Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 12, 2010, 01:39:09 PM
It gives a web address http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/)
They also want you to sign up for e=mail notification of any recent damage noticed by employees.
It may be late, but a step in the right direction.....
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 12, 2010, 01:49:42 PM
And the Walk-in area is open 7 days a week.. :hello:
Post by: rb2506 on April 12, 2010, 02:00:59 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 12, 2010, 02:04:28 PM
Post by: rb2506 on April 12, 2010, 02:09:03 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 12, 2010, 02:53:59 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 12, 2010, 02:56:21 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 12, 2010, 03:01:02 PM
About time !
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 12, 2010, 05:32:58 PM
Post by: mattaylor81 on April 12, 2010, 11:10:22 PM
Post by: mattaylor81 on April 12, 2010, 11:23:08 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 12, 2010, 11:29:16 PM
The westerly area is pretty much wide open for access. The southeasterly area has a few green dot gates which the map shows as yellow. The walk in area to the north really is all red dot and really is a walk in only area just as the map shows.
Post by: mattaylor81 on April 12, 2010, 11:37:09 PM
Post by: BrushChimp on April 12, 2010, 11:45:10 PM
FYI, Weyco has recently (last Sept.) employed a Pe Ell police officer to patrol their lands.
Good luck!
Post by: BrushChimp on April 12, 2010, 11:46:17 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 13, 2010, 07:15:05 AM
Post by: BrushChimp on April 13, 2010, 07:17:33 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 13, 2010, 07:18:58 AM
Sounds like it be okay to enter all three of those gates (removed red dot and 2 green dot)...
Not sure about the "removed" red dot. The signs say: "Red dot or no dot" = no motorized vehicles :dunno:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 13, 2010, 07:58:17 AM
I don't know if they plan on locking it back up or not....
I talked to them and they didn't care if I went in that way, but were not enforcement officials either.........
The whole area in north of Bunker/Ingalls is behind red dots, but the gates are open... :dunno:
I have asked about it, because the map they gave us shows yellow, but who knows how long it will take to get an answer.....
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 13, 2010, 11:04:32 AM
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I just got off the phone with Donny Martorello of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, He was very helpful and cleared up a few things, and is going to get answers to the rest of my questions....I posted this on a different thread, but figured it should be here also...
The good news is that Weyerhauser is only going to be allowed 4 (yes 4) depradation permits for the year, and only if they claim we are not being effective......Hound hunters will not be allowed to hunt while we are, so we won't be competing.
The e-mail system will inform us of where they are having damage occure, with updates on any new damage.
The bad news is that they actually gave out 75 permits for the area, so it might get a little crowded.
He is trying to gain more access for us, and find out about the green dot roads.
Post by: billythekidrock on April 13, 2010, 04:57:00 PM
Sounds like it be okay to enter all three of those gates (removed red dot and 2 green dot)...
According to the sign it is not ok to enter with a vehicle if the dot has been removed.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2Fmedium%2FwebWHCsignIMG_0801.jpg&hash=0a08855a0223ccae0599f00eb159897d07c01223)
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 13, 2010, 05:34:13 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on April 13, 2010, 05:38:44 PM
The map is titled 'Lincoln Spring Bear Hunt 2010'. Wouldn't that be the guide or 'access permit' for tag holders during specified times :dunno:
Like a pass to allow you to drive closed roads with open gates?
You would think they would have something like that, but I don't see anything like that it in any of the literature.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 13, 2010, 05:45:57 PM
The map is titled 'Lincoln Spring Bear Hunt 2010'. Wouldn't that be the guide or 'access permit' for tag holders during specified times :dunno:
Like a pass to allow you to drive closed roads with open gates?
You would think they would have something like that, but I don't see anything like that it in any of the literature.
It specifies the non-motorized access area. Specifies when the other areas are open. Has Weyerhaeuser emblem on the 'document'. I'm going to interpret it that way. :dunno: Would think the jury would too. :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on April 13, 2010, 06:35:49 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 13, 2010, 10:26:21 PM
I am still waiting for response.
