Post by: Blacktailaddict on January 13, 2011, 08:59:23 PM
Post by: lokidog on January 13, 2011, 09:10:02 PM
..., i know you can shoot a firearm but is a bow a firearm?
If you can shoot a firearm there, you should be able to shoot a bow. However, I do not know the park, you should contact the county parks department where it is located.
Post by: Little Dave on January 13, 2011, 11:02:09 PM
RCW 9.41.010 (7) "Firearm" means a weapon or device from which a projectile or projectiles may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder.
Post by: ICEMAN on January 14, 2011, 04:37:27 AM
You may wish to contact the parks department here: http://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Parks/Pages/heritageparks/Coulter%20Creek%20rules.htm (http://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Parks/Pages/heritageparks/Coulter%20Creek%20rules.htm)
Kitsap county parks has a "contact us" link on that page.
Be sure to protect the image of all hunters by knowing the rules before you decide to hunt in this area.
Do the research, know the rules.
Good luck.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 14, 2011, 06:00:24 AM
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Post by: huntlakewood on January 14, 2011, 06:39:56 AM
hello, my name is Austin Ward and im looking for a close hunting area i can ride my bike to, this is what i hope is it,im wondering if you can bow hunt a county park, do any of you know coulter creek heritage park? i found a 2 point shed and have seen mayn deer in the area, i know you can shoot a firearm but is a bow a firearm?
Did you mean that you can't shoot a firearm. I don't know of any county parks witch you can shoot at. I could be wrong. A far as hunting it I would check it out but I would say no because parks are made for every one to enjoy. Let us know how it turns out. Oh by the way welcome aboard. :hello:
Post by: halflife65 on January 14, 2011, 06:51:44 AM
How are you going to get a deer home, in your basket?
Off topic - I was in high school or maybe the first year of college, didn't have money to buy a packboard and drew a doe tag outside of Morton. I shot one way down at the bottom of this clearcut where it was super steep and brushy. No way to drag it out of there. So I went back to my truck and grabbed my gym bag, emptied the clothes out of it and took it down to the deer. It was a big bag and I was able to bone out the deer and get it all in there.
When I got back to the landing there was a game warden standing there. "What's in that bag, son?"
"Um, a doe."
"Do you have a tag for that?"
"Yes."
"Interesting way to carry that back to the truck."
Anyway, the guy laughed (well, more like smirked) and congratulated me. So, it's possible to carry the thing out in unorthodox fashion. A picnic basket should work just fine.
I have my doubts about the legality of hunting in a park, though. Probably need to call about that. And, despite the possibility of getting your deer out in a picnic basket, I probably wouldn't do that anyway, but that's up to you if it is indeed legal.
Post by: Bob33 on January 14, 2011, 08:00:41 AM
Post by: Ellensburg on January 14, 2011, 08:09:51 AM
http://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Parks/Pages/heritageparks/Coulter%20Creek%20rules.htm (http://www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Parks/Pages/heritageparks/Coulter%20Creek%20rules.htm)
That is still a little vague.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 14, 2011, 08:34:53 AM
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Post by: Blacktailaddict on January 16, 2011, 10:58:12 AM
Post by: TheHunt on January 16, 2011, 11:26:31 AM
Fishing any river the land that boarders a river you can NOT stand in that river and say it is State property. The water is state not the bottom. You can NOT anchor on their property as well. So if you are fishing some river that the property owners tell you to get out you have to get out. Even if you are standing in the water in the river. I found this very interesting since I am starting to learn to fish salmon and steelhead.
Each local ordance states you cannot shoot a firearm or DANGEROUS WEAPON. The dangerous weapon would keep the bow and arrow, paint ball, pellet gun, slingshot all out of the area. So each ordance is different and you have to look into each one.
Again call the Game and Fish for the clear and correct answer.
Jim
Post by: bobcat on January 16, 2011, 11:56:53 AM
On Saturday I talked to a Washington Game and Fish warden. I asked him a few questions that might suprise you.
Fishing any river the land that boarders a river you can NOT stand in that river and say it is State property. The water is state not the bottom. You can NOT anchor on their property as well. So if you are fishing some river that the property owners tell you to get out you have to get out. Even if you are standing in the water in the river. I found this very interesting since I am starting to learn to fish salmon and steelhead.
Each local ordance states you cannot shoot a firearm or DANGEROUS WEAPON. The dangerous weapon would keep the bow and arrow, paint ball, pellet gun, slingshot all out of the area. So each ordance is different and you have to look into each one.
Again call the Game and Fish for the clear and correct answer.
Jim
That's not true about the state not owning the ground under state-owned water. If it's a state owned river then the state would also own the land under the water. A lot of that may depend on whether the stream is navigable or not. But there are also other factors that come into play. Also I would not call the "Game and Fish" for a "clear and correct answer." The correct state agency to call would be the Department of Natural Resources, as they manage the state's aquatic lands. You might try reading this:
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/aqr_aquatic_land_boundaries.pdf (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/aqr_aquatic_land_boundaries.pdf)
Post by: hawk eyes on January 16, 2011, 03:42:46 PM
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Post by: MADMAX on February 21, 2011, 10:34:34 AM
What do you plan to do hang out at a picnic table waiting for a deer ?
Come on bowhunting either sex blacktails is not hard in Kitsap Mason or Jefferson counties.
Recommend you bag the park idea as nothing but a chance for the media to give hunters another black eye
Post by: bobcat on February 21, 2011, 11:17:02 AM
Post by: Caseyd on February 21, 2011, 11:37:06 AM
Post by: Curly on February 21, 2011, 02:00:42 PM
You could try emailing the parks department. I assume they will say no since they don't even allow paint ball shooting there. But at least you'd know for sure if you asked.
Post by: MADMAX on February 21, 2011, 05:00:44 PM
Coulter Creek
Size: 1195 Acres
Region: South District
Description: Undeveloped at this time. Park rules.
Directions: Take Hwy 3 South to Belfair, go left on Sunnyslope Rd., go right at Old Clifton Rd., property is 3 miles on your right.
Hours: Open during daylight hours only.
Animals: Pets, horses and domesticated animals are not allowed.
Trails: Hikers and bicyclists must stay on existing trails.
Trash: Please use appropriate trash containers.
Vehicles: Motorized vehicles must remain in designated parking areas.
Alcohol: Intoxicating beverages are not allowed.
Miscellaneous: Firearms and paint ball are prohibited. Activities after dark, including camping and fires, are allowed by permit only.
All parks are designated drug-free zones. Please help us keep parks safe and clean.
Post by: timber tiger on February 21, 2011, 10:04:34 PM
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Post by: Blacktailaddict on February 26, 2011, 08:05:04 PM
Hey Blacktailaddict, you need to work hard this summer and save enough money to send ol mom and dad on a all expense paid trip to Reno or Vegas this winter. Say hmmm right around November 25th. Just a Idea. :chuckle:
now thats an idea! ;) also does anybody know, could you trap in the park too? im planning on taking the class when it comes and getting my trapping license so i could do some awesome multitasking!!!!!!thanks you guys for looking into it some much, i sent the parks and email but i never got a response, i'll try again, but im guess its a bunch of antis working there
Post by: ryoshi on February 27, 2011, 06:20:05 AM
Post by: Snapshot on February 27, 2011, 08:55:38 AM
Click on Title 10 Peace Safey and Morals, then click on Chapter 10.12 Park Code, and finally on 10.12.080 Firearms in parks
There is your answer in writing.
Post by: Blacktailaddict on February 27, 2011, 09:03:52 AM