Post by: ebusa on August 16, 2010, 11:05:05 AM
My former boss invited me to go Elk hunting this season. I purchased my license a few days ago and choose Eastern Washingon tag. He informed me today we are planning to hunt the West side for elk.
Can I get a West side tag or am I stuck now having to hunt in east? :yike:
Thanks
Evan
Post by: bigtex on August 16, 2010, 11:09:07 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 16, 2010, 11:10:50 AM
Try calling 360-902-2464. (WDFW Licensing Division)
Post by: bobcat on August 16, 2010, 11:15:23 AM
Here is what it says:
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Refunds/Exchanges
There are no refunds for hunting licenses or transport tags. Exchanges of hunting license documents will not be made after the general season begins.
Then it tells you to contact the Wildlife Program.
Post by: jstone on August 16, 2010, 11:17:55 AM
Post by: ebusa on August 16, 2010, 11:22:13 AM
Post by: C-Money on August 16, 2010, 11:50:47 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 16, 2010, 12:29:23 PM
Post by: Jburke on August 18, 2010, 01:44:48 PM
Post by: blk_tmbr_archery on August 26, 2010, 12:58:18 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 26, 2010, 07:42:13 AM
I changed my tag this year from West to East after my hunting partner plan fell apart. I had also applied for a permit. Even with a permit application you may change your tag long as you did not receive the permit. The only specification is that a permit and tag must be purchased for the same area. If you receive the permit you will not be allowed to change your tag.
They shouldn't allow you to do that, and I really think it is against the rules for them to let you switch your tag like that.
Post by: MtnMuley on August 26, 2010, 07:52:32 AM
Post by: Skillet on August 26, 2010, 07:55:19 AM
I changed my tag this year from West to East after my hunting partner plan fell apart. I had also applied for a permit. Even with a permit application you may change your tag long as you did not receive the permit. The only specification is that a permit and tag must be purchased for the same area. If you receive the permit you will not be allowed to change your tag.
Wow - this just made my "East vs. West" tag debate for next year go away... :chuckle:
Post by: Curly on August 26, 2010, 11:07:14 AM
I changed my tag this year from West to East after my hunting partner plan fell apart. I had also applied for a permit. Even with a permit application you may change your tag long as you did not receive the permit. The only specification is that a permit and tag must be purchased for the same area. If you receive the permit you will not be allowed to change your tag.
Wow - this just made my "East vs. West" tag debate for next year go away... :chuckle:
:yeah:
Opens up a whole bunch of permits that I can now apply for in Eastern Washington and if I don't draw them, I can just get a W Wa tag to hunt branched bulls on this side... 8) :tup:
Post by: blk_tmbr_archery on August 26, 2010, 06:22:15 PM
I changed my tag this year from West to East after my hunting partner plan fell apart. I had also applied for a permit. Even with a permit application you may change your tag long as you did not receive the permit. The only specification is that a permit and tag must be purchased for the same area. If you receive the permit you will not be allowed to change your tag.
They shouldn't allow you to do that, and I really think it is against the rules for them to let you switch your tag like that.
Before you say it is against the law should know how the system works. Originally I emailed the WDFW and posed the question. Upon approval I went down to a local distributor for the transaction. During the transaction a screen appears dictating to the teller to call Fish and Wildlife prior to moving further. During the conversation Fish and Wildlife walks the clerk through the process providing required information to complete the transaction. Considering WDFW is directly involved in the transaction and looking at your information concurrently on the other end; I would say it's legal. I was even required to talk to the WDFW manager on the phone during the transaction.
Post by: wastickslinger on August 26, 2010, 09:05:13 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 26, 2010, 09:23:18 PM
Post by: blk_tmbr_archery on August 26, 2010, 09:55:13 PM
Des the same hold true for switching your weapon choice for yout tag as long as it is before the season starts?
When I changed my tag I changed from Western Archery to Eastern Firearm; therefore, the answer is yes.
Post by: trophyhunt on August 26, 2010, 11:22:04 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 27, 2010, 06:45:59 AM
I changed my tag this year from West to East after my hunting partner plan fell apart. I had also applied for a permit. Even with a permit application you may change your tag long as you did not receive the permit. The only specification is that a permit and tag must be purchased for the same area. If you receive the permit you will not be allowed to change your tag.
Just because in this one case, they exchanged tags, it still is not allowed under the rules. I will post the actual rule if I get a chance later today. (it will take a while to find it)
Post by: trophyhunt on August 27, 2010, 08:26:24 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on August 27, 2010, 08:54:13 AM
I just talked to wdfw on the phone about switching from muzzy to archery and they said NO, It is not allowed. I'm not saying someone didn't slip through the cracks but they're not letting me slip through. :bash:Thats the reason not to apply for the hunts you applied for, you dont draw and you get a very crappy elk season! :twocents:
Post by: trophyhunt on August 27, 2010, 10:56:00 AM