I asked if the map supplied superceded the dots, because otherwise green dot roads are open for access all week+,
Was told that he (Mr.Donny Martorello) would contact weyerhauser and find out, and get back to me to address my concerns about Turkey hunting in the morning and not being cited for hunting during a closed season, he also said that he would find out why we couldnt drive green dot roads.
As far as I am concerned, I am printing out a copy of map and putting it with permit, in case there is an issue.
Post by: bearmanric on April 14, 2010, 06:41:49 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 14, 2010, 07:12:13 AM
Is there a map yet. I'm home now. and have no clue. only things I have gotten in the mail is the permit and a yellow envelope for the tooth. Rick
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/weyco_bear_hunt2010.pdf (http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/weyco_bear_hunt2010.pdf)
Post by: bobcat on April 14, 2010, 07:24:35 AM
There are several areas of active logging in that area, I asked about the discrepancy between the supplied map and the signs/dots, etc..
I am still waiting for response.
I asked if the map supplied superceded the dots, because otherwise green dot roads are open for access all week+,
Was told that he (Mr.Donny Martorello) would contact weyerhauser and find out, and get back to me to address my concerns about Turkey hunting in the morning and not being cited for hunting during a closed season, he also said that he would find out why we couldnt drive green dot roads.
As far as I am concerned, I am printing out a copy of map and putting it with permit, in case there is an issue.
Now that I've had some time to think about this, it seems the map showing green dot roads as yellow dot roads is not really a discrepancy. The yellow dot on the map simply means "restricted," which it is, you can't go in on that road to hunt bears until after 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
So the roads that are signed with a green dot, I'm assuming you can drive in on those roads at any time, as long as you are not actually hunting bears. You should be ok to hunt turkeys up until 3:00 and then bears after that. Although that does seem odd, I'm not sure they have even considered that turkey season will be open at the same time. I don't see why you couldn't also be in there "scouting" before 3:00. Why couldn't you? The green dot roads are open for the general public to use. You do not have to have a spring bear permit to be in that area. So all I see this 3:00 restriction doing is not allowing you to shoot a bear before 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 14, 2010, 09:53:34 AM
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I don't see why you couldn't also be in there "scouting" before 3:00. Why couldn't you? The green dot roads are open for the general public to use
Except it states on map that those hours are for "scouting also. RE:Scouting OK during
specified hours.
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I'm not sure they have even considered that turkey season will be open at the same time.They didn't think about that, I am hoping for an answer today, as I am going in at "o-dark 30" with my dekes calls and bow, unless I hear back today that it is prohibited....
Post by: bobcat on April 14, 2010, 10:11:47 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 14, 2010, 10:30:30 AM
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I asked about the discrepancy between the supplied map and the signs/dots,I was mostly reffering to the red dots that are there, prohibiting motor access. The gates are open , but the sign has a red dot, pretty much all the area nw of Bunker/Ingals intersection.
I am bugging them today, just got off the phone with the biologist, and he is contacting enforcement to clear up my questions.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 14, 2010, 03:40:52 PM
They are in the process of changing the signs to be more clear...(who knows how long that will take)
So, I am going to follow regs as stated on map, carry one with me, and hunt DNR for turkeys......
Post by: bobcat on April 14, 2010, 04:00:25 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 14, 2010, 04:20:32 PM
He is also attempting to arrange limited access for motor vehicles in the walk in only areas,rationalizing it by the fact that in previous years hound hunters drove in.
The main thing is, we need to show WH that we can harvest bears with out creating conflict.
And he really wants us to slay some bruins.
He (Mr.Martorello) himself will be contacting everybody that registered for the e-mails next week to update us with any information he receives.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 15, 2010, 08:56:08 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 19, 2010, 06:07:11 PM
Post by: bearmanric on April 19, 2010, 06:10:30 PM
Post by: rasbo on April 19, 2010, 06:11:50 PM
Learned a lot on Friday, like I hiked the wrong trails :chuckle: Thanks to BTKR, Saturday proved a little more promising. I don't think anyone would be convinced that we are on a "damage control hunt". Just not seeing it in Lincoln. Same as north Kapowsin was 1st year. I will take advantage of the opportunity and hope the hunting pressure stays light for a few weeks ;)if you didnt see mass girdling in kapowsin your eyes were shut...Its terrible in there...were you speaking of buckly?
