Post by: bearpaw on August 13, 2009, 06:31:43 PM
I have updated my website with info about which units we hunt. There are also links to the the cougar hunting regs and the application page.
http://bearpawoutfitters.com/washington_cougar_hunting.html (http://bearpawoutfitters.com/washington_cougar_hunting.html)
I have a cougar video on this page if you have never been cougar hunting with dogs, it might be interesting for you to watch.
There was another thread where a few of us had talked about cougar hound hunting applications here in WA. I had told someone that if they applied they could find someone on here to take them hunting. I got to thinking about it and I can afford to help one person as a donation to Ray and the H-W website. So if you guys want to apply, and if Ray can come up with a fair way to choose a winner, (if there is more than one succesful applicant) I will help one H-W member get a cat at no charge. (my donation to the site)
I also have rates listed on the page for various hunting options that are very affordable in case someone wants to buy a hunt.
I will be gone antelope hunting for a few days, but will check back when i can, if anyone has questions send me a message or just ask on the thread. I will get back when I can....
Post by: Ray on August 13, 2009, 07:54:37 PM
Thanks and what a great gesture. I'll tell you what we can do like we agreed to and just donate the hunt to someone interested. Right now we do not need any web funds.
Here is an idea on what we can do:
1) Once someone has submitted their application to the WDFW they can notify us here by the end of day August 31st (just like the draw deadline).
2) Then we wait for the drawing.
3) If there is more than one member who has drawn the tag to hunt cougars and who has notified us here by the end of day August 31st 2009 we will do a raffle. Otherwise it can simply go to the only draw winner. I can conduct the raffle right here with my little girl drawing a single name out of a hat or jar if there is a need. (On video to verify fairness)
Does that make any sense to everyone? The only person not qualified would be myself. If there is nothing wrong with that we can move forward. Let me know Dale.
Thanks again for your kind gesture.
-Ray
Post by: mulehunter on August 13, 2009, 08:00:39 PM
Mulehunter ;)
Post by: Typical8 on August 13, 2009, 08:02:50 PM
Post by: HUNT on August 13, 2009, 08:53:13 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on August 13, 2009, 08:59:12 PM
Post by: bucklucky on August 13, 2009, 10:26:51 PM
Post by: Ray on August 13, 2009, 10:32:33 PM
Permit Applications Due August 31st.
Post by: bucklucky on August 13, 2009, 10:32:55 PM
Post by: vanhornhunter on August 13, 2009, 10:33:28 PM
Post by: bucklucky on August 13, 2009, 10:57:04 PM
Post by: matlockmike on August 14, 2009, 06:20:10 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 14, 2009, 08:33:57 AM
Sorry about the rant- but that is screwed for us that train and work with our hounds all year to get ousted by a guy that doesn't even own one.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 14, 2009, 08:37:38 AM
Don't you still have to own a dog to apply? You have to get an affidavit from a vet before you can get the tags from the WDFW... I HATE it when too many guys w/out dogs apply for these...you guys wanna feed these hounds all year so someone can come over from the city to hunt for one weekend? WTF?*censored*...i should have looked at the regs before posting... :P :P it's still screwed that anyone can apply, but now i'm in the same boat as bearpaw...anyone want's to hunt and gets a tag let me know. I just want to work the dogs!!!! :)
Sorry about the rant- but that is screwed for us that train and work with our hounds all year to get ousted by a guy that doesn't even own one.
Post by: bucklucky on August 14, 2009, 08:38:14 AM
I believe it is open to anyone this year though.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 14, 2009, 08:48:09 AM
I got hounds.yep they opened it to anyone. I wonder how many guys without hounds will get a pursuit only tag and never use that... :bash: what a waste!!! i wish they had a seperate pool for those, that's more important than killing the damn things.
I believe it is open to anyone this year though.
Post by: tlbradford on August 14, 2009, 09:07:29 AM
Thanks for the generous offer Bearpaw.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 14, 2009, 09:27:57 AM
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anyone want's to hunt and gets a tag let me know. I just want to work the dogs!!!!
I would never do this otherwise as I don't have the money to shell out for a guided hound hunt. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't make an expenses donation and buy the beer. I know you guys want to work your dogs at least. Like others here on Hunt-Wa, those of us without hounds will certainly be giving you hound handlers and especially the generous BearPa a call if we get the permit.
