Post by: BullMagnet76 on March 31, 2012, 04:17:33 PM
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Post by: buckhorn2 on March 31, 2012, 04:24:01 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 31, 2012, 06:00:04 PM
Has anyone heard of the time the new regulations might come out.
The proposed new regulations are set to be adopted at the April 13-14 Commissioner's meeting, so the regulations should come out the following week. They probably already have them printed by now would be my guess. But they have to wait for the commissioner's to officially adopt them so it looks like they are following the proper process.
Post by: HoofsandWings on April 01, 2012, 07:39:31 AM
Post by: buckfvr on April 01, 2012, 07:50:58 AM
Post by: cem3434 on April 01, 2012, 11:11:32 AM
I heard they were adding a couple hundred multiseason elk permits and a thousand multiseason deer permits this year. Im sure its to make sure that the optimum number of animals are harvested and not to just collect the couple of hundred bucks it cost once you are drawn. :chuckle:
Leave it to the WDFW to figure out how to suck a little bit more money out of everyone, without actually doing anything to increase the quality of game! :twocents:
Post by: bobcat on April 01, 2012, 11:31:47 AM
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Since 2006, WDFW has conducted annual drawings for multiple-season hunting permits, which allow a certain number of hunters to participate in all general hunting seasons for deer and elk. Without the special permit, hunters must choose among archery, muzzleloader or modern firearm seasons.
WDFW has proposed increasing the number of deer permits from 4,000 currently to 8,500, and the number of elk permits from 850 to 1,250. State wildlife managers told the commission in January that increasing permit levels will expand hunting opportunities without posing a risk to deer and elk populations.
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on April 01, 2012, 12:01:36 PM
Post by: huntnnw on April 02, 2012, 04:45:00 AM
Post by: boneaddict on April 02, 2012, 04:47:12 AM
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there is 8,000 deer tags I dont think Id be to worried about not drawing your $220 deer tag as a resident
no kidding :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2012, 07:59:18 AM
Quotethere is 8,000 deer tags I dont think Id be to worried about not drawing your $220 deer tag as a resident
no kidding :chuckle:
Yep, that's right, it's now a guaranteed draw. No need to build up points for the deer multi-season tag anymore. That's why I applied for it this year even though I most likely will not buy it. I wanted to at least leave the option open. Now I will have to the end of August to decide if I want to spend the money on it.
Post by: cem3434 on April 02, 2012, 08:11:06 AM
Post by: spookgus on April 02, 2012, 08:28:55 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2012, 08:36:11 AM
I'll grit my teeth and buy the tag for my son when he draws. It will make it easier to get more days in the field with him, working around his sports schedule and school.
In that case I'd say it's well worth it. The multi-season tags are ideal for people who can only hunt weekends, and especially when a lot of those weekends are busy with other activities like sports.
Post by: HoofsandWings on April 03, 2012, 06:58:56 AM
Yeah, tell me about it. Two Husky home games are on the opener for deer and east side elk. Normally, I can sell the tickets, but not this year. So I am going to the games and hunt ML instead of modern. Fortunately, this my last year for buying season tickets. My job does not come with vacations, so I hunt weekends.I'll grit my teeth and buy the tag for my son when he draws. It will make it easier to get more days in the field with him, working around his sports schedule and school.
In that case I'd say it's well worth it. The multi-season tags are ideal for people who can only hunt weekends, and especially when a lot of those weekends are busy with other activities like sports.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on April 03, 2012, 09:19:05 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on April 05, 2012, 10:34:10 AM