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Title: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: saylean on January 11, 2012, 06:50:50 PM
Anyone else getting ansy? Just put in my choices...looking forward to going out, regardless of draw results, at least with a camera....
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: MuleySniper on January 11, 2012, 06:53:31 PM
ill probably apply this year. i say im going to every year but dont. i really want to to kill a bear for a nice mount. btw, here we come lol. not that i can say much about my typing other than my keyboard is all messed up after spilling coffee on it :chuckle:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 11, 2012, 06:56:56 PM
I need another skagit tag this year :drool: :drool: :drool: Don't think I can beat my bear from last year, but would love to spend more time in that country :tup:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: saylean on January 11, 2012, 07:00:30 PM
ill probably apply this year. i say im going to every year but dont. i really want to to kill a bear for a nice mount. btw, here we come lol. not that i can say much about my typing other than my keyboard is all messed up after spilling coffee on it :chuckle:

BAH! You're right... ;)

Still...HERE we come!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 11, 2012, 07:06:13 PM
H20hunter and I are all over the spring tag this year.  Monroe here we come.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: caseyv21 on January 11, 2012, 07:31:19 PM
when are they supposed to post the results?
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: BENCHLEG on January 11, 2012, 08:46:06 PM
i will put in for one of the hardest hunts in the state and i will love it if i get  the tag. spring bear is fun even if it is a long drive.  :tup: :yike: :yike:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: RB on January 11, 2012, 08:56:18 PM
My choice is in...hope to draw with only a couple of points.. If not I'll be out there with someone who does draw.  Love spring bear hunting up here..... dang it now you got me getting all excited already thinking about it.  Time to get my permit map out and start looking at it again... since its been the same one for years now.  Hopefully we don't get a metric buttload of snow just before it opens like we have the last 2 years.   :bash:

Is that why the harvest stats look low? Would love to get another bear, but not sure about the odds
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: rasbo on January 11, 2012, 09:08:52 PM
oh yeah the only bear hunt I like is spring :tup:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: grundy53 on January 12, 2012, 08:02:36 AM
I can't wait. Hoepfully I will get drawn again. I've put in for it for the last six years. I drew the second year and nothing since. Atleast I have 4 points. That should help.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: rasbo on January 12, 2012, 08:10:00 AM
I can't wait. Hoepfully I will get drawn again. I've put in for it for the last six years. I drew the second year and nothing since. Atleast I have 4 points. That should help.
no bears in hancock
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Woodchuck on January 12, 2012, 08:11:26 AM
Did they all head to the Colockum to?  :yike:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: rasbo on January 12, 2012, 08:12:07 AM
Did they all head to the Colockum to?  :yike:
yes and each bear had an elk under there arms
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Huntbear on January 12, 2012, 08:12:24 AM
bears are all in the Blues.....
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: shanevg on January 12, 2012, 08:15:31 AM
Never drawn but I have 6 pouts this year so really hoping its my year!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Woodchuck on January 12, 2012, 08:15:44 AM
Did they all head to the Colockum to?  :yike:
yes and each bear had an elk under there arms
I figured as much
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: rasbo on January 12, 2012, 08:18:32 AM
Did they all head to the Colockum to?  :yike:
yes and each bear had an elk under there arms
I figured as much
one had a sign that read colockum or bust
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: grundy53 on January 12, 2012, 08:26:16 AM
I can't wait. Hoepfully I will get drawn again. I've put in for it for the last six years. I drew the second year and nothing since. Atleast I have 4 points. That should help.
no bears in hancock

That's why I put in for the blues....  ;)
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on January 12, 2012, 09:58:18 AM
My choice is in...hope to draw with only a couple of points.. If not I'll be out there with someone who does draw.  Love spring bear hunting up here..... dang it now you got me getting all excited already thinking about it.  Time to get my permit map out and start looking at it again... since its been the same one for years now.  Hopefully we don't get a metric buttload of snow just before it opens like we have the last 2 years.   :bash:

Is that why the harvest stats look low? Would love to get another bear, but not sure about the odds

