Post by: cem3434 on April 01, 2012, 01:03:50 PM
I have never hunted in the tree farm, so I am trying to do a little scouting before the season so I am not going completely blind. Any insight would be appreciated.
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Post by: waoutdoorsman on April 01, 2012, 01:19:14 PM
It's my understanding that when you call to get your temporary hancock pass for the spring bear season they will provide the info/maps of the area.
I'll be calling later this week to get my temp pass
Post by: scottfrick on April 01, 2012, 01:24:28 PM
I received something from WDFW stating that only a portion of the tree farm is open for the spring hunt. I am wondering if anybody knows what the boundaries are or if there are maps that show the spring bear permit limits?Not sure of what the boundaries are going to be, just make sure you dont go into the buckley portion of the hancock pass because that i believe is not open for spring bear. Good luck and hope too see some pictures here in a few months.
I have never hunted in the tree farm, so I am trying to do a little scouting before the season so I am not going completely blind. Any insight would be appreciated.
Post by: cem3434 on April 01, 2012, 02:18:11 PM
you have a pass right?
I actually bought a yearly pass for the first time this year. I figured with the rising cost of fuel, i would try hunting closer to home this year.
Post by: rasbo on April 01, 2012, 02:22:05 PM
Post by: cem3434 on April 01, 2012, 02:24:46 PM
I got a similar letter that says my hunt area was the south portion excluding eatonville properties or something along that line.
It's my understanding that when you call to get your temporary hancock pass for the spring bear season they will provide the info/maps of the area.
I'll be calling later this week to get my temp pass
Im going to call and see if they can send me a map since I already have a yearly pass.
Post by: rasbo on April 01, 2012, 02:31:08 PM
your map has what ya need on it,south side of puyallup river,if eatonville isnt open to it dont cross through the gates.....claudia Im sure is being bombed with calls,sure wish the spring bear for kapowsin was only for season permit holders.I got a similar letter that says my hunt area was the south portion excluding eatonville properties or something along that line.
It's my understanding that when you call to get your temporary hancock pass for the spring bear season they will provide the info/maps of the area.
I'll be calling later this week to get my temp pass
Im going to call and see if they can send me a map since I already have a yearly pass.
Post by: cem3434 on April 01, 2012, 02:50:49 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on April 01, 2012, 08:32:14 PM
Post by: grundy53 on April 01, 2012, 08:54:47 PM
It is my understanding that central, or the bridge gate as some call it is closed for spring bear as well its too bad since that side has way more promising bear country.yeah it would be nice if that area was open...
Post by: woodman on April 01, 2012, 08:58:49 PM
It is my understanding that central, or the bridge gate as some call it is closed for spring bear as well its too bad since that side has way more promising bear country.yeah it would be nice if that area was open...
They generally have a sign at the gate there that it is closed to spring bear hunting.
Post by: grundy53 on April 01, 2012, 09:01:51 PM
Post by: funkster on April 02, 2012, 08:57:33 AM
It was a fun hunt and I ate tag soup. It seem to "heat" up closer to the end of the season so don't panic. Keep your eye out for a few nice sheds too.
Post by: rasbo on April 02, 2012, 01:42:31 PM
Post by: grundy53 on April 02, 2012, 01:57:50 PM
south side has more bears,better area also..puyallup river is the boundary the hunt is south side only,no eatonville..had a long talk with clyde today,,you newbies watch your speed and pay attention to the rules..No slack for breaking them thar rules...
I talked to Clyde a few weeks ago. Seems like a really good guy. No reason to speed or break the rules anyway.
Post by: funkster on April 02, 2012, 03:35:10 PM
Post by: 75johndeere on April 02, 2012, 04:43:10 PM
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Post by: rasbo on April 02, 2012, 05:58:44 PM
Post by: cem3434 on April 02, 2012, 06:01:12 PM
I hope they keep the escapement gates closed
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Post by: grundy53 on April 02, 2012, 06:04:49 PM
the walk in areas within the tree farm.I hope they keep the escapement gates closed
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Post by: cem3434 on April 02, 2012, 06:05:37 PM
south side has more bears,better area also..puyallup river is the boundary the hunt is south side only,no eatonville..had a long talk with clyde today,,you newbies watch your speed and pay attention to the rules..No slack for breaking them thar rules...
