Post by: TommyH on March 01, 2012, 04:27:49 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 01, 2012, 04:30:45 PM
(if they adopt the proposals without change)
(see attached pdf below)
Post by: BENCHLEG on March 01, 2012, 07:36:20 PM
Post by: cmiller85 on March 01, 2012, 09:42:33 PM
I heard that they were doing away with the "any elk" in the north east. Has anyone heard anything like this? Heard modern and muzzleloaders were going to be bull only. Whats your thoughts? I am glad, hopefully elk numbers will increase.
Modern and Muzzleloader have always been any bull as far as I can remember. But if they keep the proposed season which I'm sure they will they are taking away the "any elk" late archery season. This, IMO, is rediculous. At best, this will probably only save a handful of cows, but it makes the entire late season up there pretty much worthless. :bash:
By the way, elk numbers have been increasing for the last 10 years. So why start moving toward limiting harvest? I'm suspicious it's not the hunter the WDFW is looking to benefit in the long run. But I'm a pessimist when it comes to the WDFW and their motives...
Post by: washelkhunter on March 01, 2012, 10:07:45 PM
Somebody kick me. :tung:
Post by: Wenatcheejay on March 01, 2012, 10:10:35 PM
I heard that they were doing away with the "any elk" in the north east. Has anyone heard anything like this? Heard modern and muzzleloaders were going to be bull only. Whats your thoughts? I am glad, hopefully elk numbers will increase.
Modern and Muzzleloader have always been any bull as far as I can remember. But if they keep the proposed season which I'm sure they will they are taking away the "any elk" late archery season. This, IMO, is rediculous. At best, this will probably only save a handful of cows, but it makes the entire late season up there pretty much worthless. :bash:
By the way, elk numbers have been increasing for the last 10 years. So why start moving toward limiting harvest? I'm suspicious it's not the hunter the WDFW is looking to benefit in the long run. But I'm a pessimist when it comes to the WDFW and their motives...
Wolves like "any elk"
bears like "new borns"
Cougars like "cows"
WDFW likes selling "hope & dreams" to suckers.
Post by: washelkhunter on March 01, 2012, 10:13:18 PM
bears like "new borns"
Cougars like "cows"
WDFW likes selling "hope & dreams" to suckers.
:yeah:
Post by: NWBREW on March 02, 2012, 12:34:16 AM
Post by: winshooter88 on March 03, 2012, 03:28:04 AM
Post by: 400out on March 03, 2012, 08:32:27 AM
Post by: Mark B on March 03, 2012, 08:44:07 AM
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on March 03, 2012, 09:53:26 AM
Pretty sure WenatcheeJay has the right Idea!!!
NO DOUBT about it!!!
204 was a GMU open any elk a week longer than general season as west of 97 still is, I'm sure they'll change that also
Post by: NWBREW on March 03, 2012, 11:29:08 AM
Post by: TommyH on March 03, 2012, 11:47:03 AM
Post by: NWBREW on March 03, 2012, 11:52:52 AM
Post by: huntnnw on March 04, 2012, 10:16:21 PM
I heard that they were doing away with the "any elk" in the north east. Has anyone heard anything like this? Heard modern and muzzleloaders were going to be bull only. Whats your thoughts? I am glad, hopefully elk numbers will increase.
Modern and Muzzleloader have always been any bull as far as I can remember. But if they keep the proposed season which I'm sure they will they are taking away the "any elk" late archery season. This, IMO, is rediculous. At best, this will probably only save a handful of cows, but it makes the entire late season up there pretty much worthless. :bash:
nope..they have preached for 20+ years about reducing the human/elk conflicts and not wanting elk to spread in the units..now all the sudden we want more elk and quality ..very suspicious. feed the wolves is my theory
By the way, elk numbers have been increasing for the last 10 years. So why start moving toward limiting harvest? I'm suspicious it's not the hunter the WDFW is looking to benefit in the long run. But I'm a pessimist when it comes to the WDFW and their motives...
Post by: Elkslayer on March 06, 2012, 09:44:15 AM
The part I dont agree with and they have been doing it for the last few years is the late cow permits.
Currently in Unit 117 there are 50 cow permits available, 20 for modern rifle, 20 for muzzleloaders and 10 for senior. The late part of this season is Dec16-31st. If they really want to help the herd they should knock out those dates. I dont care if the give out 50 permits to use during the general seasons but the late December dates is basically a slaughter for these animals when they are all herded up in there wintering grounds.
If they were trying to boost the herd this should have been the first to cut! :twocents:
Post by: johnsc6 on March 13, 2012, 02:07:16 PM
Post by: buckfvr on March 13, 2012, 02:24:59 PM
127 has been any elk for muzzle, but not modern. Archery will retain their any elk luxury.