-Steve
Post by: shanevg on August 14, 2009, 09:47:46 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 14, 2009, 10:01:12 AM
I've got mixed feelins bout this too. 'Steelin a hound hunters tag' sorta. But the original offer of this thread is a site member making a generous donation. -That could end with one of us making a dent in the Deer killers of the NE corner of the state. Good for the handler, good for the dogs, good for me, and exceptionally good for the Deer.
-Steve
Post by: huntnphool on August 14, 2009, 10:04:10 AM
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I'm undecided at this point about whether I will apply or not, we'll see
Then don't ;)
Post by: huntnphool on August 14, 2009, 10:07:22 AM
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But the original offer of this thread is a site member making a generous donation.
True, but did you or anyone else think about the possability of members drawing more than one of these tags? :dunno:
Post by: bobcat on August 14, 2009, 10:08:14 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 14, 2009, 10:36:00 AM
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True, but did you or anyone else think about the possability of members drawing more than one of these tags?
Realizing that I am a very selfish person, still I did think about this. If I wasn't drawn the second time, (for the donated hound hunt), I would still canvas Hunt-Wa membership that has doggies that wants to run them. I'd still be willing to pay someones gas and beer/Lemonade for the opportunity. -And probably share a sizable amount of Kitty jerky when the time comes.
Since there are only two permit units offered to be hunted with doggies, since you can't just put in 'Points Selection Only', I opted for the second two to be non hound opportunities. Have calls, will travel.
-Steve
Post by: boneaddict on August 14, 2009, 10:48:02 AM
Post by: workstohunt on August 14, 2009, 10:50:31 AM
AND if I don't win the free hunt--I will pay to hunt.
Ditto to JackOfAllTrades on Hunt-WA site and guys with dogs.
What a great opportunity :whoo:
Post by: mulehunter on August 14, 2009, 11:00:01 AM
Don't you still have to own a dog to apply? You have to get an affidavit from a vet before you can get the tags from the WDFW... I HATE it when too many guys w/out dogs apply for these...you guys wanna feed these hounds all year so someone can come over from the city to hunt for one weekend? WTF?
Sorry about the rant- but that is screwed for us that train and work with our hounds all year to get ousted by a guy that doesn't even own one.
:chuckle: :chuckle: Oh boy I was same when last year there were 700 applied and I was like wow 700 houndmen in wa. No way... so I figured and nothing we can do about it.
I am sure bearpaw have a good heart to people. Who ever got DRAW gonna bring a Lunch and gun. Dang what do I do with rest of my stuff.
I know that he knows how we all feel after u posted. But that's his choice. :'(
We some of us houndmen paid some nice breedline pups and trainned our dogs. Everyday I clean their sh%ts from kennel with 5 dogs, and 3 bags a month will be 90 dollar a month to feed dogs. I spend every week to excrise dogs and dragging scents and working on broke off Elk, Coyote, Mule, Whitetail, and rabbits.
Hard part is when we wait from March 15 until sept 1st when Raccoon season open season till march 15 allowed us hunt coons and working on teaching my dogs NOT to get on different animals. And whole vet expenses rabie shot, worms shot and build a strike box, collar, tracking radio collar and kennel etc and animals license, snowmobile with trailer and build a trailer for dogs sled. And strike box for summer rigg Everything cost us soo much.
Plus I have to go Idaho with 280 dollar tag to get draw or nothing plus 181.00 for bear and 181.00 for cougar to get good skills doing in Idaho plus my gas trips almost 1,200 dollars on 9 trips to idaho.
People just put tag in for 6.60 dollar who don't own a dogs WTF.... but we work hard for over years for nothing and I personal never got draw N.E. Cougar permit for 5 years. But I went on someone permittee who got draw two years ago and he owns hounds and he invited me then one of our hound got killed by Wolves and end up EXPENSIVE Vet on 2nd dog head Damage with Ear totally Infection for two years treatment and might put him sleep this year :bash: and two of our other dogs CHANGED A LOT after they smell wolves tracks TOTALLY AFRAID to run because they met them before. It wasn't easy after I spend whole 5 years!
Thank u very much DANNY the wdfw.
