Post by: bobcat on February 11, 2010, 09:59:56 PM
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Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 12, 2010, 07:57:32 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 12, 2010, 07:59:47 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 12, 2010, 08:00:35 AM
Where are you guys reading this ? Anyone have a link ? Thanks. Mike
http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/2010/wsr_10-04-125.pdf (http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/2010/wsr_10-04-125.pdf)
Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 12, 2010, 08:01:16 AM
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 12, 2010, 09:12:39 AM
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Post by: gasman on February 12, 2010, 11:15:12 PM
It will make for a better hunt in those units but they are now spike only :bash:
I know it i will be hunting LN this season.....
Post by: SuperX on February 13, 2010, 12:17:25 AM
Post by: hughjorgan on February 13, 2010, 12:19:28 AM
it looks like 352 & 356 are crossed out and 346 is added for next year meaning no early archery in bumping and nile, and only peaches is open in early season... can that be right?
No, if you look they made 352 and 356 spike only units. Knowing that will displace a bunch of hunters they are opening 346 for cow and spike... At least that is my theory
Post by: halflife65 on February 13, 2010, 01:15:15 AM
Post by: JBar on February 13, 2010, 04:40:46 AM
Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 13, 2010, 05:28:56 AM
Post by: SuperX on February 13, 2010, 07:33:26 AM
it looks like 352 & 356 are crossed out and 346 is added for next year meaning no early archery in bumping and nile, and only peaches is open in early season... can that be right?
No, if you look they made 352 and 356 spike only units. Knowing that will displace a bunch of hunters they are opening 346 for cow and spike... At least that is my theory
Yep you're right, I didn't look up to spike only when I saw the cross-outs.
I finally figure out a spot and they take it away from me - dang :(
What west side draws are worth putting in for - looks like my east side days are numbered :'(
Post by: SuperDave on February 13, 2010, 12:02:39 PM
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Post by: salmon on February 14, 2010, 08:48:45 AM
Post by: halflife65 on February 14, 2010, 09:11:33 AM
Guess I'll look into putting in for somewhere else now. Thanks WDFW!!!!!!!
Post by: bobcat on February 14, 2010, 10:10:42 AM
Like all changes, there are going to be some postive consequences, and some negative.
I guess one good thing about letting archery hunters kill cows in Little Naches, is that at least the indians won't be the only ones killing elk in there.
Post by: hunterofelk on February 14, 2010, 10:57:08 AM
Post by: yajsab on February 15, 2010, 07:59:52 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2010, 08:22:42 AM
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Hearing location(s):
Natural Resources Building, Room 172
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia, Washington 98501
(360) 902-2515
Date: March 12-13, 2010 Time: 8:00 am
Submit written comments to:
Name: Wildlife Program Commission Meeting Public Comments
Address: 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia WA 98501-1091
e-mail Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov
fax (360) 902-2162
By: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Date of intended adoption: April 9-10, 2010
Post by: yajsab on February 15, 2010, 09:41:14 AM
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Post by: johnsc6 on February 16, 2010, 09:54:45 PM
The link Bobcat posted said it was only Proposals so how many changes do they really make official? time to write em letters.rarely does the commision change the proposals...that being said, yes, there will be less people on the south side of the highway...still spike hunting only with any weapon, never mind a bow can be tough. I am discourged by the fact that the WDFW intensionally lowered the cow population across the whole yakima herd and seems to be backtracking now, if you look at the new hunting proposals i would put my money on cow hunts for archery being a draw in the previously over the counter units so they can soak a measly extra five bucks out of each of us
Post by: fishwhackin on February 18, 2010, 01:00:52 AM
Post by: colockumelk on February 19, 2010, 02:18:08 PM
Hopefully the WDFW isn't going off of their yearly survey done by air. I mean the WDFW can't be dumb enough to base those numbers off of the elk that they see down low during one of the mildest winters on record could they :DOH:
Post by: MIKEXRAY on February 21, 2010, 09:09:12 AM
Post by: gasman on February 21, 2010, 06:13:38 PM
Post by: colockumelk on February 22, 2010, 08:12:10 AM
Post by: BAR C3 on February 22, 2010, 07:20:58 PM
The only way this state is going to learn is all the hunters need to have a tea party and refuse to buy licenses and tags for a year.
