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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: bearpaw on August 07, 2009, 09:07:58 PM

Title: Cougar Pursuit ???
Post by: bearpaw on August 07, 2009, 09:07:58 PM: Aug 7 at Wildlife Commission Meeting

RE: Hound Hunting
Ferry county commissioner Bob Heath testified for an equal number of pursuit-only cougar permits as kill permits. I also testified in support of pursuit-only hunting in order to maintain trained hounds in this state. We heard no opposition to this request, I know we will have support from some county commissioners and some legislators. Hound hunters need to write courteous letters to the right people, I think this is a possibility next year with the right coalition of support, and public support via letter writing. Message me for a list of the right people to write to.
Title: Re: Cougar Pursuit ???
Post by: bucklucky on August 07, 2009, 09:20:04 PM: State wide persuit or just for certain areas.
Title: Re: Cougar Pursuit ???
Post by: bearpaw on August 07, 2009, 10:07:49 PM: It was suggested by the county commissioner to have equal number of pursuit permits as kill permits in all areas with kill permits. If you are a dogger, you probably know which areas are open, if not, you can look at the cougar info on the WDFW website. I am pretty sure it includes Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, and Klickitat counties.

I would think it will be much easier to get a pursuit season in the current public safety areas. Then if no problems occur, try asking for a statewide pursuit. I doubt a statewide request would be considered right now with any degree of seriousness.
Title: Re: Cougar Pursuit ???
Post by: blindpig on August 10, 2009, 08:23:42 AM: Keep up the good work guys. I don't hound hunt, but would love to.