I wrote a letter to DANNY last year after I found out it was 750 applied and He wrote me back I know how u feel. nothing we can do about it.
I give up as houndman. I feel bad for my dogs staying home whole the times. Oh well. Maybe I should Change my hobby.
Mulehunter.
Post by: Machias on August 14, 2009, 11:16:11 AM
That said I need to somehow justify feeding these potlickers. So any HuntWA member who draws a lion permit and needs a lion treed, I offer my and my Leopard Curs services, on one condition. You have to agree before we go out that if we run and tree a small cat or ANY females you will be happy to take photos only. I will NOT have any 90 pounds juveniles or females shot over my dogs. If your good with that, I'd be more then happy to take you out and see if we can put some lions up the tree. I will not accept any compensation, no gas money, nothing.
Post by: huntnphool on August 14, 2009, 11:22:06 AM
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 14, 2009, 11:23:26 AM
I feel the same way Mulehunter :'( :'(That's a generous offer Machias- I will do the same thing on the same conditions....no lep curs though :)
That said I need to somehow justify feeding these potlickers. So any HuntWA member who draws a lion permit and needs a lion treed, I offer my and my Leopard Curs services, on one condition. You have to agree before we go out that if we run and tree a small cat or ANY females you will be happy to take photos only. I will NOT have any 90 pounds juveniles or females shot over my dogs. If your good with that, I'd be more then happy to take you out and see if we can put some lions up the tree. I will not accept any compensation, no gas money, nothing.
We need to get the point across that killing females is bad for business.
Post by: Machias on August 14, 2009, 11:32:56 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 14, 2009, 11:36:09 AM
Bearpaw or some of the other hound guys on here, maybe you should explain a bit about how much work is involved in hunting cats with dogs.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 14, 2009, 11:43:00 AM
One thing people need to keep in mind before applying for a permit, is that you need to be in fairly good condition so that you can follow the hounds when they're on a track.Oh- just ask anyone over in the city- you just drive around till you see a track, turn loose, eat a sandwhich and stroll on over to the tree to see the cat. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Bearpaw or some of the other hound guys on here, maybe you should explain a bit about how much work is involved in hunting cats with dogs.
Yeah right!! It's a LOT of work and a LOT of walking/snowshoeing in crappy, thick, sometimes miserable conditions. There are times when you trun loose and the dogs go the wrong way on the track- or they loose scent, or the trash off (hard to admit...but it happens ;) ) Often you lose track of the dogs and have to spend time finding them or tracking them down... It is quite a thrill when you see a lion in a tree, but they rarely come easy.
Post by: shanevg on August 14, 2009, 11:50:59 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 14, 2009, 11:55:19 AM
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It's a LOT of work and a LOT of walking/snowshoeing in crappy, thick, sometimes miserable conditions.
Just like Blacktail hunting. Just like Bear hunting on the wetside.
Don't cha know that all the city livin hunters do two laps around Green Lake every day to stay in shape? :chuckle:
-Steve
Post by: shanevg on August 14, 2009, 11:58:07 AM
QuoteIt's a LOT of work and a LOT of walking/snowshoeing in crappy, thick, sometimes miserable conditions.
Just like Blacktail hunting. Just like Bear hunting on the wetside.
Don't cha know that all the city livin hunters do two laps around Green Lake every day to stay in shape? :chuckle:
-Steve
LOL, boy am I glad I never have to do that again! :P
Post by: mulehunter on August 14, 2009, 12:21:46 PM
Geez..
Mulehunter
Post by: bucklucky on August 14, 2009, 01:53:45 PM
Post by: Houndhunter on August 14, 2009, 05:27:03 PM
what a complete waste
Post by: nwhoundhunter on August 15, 2009, 12:05:06 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 15, 2009, 12:17:24 PM
Post by: bucklucky on August 15, 2009, 12:41:03 PM
my, my, my, what to say ..........................
