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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: madmack76 on February 04, 2010, 07:15:21 PM

Title: spring bear?
Post by: madmack76 on February 04, 2010, 07:15:21 PM: when are the permits due this year thanks for info
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Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2010, 07:20:00 PM: I believe applications are due March 12.
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Post by: madmack76 on February 04, 2010, 07:21:47 PM: sweet do they have the unit info online for that cause i know the regs ain't coming anytime soon
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Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2010, 07:23:23 PM: The 2010 Spring bear hunts are listed in the 2009 regulation pamplhet, which is also available online.
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Post by: madmack76 on February 04, 2010, 07:24:54 PM: oh really cool thanks for the help bobcat appreciate it
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Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2010, 07:34:06 PM: Here's the listing of permits. The number in the middle is the number of permits available. The last number is the number of applications they received for that hunt in 2009.

7000 Sherman GMU 101 15 April 15-May 31 472
7001 Kelly Hill GMU 105 10 April 15-May 31 309
7002 Douglas GMU 108 5 April 15-May 31 212
7003 Aladdin GMU 111 10 April 15-May 31 285
7004 49 Degrees North GMU 117 15 April 15-May 31 447
7005 Huckleberry GMU 121 15 April 15-May 31 501
7006 Blue Creek GMU 154 15 April 15-May 31 441
7007 Dayton GMU 162 15 April 15-May 31 560
7008 Tucannon GMU 166 5 April 15-May 31 357
7009 Wenaha GMU 169 45 April 15-June 15 354
7010 Mt. View GMU 172 15 April 15-May 31 207
7011 Lick Creek GMU 175 15 April 15-May 31 271
7012 Grande Ronde GMU 186 5 April 15-May 31 72
7013 North Skagita That portion of GMU 418 that is designated
as the hunt area by DNR, Sierra Pacific, and
Grandy Lake Timber company.
20 April 15-May 31 371
7014 Monroea That portion of GMU 448 that is designated
as the hunt area by DNR, Green Crow, and
Longview Timber Lands.
25 April 15-May 31 312
7015 Copalisa That portion of GMU 642 that is designated
as the hunt area by Rayonier Timber
Company.
100 April 15-June 15 567
7016 Kapowsina That portion of GMUs 653 and/or 654 that
is designated as the hunt area by Hancock
Forest Management.
150 April 15-June 15 699
7017 Lincolna That portion of GMU 501 that is designated
as the hunt area by participating commercial
timber landowners.
50 April 15-May 31 NEW
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Post by: Raul Duke on February 04, 2010, 07:41:29 PM: Unit 162 Dayton, 560 applicants. I was thinking of applying there, but not any more. :bdid:
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on February 16, 2010, 11:32:53 AM: You cannot win if you dont play !
somebody gets drawn, might as well be you!
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 16, 2010, 12:22:37 PM: There's no bears in Dayton. Apply somewhere else... :rolleyes:
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Post by: Woodchuck on February 16, 2010, 12:30:21 PM: yeah, what pathfinder said 8)
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 16, 2010, 12:34:57 PM: Quote from: JIMKD8 on February 16, 2010, 12:30:21 PM
yeah, what pathfinder said 8)

Now, in the FALL... go in there and kill all the bears you want...
But there's none there in the spring.

They're special "migratory bears".. :rolleyes:
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Post by: Machias on February 16, 2010, 03:32:20 PM: I bought my Spring tag this weekend. Can't wait!!!! I should be able to get into my area earlier this year. Come on 1 April!!!!
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Post by: gramps on February 19, 2010, 07:33:02 AM: Yeah what Pathfinder and Jimkd8 said !! lol
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 19, 2010, 08:59:14 AM: Quote from: gramps on February 19, 2010, 07:33:02 AM
Yeah what Pathfinder and Jimkd8 said !! lol

If I get drawn, your gettin' a PM Gramps.. ;)
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Post by: Raul Duke on February 23, 2010, 06:07:39 PM: I jusy went online to buy a ticket? It would not let me buy it? are you guys entering 09' info? or 10'?
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Post by: washelkhntr on February 23, 2010, 06:30:34 PM: You have to purchase your 2010 license and permit application.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 23, 2010, 06:32:48 PM: Got mine and my son's applications in on Sunday. 2 hunts down here, 2 hunts up north...fingers crossed... :)
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Post by: Raul Duke on February 23, 2010, 06:36:52 PM: went to wal-mart to buy my 2010 licences for the year. The guy at the counter said its not for sale yet. Onlu things that were availabe rite now, where the tags I didn't buy last year?

