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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: NW-GSP on March 01, 2011, 06:36:39 PM

Title: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: NW-GSP on March 01, 2011, 06:36:39 PM: on the fish and game website it said I would have to buy multilple tags like my deer elk and cougar to be able to put in for the spring bear hunt?
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: Bob33 on March 01, 2011, 06:43:41 PM: "Who May Apply:
Anyone with a valid 2011 black bear tag.

License Required:
A valid big game hunting license, which
includes black bear as a species option."
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: saylean on March 01, 2011, 06:52:51 PM: Buy your bear tag. Then buy the special application. Then you have to submit the special application.

Step one: Buy Tag.

2: Online you can buy your app.

3: Then , in the upper left corner of the hunting section (I think) there is the tab for submitting the app. Make your 4 selections and call it good.

Good luck man.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: NW-GSP on March 01, 2011, 09:40:48 PM: thank you! was a little confused.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: Bob33 on March 01, 2011, 09:44:13 PM: Quote from: saylean on March 01, 2011, 06:52:51 PM
Buy your bear tag. Then buy the special application. Then you have to submit the special application.

Step one: Buy Tag.

2: Online you can buy your app.

3: Then , in the upper left corner of the hunting section (I think) there is the tab for submitting the app. Make your 4 selections and call it good.

Good luck man.
You left out two steps: (4) get drawn, and (5) go hunt! :chuckle:
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: bobcat on March 01, 2011, 09:52:14 PM: Thanks for posting. You reminded me that I need to put in for my point.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 02, 2011, 12:14:52 AM: What probably confused you was the Cougar/Bear licence,
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 06:02:20 AM: I have question also. If there are only 2 areas you really want to hunt, do you have to make 4 choices? I want to stay on the west side of I-5 and know Copalis and Lincoln really well as far as access and such.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: grundy53 on March 02, 2011, 06:23:00 AM: Quote from: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 06:02:20 AM
I have question also. If there are only 2 areas you really want to hunt, do you have to make 4 choices? I want to stay on the west side of I-5 and know Copalis and Lincoln really well as far as access and such.

If there are only 2 you are interested in then yes you could put in for only 2 if you wanted. I only put in for 1.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 06:48:16 AM: Thanks! Got it done.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 02, 2011, 09:24:37 AM: Quote from: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 06:02:20 AM
I have question also. If there are only 2 areas you really want to hunt, do you have to make 4 choices? I want to stay on the west side of I-5 and know Copalis and Lincoln really well as far as access and such.

Dont apply for Lincoln !! :chuckle:
Access is not as easy as it sounds, weekdays after 3:00, weekends all day, and open area is only where WH allows, and no DNR, not entire unit :bash:
I was drawn last year, so hope only 74 others apply... ;)
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 09:42:14 AM: Ya its tough as far as the access but I know the area pretty good and its that or Copalis. Copalis is my first choice. Spend much more time there and see lots of Bears! Never Bear hunted before but I got this 300 sitting collecting dust since I changed to Bow. And its a great reason to get out in the woods and do some hunting mid year to break up the long wait. Plus Id love a rug if I did get lucky enough to get one.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 02, 2011, 09:45:49 AM: If you do manage to draw Lincoln, and I dont, let me know....
I will be turkey hunting there, and know where one was playing hide and, well hide, from me last year.
Got some good pics on my trail camera, and had one come in behind me while I was calling.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 09:54:55 AM: Hey will do and thanks! Hope ya get drawn, and I get my Copalis draw!
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: rb2506 on March 02, 2011, 10:37:43 AM: Quote from: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 09:54:55 AM
Hey will do and thanks! Hope ya get drawn, and I get my Copalis draw!

is it still $100 or $150 fee for copalis?
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 02, 2011, 10:39:27 AM: I'm sure it is. Man its tough to hunt West side Spring Bear! Lol
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: Maverick on March 02, 2011, 10:46:53 AM: so for someone that wants a good bear rug is it better to spring hunt or fall hunt for bear? Why does everyone want the spring hunt? Just confuzed on what's the difference between the 2 seasons.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 02, 2011, 11:12:00 AM: I am no expert, but it is my understanding that the coat is best either later in the fall as the winter coat comes in, or early in the spring, before it gets rubbed out/off.
I think the main reason spring seems popular is it is limited, permit only, you dont have to apply for fall
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: steelyonfly on March 05, 2011, 10:54:10 AM: is it still $100 or $150 fee for copalis?
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Rayonier will charge $100 again this year for an Access Permit to Rayonier lands for the Copalis spring bear hunt.
Title: Re: how do you put in for the spring bear drawing
Post by: CAMPMEAT on March 12, 2011, 12:31:40 PM: You had to apply by 3/10/2011, it's over now.