Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 06, 2021, 06:28:52 PM
WDFW is having a contest to get the next Cover photo on the 2022 Big Game pamplet. see below;
2022 Big Game Hunting Regulations Photo Contest
This year's theme is:
"Exploring Washington"
We’re looking for beautiful Washington landscape photos with hunting element for this coming year's Big Game Hunting Rules and Regulations pamphlet!
Send us your photos for a chance to win!
Submit your photos any time before Monday, Feb. 15, 2022. Winners will be announced on WDFW's Facebook page in March.
Requirements for submission:
Must be wearing hunter orange and/or hunter pink if hunting any area open during modern firearm deer/elk seasons.
Hunter orange/pink must be worn above the waist and must be visible from all sides (backpack, etc.).
Must not have derogatory language or private advertising on clothing (i.e. private hunt clubs).
Must not have hunting felony or any gross misdemeanor fish and wildlife convictions in the past three years.
Must be print quality resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
Photo must be appropriate (minimal blood etc.).
Submit your hunting photo using the link below and provide a background story for your photo (i.e., who, what, when, where, how).
Check WDFW's Facebook page as well as your email inbox in March to see if you’ve won!
Submit your photos
Post by: lewy on December 06, 2021, 06:39:59 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on December 06, 2021, 06:47:44 PM
Post by: MADMAX on December 06, 2021, 07:02:23 PM
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 06, 2021, 07:07:31 PM
Post by: JakeLand on December 06, 2021, 07:09:23 PM
Great pic :tup:
Post by: millerwheeler on December 06, 2021, 07:11:34 PM
:yike: :yike: NO, reread the rules!@
It’s a joke
Post by: X-Force on December 06, 2021, 07:13:15 PM
Or this photo.
Post by: Stein on December 06, 2021, 07:13:51 PM
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 06, 2021, 07:24:37 PM
Post by: JakeLand on December 06, 2021, 07:28:15 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 06, 2021, 07:31:49 PM
I’d like to enter a picture
Lmaooo
Post by: lewy on December 06, 2021, 07:34:26 PM
This is for the Big game pamplet, see 2021 photo winner! :IBCOOL: :hello:
You mean the young lady who harvested the deer? Isn’t that awesome! That’s what us conservationists want for many decades to come! The way things are going makes me wonder if that’s possible. I have daughters who I would love to see enjoying the hunting lifestyle someday. The current regime isn’t going to provide that
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 06, 2021, 07:35:24 PM
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on December 06, 2021, 07:47:20 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 06, 2021, 07:47:50 PM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on December 06, 2021, 08:05:09 PM
Send them your photos and then they have exclusive rights to it and can use it whenever they want for whatever they want. It’s in the official rules. Don’t get burned.
Truth, last time I sent them a picture they cropped me and my wife out of it and used the fish in it as a banner on their site. They did send me a email that said thanks.
Post by: h20hunter on December 06, 2021, 08:10:57 PM
:yike: :yike: NO, reread the rules!@
C'mon folks....Lady Grouse Hunter said it's not in the rules. No goofing now.....the wdfw needs your money AND your pics so give em both and just like was said you may even get a thanks.
Psh....
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 06, 2021, 08:27:21 PM
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on December 06, 2021, 08:34:51 PM
Post by: Stein on December 06, 2021, 08:47:26 PM
Too bad they aren't asking for volunteers to work on their website, that would be progress we could get behind.
Post by: millerwheeler on December 06, 2021, 09:07:50 PM
i am SOO sorry to C this all a joke to everyone who has responded. WOW I just cannot believe what is happening here, Hey Moderator close this Thread, Please :yeah:
At this point you would think by now you would have a little thicker skin , not that serious most people are just joking sheesh relax a little
Post by: X-Force on December 06, 2021, 10:46:28 PM
i am SOO sorry to C this all a joke to everyone who has responded. WOW I just cannot believe what is happening here, Hey Moderator close this Thread, Please :yeah:
When WDFW commission has taken away spring bear season and they are looking at changing the WDFW into a conservancy/preserve its hard to get motivated to send them anything positive.
