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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: jackelope on October 08, 2020, 03:52:54 PM

Title: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: jackelope on October 08, 2020, 03:52:54 PM: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DKDY6SD

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to submit written comment on a proposed spring black bear season rule change by Oct. 29.

The proposed rule modifies season dates, permit numbers in some areas, and removes two private timberland properties from the North Skagit hunt.

"We need your feedback on the proposed rule to better understand how the public feels about adjusting season dates and permit numbers in some areas," said Anis Aoude, WDFW game division manager. "We'll use this information to guide how we offer spring black bear opportunities in 2021."

Follow the link to the survey to provide feedback by Oct. 29. The public can also submit written comments via email or mail to:

WDFW Rules Coordinator
PO Box 43200
Olympia, WA 98504-3200

The Fish and Wildlife Commission will host a public hearing for this rule update at their December 3-5 meeting. Visit the department's website for more information on the proposed rule.

WDFW is the primary state agency tasked with preserving, protecting, and perpetuating fish, wildlife, and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing and hunting opportunities.
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: trophyhunt on October 08, 2020, 04:27:02 PM: When I get time I will take it, thanks for posting. Even though in my heart I know they need to give out more permits in my unit, I hope they don't. But that's the selfish side of me, those deer and elk need help in the blues bad!! But all predators need lowered, not just bears. I saw at least 20 bears in 17 days of hunting, that only includes a couple cubs.
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 08, 2020, 04:43:23 PM: Are you guys able to see the proposal? The survey doesnt give any specifics and i cant find the actual proposal. I try and touch the blue numbers and my phone tries to call that number.
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: andersonjk4 on October 08, 2020, 05:08:34 PM: Lets see if this link works. Took a while to track this down.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/about/regulations/filings/2020/wsr_20-20-098.pdf (https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/about/regulations/filings/2020/wsr_20-20-098.pdf)
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: trophyhunt on October 08, 2020, 05:21:18 PM: Thanks, no real big changes
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 08, 2020, 05:25:26 PM: Thanks. Interesting the move from april 1 to 15 for the opener.
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: Ghost Hunter on October 10, 2020, 09:06:15 AM: Short survey. :dunno:
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: ibuyre on October 10, 2020, 07:32:13 PM: I wish they would just extend the regular season to include the spring, even that, with boot hunting I don't think will put enough of a dent in the bear numbers. Every time I go out, in every place I go. I see bear sign from more than one bear.... Saw sign of a real bruser while I was elk hunting. It would be in the running on that scat pile thread. It was as big around as my boot is wide, and half a bucket of crap. I think they should go to year around on bears and cats, to try and get the numbers down some, and I don't think that would be enough.
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: ibuyre on October 10, 2020, 07:44:01 PM: Survey taken and comment left. Thanks
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: dmoua on October 11, 2020, 09:04:09 AM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on October 08, 2020, 05:25:26 PM
Thanks. Interesting the move from april 1 to 15 for the opener.

Season should be May 1st- June 30th :chuckle:
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 11, 2020, 09:36:26 AM: Quote from: dmoua on October 11, 2020, 09:04:09 AM
Quote from: BULLBLASTER on October 08, 2020, 05:25:26 PM
Thanks. Interesting the move from april 1 to 15 for the opener.

Season should be May 1st- June 30th :chuckle:
I dont disagree.
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: Tbar on October 11, 2020, 11:02:52 AM: Quote from: jackelope on October 08, 2020, 03:52:54 PM
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DKDY6SD

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to submit written comment on a proposed spring black bear season rule change by Oct. 29.

The proposed rule modifies season dates, permit numbers in some areas, and removes two private timberland properties from the North Skagit hunt.

"We need your feedback on the proposed rule to better understand how the public feels about adjusting season dates and permit numbers in some areas," said Anis Aoude, WDFW game division manager. "We'll use this information to guide how we offer spring black bear opportunities in 2021."

Follow the link to the survey to provide feedback by Oct. 29. The public can also submit written comments via email or mail to:

WDFW Rules Coordinator
PO Box 43200
Olympia, WA 98504-3200

The Fish and Wildlife Commission will host a public hearing for this rule update at their December 3-5 meeting. Visit the department's website for more information on the proposed rule.

WDFW is the primary state agency tasked with preserving, protecting, and perpetuating fish, wildlife, and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing and hunting opportunities.
Which two properties? Weyco and SPI?
Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: jackelope on October 11, 2020, 12:09:33 PM: This link that was posted above has more info.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/about/regulations/filings/2020/wsr_20-20-098.pdf

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Title: Re: WDFW Spring bear survey
Post by: Bango skank on October 11, 2020, 12:26:54 PM: Quote from: dmoua on October 11, 2020, 09:04:09 AM
Quote from: BULLBLASTER on October 08, 2020, 05:25:26 PM
Thanks. Interesting the move from april 1 to 15 for the opener.

Season should be ~~May~~ APRIL 1st- ~~June~~ NOVEMBER 30th :chuckle:

FTFY