:chuckle:
Post by: mulehunter on August 15, 2009, 01:30:01 PM
They also have to have a dinner bell around the dogs neck too. :chuckle:
:P BEEN There before,
To tell u people one thing... Two years ago on Permittee tag that invited me over and I never feel those moment after I found this track above 1.5 miles UPPER HILL deeply HILL from road and finally found those track and I look inside OH F7%K Wolves are right behind my dogs where our dogs treed above about 2 another miles bad terrian area. It hit around 6pm getting dark. We didnt carry any Guns. :bash: :bash: :bash: We were totally BUMMERED and we all agreed to back out Totally Deep snow about two half feet snow. Bonnie end up DIED other day by Wolves. Blue went back down to road with bloody Damage face and Ear totally TEARED took them to vet right away. It was not FUNNY.
Maybe need buy Half Pitbull cross Half plott breed :chuckle: Maybe 15 of them! :rolleyes:
Here this picture a Example u need to make sure Wolves arent in this track following your dogs for dinner. :yike: My picture were a WOLVES on this track following toward to our hounds for a DINNER!
Mulehunter >:(
Post by: huntnphool on August 15, 2009, 02:14:27 PM
Post by: mulehunter on August 15, 2009, 08:52:22 PM
Sorry to hear that Mulehunter
Huntnphool, Its okay, Its past. We all gotta be careful next chase.
Mulehunter ;)
Post by: bearpaw on August 19, 2009, 12:55:52 AM
Toughest archery antelope hunting ever. It was just starting to dry up and we had several bucks at about 80 years today but now it's raining again tonight, waterholes will still be useless, back to stalking tomorrow... :bash:
Be sure and apply before Aug 31 cougar deadline.
I have been talking to people in the right places trying to get hounders a pursuit season, that is what we really need for training hounds. If you guys want to help out the hounders, send a few short letters to the wildlife commission, county commissioners, and legislators and ask for a pursuit season with equal number of tags as kill tags. I posted a contact list so you can easily send email.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,31831.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,31831.0.html)
Post by: buckman on August 20, 2009, 07:38:24 PM
What a great opportunity, Im in. :IBCOOL:
Post by: shanevg on August 20, 2009, 10:21:56 PM
Post by: saylean on August 21, 2009, 12:50:42 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on August 21, 2009, 01:03:44 PM
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on August 21, 2009, 01:06:20 PM
The wife leaves for Korea Jan 2, 2010. Not going to put her in for one if she is not going to be here to enjoy it..
Thanks
Joe
Post by: Maligator on August 21, 2009, 04:13:29 PM
I understand the consternation felt by those with hounds about people without hounds being able to apply for the permit BUT...if you stop and think about it from a numbers standpoint; higher numbers of applicants might actually increase the number of permits afforded to hound only hunters! I agree with bearpaws attempt to convince those in charge to allocate an equal number of permits for both types of hunts as that would be the most fair option.
I just want to get out there and do some good hunting and think it would be great to meet some fellow hunters and enjoy the hunt with other like-minded people. Get tired of all the "other types" over here on the wet side! :rolleyes:
Post by: jroc92980 on August 22, 2009, 01:53:57 AM
Post by: bearpaw on August 22, 2009, 12:47:50 PM
The state is listening to this request, they understand that they need a few hounders with experienced hounds around the state in case of emergencies that could arise with depredations. Send email today, and get as any other people to send email as possible. This will only happen if enough people ask for it.
I posted a contact list so you can easily send email.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,31831.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,31831.0.html)
Post by: bearpaw on August 22, 2009, 12:51:25 PM
Maybe we can invite a couple of the other doggers on here to come and participate in the hunt so they get a chance to hunt thier dogs some too. :twocents:
Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 22, 2009, 01:06:40 PM
Post by: hotbullelk on August 22, 2009, 08:32:45 PM
I'm in as well. I hope some one draws on this site. :IBCOOL: :brew:
Post by: SHANE(WA) on August 26, 2009, 06:42:11 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on August 26, 2009, 04:32:58 PM
houndhunter...if you get a chance send an email message to the wildlife commission and to the WDFW requesting a pursuit season. Politely explain to them that you need to have time in the woods in order to maintain trained dogs. Ask them to please issue an equal number of pursuit only permits to houndhunters only.
The state is listening to this request, they understand that they need a few hounders with experienced hounds around the state in case of emergencies that could arise with depredations. Send email today, and get as any other people to send email as possible. This will only happen if enough people ask for it.