Post by: norsepeak on February 22, 2010, 07:43:27 PM
Post by: halflife65 on February 22, 2010, 09:04:13 PM
well, it's gonna make the big bull hunting in Bumping a lot better due to the lack of hunters in the spike only area, but like has been said already it will make the lt. naches unit a very tough hunt for big bull guys, espiecially becuase the forest service has shoved all of the motorized users into that area too. but the only bright spot is that there are some nice areas where you can still get away from roads....Over all I think it's going to basically ruin one of the best bull units in the state. Typical of our game dept...go for the quick dollars and not manage for the long run :bash::yeah: yep.
Post by: norsepeak on February 22, 2010, 10:11:10 PM
To whom it may concern,
I am extemely concerned about a few issues including the proposed changes to the current hunting rules regarding archery elk hunting. What is the reasoning behind making units 352-356 spike only for archery. The average success rate for archery is very low, so it can't be from over harvest. If you think that the overall herd population is low in that area, your crazy. I spend 200+ days a year in the mountains around chinook pass including those units and there are a lot of elk up there. Way more than you think there are because your serveys are very inaccurate. This year in particular a lot of elk never even moved down out of the higher elevations due to lack of snow.
Next, making 346 open for spikes and cow during early archery is an absolutely horrible idea. What is the reason for this? That unit is one of the best big bull areas in entire state and you are going to ruin this hunt by putting the general season hunters in there with the bull hunters. If anything, you should be increasing the number of big bull tags. There are tons of big bulls up there. During archery season, I usually call in 5-8 different big bulls per day!
Next, why on earth are you taking away another goat tag from the bumping unit? The goats are doing excellent on Chinook pass, there are definetly way more goats than you guys think there are up there. I can take you up from my house and within 5 minutes show you 30 goats. You don't even fly that area in your surveys. Mr. Rice's study said there is a population of approximatly 3800 goats in this state(which is very inaccurate) and your harvest goals are to havest 1%. Well, I'm no mathmatician, but 1% of 3800 is 38 tags, not 15! I know one of your goals is to reduce the number of nannys taken, well your 2008 havest data says that 5 nannys were taken....so how do you ruduce that? Easy. You make the goat tags OUTFITTER tags. That way you have trained proffessionals determining sex, and you would actually be helping to stimulate the economy.
Next, the handling of the sheep issue in the Yakima River canyon was horrible. Why didn't you let the guys with max sheep points harvest those animals? I know some personally who would have used all of their points and paid upwards of $10,000 to harvest a ram. That would have be huge for the sportsman of this state, instead of all the money that WE have raised to help the sheep through our tags sales and through WFNAWS being wasted, you could have actually made money to help the sheep and reduced the number of hunters with max points. The quote in the Yakima Herald saying that the game department felt that the terrain was to rugged for hunters made me laugh. I'd take anyone from the department out hiking any day, and we'll see who the terrain is to rugged for.
Next, the wolves. Take a lesseon from Idaho. I've hunted Idaho a lot of times, but I won't anymore. The wolves have absolutely ruined the hunting in that state. Keep in mind who pays your salaries and funds the game department. Hunters! Yep that's right the hunters are the ones who pay for everything, and we don't want wolves! The wolves will ruin the hunting in this state within 3 years which in turn will greatly decrease the amount of revenue that the game department generates from hunting. If that happens you will all be looking for jobs, just ask the folks in Idaho, they are polishing up their resumes right now.
I apologize if some of my comments seem harsh, but I'm one of many hunters in this state who are very frustrated. I've been hunting in Washington for 25+ years and I'm very worried about the direction of the management of the hunting in this state. Thank you for you time.
Signed,
A frustrated hunter.