Post by: billythekidrock on April 19, 2010, 06:25:24 PM
Learned a lot on Friday, like I hiked the wrong trails :chuckle: Thanks to BTKR, Saturday proved a little more promising. I don't think anyone would be convinced that we are on a "damage control hunt". Just not seeing it in Lincoln. Same as north Kapowsin was 1st year. I will take advantage of the opportunity and hope the hunting pressure stays light for a few weeks ;)
Glad to be of some help. Hope it works out for ya.
Don't feel bad, we didn't see any recent damage either.
Post by: bobcat on April 19, 2010, 07:01:50 PM
Post by: rasbo on April 19, 2010, 07:04:37 PM
When I hunted Capitol Forest in the spring of '05, I didn't start seeing peeled trees until about a week into May. So I wouldn't be too concerned if you haven't seen anything yet. We did see that track and they've been eating grass on the sides of the roads.when the new growth starts on the ends of those trees..they should start girdling..the sap will be ready.I was thinking early this year because of the weather
Post by: billythekidrock on April 19, 2010, 07:09:22 PM
When I hunted Capitol Forest in the spring of '05, I didn't start seeing peeled trees until about a week into May. So I wouldn't be too concerned if you haven't seen anything yet. We did see that track and they've been eating grass on the sides of the roads.when the new growth starts on the ends of those trees..they should start girdling..the sap will be ready.I was thinking early this year because of the weather
Yep, the little green tips (candling?) give it away. I too am thinking that it should be a bit earlier this year, but we shall see.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on April 19, 2010, 09:12:38 PM
Post by: workstohunt on April 20, 2010, 06:53:18 AM
Keep looking!!
Post by: bobcat on April 20, 2010, 08:12:33 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 20, 2010, 01:31:56 PM
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I was out again last night. I saw a lot of bear damage in almost every area. I was showing the wife what it looked like.I probably need to have some lessons on how to recognize it next time your heading up maybe you could show me what it looks like . :dunno:
Keep looking!!
The only place I have seen it is down in the creek bottoms, while standing next to trees, no visible sign from looking down from the ridge....
The trees I saw dont look like they are dying, just have large marks near the base, and all from previous years, nothing I would recognize as recent, but I am new at this.... :dunno:
Post by: billythekidrock on April 20, 2010, 04:02:52 PM
I was out again last night. I saw a lot of bear damage in almost every area. I was showing the wife what it looked like.
Keep looking!!
Old or new? Any pics?
Post by: workstohunt on April 21, 2010, 07:02:01 AM
It was from a couple of days to over a month old. Found some last night that has been there maybe two months. So the bears have been out and about for awhile.
Stickandstring next time I see you up there I will show you the damage. You will be suprised that you have been over looking it.
I posted a pic of a bear feeding ---wasn't that fresh enough?????? :chuckle: I think it was in any bear sightings yet. That was on Friday.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 21, 2010, 08:10:46 AM
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I posted a pic of a bear feeding ---wasn't that fresh enough???:chuckle:
That was fresh enough...now if you would have told me where... :chuckle:
I meant the damage to trees, as all I have seen is old, and not visible until you are standing next to tree.
I am just curious about being able to identify it. this season is all about learning for me.
Being new to targeting bears, instead of just carrying a tag "in case"...
Post by: billythekidrock on April 21, 2010, 04:32:25 PM
Sorry guys,
It was from a couple of days to over a month old. Found some last night that has been there maybe two months. So the bears have been out and about for awhile.
,,,,,,,,,I posted a pic of a bear feeding ---wasn't that fresh enough?????? :chuckle:
So you are talking about bear sign, like torn stumps. NOT timber damage, like peels, correct?
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 21, 2010, 06:47:24 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on April 22, 2010, 06:00:23 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 22, 2010, 02:39:14 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 22, 2010, 02:40:03 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 22, 2010, 02:41:52 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 22, 2010, 02:43:17 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 22, 2010, 03:28:14 PM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 22, 2010, 03:43:33 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 22, 2010, 03:48:17 PM
let's do lunch...
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 23, 2010, 05:29:51 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 23, 2010, 12:52:02 PM
I have been spending my time down in creek bottoms and swampy areas, but (almost) all the sign I am finding is old.
