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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: Craig on August 01, 2009, 07:21:10 PM

Title: Dogs
Post by: Craig on August 01, 2009, 07:21:10 PM: Are you aloud to use a dog to look for a bear that has been shot and probably down that you can't find?
Title: Re: Dogs
Post by: bobcat on August 01, 2009, 07:22:52 PM: I don't think so, but I would do it with the dog on a leash and no guns. I don't see how that could be against the law. For all they know you're just taking the dog for a walk in the woods.
Title: Re: Dogs
Post by: BK Dave on August 01, 2009, 07:46:17 PM: AHHH NO!!!! :bdid:
Title: Re: Dogs
Post by: bobcat on August 01, 2009, 07:48:25 PM: Oh what the heck. I think it's a GOOD idea. :)

It's better than losing a bear.
Title: Re: Dogs
Post by: rasbo on August 01, 2009, 07:59:47 PM: nope and I wouldnt be without a weapon....
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Post by: Machias on August 01, 2009, 08:30:45 PM: Well according the the WDFW walking your dog on a leash does not constitute hound hunting.
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Post by: markts on August 01, 2009, 09:17:21 PM: I would take the dog for a walk and maybe pack a high powered pistol just in case you run into trouble. ;) :o :rolleyes: Mark
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Post by: bucklucky on August 01, 2009, 09:59:28 PM: You gota do what you gota do. I would hate to loose an animal that could be found with a certain kind of nose ;)
Title: Re: Dogs
Post by: adam.WI on August 02, 2009, 09:21:44 AM: Quote from: rasbo on August 01, 2009, 07:59:47 PM
nope and I wouldnt be without a weapon....
:yeah:
Title: Re: Dogs
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 02, 2009, 03:56:26 PM: You may want the side arm, just in case the shot wasn't as well placed as intended. Your dog may find a pissed off bear otherwise. :twocents:
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Post by: follow maggie on August 02, 2009, 09:56:09 PM: I couldn't fault you for it, but be careful. The state's looking for cash.
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Post by: westsideoutdoorsman on August 03, 2009, 06:53:02 AM: Any chance they get, they'll try like hell to get in your wallet.