I had a White River Permit for elk hunting a couple of years ago and never seen a Hancock employee the entire time I was scouting or hunting. It seems like they watch over the Kapowsin farm a lot closer than their other properties from the stories I have heard. Regardless I follow the rules, so I'm not worried about meeting Clyde. Besides, I bet that he knows a lot of good areas to scout and hunt since he spends so much time in there.
Post by: rasbo on April 02, 2012, 07:10:44 PM
Post by: grundy53 on April 02, 2012, 07:16:40 PM
clyde is a good guy,but he has to deal with a lot of jerks,,he is running radar today,said he saw a small cougar just inside the kapowsin gate walking the mainline..pet owners on the edges might start having some problems..
Yeah he B.S'ed with me for quite awhile. He was really nice. He told me about some of the jerks. I don't blame him for being strict, it's his job.
Post by: funkster on April 02, 2012, 08:07:26 PM
Post by: nailbender on April 03, 2012, 12:23:24 PM
So if you don't pay for the yearly pass and get drawn for spring bear, your able to go in there for bear only? And is there a fee for these folks?
on another note, Rasbo, it seems you've some insight to the area. I would'nt mind meeting up with you sometime and maybe share some info.
Post by: rasbo on April 03, 2012, 01:43:39 PM
So if you don't pay for the yearly pass and get drawn for spring bear, your able to go in there for bear only? And is there a fee for these folks?
yes they will pay for access while spring bear is going,bear permit holders can go drive in all the walk in areas to hunt,,annual holders must still walk into those areas for any other reason.
Post by: cem3434 on April 03, 2012, 05:45:15 PM
So if you don't pay for the yearly pass and get drawn for spring bear, your able to go in there for bear only? And is there a fee for these folks?
yes they will pay for access while spring bear is going,bear permit holders can go drive in all the walk in areas to hunt,,annual holders must still walk into those areas for any other reason.
Do annual permit holders have to walk in to the walk in areas if we have a spring bear permit?
Post by: rasbo on April 03, 2012, 05:53:08 PM
no if you have the kapowsin permit for spring bear you can drive in.But make sure the bear permit is where clyde can see it,when you leave your truck...
So if you don't pay for the yearly pass and get drawn for spring bear, your able to go in there for bear only? And is there a fee for these folks?
yes they will pay for access while spring bear is going,bear permit holders can go drive in all the walk in areas to hunt,,annual holders must still walk into those areas for any other reason.
Do annual permit holders have to walk in to the walk in areas if we have a spring bear permit?
double check my comments just incase things have changed...
Post by: cem3434 on April 03, 2012, 07:39:43 PM
Post by: rasbo on April 03, 2012, 07:42:39 PM
Doesn't WDFW require that I have the permit on my person when hunting? Maybe I should just bump into Clyde and talk to him to make sure I dont get my permit taken away.they should give you a permit that goes on your dash or window
Post by: funkster on April 03, 2012, 09:13:06 PM
I love the idea of the "escapement areas" and really wish they would leave them closed. I was hot on foot to fresh track and scat last year when another spring bear hunter pulls and asked" have your seen any bears" :bash:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on April 03, 2012, 09:46:45 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on April 04, 2012, 05:05:05 PM
I haven't recieved anything regarding another permit for my spring bear hunt should I be contacting Claudia? I have the annual pass, and was drawn for spring bear. I have been going to the tree farm for years I just haven't drawn a spring bear tag before so this is new to me.
Bump, does anyone know?