I posted a contact list so you can easily send email.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,31831.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,31831.0.html)
funny i've been thinkin for awhile bout postin a thread to ask for someone to help me find out who to contact about hound hunting. it really sucks, i didnt even get to let loose on a lion last year now it looks like im gonna have to goto idaho. which sucks cause of the $$ im gonna have to spend. anyways even just having a pursuit only would be nice
thanks for posting that, i will write my e-mail as soon as i have the time to write a well write letter
Post by: Elkslayer on August 27, 2009, 12:57:24 AM
I used to own dogs too, but after putting in for 4years and only being drawn for pursuit only, which also took away my points. The way I see it these dogs were trained to do one thing and they love running cats just as much as I love hunting.
I ended up selling them as I wasn't able to give them what they needed anymore.
Post by: bearpaw on September 02, 2009, 09:43:08 AM
Hate to admit it, but I cried all the way home from the airport and it brings tears to my eyes to write this.....my son hated me for weeks but now understands after growing up.... :'(
Post by: bearpaw on September 10, 2009, 07:04:23 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/cougar/cougar_regs2009.pdf (http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/cougar/cougar_regs2009.pdf)
Page 3 halfway down the right side.
Notification: Individuals selected will be notified by
October 5, 2009 by telephone, email, or mail. Permits
may not be sold or reassigned by the hunter.
Hunter Training: Successful applicants must complete
a training program prior to participating in a permit
season with the aid of dogs. The training program is
comprised of printed materials on cougar sex
identification, species identification (i.e., lynx, bobcat,
black bear, and grizzly bear), and hunt season rules.
Individuals selected for a cougar permit must sign and
return the affidavit indicating they read the materials.
Post by: Machias on September 15, 2009, 09:08:03 AM
Post by: boneaddict on September 15, 2009, 09:36:42 AM
Post by: tlbradford on September 15, 2009, 09:45:07 AM
https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhunt (https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhunt)
Post by: boneaddict on September 15, 2009, 09:46:15 AM
Post by: tlbradford on September 15, 2009, 09:48:56 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 15, 2009, 10:01:31 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 15, 2009, 10:11:17 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 15, 2009, 10:20:07 AM
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Now I just need to know if its in Bearpaws hood or not. I was also in for Okanogan.
One thing I don't like about the permit process is that you can't just select one unit and leave the others blank, -in affect reducing odds of being selected.
-Steve
Post by: Bigshooter on September 15, 2009, 02:11:36 PM
Post by: bearpaw on September 15, 2009, 02:14:04 PM
Post by: CastleRocker on September 15, 2009, 02:28:17 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on September 15, 2009, 02:33:24 PM
Are results out?????
If you use the back door method.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 15, 2009, 03:32:55 PM
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Awesome gesture. I'm more than frickin bummed though. I couldn't draw when it was limited to a few guys, not sure how I will ever draw now. CRUD. I know this is good for your business though so I am glad that it helps the serious hound guys.
Hmm....?
Post by: huntnphool on September 15, 2009, 04:27:27 PM
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One thing I don't like about the permit process is that you can't just select one unit and leave the others blank, -in affect reducing odds of being selected.
Sure you can Jack, I did it for Pend Oreille.
Post by: mulehunter on September 15, 2009, 07:05:27 PM
Selected!
SELECTED!!!! :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
:kneel: I am Happy for you BOTH!!!!!! Very Excited to hear about your NEWS!
Mulehunter 8)
Post by: Ray on September 15, 2009, 08:07:22 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 15, 2009, 08:10:55 PM
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NOT SELECTED:IBCOOL:
Good! Didn't have time to go this year anyway.
Post by: boneaddict on September 15, 2009, 08:11:35 PM
Post by: mulehunter on September 15, 2009, 08:40:52 PM
If I find out I accidentally drew a boot hunt.......
How many Beer u drank when u apply? :chuckle:
Mulehunter :rolleyes:
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 15, 2009, 11:43:29 PM
-Steve
Post by: bowhunterforever on September 16, 2009, 12:04:42 AM
Post by: bearpaw on September 16, 2009, 03:25:16 AM
Post by: bobcat on September 16, 2009, 08:04:51 AM
The process would not allow me to apply for only the two hound hunts and nothing for the other two positions.