Post by: huntnnw on December 06, 2021, 11:02:15 PM
Post by: WRENCHMAN on December 06, 2021, 11:41:34 PM
Post by: WRENCHMAN on December 06, 2021, 11:45:01 PM
Post by: hunter399 on December 07, 2021, 01:00:29 AM
Not shareing with WDFW.
I might of submitted a photo last year or something .
So nope ,I'm over it.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 07, 2021, 05:25:02 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 07, 2021, 06:34:21 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on December 07, 2021, 06:34:56 AM
Post by: RugerRay on December 07, 2021, 06:39:20 AM
I love this idea, 100% serious, we should send in lots of predator pics killing our deer, elk or moose!!!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 07, 2021, 07:27:38 AM
I love this idea, 100% serious, we should send in lots of predator pics killing our deer, elk or moose!!!
Which one did you submit?
Post by: trophyhunt on December 07, 2021, 07:32:20 AM
havent yet, was going to look for a different pic to have a variety. Would love to get one that actually came from wa so to put a story w it, but if not, I’ll find one on the net.I love this idea, 100% serious, we should send in lots of predator pics killing our deer, elk or moose!!!
Which one did you submit?
Post by: Southpole on December 07, 2021, 08:50:42 AM
Post by: HillHound on December 07, 2021, 08:54:43 AM
Post by: Stein on December 07, 2021, 09:17:26 AM
I figured the theme for this year would be how to drive your friends and family away from hunting. Seems like that’s the direction they’re going instead of the typical get the women and children out and show us the pictures that we used to hear.
This coincides with the e-mail reminder you can buy your licenses for next year already. :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on December 07, 2021, 09:36:15 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on December 07, 2021, 10:26:58 AM
Let get real guys! This iS a real contest with WDFW :hello:I think you are missing the point. Most of us are so fed up with them we aren’t sending them a photo! Well maybe this one…
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Post by: Katmai Guy on December 07, 2021, 10:29:09 AM
Post by: dreamingbig on December 07, 2021, 10:37:07 AM
On the flip side, wouldn't flooding them with success photos remind them who they work for?Nope. It wouldn’t do a darn thing.
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Post by: fishngamereaper on December 07, 2021, 10:44:33 AM
On the flip side, wouldn't flooding them with success photos remind them who they work for?Nope. It wouldn’t do a darn thing.
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Actually it would probably cause emergency closures and price increases for next year.
Post by: boneaddict on December 07, 2021, 11:15:42 AM
If you don't send them a pic they will have to pay a photographer to take one and then our license fees will go up. Let's do this for the betterment of hunters everywhere.
Too bad they aren't asking for volunteers to work on their website, that would be progress we could get behind.
So it’s my fault license fees are so high.
Post by: dreamingbig on December 07, 2021, 11:20:51 AM
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Post by: KFhunter on December 07, 2021, 11:24:51 AM
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Post by: Stein on December 07, 2021, 12:01:55 PM
If you don't send them a pic they will have to pay a photographer to take one and then our license fees will go up. Let's do this for the betterment of hunters everywhere.
Too bad they aren't asking for volunteers to work on their website, that would be progress we could get behind.
So it’s my fault license fees are so high.
The fact is that you have tens of thousands of pictures, more than can be used in several lifetimes. Most of us just have a few lousy iPhone shots at camp. We're just asking you to contribute your fair share, that's all. Common sense, reasonable expectation I believe.
Where's the sarcasm emoji?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 07, 2021, 04:33:18 PM
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Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 07, 2021, 07:35:28 PM
Post by: bigmacc on December 07, 2021, 07:38:05 PM
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 07, 2021, 07:55:34 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 07, 2021, 08:05:11 PM
Whats the story there. or were ya just taking him for a swim?
