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The picture from last year you can’t even make out the 3 cubs stacked around her!
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Post by: MtnMuley on May 04, 2020, 06:21:44 PM
Post by: Bango skank on May 04, 2020, 06:28:25 PM
I'm well into double digits on bears this spring. The state needs to open all GMUs to spring apps or have a general season draw in the spring.
General season draw???
Post by: MtnMuley on May 04, 2020, 06:35:15 PM
I'm well into double digits on bears this spring. The state needs to open all GMUs to spring apps or have a general season draw in the spring.
General season draw???
Absolutely. You're not going to get this state to open up a OTC spring general season, and they don't seem to like the 1st come 1st served type approach, so why not have a "fair" spring general draw? It makes absolutely ZERO sense to not have many of these GMU's opened for spring bears. Hell, come shoot 2 in the fall, but oh no, not even 1 in the spring.
Post by: HillHound on May 04, 2020, 06:38:03 PM
Post by: HoytHunter24 on May 04, 2020, 08:04:22 PM
I'm well into double digits on bears this spring. The state needs to open all GMUs to spring apps or have a general season draw in the spring.
General season draw???
Absolutely. You're not going to get this state to open up a OTC spring general season draw, and they don't seem to like the 1st come 1st served type approach, so why not have a "fair" spring general draw? It makes absolutely ZERO sense to not have many of these GMU's opened for spring bears. Hell, come shoot 2 in the fall, but oh no, not even 1 in the spring.
I am confused.... there already is a draw?
Post by: HillHound on May 04, 2020, 08:23:49 PM
Post by: HoytHunter24 on May 04, 2020, 09:34:03 PM
I think they mean a spring draw but have it open in all units that are open in fall to those who drew the spring tag
Ah I gotcha
Post by: kellama2001 on May 05, 2020, 11:25:14 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 05, 2020, 12:22:10 PM
I'm well into double digits on bears this spring. The state needs to open all GMUs to spring apps or have a general season draw in the spring.
General season draw???
Absolutely. You're not going to get this state to open up a OTC spring general season, and they don't seem to like the 1st come 1st served type approach, so why not have a "fair" spring general draw? It makes absolutely ZERO sense to not have many of these GMU's opened for spring bears. Hell, come shoot 2 in the fall, but oh no, not even 1 in the spring.
:dunno: Spring general draw?
Post by: MtnMuley on May 05, 2020, 03:14:57 PM
I'm well into double digits on bears this spring. The state needs to open all GMUs to spring apps or have a general season draw in the spring.
General season draw???
Absolutely. You're not going to get this state to open up a OTC spring general season, and they don't seem to like the 1st come 1st served type approach, so why not have a "fair" spring general draw? It makes absolutely ZERO sense to not have many of these GMU's opened for spring bears. Hell, come shoot 2 in the fall, but oh no, not even 1 in the spring.
:dunno: Spring general draw?
Are you opposed? Right now there's a spring GMU specific draw. Why can't there be a eastside/westside Spring General Draw?
Post by: jrebel on May 05, 2020, 09:52:58 PM
I am on board and in 100% agreement. I don't see an OTC spring season, though that would be nice. I would like to see the entire state opened up for spring though whether it be general draw as you put it or more units to draw at. I am also going to propose the WDFW commissioners that a youth spring bear season be opened. I'm really tired of the youth opportunity in this state dwindling.
Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2020, 10:32:03 PM
I'm well into double digits on bears this spring. The state needs to open all GMUs to spring apps or have a general season draw in the spring.
General season draw???
Absolutely. You're not going to get this state to open up a OTC spring general season, and they don't seem to like the 1st come 1st served type approach, so why not have a "fair" spring general draw? It makes absolutely ZERO sense to not have many of these GMU's opened for spring bears. Hell, come shoot 2 in the fall, but oh no, not even 1 in the spring.
:dunno: Spring general draw?
Are you opposed? Right now there's a spring GMU specific draw. Why can't there be a eastside/westside Spring General Draw?
You’re saying a statewide spring permit hunt I think, right? Draw tags for all of the East side or all of the west side or something along those lines.
Post by: MtnMuley on May 06, 2020, 07:23:18 AM
1. Have a GMU specific spring draw season for all Eastside GMU's (I can't specifically say for the Westside because I don't spend time hunting there and my knowledge on that side is lacking).
2. Have a spring draw season for General Eastside/Westside and heavily increase the tag numbers.
3. Have an OTC spring bear hunt statewide Eastside/Westside. (This would obviously be my vote for a few years, but I think the chances are next to none.)
Post by: MtnMuley on May 06, 2020, 07:29:06 AM
MtnMuley
I am on board and in 100% agreement. I don't see an OTC spring season, though that would be nice. I would like to see the entire state opened up for spring though whether it be general draw as you put it or more units to draw at. I am also going to propose the WDFW commissioners that a youth spring bear season be opened. I'm really tired of the youth opportunity in this state dwindling.
I'm always for the youth and take many kids a year hunting/fishing. However, with spring bear, I feel this needs to be addressed beyond just youth tags and make the thing a general OTC or increased #s general draw which would boost kids chances as well.
Post by: boneaddict on May 06, 2020, 07:30:52 AM
Here's what I'm trying to say. Either:
1. Have a GMU specific spring draw season for all Eastside GMU's (I can't specifically say for the Westside because I don't spend time hunting there and my knowledge on that side is lacking).
2. Have a spring draw season for General Eastside/Westside and heavily increase the tag numbers.
3. Have an OTC spring bear hunt statewide Eastside/Westside. (This would obviously be my vote for a few years, but I think the chances are next to none.)
:yeah: This
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 06, 2020, 09:00:11 AM
Here's what I'm trying to say. Either:
1. Have a GMU specific spring draw season for all Eastside GMU's (I can't specifically say for the Westside because I don't spend time hunting there and my knowledge on that side is lacking).
2. Have a spring draw season for General Eastside/Westside and heavily increase the tag numbers.
3. Have an OTC spring bear hunt statewide Eastside/Westside. (This would obviously be my vote for a few years, but I think the chances are next to none.)
:yeah: This
:yeah: I get what your saying now. :tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on May 06, 2020, 09:04:53 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on May 06, 2020, 06:31:08 PM
I’m ok with increasing the tag numbers a little but we just have too many people in this state and not enough land for OTC spring bear. It would be fine for a couple years, but then the state would do a complete reversal after predator numbers drop to good (low) levels and they’d close it down. They manage predators better than deer, elk and moose.
You have enough land for 2 fall bear tags OTC, but not enough land for very many more tags in the spring draw or a general spring season of 1 tag? Makes zero sense to me. :dunno:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 06, 2020, 06:35:52 PM
I’m ok with increasing the tag numbers a little but we just have too many people in this state and not enough land for OTC spring bear. It would be fine for a couple years, but then the state would do a complete reversal after predator numbers drop to good (low) levels and they’d close it down. They manage predators better than deer, elk and moose.
You have enough land for 2 fall bear tags OTC, but not enough land for very many more tags in the spring draw or a general spring season of 1 tag? Makes zero sense to me. :dunno:
They could do it like cougars, after so many a unit shut it down. Half the fun is just being out there doing it.😉
Post by: MtnMuley on May 06, 2020, 06:49:37 PM