Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 13, 2011, 06:11:27 PM
Post by: CP on December 13, 2011, 06:22:45 PM
Post by: bigtex on December 13, 2011, 06:33:33 PM
They will probably have a few master hunters take a few off the course.
thats the plan
Post by: CedarPants on December 13, 2011, 06:41:11 PM
In other news, hunters are being contracted by the WDFW to kill elk at Hanford and on golf courses."
Post by: Ice Cap on December 13, 2011, 06:49:31 PM
Post by: DUGANDEER on December 13, 2011, 06:52:54 PM
Why don't they just bring in a few wolves that the Western WA folks love so much?
:yeah:
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 13, 2011, 07:10:19 PM
Post by: BAR C3 on December 13, 2011, 07:28:23 PM
I'm surprised the tribe isn't wanting to take care of the problem.Since the elk are not Native, they are passing on this one! :yike: :stup:
Post by: jstone on December 13, 2011, 07:30:44 PM
Post by: blacktaill on December 13, 2011, 07:38:14 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on December 13, 2011, 08:28:03 PM
Post by: undertoad on December 13, 2011, 08:40:04 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 13, 2011, 08:47:36 PM
Post by: Crunchy on December 13, 2011, 10:09:51 PM
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on December 13, 2011, 10:27:45 PM
Pure Crap.. Then they will only let the Master Hunters in there. This state is so stupid. The golf course is crying cause the elk are there. The elk where there before the fancy pants where there.
:yeah:
Post by: CedarPants on December 14, 2011, 07:08:21 AM
The elk where there before the fancy pants where there.
:lol4: - This is EXACTLY what the wolf cult says about hunters. Wolves were here before we were, and if we don't like them around that's just too damn bad
Post by: jackmaster on December 14, 2011, 07:12:32 AM
:yeah:Pure Crap.. Then they will only let the Master Hunters in there. This state is so stupid. The golf course is crying cause the elk are there. The elk where there before the fancy pants where there.
:yeah:
Post by: Wenatcheejay on December 14, 2011, 07:15:15 AM
Post by: kckrawler on December 14, 2011, 07:36:25 AM
http://snovalleystar.com/2011/12/12/state-ok%e2%80%99s-elk-hunting-to-curtail-damage-to-tpc-snoqualmie-ridge-golf-course
Should have done something about it years ago instead of letting it get this far :twocents:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 14, 2011, 07:42:37 AM
Post by: flatbkman on December 14, 2011, 08:03:43 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 14, 2011, 08:20:18 AM
So are they suggesting that the golf course is native?
There is tribal land there. Ya know that big ol' casino that is right around the corner. Maybe the tribe could claim the elk, thataway, the golf course will have to be moved............... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: jstone on December 14, 2011, 09:55:00 AM
Post by: jackmaster on December 14, 2011, 01:00:17 PM
Sounds like a good course to play archery golf... OOOOPS...FOUR:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Shed Stud on December 14, 2011, 01:33:31 PM
:chuckle: I hate fancy pantsPure Crap.. Then they will only let the Master Hunters in there. This state is so stupid. The golf course is crying cause the elk are there. The elk where there before the fancy pants where there.
:yeah:
Post by: Smack on December 14, 2011, 01:38:12 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on December 14, 2011, 01:56:42 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 14, 2011, 02:04:40 PM
Heard they shot a nice bull on the back 9 today, :)Well that's interesting since it was supposed to be cow only.
Post by: Dhoey07 on December 14, 2011, 02:05:39 PM
Heard they shot a nice bull on the back 9 today, :)Well that's interesting since it was supposed to be cow only.
It was a joke
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 14, 2011, 02:07:00 PM
Got it........Heard they shot a nice bull on the back 9 today, :)Well that's interesting since it was supposed to be cow only.
It was a joke
Just like the MH program. :chuckle:
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on December 15, 2011, 04:50:01 PM
Public outcry has apparently led to a reprieve for some elk that have been causing problems at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Course. Plans to allow hunters to shoot two elk at the course are on hold.
Post by: Dan-o on December 15, 2011, 05:14:48 PM
I suspect there are a lot more elk there now that a golf course is there instead of a bunch of thick brush. I personally have no problem with the state managing a hunt where they need to thin some off the course. I also think that the Master Hunter program is designed EXACTLY for this kind of thing.
I don't golf.... but geez some of you people are judgmental. I'd sure like to see what some of you would have to say if it were your livelihood being wrecked.
As for WDFW, I'm not the biggest fan, but I think they do the best they can under the circumstances. Waht are they supposed to do? Open a general season for 7 or 8 thousand guys to surround the golf course?
Flame away.....
Post by: Elkrunner on December 16, 2011, 07:45:13 AM
I am not a master hunter but I do seem to agree that the program has a purpose. If we just let any indiot with a tag on private land, they would do what they do with the state land. Kill animals illegally and leave there trash and beer cans all over. I know that would sure make me happy as a land owner.
Post by: jaymark6655 on December 16, 2011, 09:13:42 AM
Post by: Wenatcheejay on December 16, 2011, 09:44:17 AM
Is this a "No Shooting Zone?" (Cause I don't know the area.) Is there a legal or scientific reason to no allow the harvest of these particular elk? Personally, a golf course tag, that's kind of a lifelong dream of mine. Add a few other of my favorite things and life would be perfect.
"I need a nine iron, and Oh, a 12 guage slug."
Would people here on H-W be as hard on a guy for using a golf cart to pack out the elk as they are on the ATV'ers?
Post by: jaymark6655 on December 16, 2011, 09:53:23 AM
I agree there is a loud "Holier Than Thou" attitiude here at H-W by some. (I tried to make light of this issue.) And yes, this is what the MH program is all about. This situation is on private property, they want the elk removed. How is it different than an Orchard? But, unfortunatly WDFW caved to emotions from people who care about how they feel, not ecomonics, not science, not management, or even a general season. Residents would want a professional paid by tax dollars to dispatch of these animals. Which is kind of what MH is supposed to be, just minus getting paid by tax dollars to do it.
Is this a "No Shooting Zone?" (Cause I don't know the area.) Is there a legal or scientific reason to no allow the harvest of these particular elk? Personally, a golf course tag, that's kind of a lifelong dream of mine. Add a few other of my favorite things and life would be perfect.
"I need a nine iron, and Oh, a 12 guage slug."
Would people here on H-W be as hard on a guy for using a golf cart to pack out the elk as they are on the ATV'ers?
:chuckle: Wonder if you could be fined for targeting elk with a golf ball, illegal gear maybe. :chuckle:
It is in a No Hunting area, from North Bend to Fall City seems to be a No Hunting area and the elk love it. No pressure to leave, and nice fields clear of all brush. The is no scientific reason to not allow harvest of these animals, just emotional ones. From what I understand the elk aren't even native to that particular spot. When the area was being logged they lived in those clearings further outside of Snoqualmie, but moved into town as golf courses and fields were cleared out and the loggers stopped creating suitable habitat.
Post by: buckhorn2 on December 16, 2011, 10:00:14 AM