Post by: pianoman9701 on June 14, 2012, 11:34:05 AM
Post by: CP on June 14, 2012, 11:42:54 AM
Notes: Any legal weapon may be used while hunting the following hunts, unless otherwise specified in the Hunt Notes.
& there's nothing in the hunt notes so use any weapon that you want.
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 14, 2012, 11:46:57 AM
Post by: arrowflinger on June 14, 2012, 12:03:24 PM
Just my :twocents:
Post by: CP on June 14, 2012, 12:31:22 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 14, 2012, 12:45:24 PM
Post by: CP on June 14, 2012, 12:49:24 PM
I just found out you have to purchase the tag from the DFW. I went to Wholesale and they told me I had to give up my regular WA tag. Then when she called the DFW, they said I had to purchase from DFW over the phone. I'm going to call and get the specifics and will report back.
Good luck. I’ve run this trap line before and I’ve gotten conflicting information from different WDFW employees.
Post by: arrowflinger on June 14, 2012, 12:50:07 PM
I just found out you have to purchase the tag from the DFW. I went to Wholesale and they told me I had to give up my regular WA tag. Then when she called the DFW, they said I had to purchase from DFW over the phone. I'm going to call and get the specifics and will report back.
I think you can get it online.
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 14, 2012, 01:06:22 PM
They didn't know if I could purchase it at a wholesaler, therefore waiting until I need it to purchase it. The regs say I need to be able to hunt within 24 hours or being notified, so if I do have to purchase from Olympia, I would need to get it in advnace of August 1st.
I'm going to wait until the permit shows up in the mail before I do anything. Maybe it'll all become clear when I get to read the instructions! This is kind of funny except for the part about licensing not being able to answer my questions and all.
Post by: CP on June 14, 2012, 01:19:59 PM
If you don't fill your archery tag you can use it for the Damage hunt and still use any weapon. You don't have to buy the 2nd tag.
Post by: arrowflinger on June 14, 2012, 01:20:26 PM
Post by: arrowflinger on June 14, 2012, 01:23:40 PM
Again,
If you don't fill your archery tag you can use it for the Damage hunt and still use any weapon. You don't have to buy the 2nd tag.
I'm pretty sure you're correct, but do you know where to find that in the Reg's?
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 14, 2012, 01:27:08 PM
Again,
If you don't fill your archery tag you can use it for the Damage hunt and still use any weapon. You don't have to buy the 2nd tag.
No, I heard you and thanks because I didn't know that! The problem is that the 2nd tag goes from Aug 1 - Mar 31st. If I don't tag out in early archery, I'll hunt late archery, as well. So, using my first tag will only work if I don't tag out by the end of late archery and if i don't get called before then for the MH tag
Post by: CP on June 14, 2012, 01:27:57 PM
Again,
If you don't fill your archery tag you can use it for the Damage hunt and still use any weapon. You don't have to buy the 2nd tag.
I'm pretty sure you're correct, but do you know where to find that in the Reg's?
See this thread http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,96923.msg1258910.html#msg1258910
Post by: arrowflinger on June 14, 2012, 01:36:57 PM
Again,
If you don't fill your archery tag you can use it for the Damage hunt and still use any weapon. You don't have to buy the 2nd tag.
I'm pretty sure you're correct, but do you know where to find that in the Reg's?
See this thread http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,96923.msg1258910.html#msg1258910
thanks for the info.
pianoman, read what CP posted it might answer your last question.
Good luck to you both.
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 14, 2012, 01:53:41 PM
Post by: Bob33 on June 14, 2012, 02:12:09 PM
CP is correct: your primary tag can be used on the second hunt. However, the reverse is not true: the second tag could not be used as a primary tag. You are allowed to use any legal weapon for the area you are hunting; you are not restricted by your primary tag's hunting method. Please note that some areas in the region may be "firearm restricted", which could limit legal hunting methods.
I have purchased second tags before online, but that may have changed.
Since this is a relatively rare occurence, you're likely to not get anyone very knowledgeable to help you at retailers.
Because the second tags are no longer relatively inexpensive, I would be inclined to wait before purchasing one but that's a decision only you can make. If you get a call at 8:00 p.m. one evening asking you to hunt the next morning, you would not have time to purchase the second tag.
Best of luck to you.
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 14, 2012, 02:17:20 PM
Post by: emac on June 14, 2012, 02:22:19 PM
Post by: kirkl on June 14, 2012, 02:42:36 PM
and see where your at on the list. That will give you a good idea. If your 89 out of 100 on the list then no way would i buy it. but say your 10 out of 100 on the list. I was 16 on the list last year for a hunt and barely got called
and i live in elk country in the yakima valley.
Post by: wannahunt on June 14, 2012, 05:39:32 PM
Post by: wannahunt on June 14, 2012, 05:52:28 PM
Post by: wormfood on June 14, 2012, 06:29:39 PM