Post by: Kevin chaffee on December 15, 2010, 10:25:06 PM
Post by: chester on December 15, 2010, 10:30:10 PM
Post by: JLS on December 15, 2010, 10:31:08 PM
Pretty good deer opportunities, elk are so-so.
Post by: Bob33 on December 15, 2010, 10:34:33 PM
Once you make your selection you can't change (with a few exceptions).
Post by: halflife65 on December 15, 2010, 10:43:48 PM
This is a great place to start gathering information - especially since you are new to the state. I apply out of state and trying to interpret some of the regs can be a bit bizarre when you are starting out (but probably second nature to residents.)
Bob33 answered your question pretty well. You'll have to choose your desired weapon before buying a deer/elk tag. However, there are some special drawings that you can put in for so you that can hunt in all seasons (with the appropriate weapon for that season - so you couldn't hunt in archery season with a rifle, although you could hunt in rifle season with a bow (or muzzleloader) if you wanted as long as you wore orange. In muzzleloader season there aren't any exceptions - no archery and, of course, no rifle.)
The drawings and special applications process is a bit bizarre with all kinds of stuff that you can put in for (special deer/elk "quality" hunts, bull/buck hunts, doe/cow hunts, second permit hunts, etc.) It'll just take some studying of the regulations and some extra cash to apply for all of them. Of course, there are also the OIL (Once in a Lifetime) tags that you'll want put in for - sheep, goat, moose. Even if you don't want to put in for anything else, I'd encourage you to put in for them to start building points (well, only moose - not the rest of them. I drew the moose tag. :) ) These are difficult to acquire tags in any state so if you're going to be a resident you should apply.
I'd strongly urge you to read the regulations but did want to get you a bit of information to get started. Good luck! Pick up this year's regs (or go to the WDFW website and get them) and study a bit so that you are all ready to apply when the time comes next spring..
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 15, 2010, 10:51:24 PM
Post by: Charlie on December 16, 2010, 03:49:26 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 16, 2010, 03:51:17 PM
No, not to sound flippant, but you really need to take a little time and peruse the big game regs. You'll find that the seasons are primarily broken down by species (especially the later ones). Your decision will be based a lot on where you want to hunt, or what you want to hunt.
Pretty good deer opportunities, elk are so-so.
Great response. :(
Welcome to the site to both of you.
Post by: sakoshooter on December 16, 2010, 09:11:34 PM
Post by: krout81 on December 16, 2010, 09:25:15 PM
Post by: Bob33 on December 16, 2010, 09:32:05 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/classes/bowhunting.php (http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/classes/bowhunting.php)
You will learn more about Washington's regulations, and probably meet some fellow bow hunters.
Washington's archery regulations are not particularly unusual, but you do need to know them. For example, retractable broadheads are not legal.
Post by: mjbskwim on December 18, 2010, 01:47:01 PM
Nope, Archery only seasons. you will not be included in modern firearm or Muzzleloader seasons.
Yes you can!
For a $180 special permit :chuckle:
Post by: elkbuster on December 23, 2010, 08:55:13 AM
Nope, Archery only seasons. you will not be included in modern firearm or Muzzleloader seasons.
Yes you can!
For a $180 special permit :chuckle:
But you have to be drawn for that Multi-season deer or elk tag also, then you get to pay your $180.50 or $1800.50 if you are a non resident. :yike:
Post by: Special T on December 23, 2010, 09:31:11 AM
Post by: mjbskwim on December 23, 2010, 11:43:12 AM
I would add to what bob33 said by also adding that NOTHING with a batterie can be attached to your bow... Pin lights, illuminocks, laser pointers range finders, hell even a bowmounted video camera is a no no.. VERY different from when i hunted Arkensaw..... so depending on where you have moved from it could be a shock...
Well if he's from the south,tell him about NOT using dogs for deer hunting,too :drool:
Post by: Instinct on December 25, 2010, 05:43:58 AM
Pic up a set of regs and start reading. Just like most states these days - more complicated than in years past.
Agree, took me bout a year to fully understand wheni started. I was used to fishing rules nvr hunted then I wanted too, looked at the game book. Wtf :'( what does all this mean :chuckle: but then I did my research asked around now its pretty str8 forward.