Post by: colockumelk on February 23, 2010, 01:02:59 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,45331.msg547965/topicseen.html#new (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,45331.msg547965/topicseen.html#new)
Post by: SuperDave on February 23, 2010, 04:59:01 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on February 23, 2010, 05:02:28 PM
Post by: rougheye on February 23, 2010, 05:04:32 PM
Post by: gasman on February 23, 2010, 05:04:50 PM
Don't fool yourselves their minds are made up, it doesn't matter what you write, they will do what they want to do.
True, but better then sitting back and do nothing
Post by: hughjorgan on February 23, 2010, 05:10:00 PM
Post by: colockumelk on February 23, 2010, 05:11:41 PM
Don't fool yourselves their minds are made up, it doesn't matter what you write, they will do what they want to do.
That is not true. You can't succeed if you don't try. Last year the WDFW changed a number of their proposals due to members like us voicing our concerns and opinions. It only takes a few moments to cut and paste the letter. And it is well worth the effort. Or you can sit back and do nothing. Just don't complain when the WDFW changes things that you don't agree with. It's kind of like when people complain about our President that didn't vote. You only have yourself to blame.
Not trying to pick on you hughjorgan. Just saying when people say things like that then nothing positive comes of it.
Post by: brianb231 on February 24, 2010, 09:30:11 AM
Post by: brianmtsinc on February 24, 2010, 12:44:04 PM
I have been hunting these areas for more than 18 years and I believe there are MORE elk now than anytime in the past. I get into elk just about every day of my hunt and so do the 6+ guys I hunt with. We also have been waiting YEARS for the Peaches draw, which could now get totally screwed up :bash: :bash:
IMHO this is all about money. I wish they would just leave the areas alone, leave the draw system alone, and if they "need" more money, charge me more - but don't mess up the one thing I spend all year looking forward too!
Post by: TeacherMan on February 24, 2010, 12:45:47 PM
Post by: colockumelk on February 24, 2010, 01:52:37 PM
There is hope, last year they talked about opening GMU 101 for late whitetail, it never happend because of the out cry by sportsman.
Thanks teacherman. I couldn't remember which unit the WDFW changed their proposals on because of the out cry of sportsman. Thanks. So to all you negative nancy's. There's an example of change.
To be honest with the WDFW. I don't think they put much thought into this. I think they saw a decrease in cow numbers in Goose Prairie. THey cut cow tags and the archery antlerless hunts because most cows are harvested by the archers. This solved problem #1. Then to fix problem #2 they glanced on the map and opened the closest GMU closed to archers. Bam solved problem #2. Probably took about .2 seconds of thought. If we send enough letters like the one I wrote then they WILL change it.
Post by: hughjorgan on February 24, 2010, 03:08:04 PM
Post by: BAR C3 on March 01, 2010, 07:53:37 PM
There is hope, last year they talked about opening GMU 101 for late whitetail, it never happend because of the out cry by sportsman.That is a fact! I saw the original proposal and was pist as hell as I'am now about 346. It did get removed and I hunted 101 this year. Saw no hunters and no deer due to the winter kill from the last two years. They did change there mind though! Get the calls and letters going.
Post by: Matt on March 02, 2010, 07:22:56 AM
Personally I hope that this will thin the bowhunters out. I may get some flack over that comment but it's true. I think that anyone should be alowed to hunt anyway they want but there are a ton of guys out there that have no business hunting with a bow. Only because they don't take the time to be proficeint with their equipment. So on the other side of this I hope that it discourages those that fit this mold to try something else. It may be off topic but kind of ties in.
I would like to see Washington be more like other states. lessen the amount of units in the state and then allow quotas for each unit for over the counter tags. When the amount of tags for that unit is reached no more tags issued. That may piss a lot of people off but it would allow for the management of each herd by limitting or increasing opportunities. Spread the hunters out. Quite frankly I don't see how any spike can survive the bumping/nile and Behtel barage of the 4 months of war zone. As it stands now I bet 40% of all elk hunters in this state hunt 10% of the elk population areas.