I wish I knew more about these animals, because when I spend 4-5 hours exploring a creek, then drive over to another spot and find a dropping in the road on the way to the next one, where it is dry and nowhere near water or grassy areas, I wonder if I am looking in the wrong place. :dunno:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 10, 2010, 03:11:48 PM
A bear is going to hit the ground soon....
Although with 75 permit holders I am surprised that the only guys I have run into are 5 guys from this site, plus one that isn't, for a total of 8 hunters. :dunno:
I have seen 3 other rigs that didn't stop and talk, but still, not very much pressure...
especially considering boundaries and hours.....
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 10, 2010, 05:21:27 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 10, 2010, 11:26:20 PM
If you want to be a back up gunner, (If one doesnt come within 30 yards) :archer:
we could sit on some stumps and try to call one out in the open, or if we look at it in the morning, call first, then if nothing shows, head down into bottom to look around for sign.
(I did find a bear track coming out of there, but haven't walked into bottom yet)
Post by: billythekidrock on May 11, 2010, 04:51:17 AM
Let me know when you will be there, I got a promising looking spot I was going to have BTKR show me how to call from, but he seems kind of busy.....
Yea, it seems that our schedules don't match up too well right now. I am open Sunday, but I don't know how that works for you. :dunno:
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 11, 2010, 05:10:56 PM
If you want to be a back up gunner, (If one doesnt come within 30 yards) :archer:
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Sounds like a fair enough offer. :dunno: Long as I'm not between you and the bear at 30 yards :yike: :chuckle:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 20, 2010, 10:41:02 AM
If I try that again, I will bring a sidearm "just in case" !
That made me a little nervous, I am not that accurate with my recurve when my shorts are all bunched up like that.. :P
Post by: billythekidrock on May 20, 2010, 04:14:58 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 20, 2010, 04:45:28 PM
How were you able to identify it?Through searching sound bytes on the web, North American Bear Center, and Flickr.
I also got a DVD with my "Woods Wise Super Bear Talker" the sound is exactly the same as they demonstrated, and I can duplicate.
Post by: toe-jam on May 20, 2010, 05:05:31 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on May 20, 2010, 05:19:56 PM
So you think that was the sound you heard from 300 yards?
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 21, 2010, 09:35:32 AM
As far as how far away it was, I cannot say for sure, I was just estimating from me to the trees that I could see, as I was walking on a logging road in the middle of a clear-cut at dark..
It sounded like it was on the ridge across from me.. :dunno:
Although I am new to spring bear hunting/calling, I have heard Elk grinding their teeth, and moose groaning, this was neither of those sounds.
I doubt it was Sasquatch......
I could be wrong, but I am convinced that it was a bear, I have found tracks in the spot I heard the sound, so I know one uses the area.
I will hunt the area again this week and see if I can get a picture of a bear, hopefully a dead one !
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 22, 2010, 10:03:32 PM
Now if I can just be there ! :bash:
This one is kind of cool, brown butt, and brown stripes on shoulders
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 22, 2010, 10:10:58 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 22, 2010, 10:13:32 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 22, 2010, 10:16:19 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 22, 2010, 10:22:38 PM
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Great pictures! Nice looking bear! Did you get pictures of it at any other time?I only got the all black one again...a coyote, couple deer....
Post by: bobcat on May 22, 2010, 10:28:42 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 22, 2010, 10:33:01 PM
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 23, 2010, 01:05:43 AM
QuoteGreat pictures! Nice looking bear! Did you get pictures of it at any other time?I only got the all black one again...a coyote, couple deer....
This Bear you can see has deffinatly already started rubbing.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on May 23, 2010, 01:07:13 AM
This one is kind of cool, brown butt, and brown stripes on shoulders
I believe what you are looking at again is signs of rubbing on the Bear. The brown is the under wool.
Post by: 280ackley on May 23, 2010, 07:34:59 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 23, 2010, 09:54:21 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on May 23, 2010, 11:15:46 AM
petty thick fur, do you mean it will be all brown this August ?
