Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2008, 03:26:28 PM
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov/
January 3, 2008
Contact: Donny Martorello, (360) 902-2521
Spring black bear hunt applications due March 13
OLYMPIA - Hunters may now submit applications for spring black bear hunting permits, applicable to specific areas of western and eastern Washington.
To be eligible for a permit, hunters must purchase and submit an application to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) by midnight March 13.
A drawing will be held in mid-March for 295 permits in western Washington and 235 permits on the east side of the state. Successful applicants will be notified by March 31.
To apply for a permit, hunters must purchase a special permit application and a 2008 hunting license that includes bear as a species option. Hunting licenses, bear transport tags and bear permit applications may be purchased online (https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/ ), by phone (866-246-9453) or at any license vendor in the state.
Applications, which require a correct hunt choice number, may be submitted online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/ or by calling (877) 945-3492. Hunt options, including hunt numbers, in western Washington are:
Hunt #7014 (Copalis): 100 permits will be issued for a season running April 15 through June 15 in the portion of game management unit (GMU) 642 that is designated as the hunt area by Rayonier timber company.
Hunt #7015 (Kapowsin): 100 permits will be issued for a season running April 15 through June 15 in the portion of GMUs 653 and/or 654 that is designated as the hunt area by Hancock Forest Management.
Hunt #7016 (Capitol Forest): 50 permits will be issued for a season running April 15 through June 15 in the portion of Capitol Forest within GMU 663.
Hunt #7017 (North Skagit): 20 permits will be issued for a season running April 15 through May 31 in the portion of GMU 418 designated as the hunt area by DNR, Sierra Pacific, and Grandy Lake Timber Company.
Hunt #7018 (Monroe): 25 permits will be issued for a season running April 15 through May 31 in the portion of GMU 448 that is designated as the hunt area by the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Longview Timber Lands.
Hunters selected for the Kapowsin Tree Farm hunt must purchase an access permit from Hancock Forest Management by calling (800) 782-1493. Hunters should also contact Kapowsin Tree Farm prior to submitting an application to find out what areas within the tree farm are open to hunters.
Hunters selected for the Copalis hunt must obtain a Recreational Use Permit and should contact Rayonier timber company at (360) 533-7000 during regular business hours.
Spring black bear hunts are also scheduled in 13 game management units in eastern Washington from April 15 to May 31. More information on hunts scheduled on both sides of the state is available on page 56 in the 2007 Big Game Hunting Rules pamphlet (http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/hunter.htm ).
Any legal weapon used during the modern firearm, archery or muzzleloader seasons can be used for spring black bear hunts. Bait or hounds are not allowed for bear hunting.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on January 03, 2008, 03:31:11 PM
So who will be putting in for what?
I'm probably only going to put in for Hunt #7016 (Capitol Forest):
Post by: coonhound on January 03, 2008, 04:02:59 PM
Thanks for the reminder,
Coon
Post by: LongTatLaw on January 03, 2008, 04:10:02 PM
where are the following areas?
Copalis
Kapowsin
North Skagit
Monroe
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 03, 2008, 04:11:24 PM
I assume its near the town.
Post by: billythekidrock on January 03, 2008, 05:04:41 PM
3 of us in my group were drawn for Copalis last year and we only saw one small bear. The bummer was we had to take off work to get the access permit as they closed at like 4 every day. After talking with the foresters and other timber workers in the area we soon realized that they do not have a damage problem. The was confirmed by employees of Rayonier. The state F&G asked to place the hunt there more for opportunity rather then damage control. We never saw anyone that killed a bear and only heard a couple rumors. We know there are bears there in the fall, but we did not see many in the spring.
I am really thinking hard about Monroe as my number one and Skagit as my number two. First year permits can be golden.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 03, 2008, 05:18:54 PM
Post by: LongTatLaw on January 03, 2008, 05:25:12 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on January 03, 2008, 05:29:20 PM
I agree on the first year tags. That's why Im down to one choice. They slaughtered em in Kapowsin and Capitol forest the first year and the second year they were not that good. I suspect Monroe Closest to my house and Skagit will be good for one year also.