This state does need to do something. It does not manage it's resources very well at all. No matter what they do they will piss someone off. Now they are talking about combining WDFW with other government agencies due to the budget shortfalls, so we will have more influence from non user groups as to how, when and where we hunt. It's going to get worse before it gets better. Just my .02.
Post by: fishm@n on March 02, 2010, 07:46:38 AM
If WDFW wants to manage the herds properly with their health in mind and budget secondary they should go for mandatory draws for all elk units. Over the counter would turn into one of those Walmart xmas sale trampling scenes with all the people in this state.
I keep hoping they will split the Peaches bull tag into two tags, one draw for Taneum and one for LN. I know where plenty of bulls hang out in Taneum but I always have to compete for the coveted tag.
Post by: ribka on March 02, 2010, 07:51:20 AM
Post by: halflife65 on March 02, 2010, 01:45:46 PM
How many of you guys have drawn the Peaches tag and if so how many times?
If WDFW wants to manage the herds properly with their health in mind and budget secondary they should go for mandatory draws for all elk units. Over the counter would turn into one of those Walmart xmas sale trampling scenes with all the people in this state.
I keep hoping they will split the Peaches bull tag into two tags, one draw for Taneum and one for LN. I know where plenty of bulls hang out in Taneum but I always have to compete for the coveted tag.
I've never drawn Peaches tag (and do put in for it), but like the idea that we have a quality bull hunt available and it's a great hunt to put in for. I've hunted the Taneum side - and walked in a long ways, but would rather hunt LN if I draw. The Taneum side has all the people...although I suppose that it doesn't matter now.
Post by: Gringo31 on March 02, 2010, 06:53:42 PM
FANTASTIC letter! It was backed up with solid facts and good math. I hope they take you up on your offer to take them out. 346 is the best tag in the state. I've drawn it twice and never harvested a bull......I got to picky and passed up too many smaller bulls. But, GREAT hunts! I am finally starting to really believe that the people who represent WDFW either have no clue or their hands are tied to where they are forced to bite their tongue.
Gringo
Post by: BAR C3 on March 02, 2010, 08:40:43 PM
I may get some flack over that comment but it's true. I think that anyone should be alowed to hunt anyway they want but there are a ton of guys out there that have no business hunting with a bow. Only because they don't take the time to be proficeint with their equipment. So on the other side of this I hope that it discourages those that fit this mold to try something else. It may be off topic but kind of ties in.:yeah:
All these Primos shows showing how easy it is to call them in and everyone tags there bull/buck has generated a ton of new bowhunters. At work we had four-five guys that bow hunted. We have 30+ now. Most have no business doing it. They aren't even successful with a gun and now they watch these shows and think they are going to get a ten yard shot. Most don't shoot until a week before the season if at all!
I've drawn the rifle Little Naches and harvested a 336 bull after seeing many others while scouting. I also brought my father-in-law in there 2 years prior and harvested a nice 6X6. Both on opening morning.
I sent my e-mail to the department yesterday and they must be getting hammered because my response was that because of the overwhelming about of e-mails, it would be 5 days before I would recieve a response. Keep them going!
Post by: norsepeak on March 02, 2010, 10:46:23 PM
Post by: Matt on March 03, 2010, 08:56:08 AM
Post by: colockumelk on March 03, 2010, 08:59:29 AM
Post by: TheKid#10 on March 22, 2010, 06:41:11 PM
KID
Post by: bobcat on March 22, 2010, 07:27:11 PM
I think the new "pay to camp" sites they are constructing in the Little Naches area may have something to do with it too. This state is all about the money. I bet they will make plenty with most the archers now going to 346 instead of 356 & 352 to hunt. :twocents:
Very unlikely, since the state doesn't own any land in GMU 346. All the public land there is National Forest. How would the state get money from people camping on National Forest?
Post by: TheKid#10 on March 22, 2010, 07:58:58 PM
Post by: brianb231 on March 22, 2010, 11:35:08 PM
I also recieved a reply from my letter that I sent. he writes the following:
Dear Mr. Blair,
I’ve attached a summary of the some of the information we used to develop our 2010 season recommendations. I hope it helps provide a better understanding of the data and the trends we’re trying to deal with.
