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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: Jesse Jaymes on February 02, 2010, 04:33:31 PM

Title: Newbie Spring Bear application question
Post by: Jesse Jaymes on February 02, 2010, 04:33:31 PM: Being a new WA resident, or at least a returning WA resident, things seem to have changed in my 3-4 year vacancy.

Beyond anxious to get my Spring Bear application in. Doubt I will draw, but that dissappointment will be offset by actually thinking I have a chance for the next 3 months.

I did retrieve my WILD ID number. And am hoping my points for moose, sheep and goat are re-instated.

As I was attempting to apply for Spring Bear, am I required to purchase the bear license before I apply?

Meaning, I know it's cheaper to make your decision of what tags you want early and pay for the combo tags.

For instance, I am not much of an elk hunter at all. But I am a active deer and bear hunter. And I would throw cougar into the mix as well, as I am an avid predator caller and would want the tag in my pocket should I be looking at a yellow "stump" as it grows eyes and ears through my scope.

So, do I need to buy the $70 odd dollar combo in order to be able to apply for the spring tag?

Hope I have explained it easy enough. Seems to me it was much easier a few years ago, but it was still available online. Just recall it was only a click or two and not 100 and $70 to put up first.

Also, I can apply for Multi Season deer now, correct?
Title: Re: Newbie Spring Bear application question
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 02, 2010, 04:40:12 PM: you have to purchase a bear tag first to put in for a sping bear. If you dont get drawn its still good for the fall.
Title: Re: Newbie Spring Bear application question
Post by: saylean on February 02, 2010, 04:51:05 PM: Yes, you can apply for the multiseason tags now.

Good luck and welcome back.
Title: Re: Newbie Spring Bear application question
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 02, 2010, 05:20:08 PM: yes it is better to buy the combo and save some green they have diffrent combos i think there is one for deer bear coug :dunno: but you do have to get the license to apply like said. multi tags for deer and elk you do not have to buy before applying.
Title: Re: Newbie Spring Bear application question
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on February 02, 2010, 05:38:24 PM: I could be mistaken, but I believe that if you buy the Bear tag now when you buy the others they come at a reduced price because you get the "combo" rates.
But I wont go to court to argue this.......
Title: Re: Newbie Spring Bear application question
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 02, 2010, 05:50:00 PM: yeah i think thats right also but you have to send in for the refund like with the small game i think.