Ya I was hunting across a river and had to get a line and have my buddy’s drag it back across lol... worked good cooling it down too. Meat is delicious.
Post by: Harbor_hunter on December 07, 2021, 08:15:40 PM
Post by: furbearer365 on December 07, 2021, 08:18:01 PM
NO, & NO Just sent them a pic of your 2021 harvest, Deer, Elk, Moose, Goat or Sheep, Thats all No blood issues, clean it up for pics...
You really dont get it do you????
Post by: teanawayslayer on December 07, 2021, 08:27:00 PM
I’m going to go out on a limb and say noNO, & NO Just sent them a pic of your 2021 harvest, Deer, Elk, Moose, Goat or Sheep, Thats all No blood issues, clean it up for pics...
You really dont get it do you????
Post by: Gobble Gobble on December 07, 2021, 09:05:42 PM
Post by: bak2huntn on December 07, 2021, 09:14:16 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 07, 2021, 09:48:32 PM
Post by: Brute on December 07, 2021, 10:03:50 PM
Post by: Stein on December 07, 2021, 11:36:42 PM
So is this an actual contest for best picture? or do we send in pictures and then there is a DRAW and if you win you pay X amount of $ and get a prize ?
Absolutely. The entry fee is you get to give them full and exclusive rights in perpetuity to use your photo for free and they give you a prize of a congratulatory e-mail.
They could throw a free DEBC or small game license your way I suppose but that would just cheapen the experience.
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on December 08, 2021, 07:13:14 AM
To bloody I suppose....
What our 2 new commissioners like :bash:
Post by: Dhoey07 on December 08, 2021, 07:26:30 AM
Keep working hard so we can have more areas like this WDFW!!
It will probably come in sideways, feel free to fix it.
Post by: Stein on December 08, 2021, 07:27:51 AM
Post by: idaho guy on December 08, 2021, 07:40:40 AM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on December 09, 2021, 05:47:54 AM
Funny thread. It Would be a good idea to send pictures of bears killing fawns etc would actually send a pretty clear message especially if hundreds of hunters sent in pictures
Stating this is why we have a spring bear season. Maybe it could get the commission thinking :dunno: possibly reinstate the spring season for 2023. I feel for those who have been putting in for a spring tag and now they have to just sit on the points and pray it one day (2023) is reinstated.
Post by: nwwanderer on December 09, 2021, 06:33:04 AM
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 09, 2021, 10:46:08 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 10, 2021, 12:32:01 AM
Funny thread. It Would be a good idea to send pictures of bears killing fawns etc would actually send a pretty clear message especially if hundreds of hunters sent in pictures
Stating this is why we have a spring bear season. Maybe it could get the commission thinking :dunno: possibly reinstate the spring season for 2023. I feel for those who have been putting in for a spring tag and now they have to just sit on the points and pray it one day (2023) is reinstated.
Idk what else could get them thinking like their own biologists... if they don’t listen to that I doubt a few pictures would
Post by: trophyhunt on December 10, 2021, 07:41:20 AM
RIP 2022 calves and fawns:yeah:
Post by: nwalpineguide on April 02, 2022, 01:17:22 AM
Post by: hunter399 on April 02, 2022, 05:41:18 AM
I guess it wasn't good enough.
Last year or whenever.
So I'm over it ,they won't get any more pics from me.
Considering all my hunts are DIY public land,pack it in ,pack it out on your own boot leather.
Wasn't the right image for hunters on the cover.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on April 02, 2022, 07:46:10 AM
.Whats the story there. or were ya just taking him for a swim?
Ya I was hunting across a river and had to get a line and have my buddy’s drag it back across lol... worked good cooling it down too. Meat is delicious.
Once upon a time, here in Washington, you could buy an otc spring bear tag.
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Lots of successful hunters would put their eviscerated bears in the river to cool, and wash all the damn fleas/ticks off in the river.
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Maybe not lots, but the few I knew...