I know for the area I hunt it had an adverse affect.  Bears didn't seem to really get started until near the end of the season the past 2 years there.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Machias on January 12, 2012, 10:55:26 AM
Hey I got a spring bear permit already, Yea....oh yea, it's for Idaho.  :)
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: saylean on January 12, 2012, 11:00:37 AM
Hey I got a spring bear permit already, Yea....oh yea, it's for Idaho.  :)

Go get em Machias!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: bugs n bones on January 12, 2012, 01:05:52 PM
when is the deadline to submit
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: fillthefreezer on January 12, 2012, 01:22:44 PM
i cant find on the website when to make my selection?
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: saylean on January 12, 2012, 06:54:15 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/faq.html

Gives the dates for the main special permits, but i glanced at it and didnt find it for the bear(didnt look too hard). I would get it done before Feb just to be safe.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Wyobuffalo on January 13, 2012, 08:48:55 AM
The deadline is February 29th. You can find all the info in the hunting regs on page 57.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: rasbo on January 13, 2012, 09:12:58 AM
when is the deadline to submit
feb 29th
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: 87Ford on January 17, 2012, 01:36:31 PM
Put mine in today...Monroe!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 17, 2012, 01:41:45 PM
yeah I suppose I best put in for one this year.....Lets just spend some more money  :chuckle: :tup:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: seth30 on January 17, 2012, 02:13:43 PM
Not sure yet if I will, I have been putting in for a lot for several years and have never drawn, its getting hard to explain the funds to the wife for it.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: 87Ford on January 17, 2012, 02:16:46 PM
I have been putting in for a lot for several years and have never drawn

Can't stop now, you're due!!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Wea300mag on January 17, 2012, 07:39:41 PM
I wonder how many are going to be bitten by the earlier entry date?
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: lokidog on January 17, 2012, 10:41:36 PM
Do you mind sharing the entry date?  I can't seem to find anything on the wdfw site.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: bobcat on January 17, 2012, 11:00:50 PM
All the info is in the 2011 hunting reg's.

Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Bob33 on January 17, 2012, 11:19:20 PM
All the info is in the 2011 hunting reg's.
Which can be found here: http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01184/wdfw01184.pdf
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: lokidog on January 17, 2012, 11:42:25 PM
Are you messing with me?  I've posted that link a few times....   :chuckle:  Just didn't think to look in the 2011 regs for a 2012 season.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: ANDERWAGON on January 18, 2012, 04:48:36 AM

I entered my stuff this morning.  I cant wait...  :drool:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: shanevg on January 21, 2012, 10:53:44 PM
Application deadline is February 29. 

Just put mine in.  Five points this year (not 6 a previously posted) so hoping this is my year!  Never hunted spring bear before. 

If I don't get drawn, that must just mean I'm saving my luck for my mountain goat tag this fall!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Turner89 on January 21, 2012, 11:17:31 PM
I put in for mine a few days ago. 3 points for Monroe!
  Multi season is out early also. If I remember right.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: pjb3 on January 22, 2012, 08:04:08 AM
Where can I get an application? My 2011 doesn't have one and I'm sure there are none left at stores :dunno:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 22, 2012, 08:19:40 AM
Stores have them or go online.  You must buy your 2012 bear tag and an application.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: pjb3 on January 22, 2012, 09:40:15 AM
Stores have them or go online.  You must buy your 2012 bear tag and an application.

I'll go now then :tup:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: pjb3 on January 22, 2012, 02:49:58 PM
Got it done and found out, lots more $ and no combo. Used to buy the deer/bear/cougar tag, not available anymore, make you buy single or all 4, more money there TOO :bash:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: alecvg on January 24, 2012, 11:06:05 AM
I am applying for pionts only, neither of the two units I want to hunt have a tag, hopefully someday!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: h20hunter on January 25, 2012, 11:55:32 AM
Sorry guys and gals. Just put in my permit app for Monroe. I know......it is a shame that I'm going to get drawn with only one point (two total now) in the bank.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: BuckHunter23 on January 25, 2012, 12:09:26 PM
My brother has been drawn for the Huckleberry twice in the last 3 years.  Not sure if he has run out of luck, but we put in for a group tag this time around so hoping I can get in on the action.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: SkookumHntr on January 30, 2012, 01:28:00 PM
I will have 6pts this year. Come on Sherman!!!  haha
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: grizzlyadams on February 11, 2012, 07:58:13 PM
H20hunter and I are all over the spring tag this year.  Monroe here we come.