I bought a bear tag last year, on the tag it says 4/17/2009-3/31/2010
I just went online, and I am seeing the same info the guy at wal-mart showed me.
I can't put in for spring bear? :yike:
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Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on February 23, 2010, 06:42:41 PM: Wish I could get a year long bear tag :dunno:
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Post by: bobcat on February 23, 2010, 07:01:12 PM: Quote from: Raul Duke on February 23, 2010, 06:36:52 PM
went to wal-mart to buy my 2010 licences for the year. The guy at the counter said its not for sale yet. Onlu things that were availabe rite now, where the tags I didn't buy last year?

I bought a bear tag last year, on the tag it says 4/17/2009-3/31/2010
I just went online, and I am seeing the same info the guy at wal-mart showed me.
I can't put in for spring bear? :yike:

I just bought my 2010 hunting license, bear tag, and spring bear application online. It took less than 5 minutes. Wal-mart employees must be a bit confused.
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Post by: bobcat on February 23, 2010, 08:13:07 PM: Raul Duke,

One thing you might want to check, is that when you first log on with your WILD I.D., your last name, and your birth date, at some point it will ask what license year, and you have the choice of 2009 or 2010. If you didn't select 2010, it may have taken the default (2009) and that is why you didn't see an option to purchase anything except for last year's tags.
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on February 24, 2010, 07:49:20 AM: :yeah:
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Post by: Raul Duke on February 25, 2010, 06:26:35 AM: going to look into it again today on my lunch. Thanx for the responces fellas.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 25, 2010, 08:12:29 AM: I think Bobcat is right, you may not be choosing the 2010 option. I had no problem buying my son's and mine online last Sunday.
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Post by: Raul Duke on February 26, 2010, 08:21:48 AM: thanks again for the info & replys fellas. I got my tags online. The guy @ wally worldmust not be a outdoorsman or something.

I'm really going to feel bad now, if I get picked for spring bear. ;) :brew:
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Post by: bobcat on February 26, 2010, 03:25:17 PM: Quote from: Raul Duke on February 26, 2010, 08:21:48 AM
The guy @ wally worldmust not be a outdoorsman or something.
:o Really? :chuckle:

I never buy my licenses and tags at the stores anymore. You're better off doing it yourself on your computer at home.
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 26, 2010, 04:42:49 PM: Quote from: Raul Duke on February 26, 2010, 08:21:48 AM

I'm really going to feel bad now, if I get picked for spring bear. ;) :brew:

Oh, crap. You are in Eastern WA... you probably put in for the same hunts I did... :bash: :bash:
I should have kept me mouth shut... :chuckle:

JK. Good luck man.
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Post by: 180-GRAIN on March 05, 2010, 07:55:32 PM: I am still trying to find out what the pilot program is all about in some of these hunts. I have heard a couple different things one is they send somebody along with you and another is spotting by helicopter. anybody know?
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Post by: high country on March 05, 2010, 08:12:26 PM: after my last spring bear season I have a group of 4 this year. wish us luck!
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Post by: saylean on March 06, 2010, 09:55:50 AM: I remember that bear in your avatar pic high country, it was a nice one. ;)
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 06, 2010, 12:24:35 PM: Oh, that's a bear. I thought you were standing next to a young Bigfoot... :chuckle:
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 06, 2010, 01:09:26 PM: Quote from: 180-GRAIN on March 05, 2010, 07:55:32 PM
I am still trying to find out what the pilot program is all about in some of these hunts. I have heard a couple different things one is they send somebody along with you and another is spotting by helicopter. anybody know?
What they mean by pilot program is, this is a "new, experimental" season and they are trying it out to see how it works....(Kinda like T.V. programs), although no longer new, they are keeping the wording so that they can keep it from being an "established" big game season.
In other words, if we screw it up somehow, they will shut it down without any notice, and they will not have to resort to "proposed changes" or anything....
then it will be gone.......and only hound hunters and private companies will have spring seasons.
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Post by: high country on March 06, 2010, 04:00:03 PM: Quote from: saylean on March 06, 2010, 09:55:50 AM
I remember that bear in your avatar pic high country, it was a nice one. ;)

thanks, made my 6' 250 pound self feel a bit wimpy
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Post by: billythekidrock on March 07, 2010, 05:46:57 AM: Quote from: Machias on February 16, 2010, 03:32:20 PM
I bought my Spring tag this weekend. Can't wait!!!! I should be able to get into my area earlier this year. Come on 1 April!!!!

With minimal (to no) snowpack the season should be a good one on the eastside.
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Post by: high country on March 07, 2010, 07:07:20 AM: ssssshhhh!