Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: JNB on November 08, 2010, 08:10:18 PM

Title: Hunter ed?
Post by: JNB on November 08, 2010, 08:10:18 PM: A buddy just got a piece of land that happens to be open for the late bow season, and he has always wanted to hunt. I was hoping take him hunting (I have mod. rifle tag, so I can't actually hunt) right before christmas, but unfortunately he doesn't done hunter ed yet. WDFW website says there is only one class left this year in the whole state, and apparently it is filled. Anyone have any ideas? Located in Seattle.

I have only had a license for 2 years, so he can't do the one time exemption thing.

Since I haven't filled my tag for Modern rifle, would it be possible for me to trade in my tag for an archery tag if I paid something extra? I know the reason that you can't do it is so you can't hunt multiple seasons, but what I was willing to pay for a whole new license? If there are no options on classes, I think my buddy would be happy to go along even if he couldn't actually hunt.

Thanks
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: JNB on November 08, 2010, 08:23:43 PM: Darn. I was afraid that somebody would say that.
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: toothfangclaw on November 09, 2010, 01:12:16 AM: How old is your friend? There is a cut off year. Iirc its anyone born before 69 is exempt.
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: coachcw on November 09, 2010, 06:06:44 AM: Try getting ahold of kenmore gun club or the american legen in bothell they both have classes , if you can get a few people who want to take it the legen should give you a class . If you need a shooter I may know one or two ;)
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: Gutpile on November 09, 2010, 07:22:34 AM: Quote from: toothfangclaw on November 09, 2010, 01:12:16 AM
How old is your friend? There is a cut off year. Iirc its anyone born before 69 is exempt.

I think it's 72.
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: JNB on November 09, 2010, 09:01:59 AM: Great, thanks, I'll check in Bothel and Kenmore. I might be able to scrounge up one or two more people.

Unfortunately he's 22...just missed the cutoff.
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: Stickerbush on November 09, 2010, 09:17:21 AM: I heard they hold a hunter ed class in Sultan every month, might want to check on that
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: J Snow73 on November 09, 2010, 09:25:12 AM: Unfortunately he's 22...just missed the cutoff.
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Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: pods8 on November 09, 2010, 11:36:37 AM: Is this area open to the late modern season as well but just firearm restricted by chance? That would give you a chance to hunt it still.
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: Swiftkid on November 10, 2010, 10:30:46 PM: The only option you have is to put in a Differment application which let you differ hunters ed for one year....once in a lifetime, as long as the person is hunting with someone who has held a license for the last 3 years in the state of WA. Doesn't mean it has to be you...could be another hunter you know or maybe someone you can even find on here...sounds like this is your only option. The application is on the WDFW site and takes about 2 weeks to get approved...then your buddy would be able to go buy his license in two weeks assuming they accept the application. I believe it is $20 to apply.
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: charlesbearden1 on November 11, 2010, 12:05:56 AM: I just transferred my hunter safety from Tennessee up here, it was super easy. I also took the online course here without studying a lick and passed it, but up here is a 3 part series. And if you were in the military you are exempt from guns safety. So there is written exam, gun safety and handling and some kind of and attitude course? Whatever, i got mine transferred so its all good now. ;)
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: rock on November 11, 2010, 03:38:50 AM: same here you can take it online from another state i think? but i took a class in indiana and its was really easy. its was pretty much just ethiccs it was over. and a litttle of gun safety
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: JNB on November 11, 2010, 02:35:00 PM: interesting...are there any other states that don't have a classroom requirement? If so, could he just get the certification there and then transfer it to Washington?

Also, about the military exemption that was mentioned--what is that? Another friend wants to come along now, and he is still in the military. Is there a way for him to get it?
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: steen on November 15, 2010, 10:18:11 AM: Online classes?
Title: Re: Hunter ed?
Post by: longknife on November 15, 2010, 10:53:12 AM: Quote from: Swiftkid on November 10, 2010, 10:30:46 PM
The only option you have is to put in a Differment application which let you differ hunters ed for one year....once in a lifetime, as long as the person is hunting with someone who has held a license for the last 3 years in the state of WA. Doesn't mean it has to be you...could be another hunter you know or maybe someone you can even find on here...sounds like this is your only option. The application is on the WDFW site and takes about 2 weeks to get approved...then your buddy would be able to go buy his license in two weeks assuming they accept the application. I believe it is $20 to apply.

I would do this if you can! The differmant plan is a good way to see if he likes it, then he can go for the class next year.