I’m sure conditions will change if the recommendations are adopted, but those early archery permits in the Yakima will still be great to draw. I’ve hunted early seasons in all of those units myself, either with my own bow or muzzleloader or bugling for friends who were lucky enough to draw. Having cow and spike hunters in the woods does impact the hunt, but generally just closer to the roads. Anyway that’s my experience in several parts of Washington and in Idaho and Montana.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission will be taking public input on all of the season recommendations in Olympia.
Thanks for you message.
Anyways, Thought I would share the response.
Kind Regards,
Brianb231
Post by: bobcat on March 23, 2010, 07:24:23 AM
Bobcat, You don't think that they are in bed together
No, I don't.
Post by: dreamingbig on March 23, 2010, 08:09:43 AM
I could be wrong here, but I don't see a lot of cow hunters going in deep into the Little Naches to hunt cows, so I think that a guy with a bull tag could still have a good hunt.
Apparently you have never been in 356 during the early season. There are not many opportunities for archery hunters to get away from the crowds and when you can't draw a branch antlered permit you end up going where the elk are. For me that has been deep in the wilderness. This decision by the WDFW blows and mostly because they are still giving out 40 cow tags between modern firearm and muzzie and ZERO to archery for 356. Dumbfounded and depressed.
Post by: brianb231 on March 23, 2010, 08:35:06 AM
That was the WDFW statement, not mine. I have been Hunting 356 for 20 years. I know what it is like.
I am just passin in what they tried to placate me with.
Regards,
Brian
Post by: TheKid#10 on March 23, 2010, 10:22:13 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on March 23, 2010, 11:46:24 AM
Hey Dreaminbig,
That was the WDFW statement, not mine. I have been Hunting 356 for 20 years. I know what it is like.
I am just passin in what they tried to placate me with.
Regards,
Brian
Hey Brian, I was quoting you. I agree that the permit will be a good draw but good luck. In the meantime losing opportunities to harvest meat in the wilderness while modern and muzzie still get cow permits is a tough pill to swallow. I have hunted 356 for the past 8 years (all without drawing a bull permit) and there are plenty of animals in there to support anterless harvest for bowhunters.
Post by: brianb231 on March 23, 2010, 01:29:06 PM
Hey Dreaminbig,
That was the WDFW statement, not mine. I have been Hunting 356 for 20 years. I know what it is like.
I am just passin in what they tried to placate me with.
Regards,
Brian
Hey Brian, I was quoting you. I agree that the permit will be a good draw but good luck. In the meantime losing opportunities to harvest meat in the wilderness while modern and muzzie still get cow permits is a tough pill to swallow. I have hunted 356 for the past 8 years (all without drawing a bull permit) and there are plenty of animals in there to support anterless harvest for bowhunters.
Yes, I agree... I dint understand that Cow permit still being available for Rifle and ML. It is a headscratcher!!! :bash:
Post by: yajsab on March 23, 2010, 04:14:38 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 23, 2010, 04:21:41 PM
This is probably stupid to say, but the cows breed during archery season and then get killed in ML & Modern seasons. ???
Some, but not all.
Post by: flashover52 on April 05, 2010, 10:29:10 PM
While it's not the Lewis River unit during Modern, it was still plenty busy. Guess I better start working on alternative plans.
Post by: gasman on April 06, 2010, 05:19:34 AM
Having hunted Bumping for the past two years and going in on horseback, I was amazed at how many people were in there 8 miles or more deep. For the first three days of 09, I ran into people who weren't in our group. Some folks noted they've hunted it for many years and the number of hunters seemed to be growing. Also met a couple of guys who headed out after two days because of all the people up there.....
While it's not the Lewis River unit during Modern, it was still plenty busy. Guess I better start working on alternative plans.
I am not 100% but i would bet you will find more people in the wildernesss up above Rimrock. I have been to the trail heads in both Bumping and Rimrock unit, and seen way more poeple camped, parked, etc around Rimrock (Conrad Meadows, Tieton Meadows) then Bumping.