Not sure about Kapowsin, but they nailed the bears the first two years in CF. They also did real well in the 03,04 & 05 general seasons. We are not seeing the sign or critters like we used to. That is why they dropped the permits down to 50 while they continue their study.
I would pick Monroe first as it is closest to me, but I am sure the Skagit unit will have some big bears.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 03, 2008, 05:30:54 PM
Copalis -Near lake Quinault
Kapowsin -Near Buckley
North Skagit -Highway 20ish I assume
Monroe- near the Town
Post by: billythekidrock on January 03, 2008, 05:32:57 PM
dont u ignore me.....lol
Sorry..you say something? LOL
The ones mentioned are on the westside.
From Oly:
Copalis is West and North.
Kapowsin is North and a little East
North Skagit is North of Seattle and South of Canada
Monroe is North and a little East
Post by: LongTatLaw on January 03, 2008, 05:38:29 PM
cool cool.
Ill do some traveling for good hunting but dont wanna put in for something so far off that I wont hunt it right.
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2008, 05:40:53 PM
where is the hunt in monroe? thats right around the corner from my house. i drove up through stossel on dnr land saturday and alls i could think was there's got to be some bears around here that need to be hunted. you guys could camp in my driveway.
Post by: LongTatLaw on January 03, 2008, 05:43:28 PM
My mortgage is really high...how long is it ok for me to camp in your driveway?? lol :P
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 03, 2008, 06:27:05 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on January 03, 2008, 06:32:04 PM
Hey Jack...
My mortgage is really high...how long is it ok for me to camp in your driveway?? lol :P
Now that is funny.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 03, 2008, 06:33:59 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 03, 2008, 06:42:39 PM
Hey Jack...my driveway is a hill...and the last time somebody camped in it, they only lasted a night.
My mortgage is really high...how long is it ok for me to camp in your driveway?? lol :P
Post by: billythekidrock on January 03, 2008, 06:45:23 PM
May set this year out after pulling tags 3 years running :chuckle: But then again, starting to get the Capitol figured out ;) Might just be our year :dunno:
If you get drawn you will want to make a trip up before the season to check out the road closures, slides and washouts. The last storm really put a hurtin' on some of the roads. You will still be able to access most your usual haunts though.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 03, 2008, 07:18:39 PM
Post by: actionshooter on January 03, 2008, 08:21:36 PM
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Not sure about Kapowsin, but they nailed the bears the first two years in CF. They also did real well in the 03,04 & 05 general seasons. We are not seeing the sign or critters like we used to. That is why they dropped the permits down to 50 while they continue their study.
I would pick Monroe first as it is closest to me, but I am sure the Skagit unit will have some big bears.
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Just from experience I agree with this. I know the peak really well and I drew the tag last spring. I only saw 3 bears and I hunted my butt off (well, part of it :chuckle:)
From hunting in the past regular seasons I have done better.
I gonna put in for east side and make a vacation out of it if I pull tag.
Steve
Post by: high country on January 03, 2008, 10:00:42 PM
Post by: saylean on January 04, 2008, 12:17:46 AM
Post by: bobcat on January 04, 2008, 05:07:50 AM
Post by: Ironhead on January 04, 2008, 07:22:04 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 04, 2008, 08:17:59 AM
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there are no bears here anyway
that is so wierd...what the hell were those really big black labs doing running around all by themselves up in the woods that i saw then...hmmmm...somebody needs to take better care of their wierd looking overly large dogs that are very scared of people. :dunno:
thanks for the heads up and clarification.
i am starting to learn my home turf a little bit, but just getting started.
