last summer, and paper expired at end of the year.
I heard this fall that they are going to start charging for test also.
Better get in now, next year the test will be a draw.
On another note, Montana is thinking about giving bear tags away for free with deer and elk licenses.
Post by: mjustice79 on February 28, 2019, 07:46:25 PM
I feel your pain. I believe I blew $192. DEBC+SM+Moose sheep and goat+SB...First I’m hearing of taking away kids points. Where’d you get this bit of intel at?
The good thing is this year WDFW took away kids collecting points so Im saving $100 not being allowed to put my daughters in for OILS
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Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2019, 07:53:21 PM
I feel your pain. I believe I blew $192. DEBC+SM+Moose sheep and goat+SB...First I’m hearing of taking away kids points. Where’d you get this bit of intel at?
The good thing is this year WDFW took away kids collecting points so Im saving $100 not being allowed to put my daughters in for OILS
It's only the moose, sheep, and mountain goat that you can no longer apply for unless you're legally able to purchase the tag and hunt, if drawn. That's all that changed. Meaning a person has to pass a hunter education course and therefore be eligible to hunt before applying for those tags.
Post by: RB on February 28, 2019, 08:08:15 PM
Post by: mjustice79 on February 28, 2019, 08:09:12 PM
Thanks! My son, 11, is good to go then. He passed hunters ed, and killed pheasant last year. I put him in for all three of those this year. Hopefully he’ll be able to after those species when he’s 25 lol!! Unless I can convince my wife a move to Alaska is in our best interest.I feel your pain. I believe I blew $192. DEBC+SM+Moose sheep and goat+SB...First I’m hearing of taking away kids points. Where’d you get this bit of intel at?
The good thing is this year WDFW took away kids collecting points so Im saving $100 not being allowed to put my daughters in for OILS
It's only the moose, sheep, and mountain goat that you can no longer apply for unless you're legally able to purchase the tag and hunt, if drawn. That's all that changed. Meaning a person has to pass a hunter education course and therefore be eligible to hunt before applying for those tags.
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Post by: 87Ford on February 28, 2019, 08:32:39 PM
9 points
Post by: JWEBB on February 28, 2019, 11:05:59 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 01, 2019, 04:58:04 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 01, 2019, 05:47:58 AM
The State really seems to be pressing this after getting another e-mail reminder. Not worth the money.
:yeah: Think they have someone that needs to spend more time outside. :dunno:
Post by: h2ofowlr on March 01, 2019, 08:05:13 AM
I purchased the Elk, Deer, Bear and Cougar for each of us along with the spring bear app. Was in it for $270 so far. Will buy all the special apps next month along with fishing licenses. Should be into everything for just under $1k.
Post by: HoofsandWings on March 01, 2019, 09:50:13 AM
Many years ago, I believe they did issue free bear tags with elk and deer.Don’t forget your bear ID test if hunting in a recovery zone.Still says unavailable, reason: already taken. But i took it last summer, and paper expired at end of the year.
I heard this fall that they are going to start charging for test also.
Better get in now, next year the test will be a draw.
On another note, Montana is thinking about giving bear tags away for free with deer and elk licenses.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 01, 2019, 03:41:54 PM
Better than a 0% shot with points! On the other hand if you stay with points then I have better odds :IBCOOL:
Good luck to you! I hope to draw in a few years, when I have more time to hunt.
I'm taking the opposite strategy. I don't have much time if any to chase bears this spring so I put in for the tag knowing I will inevitably draw.
That’s why I’m going for a point, plus I’d rather hunt after a low snowfall year.😉
Post by: Mr Mykiss on March 05, 2019, 10:01:31 PM
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Sometimes I feel like it would be a good deal to pay em $125 just to ban me from hunting this state every year, then I’d be forced to spend more time elsewhere.
Post by: bobcat on March 05, 2019, 10:20:49 PM