I was able to apply for only two hunts. :dunno:
Post by: Machias on September 16, 2009, 08:55:48 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 16, 2009, 09:00:19 AM
Now, how do I find out what I got drawn for? Do I have to wait for their notification in early October?
-Steve
Post by: Machias on September 16, 2009, 09:07:45 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on September 16, 2009, 09:34:08 AM
Now I wanna know what I won! I wanna know. I wanna know. I wanna know. I wanna know. I wanna know. :'(:bash:
I've never hunted Cougar with real intent. Sure, I've called a few times in years past with no success. In all my years in the woods, which is probably less than 20% time of what some of you have spent in the woods, I've only seen two at distance. (heard a third) -Which, I feel are accomplishments in themselves. Having a remote caller, (humanoid), would be most advantagous.
I sure wish there was a way to find out what hunt I got so I could talk to a gamie for that area. I'd be one to set up around a rancher that's got a nusiance cat hanging around. I'd also like a little time to check on camping facilities in that area. A lot of the commercial camps close down in the winter.
-Steve
Post by: Machias on September 16, 2009, 09:46:49 AM
Post by: bearpaw on September 19, 2009, 02:57:42 PM
Good Luck, Dale ;)
Post by: mulehunter on September 21, 2009, 04:15:08 PM
It will tell u with dog OR with out dog
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/cougar
Mine no luck...... at least I got tag in Idaho anyway.
Mulehunter
Post by: bearpaw on September 21, 2009, 09:13:20 PM
Post by: workstohunt on April 30, 2010, 03:17:42 PM
Post by: workstohunt on April 30, 2010, 03:18:33 PM
Story???
Post by: Pathfinder101 on April 30, 2010, 04:02:38 PM
Post by: mulehunter on April 30, 2010, 09:53:51 PM
I recieved a PM, it sounds like at least one hound permit has been drawn, keep me posted guys......
Look like you need my help next time! :chuckle: I was joking... Well... Am I hired this coming Winter? :hello:
Mulehunter :rolleyes:
Post by: bearpaw on May 03, 2010, 06:43:24 PM
Archery Cougar Hound Hunt in Washington, Bow Hunting for Mountain Lion with Bearpaw Outfitters (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8_zoFvSO0M#)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 03, 2010, 06:45:44 PM
PathfinderJR and I both put in for Ferry and Stevens County just yesterday. No points, but keeping our fingers crossed....
Post by: Houndhunter on May 03, 2010, 07:41:31 PM
Post by: rasbo on May 04, 2010, 05:07:05 AM
Post by: bearpaw on May 04, 2010, 08:29:15 AM
OK, I will offer 1 cougar hound hunt in WA to a H-W member in 2010.
You have to apply in August for the hound hunts. The hunt apps available now are for no hounds.
Post by: whacker1 on May 04, 2010, 08:44:24 AM
Post by: bearpaw on May 04, 2010, 09:00:32 AM
Hope you draw whacker or pathfinder. Don't forget you have to apply for hounds in August.
Post by: boneaddict on May 04, 2010, 09:19:16 AM
Post by: whacker1 on May 04, 2010, 09:19:47 AM
Post by: bearpaw on May 04, 2010, 09:22:52 AM
Post by: boneaddict on May 04, 2010, 09:26:14 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 04, 2010, 10:38:26 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 04, 2010, 12:38:25 PM
You have to apply in August for the hound hunts. The hunt apps available now are for no hounds.
OK, now I am confused. I bought a special hunt application for cougar "with dogs". I went into WDFW's website and applied for the Stevens County and Ferry County hunts. It looked like they took. I have "application pending" in that spot.
Did I f$@! this up?
Post by: bearpaw on May 04, 2010, 01:58:15 PM
This year you do apply for dogs now:
my areas
9003
9004
Post by: workstohunt on May 04, 2010, 02:08:21 PM
I checked Bearpaws web site before I put in!
I figured if I draw I want someone who can get the job done!!! I got a good feeling this year. Of course I said that last year
Post by: bearpaw on May 04, 2010, 04:09:48 PM
http://bearpawoutfitters.com/washington_cougar_hunting.html (http://bearpawoutfitters.com/washington_cougar_hunting.html)
Post by: mulehunter on May 04, 2010, 04:37:28 PM
Let me know when time getting close to open season.
Mulehunter ;)