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Title: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Machias on December 21, 2009, 04:00:36 PM
Wow Stevens/P. O. hound hunters did you even get to hunt lions this year???  Already closed one day into your season.

The current quota is:

Chelan, Open, 1 Female or 5 Total cats available for harvest

Okanogon, Open, 5 Females or 13 Total cats available for harvest

Okan/Ferry, Closed, Opens 1 Jan, 7 Females or 18 Total cats available for harvest

Stevens/P.O.  CLOSED!!

Klickitat, Open, 1 Female or 5 Total cats available for harvest.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Houndhunter on December 21, 2009, 04:35:13 PM
im suprized the klick is still open, i hate this state
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 21, 2009, 05:23:44 PM
i know of a guy that has one here for klick the snows been messed up to run in just got new snow up there last night also the head guy called everyone asking them to not shoot a female so that it would not get closed right away and they could get more data i am still pissed of the *censored*s took mine away because of the miss print. i hate the fish and wildlife maybe if we could get some true hunter we would have some real cougar managment for this dam state!
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Houndhunter on December 21, 2009, 06:34:25 PM
its bs, i dont have to shoot animals but we all should still be able to pursue them atleast most of the year. right now im not picky about the weather i hound hunt every opportunity i can, i just wish i new someone with a tag

the boot hunting really screwed us, more than what i realized when i first read the new rules. in a few years i think they will close hounds for cougar if it keeps going in the same direction. its easy for them to shut down hound hunting and its gona be really hard to get it back once its gone. what we need is some real sportsman in the wdfw, i may have a new career direction.....
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bearmanric on December 21, 2009, 06:44:30 PM
i have a boot tag no buddy even cared. screw the hound hunting. Rick
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Machias on December 21, 2009, 07:14:59 PM
i have a boot tag no buddy even cared. screw the hound hunting. Rick

Not to fear Rick that's already been done, several times over.   :bash:
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bearmanric on December 21, 2009, 07:25:06 PM
i was a bear baiter i lost to. i got a boot tag was happy to get it. i choose to call one in. hound hunting and baiting tough to get back. this year i'll be heading to idaho for some spring bear calling i hope.  Rick
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Houndhunter on December 21, 2009, 10:16:54 PM
well and i think when they see how really you can hunt them with out dogs and some people will be successful at it, they will increase the boot permits and end hounds. they want there numbers to be high anyways, id love to see there real numbers before 96 compared to now

Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: stumprat on December 21, 2009, 10:44:48 PM
well and i think when they see how really you can hunt them with out dogs and some people will be successful at it, they will increase the boot permits and end hounds. they want there numbers to be high anyways, id love to see there real numbers before 96 compared to now




Before "96" you had to draw a special permit to hunt them at all.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bearmanric on December 22, 2009, 06:26:52 AM
i got a cougar in 93 with a permit. Wynnoochee. Brian Miller  helped get it. he has some great Hound's.Rick
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: boneaddict on December 22, 2009, 06:32:04 AM
I ran with him a couple times in the Selkirks chasing bear just for fun.  He did have good hounds.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: boneaddict on December 22, 2009, 06:34:35 AM
So I take it some idiot shot a female in the PO
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bucklucky on December 22, 2009, 07:47:26 AM
i have a boot tag no buddy even cared. screw the hound hunting. Rick

I care RIck or I wouldnt have PMed you my most rescent cougar find  for ya to go kill  ;) At least one guy cares  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bearmanric on December 22, 2009, 08:03:40 AM
Yes you did thank you. :rolleyes: when i got my permity with the other's i was pumped. said i got several time's. it was all about the hound tags. i just want to try to call one in.  the Female Quotas  are not many. your good Hounds men wouldnt shoot a Female. Rick
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on December 26, 2009, 01:23:14 PM
Hey anyone please find out whats left Quote Harvested today. Because I plann to leave this week on Grant's Permit to hunt for him. Jan 1
I wonder how many Cougars left right now before we know what to plann on removel or pursuit.

Keep me posted. I cant find anywhere in WDFW for Quote Harvest Page. I cant call because I cant hear.  :bash:

Will be great APPERCATED If you post for me. Thanks!

Mulehunter  :)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: jackelope on December 26, 2009, 01:46:56 PM
AS OF 12/26

chelan 1 female 5 total
okanogan 5 females 12 total
okanogam/ferry 7 femals 18 total
pend oreille is closed
klickitat 1 female 4 total

I called at 1:45pm saturday.

Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on December 26, 2009, 02:07:01 PM
Hey Jackelope, Thank you very much! I appercate that..

Mulehunter  ;)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 03, 2010, 07:45:27 PM
Hey anyone, Can you guys call WDFW find out what Quote Harvest right now today. I am leaving on Grant Permit. I wonder how many left.

Thanks...

Mulehunter
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 03, 2010, 07:53:51 PM
i am to pissed off to call or i would after they took my dog tag away. good luck
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bearpaw on January 03, 2010, 07:58:13 PM
just checked it for you, good luck

chelan 1 female 4 total
okanogan 3 females 7 total
okanogam/ferry 7 females 13 total
pend oreille/stevens is closed
klickitat 1 female 2 total
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 03, 2010, 08:00:31 PM
i am to pissed off to call or i would after they took my dog tag away. good luck
I have several people got PISSED after they SCREW up with TAGS!  This kid 10 years Got drew and I know it sucks when I own dogs and doing whole PROJECT of my working with dogs expense and everything but after I recived a call from his dad and asking me a favor so I said to myself NO THANKS You can go your own hunting. But  I look at my dogs sitting at home doing nothing. So I called back and said Okay you PAY MY TRAVEL EXPENSE  SO he agreed so I am plann to go and keep my dogs busy. Cant help it. LOVING TO BE IN WOOD!

Anyone who got Drew are welcome to ask me and ONE CONDITION NO FEMALE BE SHOT DOWN!  :chuckle:

Mulehunter  ;)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 03, 2010, 08:01:02 PM
just checked it for you, good luck

chelan 1 female 4 total
okanogan 3 females 7 total
okanogam/ferry 7 females 13 total
pend oreille/stevens is closed
klickitat 1 female 2 total


THANKS BEARPAW! Look like HOUNDMEN out there is doing better on harvest TOM since one week instead Female!

Mulehunter
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bearpaw on January 03, 2010, 08:09:04 PM
yes they have been killing some toms, I wonder if any real big ones.... :dunno:
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 03, 2010, 08:11:41 PM
i know of 2 that were shot in klick and one was around the 110 and one 140ish nothin huge that i have heard of yet.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 03, 2010, 08:15:07 PM
yes they have been killing some toms, I wonder if any real big ones.... :dunno:

Yes Steve one guy I met last year,  His permit are Ok/Keller, He sent me picture of him with 165 lbs NICE tom first morning shot down New year! I wouldnt worry, there is BIG tom out there always! but five Tom got shot down with in three days!  :yike:

Mulehunter  ;)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bearpaw on January 03, 2010, 08:17:27 PM
Now that holidays are past the kill should slow down some... :dunno:
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 03, 2010, 08:20:01 PM
i know of 2 that were shot in klick and one was around the 110 and one 140ish nothin huge that i have heard of yet.

I am sure BIGGEST cougars are hanging out Above KLICK staying away from hunter because I have cut some BIGGEST PAWS few times.




Now that holidays are past the kill should slow down some... :dunno:

Jan 1st open day for Ok/Keller got really GOOD snow hitting no wonder why Houndmen is busy with in three days.

I am curious to go out check it out for Grant 10 years old boy.

Mulehunter
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: lokidog on January 03, 2010, 08:36:02 PM

the boot hunting really screwed us, more than what i realized when i first read the new rules. in a few years i think they will close hounds for cougar if it keeps going in the same direction. its easy for them to shut down hound hunting and its gona be really hard to get it back once its gone. what we need is some real sportsman in the wdfw, i may have a new career direction.....

Huh??  I thought they just reopened cougar for hound hunters.....  Not having hounds, it kind of pisses me off that I can't go anywhere/anywhen I want to hunt cougars this year.  Don't get me wrong, I thought it stupid to close cougar for hounds to begin with, but it seems it is harder to get them without so why the big restrictions on people that try really hard or just get lucky?

Just wondering, not looking to get anyone riled up.   :)  I was really looking forward to doing some calling this winter but did not hear anything about boot tags before it was too late.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 08, 2010, 02:50:33 PM
Need ur help. Please call Quote Harvest for me what's left today.

Thanks.