Post by: scottfrick on April 04, 2012, 05:53:44 PM
My cousin who was also drawn for spring bear for hancock just recieved his paper work a couple days ago. Should be any day now that you will be getting yours i would think :twocents:I haven't recieved anything regarding another permit for my spring bear hunt should I be contacting Claudia? I have the annual pass, and was drawn for spring bear. I have been going to the tree farm for years I just haven't drawn a spring bear tag before so this is new to me.
Bump, does anyone know?
Post by: Igottanewknee on April 06, 2012, 07:01:39 AM
Post by: Graham_Hunter on April 06, 2012, 07:33:36 AM
I got drawn for spring bear this year but haven't been out there for about fifteen years. Hope it goes well. Can you bring someone in with you? I had total knee replacement last year and have a disabled permit. Walking is not a problem, but hiking over uneven terrain not so good. Any ideas?
I drew Kapowsin as well and had the same question. Their annual permit rules state pretty clearly that it is only the permit holder and their immediate family who get access. Does anyone know if the limited spring bear permit would allow a guest?
Post by: woodman on April 06, 2012, 07:47:16 AM
I got drawn for spring bear this year but haven't been out there for about fifteen years. Hope it goes well. Can you bring someone in with you? I had total knee replacement last year and have a disabled permit. Walking is not a problem, but hiking over uneven terrain not so good. Any ideas?
I drew Kapowsin as well and had the same question. Their annual permit rules state pretty clearly that it is only the permit holder and their immediate family who get access. Does anyone know if the limited spring bear permit would allow a guest?
I have had that permit in the past and yes they let me bring in one person with me. That person could not hunt though, just ride along and help if I got something down.
Post by: woodman on April 06, 2012, 07:49:07 AM
I haven't recieved anything regarding another permit for my spring bear hunt should I be contacting Claudia? I have the annual pass, and was drawn for spring bear. I have been going to the tree farm for years I just haven't drawn a spring bear tag before so this is new to me.
Bump, does anyone know?
When I got mine, everything was sent to me by mail.
Post by: funkster on April 06, 2012, 08:39:27 AM
I got drawn for spring bear this year but haven't been out there for about fifteen years. Hope it goes well. Can you bring someone in with you? I had total knee replacement last year and have a disabled permit. Walking is not a problem, but hiking over uneven terrain not so good. Any ideas?
Last year I was able to purchase a passenger pass for my dad for $100.
I urge anyone with questions to call Claudia at the main office 1-800-782-1493. She is very helpful. If she doesn't answer leave a message and she will call back quickly.
I wish that the annual pass would let you choose who you want to hunt with. It allows wife and children under 18 but I don't hunt with them. If they would let you choose 1or 2 people that that would accompany you and only you, I would purchase a pass and a camping pass every year.
Post by: 75johndeere on April 09, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Post by: cem3434 on April 09, 2012, 03:27:55 PM
Has anyone received a packet from the tree farm i still haven't seen one and we start hunting Sunday :dunno:
I got a letter last week stating the permits are available. Call and talk to Claudia. She can sell you a permit over the phone and mail it out UPS, so you get it before the weekend.
Post by: 75johndeere on April 09, 2012, 03:37:21 PM
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Post by: cem3434 on April 09, 2012, 05:59:43 PM
Ok I have the annual permit but thought they sent out a packet for the tag holders oh well
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No Claudia said that there wasnt a map or packet if you are an annual permit holder. You cant hunt beyond the bridge gate, Eatonville or Wilkeson areas of the tree farm for spring bear.
Post by: cem3434 on April 18, 2012, 05:50:53 PM
I probably wont make it out for a couple of more weeks due to to prior obligations, but I hope some Yogi's are hitting the ground for you guys. My buddy went out on Sunday and said that he only heard of one bear being taken, but it was about an 80 lb yearling. He went back in Monday and hit some of his usual spots and said there was very little sign in the damage areas that he has hunted in the past. Hopefully everyone else is having better luck.
Post by: grundy53 on April 18, 2012, 05:54:15 PM
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