Hmmm, tell H2O same rules as last year apply if he's planning on going to my honey hole I showed him. No spring bears taken out of there.....at all!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 11, 2012, 08:15:48 PM
Hmm he never told me about any honey holes I will find out some info from him.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: bearmanric on February 11, 2012, 08:47:45 PM
Good should be home thursday. Leaving in the morning from New Mexico.. Rick
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: saylean on February 13, 2012, 03:53:38 PM
Talked to a warden today...already has had two bear complaints. Said it was going to be a 'terrible year' for bear..meaning lots of them. :tup:

Looks good for us bear hunters!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: steeleywhopper on February 13, 2012, 04:15:15 PM
Found fresh sow and cub tracks last Sunday on the Cascade . I'm in!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on February 13, 2012, 04:48:46 PM
I put in my selections a week ago.  Hope I get drawn with 1 point.  :chuckle: 
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Ripper on February 14, 2012, 04:49:17 PM
I have 4 pts. Can't wait for the drawing.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Sideswipe on February 15, 2012, 07:32:58 PM
Hey Saylean.....good to see your name again.  Haven't been around the forum for awhile.  Not a whole lot of the old bear hunt'in names I recall.

Put in for N Skagit again as I have since getting one in 2008.  Ghost point last year as I hunted Spring black bear in BC last year.  Got a decent sow....she's at Fildago Taxidermy right now.  Can't afford to do that very often!!!

Ever hear from Shannon, Hogsniper, or Bcsman lately?  Understand Hogsniper moved down to Oregon to be w/the tree huggers.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Shannon on February 15, 2012, 07:37:50 PM
I'm still here. Hoping for another Spring bear tag. I haven't had any luck since you had your tag also. Maybe we will tag out again this year. Good luck!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: saylean on February 17, 2012, 11:00:33 AM
Good to see you on here again too Sideswipe. Thought I caught some hogsniper posts not too long back...bcsman...havent seen him in a bit. Grats on the sow....good luck with getting drawn this year too!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 18, 2012, 07:08:00 AM
I really hope someone I know gets drawn so I can tag along and help.  I'm starting to have withdrawals already from hunting.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Ripper on February 23, 2012, 06:24:10 PM
D-Rock, since you live right down the road from me in Marysville(you in Lk Stevens), I'll give you a holler if I get drawn. It's always nice to have strong young guy's to help with the pack out!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: h20hunter on February 23, 2012, 06:34:18 PM
Ripper...put me on your list.....
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Ripper on February 23, 2012, 06:50:38 PM
You got it H2Ohunter. 4 points this year, keep your fingers crossed. Feel free to give me a call if anyone gets drawn and wants some company. I love to hunt bears.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: deadyote on February 23, 2012, 07:36:50 PM
has anyone heard when the actuall drawing is?  I know the deadline to submit is the end of the month, but when should we start looking for the results?
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Ripper on February 23, 2012, 08:32:03 PM
It's usually the middle of March if I'm not mistaken.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 24, 2012, 09:58:56 AM
Ripper if you get drawn I'll show you all of h20hunters honey holes.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: h20hunter on February 24, 2012, 10:03:14 AM
Should be freshly logged anytime now!
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 24, 2012, 10:23:29 AM
That might push those bears back towards my rock.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: h20hunter on February 24, 2012, 10:29:28 AM
yep....i think the rock will still be a decent spot for an evening or morning sit. I pm'd ripper with my number in case bear retrievel is needed. Haven't seen Dirty on for awhile....he is a good one to keep in mind for a downed bear in the area.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 24, 2012, 11:17:35 AM
I might head up Sunday and get that camera hug finally.
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: Ripper on February 24, 2012, 06:48:29 PM
Wow D-Rock and H2O, sounds like you two have them dialed in. I need to get a trail cam or 2 and get them hung up. You did mean hung didn't you D-Rock? Or did you really want to hug it?  :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Spring bear hear we come!
Post by: h20hunter on February 24, 2012, 07:21:04 PM
See...you gotta watch that one....
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