No, it won't be all brown. Think of it as split ends. When a bear rubs, the guard hair breaks or thins. The result is a brown or reddish coloration. Basically a non-prime hide.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 23, 2010, 02:20:06 PM
As a first bear, with a recurve, I'll take it....
I suppose I could have leather made from the hide....
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 23, 2010, 02:20:32 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 23, 2010, 02:54:28 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 24, 2010, 12:13:43 AM
Post by: JoeVon on May 24, 2010, 12:36:36 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 24, 2010, 05:11:34 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on May 24, 2010, 05:19:36 AM
Oh, well.. :dunno:
As a first bear, with a recurve, I'll take it....
I suppose I could have leather made from the hide....
Kill it first, decide later. It still may make a decent rug. It just depends on the how thin it gets and what taxi you take it to. Besides, it will still eat good.
Post by: rasbo on May 24, 2010, 05:21:26 AM
Oh, well.. :dunno:loin cloth baby
As a first bear, with a recurve, I'll take it....
I suppose I could have leather made from the hide....
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 24, 2010, 10:01:16 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 24, 2010, 10:07:10 PM
Sat down looking into creekbottom, up against a bush to break my outline, and tried a little calling..
Just about 8:30, on the other side of the bush I am sitting in front of, I hear a loud CRUNCH..THUD, KETHUMP, THUD, ....silence..................
I look and on the other side of the bush, 15 feet from where I was sitting is a fresh pile of bear crap.. :bash: :bash: :bash: :'(
Post by: highside74 on May 24, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 24, 2010, 10:30:24 PM
Down wind and across an opening... :bash:
I only know where it went.. :hello: by! By !
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 24, 2010, 10:41:25 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 25, 2010, 05:14:34 AM
Post by: rasbo on May 25, 2010, 05:26:31 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on May 25, 2010, 05:36:10 AM
when a bunch of people merge into an area and start blowing calls.and pounding the roads,it can make them wary....change your spot or move some..if you find some dark timber by a feeding area they will go in there and feel more comfortable,dark timber with wet areas and a lot of old stumps and logs is a combo that works for me,steep to with little flats of wet..The longest ridges are great travel spots for boars..:yeah:
I agree and I would also add that the thickest creek bottoms are also good. Sometimes even the ones close to roads. They will still be eating a bit of grass and skunk cabbage and in some areas they will be on the horsetails and salmon berry blossoms.
Post by: rasbo on May 25, 2010, 05:55:04 AM
10-4 willy as the new growth comes up in these wet areas,any movement by any animal is easy to pick up .boot time is the answer.I do like the bottoms or big flats but the wind can kick your ass in there{swirling},the steep areas with little flats usually have thermals and winds that for the most part are consistant..I don't worry about their eyes at all either,them *censored*s can smell with their eyes ears,feet,I think the have a hidden nose in their arse to....Remember bears are close relatives of the cannineswhen a bunch of people merge into an area and start blowing calls.and pounding the roads,it can make them wary....change your spot or move some..if you find some dark timber by a feeding area they will go in there and feel more comfortable,dark timber with wet areas and a lot of old stumps and logs is a combo that works for me,steep to with little flats of wet..The longest ridges are great travel spots for boars..:yeah:
I agree and I would also add that the thickest creek bottoms are also good. Sometimes even the ones close to roads. They will still be eating a bit of grass and skunk cabbage and in some areas they will be on the horsetails and salmon berry blossoms.
Post by: SI Eagle on May 25, 2010, 07:30:31 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on May 25, 2010, 11:42:27 AM
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when a bunch of people merge into an area and start blowing calls.and pounding the roads,it can make them waryThe weird thing is, I am not running into anybody, I saw one truck driving like a maniac up near the 550, but other than that, maybe 7-8 trucks all season.
But then again, I am not spending all my time on the roads.......
I have not heard anyone calling either, but as far as I know Bearmanric is the only one calling.
Post by: bearmanric on May 25, 2010, 12:54:30 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on May 28, 2010, 08:11:46 PM
I think he's calling you :chuckle: :chuckle: Way to stay after them. I think we will be up the the big weekend.
When are you heading up and where will you be staying?
Post by: Ghost Hunter on May 28, 2010, 09:46:39 PM
I think he's calling you :chuckle: :chuckle: Way to stay after them. I think we will be up the the big weekend.
When are you heading up and where will you be staying?
We will probably take a trip to the Packwood sale Saturday and plan on head up Sat. evening or early Sunday. Haven't decided if want to drag the the trailer up again. Last time up, located an area off the 7000 that wanted to spend some time on. Don't have a good game plan :dunno:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 04, 2010, 11:09:08 AM
I saw nothing last night, gonna give it a shot this afternoon, and the next 2 mornings, and hope......
seems to be slowing down in my little creek bottom.
I did see a Poplar Tree on my way to my parking space that had been bent over and ALL the leaves gone... :dunno: Guess they are moving off the grass. :dunno:
Post by: Ghost Hunter on June 06, 2010, 08:10:34 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 06, 2010, 10:41:43 AM
So I don't know if one had been through there, I sat there from 5:00AM until 8:30 PM, a couple deer and a rabbit, nothing else...
They seem to have moved out of my area also..Perhaps they are out looking for fawns now ? :dunno:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 06, 2010, 10:49:05 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on June 06, 2010, 01:56:51 PM
I did find a recent peel finally.
I killed a bear under this exact tree about 3 years ago. There had been a ton of peeling in years prior but after killing the bear there had not been any peels. Looks like another peeler has moved in.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hunt101.com%2Fdata%2F500%2Fmedium%2FwebIMG_8516.jpg&hash=04a107ea53469aa763819a43a2b1a35cdb7cafc6)
Post by: bobcat on June 06, 2010, 03:28:32 PM
I sat there from 5:00AM until 8:30 PM, a couple deer and a rabbit, nothing else...
Did I read that right? You sat in one spot for 15 1/2 hours? :yike: No way could I do that. 1 1/2 hours is pushing it. :chuckle:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 06, 2010, 03:47:30 PM
:yeah:I sat there from 5:00AM until 8:30 PM, a couple deer and a rabbit, nothing else...
Did I read that right? You sat in one spot for 15 1/2 hours? :yike: No way could I do that. 1 1/2 hours is pushing it. :chuckle:
First time I had ever managed it myself, I had done it once before (this season) for 12 hours, but my trail camera has shown a bear walking along that trail on a few Saturdays since the season opened (
Monday, wednesday, and a Sunday once, but 3 SAturdays. :dunno:
I have a "Beast Hunter" game on my GPS I am getting good at, and brought a book,
I have a jumble of logs to sit in, so from my head down I am concealed, and brought my little blind chair with me..
Post by: billythekidrock on June 06, 2010, 04:26:43 PM
Post by: bonecrusher on June 06, 2010, 04:35:26 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 06, 2010, 10:34:49 PM
3 different bears have walked past my camera since the 15th of April, at least one a week, unfortunately the only time that has repeated is around noon and Saturday, so I will definitely try again next Saturday, but I need to get a "Thermacell", the mosquitoes are getting bad!
Post by: zackmioli on June 07, 2010, 12:08:23 AM
Post by: workstohunt on June 07, 2010, 08:40:49 AM
Post by: 300winmag on June 10, 2010, 07:44:35 PM
$550 ticket if you are caught behind that red dot driving around even if the gate is open.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 10, 2010, 11:27:47 PM
you live and die by the dot on the sign not what the map says they change those dots often and it is a:dunno: ???
$550 ticket if you are caught behind that red dot driving around even if the gate is open.
I am not sure what you are referring to, My permit clearly states that I am allowed in area after 3:00 PM Mon-Friday, and all day Sat, Sun, I drive in on a GREEN dot road, that says area is open to drive in, however I follow the rules according to my understanding, AFTER 3:00 PM on weekdays, and ALL DAY Sat, Sun.
The Gate I drive in is/has ALWAYS been GREEN, I do not go behind red, even though I would, because I have a permit authorising me to be in there, Weyerhaeuser Policy..
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By submitting this form I agree to read and abidehttp://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/weyco_bear_hunt2010.pdf (http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/blackbear/education/weyco_bear_hunt2010.pdf)
by the rules set forth for Spring Bear Hunting.
It has a map, and legend, color coded....Clearly authorising me to be in yellow area...