I have many people tell m ethat Conred Meadows was a great place to hunt (and propbly is) but when i got there, there waer so many Camps, hourse trailers, walk in hunt, it was a big surprise for me so i just whent to a different area.
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on April 09, 2010, 08:33:42 PM
Having hunted Bumping for the past two years and going in on horseback, I was amazed at how many people were in there 8 miles or more deep. For the first three days of 09, I ran into people who weren't in our group. Some folks noted they've hunted it for many years and the number of hunters seemed to be growing. Also met a couple of guys who headed out after two days because of all the people up there.....
While it's not the Lewis River unit during Modern, it was still plenty busy. Guess I better start working on alternative plans.
SAme thing we found this year in Bumping, 7.5/8 miles in and seen almost as many hunters as on the road in the Nile.
Post by: onepissedoffhunter on April 23, 2010, 01:56:23 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on April 23, 2010, 01:57:43 PM
Nice first post.
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Post by: onepissedoffhunter on April 25, 2010, 10:57:39 PM
Just think, Labor Day weekend rolls around and every off road motor bike, 4-wheelin, vehicle in the state along with every archer who hunted 352 and 356 will be condensed into a cluster F of early season nightmarish hell. Thanks to WDFW, one of the most protected areas will now become a battle zone dissaster. Quality Hunt my arse! Who wants a bull permit there now after everyone chases elk around for 2 weeks? On the possitive side, this will eventually disperse a massive number hunters to other parts of the state, and they will be forced to learn other areas. What other choice do we have? It's a shame there is such mismanagement for hunter who annually see fee increases for such little ROI. In 2008 there was a 23% reduction of hunters who purchased licenses in the state of washington across the board (archery, muzz, modern). This number I know will only increase because its simply becoming more and more apparent that liberals can't manage anything. Its more worth it to buy an out of state tag in another state and stop paying salaries of WDWF.
Hunters think this is bad, just wait until the fishing regulations come out for washington. Tribes have one hand on the pen that writes the regs and in their other wrapped around the neck of WDFW. It is apparent that they will be hunting in the now less crowded 356 and 352 for elk. Why not? A bigger area with no sportsmen and lots of elk. One of these days we should cripple them both by not purchasing licenses at all and start excersizing our rights, maybe just drift back in time and play cowboys and Indians for real again. Write letters, send frequent emails and make phone calls if possible. It will only get worse. Where is the reasoning? Oh ya, I forgot, liberals don't use reasoning in Olympia. They are only concerned with increasing revenue, as they clearly stated on the website (you will see it when you apply for your permits).
I feel bad for individuals who have to explain this to hunters when they buy their licenses and permits. I advise all hunters to check the regs online and read through carefully before you buy your license. You may just regret it later when trying to plan a hunt. This will be my last season in this state after 20 plus years of hunting here, just not worth the time and would rather support a quality management program in another state. >:( :bash: :bash: :bash:
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Post by: Smokey Bear on September 01, 2010, 09:46:02 PM
I know most of Little Naches very well, but have never been out to Cougar Valley, Crow Lake, etc. Is that a good place to get away from the crowds, if it is possible????
What can I expect out there??? My plan is to have a base camp in the zoo/circus/whatever, and backpack in for a couple days at a time. Base camp is for the older hunters in my group who can't do the backpack.
Help!!!
Post by: brianb231 on September 01, 2010, 09:56:12 PM
I new this year was going to be a bit different beings how they changed the Spike and Cow to 346. BUT TODAY IS WEDNESDAY THE 1st! I was over in the Naches setting up Elk camp. I thought I was really early in doing this. WRONG.. Sad to say that Little NAches area had elk hunters rolling in all day today. Not Jeepers or motorcycle weekend campers.....Hunters. The area we have been scouting all summer. Had a tent set up in the area just to give the illusion that they were going to be hunting there. Unless you guys that are heading up the little Naches area to hunt are going to go deep far away from the roads, you may want to consider a backup plan. I am not even playing with you. Just my observation of today.
Good luck Guys!