Post by: hunter75 on May 23, 2010, 12:31:16 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 23, 2010, 12:33:03 PM
Post by: longrange7mm on May 23, 2010, 12:43:25 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 23, 2010, 12:57:16 PM
I have never seen it in writing in the regs or anywhere else... Where can I find this in writing?
You don't need to see it in writing to know that it is legal. If there is nothing in writing saying it is NOT legal, then it IS legal.
Post by: cmiller85 on May 23, 2010, 08:02:16 PM
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You don't need to see it in writing to know that it is legal. If there is nothing in writing saying it is NOT legal, then it IS legal.
This is true. However, I was surprised to find out when I contacted the WDFW that attractant scents for Bear is considered bait and therefore is illegal in Washington. I was under the impression that bait is something that would have to be edible by the animal and not just the smell. So technically if you use deer lures....you've been baiting all along......Stupid WDFW.
Thats why I hunt Idaho and Montana now. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 23, 2010, 08:29:29 PM
Post by: bigtex on May 23, 2010, 09:24:53 PM
QuoteYou don't need to see it in writing to know that it is legal. If there is nothing in writing saying it is NOT legal, then it IS legal.
This is true. However, I was surprised to find out when I contacted the WDFW that attractant scents for Bear is considered bait and therefore is illegal in Washington. I was under the impression that bait is something that would have to be edible by the animal and not just the smell. So technically if you use deer lures....you've been baiting all along......Stupid WDFW.
Thats why I hunt Idaho and Montana now. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Thats very true, the rule says you cannot use bait (food) or attractants (scents). It is much like the selective gear rule for those of us that fish, which states you cannot use bait and you cannot use lures that have any scent.