Post by: billythekidrock on January 06, 2008, 08:12:03 AM
Don't want to break out the sign too many times this year.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2F1443nooutdoorcentral.jpg&hash=d19e4eec7734388ccba5180702e2f063cfc1ad91)
Post by: Sideswipe on January 15, 2008, 09:40:43 PM
Post by: saylean on January 16, 2008, 12:19:38 PM
I think I'll try N Skagit as I live in Stanwood-it will take some scouting though as I'm not familiar w/the area. You guys hunting food sources, still hunt'in, or callin? I'm still pretty junior in the bear dept.
Stanhood eh?! I grew up there! Class of 94~
Post by: Sideswipe on January 20, 2008, 06:32:57 PM
Post by: saylean on January 20, 2008, 06:40:01 PM
I tossed my deer carcass from this year outside my dads place (6 acres, woods, etc) in Stanwood...by Alan Acres Tree Farm...it didnt last long at all. Something drug the whole thing out (torso part). I would think out by Darrington there should be some spots too...but come nowadays, I live in Redmond and hunt around Issaquah...trying to help out the encroaching yuppies from seeing too many bears...dont want to mess up their Saabs... ;)
By the way...the lawn stops being soggy for about 5 days in August..dats it.
Post by: billythekidrock on March 10, 2008, 06:37:06 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on March 10, 2008, 07:06:27 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 10, 2008, 07:11:33 PM
Might as well wait for the 2nd deadline :chuckle:
Made me laugh out loud, then my heart sunk as the realization set in.. :chuckle:
Post by: LongTatLaw on March 10, 2008, 07:13:15 PM
anyone agree or disagree?
dave
Post by: billythekidrock on March 10, 2008, 07:27:10 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 10, 2008, 07:35:56 PM
Post by: cohoho on March 11, 2008, 12:03:08 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 11, 2008, 08:58:08 AM
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curious to what some of you that regulary take Washington bears, do extra
Mostly calling, some glassing with lots of listening and some luck.
Post by: MountainWalk on March 11, 2008, 03:23:10 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 11, 2008, 10:47:21 PM
Dang, just mine cost over $120. :bash:
Course that included a fishing license too (which I'll probably never use.)
Post by: MountainWalk on March 11, 2008, 11:06:15 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 12, 2008, 06:03:11 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 12, 2008, 06:04:59 AM
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Course that included a fishing license too (which I'll probably never use.)
Same here.
Post by: bobcat on March 12, 2008, 09:14:41 PM
bobcat, why are you buying a fishing license if you are not going? :dunno:
Just in case I decide to go on the spur of the moment and if that happens I don't want to have to go to a store like wal mart and depend on some dimwit to sell me a license. Besides, honestly I don't mind donating money to the WDFW. I hope they put it to good use.
Post by: jackelope on March 12, 2008, 09:25:41 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 12, 2008, 09:45:07 PM
Post by: WildBear on March 16, 2008, 12:57:47 PM
Post by: TheHunt on March 16, 2008, 05:42:28 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on March 16, 2008, 08:36:40 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 16, 2008, 09:27:30 PM
Post by: saylean on March 17, 2008, 12:32:41 PM
Post by: actionshooter on March 17, 2008, 03:50:22 PM
Steve
Post by: tlbradford on March 17, 2008, 04:28:13 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 17, 2008, 04:39:50 PM
Post by: Head-shot on March 17, 2008, 06:26:40 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 17, 2008, 06:47:28 PM
When do we find out results?
Hopefully before the season. :o
I would imagine within a couple weeks.
Post by: LongTatLaw on March 17, 2008, 07:38:22 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on March 17, 2008, 07:57:12 PM
Post by: saylean on March 17, 2008, 08:07:41 PM
When you applied, you were given the option of giving the WSDFW your email so they could contact you via email, instead of snail mail.
Best of luck to all.
I would be willing to bet we can check online too....
Post by: billythekidrock on March 17, 2008, 08:14:28 PM
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drawing will be held in mid-March for 295 permits
Weren't they due in mid-March? :chuckle: