Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: saylean on January 11, 2012, 06:50:50 PM
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Anyone else getting ansy? Just put in my choices...looking forward to going out, regardless of draw results, at least with a camera....
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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:
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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:
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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!
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H20hunter and I are all over the spring tag this year. Monroe here we come.
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when are they supposed to post the results?
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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:
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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
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oh yeah the only bear hunt I like is spring :tup:
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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.
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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
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Did they all head to the Colockum to? :yike:
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Did they all head to the Colockum to? :yike:
yes and each bear had an elk under there arms
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bears are all in the Blues.....
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Never drawn but I have 6 pouts this year so really hoping its my year!
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Did they all head to the Colockum to? :yike:
yes and each bear had an elk under there arms
I figured as much
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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
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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.... ;)
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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.
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Hey I got a spring bear permit already, Yea....oh yea, it's for Idaho. :)
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Hey I got a spring bear permit already, Yea....oh yea, it's for Idaho. :)
Go get em Machias!
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when is the deadline to submit
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i cant find on the website when to make my selection?
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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.
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The deadline is February 29th. You can find all the info in the hunting regs on page 57.
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when is the deadline to submit
feb 29th
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Put mine in today...Monroe!
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yeah I suppose I best put in for one this year.....Lets just spend some more money :chuckle: :tup:
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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.
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I have been putting in for a lot for several years and have never drawn
Can't stop now, you're due!!
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I wonder how many are going to be bitten by the earlier entry date?
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Do you mind sharing the entry date? I can't seem to find anything on the wdfw site.
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All the info is in the 2011 hunting reg's.
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All the info is in the 2011 hunting reg's.
Which can be found here: http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01184/wdfw01184.pdf
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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.
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I entered my stuff this morning. I cant wait... :drool:
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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!
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I put in for mine a few days ago. 3 points for Monroe!
Multi season is out early also. If I remember right.
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Where can I get an application? My 2011 doesn't have one and I'm sure there are none left at stores :dunno:
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Stores have them or go online. You must buy your 2012 bear tag and an application.
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Stores have them or go online. You must buy your 2012 bear tag and an application.
I'll go now then :tup:
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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:
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I am applying for pionts only, neither of the two units I want to hunt have a tag, hopefully someday!
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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.
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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.
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I will have 6pts this year. Come on Sherman!!! haha
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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!
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Hmm he never told me about any honey holes I will find out some info from him.
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Good should be home thursday. Leaving in the morning from New Mexico.. Rick
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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!
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Found fresh sow and cub tracks last Sunday on the Cascade . I'm in!
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I put in my selections a week ago. Hope I get drawn with 1 point. :chuckle:
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I have 4 pts. Can't wait for the drawing.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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I really hope someone I know gets drawn so I can tag along and help. I'm starting to have withdrawals already from hunting.
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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:
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Ripper...put me on your list.....
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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.
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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?
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It's usually the middle of March if I'm not mistaken.
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Ripper if you get drawn I'll show you all of h20hunters honey holes.
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Should be freshly logged anytime now!
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That might push those bears back towards my rock.
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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.
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I might head up Sunday and get that camera hug finally.
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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:
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See...you gotta watch that one....