Post by: Giggles on June 01, 2012, 02:46:27 PM
Post by: bobcat on June 01, 2012, 02:56:12 PM
Post by: Elkrunner on June 01, 2012, 03:05:27 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 01, 2012, 03:45:17 PM
Does anyone know if this permit is based on a point system, or if everyone has the same chance of getting drawn? I finally found something positive the army gave me...a bum knee and back. This even beats the retirement and VA disability I'm receiving.
To request an application for a Disabled Hunter Permit contact the WDFW @
360-902-2464
Starting 6-1 to 7-31 ONLY.
It tells you everything that needs to be done. I got mine in less than 1 week.
There are other programs too for access to timber lands, Inland Empire Paper. They have a drawing, which is over. I got a family pass free of charge for 1000's of acres in eastern Washington and you can ride your ATV LEGALLY on it. You can also have a designated hunter with you too.
Look at page 88 in the game laws.
Post by: gasman on June 01, 2012, 09:48:36 PM
There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 01, 2012, 09:59:39 PM
Unfortunately, the areas for disabled hunters have been the same for years and many are not that good any more :bash:
There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.
True, but I was told by Julie Anderson out of the Swanson Lake Rec area that there is a new area by Eloika Lake . She's the boss and gave me a new road map for that area. Might be too far though.
Post by: gasman on June 02, 2012, 09:22:06 AM
Unfortunately, the areas for disabled hunters have been the same for years and many are not that good any more :bash:
There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.
True, but I was told by Julie Anderson out of the Swanson Lake Rec area that there is a new area by Eloika Lake . She's the boss and gave me a new road map for that area. Might be too far though.
I sure hope so, our disabled hunters dont have enough area to hunt to get away from the general hunting public.
I believe they need to look at or rotate areas for disabled hunters more often.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 02, 2012, 09:56:27 AM
Unfortunately, the areas for disabled hunters have been the same for years and many are not that good any more :bash:
There is no points system, it is just who gets drawn for the area.
True, but I was told by Julie Anderson out of the Swanson Lake Rec area that there is a new area by Eloika Lake . She's the boss and gave me a new road map for that area. Might be too far though.
I sure hope so, our disabled hunters dont have enough area to hunt to get away from the general hunting public.
I believe they need to look at or rotate areas for disabled hunters more often.
No kidding. They are even closing areas down and not looking for other places for us. Sucks !!!
Post by: shoot-em-dead on June 02, 2012, 11:03:32 AM
The program is a plus for disabled folks and I would say that 85% of the folks that I have met that have them are not disabled to the point that they need a placard. It is also to help the odds of harvesting an animal but not a guarantee. It is still HUNTING not harvesting. Learn more about the opportunities that exist and find something else to complain about.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 02, 2012, 11:32:42 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 02, 2012, 11:41:00 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 02, 2012, 12:32:50 PM
My disabeled friend just got his permit to use a cross bow it should be interesting figureing how he can shoot that out of a car. He has had the placecard for several years I don;t think we live near the roads for the disabled and he has another operation in september so will probley miss this year so did;nt want to put in for permits either so he would;nt hurt someones chances of getting drawn.
Ride in the back of a pickup in a secured chair...
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 02, 2012, 02:01:19 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 02, 2012, 02:12:40 PM
Sounds good but we live on the wet side don;t know how long he would last could try it though on a good day.
Setup a blind in the back of the truck with the chair inside of it..... :tup:
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 03, 2012, 08:58:22 AM
Post by: bobcat on June 03, 2012, 09:09:23 AM
I am the hunter companion for my disabeled friend that has a crossbow permit but I rifle hunt. If I am with him can I have a bow to assist even if I have a rifle deer and elk tag. Worring what would happen if he did hit something and it was crippled or something what would it be legal for a hunter companion to do in that case. He thinks I could go after it with his crossbow but I know nothing about them but do have a bow just wanted to know the regulations on that before we get ourselves into something. Also anybody know how effecient a crossbow is hunting will it stop a deer or elk or would a chase be on.
Buckhorn, that's a good question. I would think that you would be legal in using your friend's crossbow to help him in killing his animal. It wouldn't make sense to me that a companion hunter would be expected to invest in a bow just for the purpose of helping a disabled hunter on his hunt. However I would probably call WDFW enforcement just to be sure.
Post by: bobcat on June 03, 2012, 09:14:41 AM
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-828
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 03, 2012, 10:04:58 AM
Post by: brokehunter on June 03, 2012, 10:57:23 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 03, 2012, 10:59:18 PM
I think someone should come out with a 4wd wheelchair for the disabled folks who can't get around or even onto a quad. I'd call it the Sportsman's Chair. "When the Hoveround just isn't able to get you around." Would be kinda cool seeing a wheel chair with big nobby tires and painted camoflauge, lol.
There is a few of them out there, a couple of them even have tracks! I have seen them on the outdoor channel.
Post by: hunterrcc on June 03, 2012, 11:08:41 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 07, 2012, 04:10:22 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 07, 2012, 04:17:06 PM
I have not been able to find an answer to my question that is if a disabeled person shoots something with his crossbow and it runs off wounded what are the rules that would cover the hunter companions position. My friend has a disabeled permit that allows him to hunt with a crossbow with a scope on it he has one eye. He asked me what if he crippled something and I have always been his hunter companion and I don;t know what we could do lI know with a rifle it says you can help retreive game but what if it;s bow season and he has a crossbow what can the hunter companion do to assist. I don;t know anything about crossbows they just don;t look right maybe a hammer.
Call the game dept to make sure you get the right answer.
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 07, 2012, 04:24:47 PM
Post by: Kent Hunter on June 07, 2012, 06:15:18 PM
Post by: hunterrcc on June 07, 2012, 09:10:12 PM
But as for a disable companion that hunts archery with a disable hunter that has a cross bow he must use a legal bow to retieve it. This is the law. 110% accurate.
I have not been able to find an answer to my question that is if a disabeled person shoots something with his crossbow and it runs off wounded what are the rules that would cover the hunter companions position. My friend has a disabeled permit that allows him to hunt with a crossbow with a scope on it he has one eye. He asked me what if he crippled something and I have always been his hunter companion and I don;t know what we could do lI know with a rifle it says you can help retreive game but what if it;s bow season and he has a crossbow what can the hunter companion do to assist. I don;t know anything about crossbows they just don;t look right maybe a hammer.
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 08, 2012, 07:38:48 AM