Post by: starkeybomb on January 18, 2024, 11:42:04 AM
That is if I'm reading the information correctly
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov)
https://wdfw.wa.gov › filesPDF
Department recommendation for 3-year season setting for 2024-2026 ...
Post by: Ridgerunner on January 18, 2024, 11:58:07 AM
They should have something in draft to the public by at least mid February, to give the public a chance to comment by mid March and final adoption early April.
My two cents, minimal changes for deer and elk, predators are a whole different ball game.
Post by: addicted on January 18, 2024, 02:20:53 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on January 18, 2024, 02:59:12 PM
Post by: hunter399 on January 18, 2024, 04:45:41 PM
The old GMP plan will be a guide line till then.
But the longer they take on the game management plan,the bigger the changes will seem.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/management/planning/plans
Post by: dilleytech on February 03, 2024, 11:32:18 AM
I don’t think it will be an out right ban on fall bear right away; even though that is what they’d like. I think this year you’ll see a 1 bear limit and a September start date.
Being limited to 1 bear a year would be a real bummer. Even worse is having to wait until September..
Post by: hunter399 on February 03, 2024, 12:27:06 PM
I don’t think it will be an out right ban on fall bear right away; even though that is what they’d like. I think this year you’ll see a 1 bear limit and a September start date.
Being limited to 1 bear a year would be a real bummer. Even worse is having to wait until September..
Yup that's what our commission just agreed too.
September 1 opening,1 bear bag limit.
One step forward,two steps back.
They could of at least kept the August 1 opening.
So ya agree 💯 percent. Real bummer.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 03, 2024, 12:52:42 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on February 03, 2024, 01:22:15 PM
I don’t think it will be an out right ban on fall bear right away; even though that is what they’d like. I think this year you’ll see a 1 bear limit and a September start date.
Being limited to 1 bear a year would be a real bummer. Even worse is having to wait until September..
Yup that's what our commission just agreed too.
September 1 opening,1 bear bag limit.
One step forward,two steps back.
They could of at least kept the August 1 opening.
So ya agree 💯 percent. Real bummer.
Is that state wide September opener or just going back to east side September 1st opener like it used to be?
Post by: hunter399 on February 03, 2024, 03:20:26 PM
I'm no expert,I'd have to look at that petition again.I don’t think it will be an out right ban on fall bear right away; even though that is what they’d like. I think this year you’ll see a 1 bear limit and a September start date.
Being limited to 1 bear a year would be a real bummer. Even worse is having to wait until September..
Yup that's what our commission just agreed too.
September 1 opening,1 bear bag limit.
One step forward,two steps back.
They could of at least kept the August 1 opening.
So ya agree 💯 percent. Real bummer.
Is that state wide September opener or just going back to east side September 1st opener like it used to be?
But I believe so, statewide September 1, one bear bag limit.
Post by: Mtnwalker on February 03, 2024, 04:24:10 PM
That's going to cut the harvest down.
I’m gonna have to start killing bears again out of principle
Post by: ghosthunter on February 03, 2024, 05:31:19 PM
I'm guessing the conservation policy decision at the end of this month will impact some of the recommendations(primarily predator hunting).
They should have something in draft to the public by at least mid February, to give the public a chance to comment by mid March and final adoption early April.
My two cents, minimal changes for deer and elk, predators are a whole different ball game.
From what I have heard ,I think the Conservation Policy is held up for this year. I doubt they can satisfy four or five Indian tribes this year.
Post by: Bango skank on February 03, 2024, 05:39:44 PM
That's going to cut the harvest down.
I’m gonna have to start killing bears again out of principle
Oops, think i missed that one.
Oops, think i missed that one.
Oops, think i missed that one.
Hey, thats a nice one, "notches tag"
The future of bear hunting, wdfw commissioners just dont realize it.
Post by: ghosthunter on February 03, 2024, 06:06:02 PM
Thinking of setting up Bear camps now and spend a week or two just targeting predators.
Retired got lots of time.
Post by: hunter399 on February 03, 2024, 06:10:34 PM
Having a bunch of guys bear hunting on the same opener.
Bear hunting is getting more popular.
Bunch of guys out with rifles,all up in your hunt.
Ohh well ,our commission has it all under control,right. :chuckle:
Oh wait I forgot, WDFW don't care about the quality of your hunt..... nevermind.... :chuckle:
Post by: highcountry_hunter on February 03, 2024, 06:46:38 PM
You’re not wrong.That's going to cut the harvest down.
I’m gonna have to start killing bears again out of principle
Oops, think i missed that one.
Oops, think i missed that one.
Oops, think i missed that one.
Hey, thats a nice one, "notches tag"
The future of bear hunting, wdfw commissioners just dont realize it.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: hunter399 on February 03, 2024, 08:02:14 PM
There's a different way. :chuckle: :chuckle: Holy batman.You’re not wrong.That's going to cut the harvest down.
I’m gonna have to start killing bears again out of principle
Oops, think i missed that one.
Oops, think i missed that one.
Oops, think i missed that one.
Hey, thats a nice one, "notches tag"
The future of bear hunting, wdfw commissioners just dont realize it.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Just joking,but funny. :chuckle:
Probably cause I miss all the time. :chuckle:
Post by: BLDtraLR on February 04, 2024, 09:18:24 AM
Wonder if it's gonna effect Archery.... :dunno: :dunno:
Having a bunch of guys bear hunting on the same opener.
Bear hunting is getting more popular.
Bunch of guys out with rifles,all up in your hunt.
Ohh well ,our commission has it all under control,right. :chuckle:
Oh wait I forgot, WDFW don't care about the quality of your hunt..... nevermind.... :chuckle:
:yeah: :bdid: :bash: :bash: :dunno:
Prob move it to the 15th just like grouse. How about a true archery season ? :yike:
Post by: hunter399 on February 04, 2024, 10:07:18 AM
Wonder if it's gonna effect Archery.... :dunno: :dunno:
Having a bunch of guys bear hunting on the same opener.
Bear hunting is getting more popular.
Bunch of guys out with rifles,all up in your hunt.
Ohh well ,our commission has it all under control,right. :chuckle:
Oh wait I forgot, WDFW don't care about the quality of your hunt..... nevermind.... :chuckle:
:yeah: :bdid: :bash: :bash: :dunno:
Prob move it to the 15th just like grouse. How about a true archery season ? :yike:
I was just stirring the pot. :stirthepot:
Probably won't be that bad.
Wardens will love it,double down on some licence checks.
We have had September 1 opening for bear before.
But I have noticed bear hunting picking up,seen more trucks at gates last year than ever before.
So not sure if it will effect Archery or not,many archery guys don't hunt early. So .........