Mulehunter
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bucklucky on January 08, 2010, 03:11:46 PM
Ferry/okanogan 6female ot 11 total cougar
Chelan 1female, or 4 total cougar
Okanogan, 1 female or 4 cougar
Klick 1 female or 2 total.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Houndhunter on January 08, 2010, 03:13:57 PM
how you been doin on your tag bucklucky?
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bucklucky on January 08, 2010, 03:18:28 PM
I have not gone out yet  ;)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Houndhunter on January 08, 2010, 03:20:39 PM
no luck than huh :chuckle:, well looks like you got some time with your tag anyways. the others will end soon
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 08, 2010, 06:42:04 PM
I have not gone out yet  ;)

 :yike:  Maybe I need to go ur house and put leash on ur neck and drag u over there.
By the way thanks... for calling quote.

Mulehunter   ;)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 12, 2010, 08:22:33 PM
Hey I Would like someone call Quote Harvest whats left today?

Thanks..

Mulehunter  :)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Wazukie on January 12, 2010, 09:01:20 PM
You do know that all cats are shoot on sight in Klick  :o
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: huntnphool on January 12, 2010, 09:09:35 PM
3 females 8 overall
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 13, 2010, 06:11:26 AM
Huntnphool, are all those 4 county closed expect one unit still open??

Thanks for calling.

Mulehunter
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: bonkellekter on January 13, 2010, 07:30:14 PM
Just talked with My brother - He took one tom in PO county (90lbs little fellow) and it was the cat that filled the quota. He has still been running cats to keep his dogs working. He said that too many people shot females and thats why the quota filled up so fast. He has treed 11 cats since the quota was filled but none of any size (140Lb max). Here are a couple pics of a 100lb tom he treed a couple days ago. When I am over there in March were going to go out and try to find more.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Machias on January 13, 2010, 08:50:32 PM
Nice photos!
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 13, 2010, 09:00:54 PM
 ;)  Nice Pics...  Keep chase...  I have BIG feeling PO will be a GOOD hunting Next year. Cuz all Four county has been hard hunting to keep Harvest open. Lot Toms got killed in other Four County but Expect Po Lot Toms are hanging out up there.. Its gonna be interesting next year.

Mulehunter
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 14, 2010, 10:11:25 PM
Where Bucklucky?   :chuckle:  I hope he treed this weekend!  Good LUCK Bucklucky!! GO Get him CAT!

Mulehunter  ;)
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: huntnphool on January 15, 2010, 05:48:29 PM
Where Bucklucky?   :chuckle:  I hope he treed this weekend!  Good LUCK Bucklucky!! GO Get him CAT!
Mulehunter  ;)

We were heading out tonight but got a call from Joe saying the weather tomorrow will be "cat poor" so we are waiting to leave until tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 15, 2010, 08:14:26 PM
Where Bucklucky?   :chuckle:  I hope he treed this weekend!  Good LUCK Bucklucky!! GO Get him CAT!
Mulehunter  ;)

We were heading out tonight but got a call from Joe saying the weather tomorrow will be "cat poor" so we are waiting to leave until tomorrow.

I saw this weather this afternoon. Yucky... Wish its Colder than today I would be gone for sure by now over Idaho St Joe but Its RAINNNY over there little but I am staying home this weekend. My wife just took out 500 dollar out of our bank. I said Hey WHY, She said Why because u spend Over 500 dollar going hunting two weekends to Idaho. I guess My wife is right. Part of Marriage!  :bash:  Ha..  Trust me, I love her a lot and want her to feel fair for both of us.  I wonder what she gonna spend on 500 ???  I think she is going save it up to buy a Horse Trailer! I hope so...  :'(

Women can be DANGEROUS!  :chuckle:

Mulehunter  :dunno:
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 15, 2010, 08:19:01 PM
Women can be DANGEROUS! 
amen! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: Houndhunter on January 15, 2010, 08:30:14 PM
you own dogs huntnphool? well bout time he puts that tag to use :chuckle:, i here the weather may be good this sun and mon but i havnt check myself
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: huntnphool on January 15, 2010, 10:24:28 PM
I dont have dogs but he does and so does Joe
Title: Re: Cougar Units/Hound Hunters
Post by: mulehunter on January 16, 2010, 08:37:21 AM
Beauitful BLUE sky and White surface up there right now.. Great hunting today in Danville toward to sherman Pass! Hopefully yur catch one this weekend. Wish I am up there with Permittee..

Mulehunter  ;)
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