two way radios

[pianoman9701]

xd2005-  just curious, do you have a GMRS license?

Ya think? 

[pianoman9701]

Getting back to the discussion at hand, the Garmin Rinos are excellent with the 5 W radios. After using Motorolas and separate GPS for years, (and always having lock-up problems), I'll never go back.

[snowpack]

you can use the frs radios, but you can not use them for an advantage in harvesting animals.  Your buddy cant call you and say "  there are 10 cows headed your way up the canyon" 

can't tell you WDFW has ever enforced the rule.

This is not true in any way.

Other states are different, so check before you go.  I know in MT you cannot use them to assist you in taking game in any way.  I also know some people who've gotten ticketed there for it.

I wonder if there was a change in the law.  I thought WA was similar to the way you describe MT.  There were some guys that said that they were threatened with tickets from WDFW because they had radios and WDFW could hear somebody talking on the radios helping guide another guy on to a deer.  Wardens couldn't prove it was them talking on the radio.

[smdave]

Can I use two-way radios while hunting?

Yes. There is currently no prohibition on using two-way radios to hunt in Washington. However, if radios are used for location of or herding of game there may be a question of ethics involved.

From
http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/82/Can+I+use+two-way+radios+while+hunting%3F

[Boss .300 winmag]

tagging this could get interesting 

[BOWHUNTER45]

Can I use two-way radios while hunting?

Yes. There is currently no prohibition on using two-way radios to hunt in Washington. However, if radios are used for location of or herding of game there may be a question of ethics involved.

From
http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/82/Can+I+use+two-way+radios+while+hunting%3F

[pianoman9701]

you can use the frs radios, but you can not use them for an advantage in harvesting animals.  Your buddy cant call you and say "  there are 10 cows headed your way up the canyon" 

can't tell you WDFW has ever enforced the rule.

This is not true in any way.

Other states are different, so check before you go.  I know in MT you cannot use them to assist you in taking game in any way.  I also know some people who've gotten ticketed there for it.

I wonder if there was a change in the law.  I thought WA was similar to the way you describe MT.  There were some guys that said that they were threatened with tickets from WDFW because they had radios and WDFW could hear somebody talking on the radios helping guide another guy on to a deer.  Wardens couldn't prove it was them talking on the radio.

There was a change in the WA law. It used to be illegal to report animal activity on radios while you were hunting. That's no longer the case.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Ok hypothetical situation...ethical or not?

Partner and I spot elk on the opposite hillside.

I begin stalk.

Elk change direction and feed towards where I am.

Partner gets on radio and tells me to stay put, as the elk are coming right at me.

[fishseeker]

I have used the Rino's since they came out, on gmrs. Lic. Nope I also ran a CB with funny channels in it way back when they only had 23, my radio had over 40 and I could slide between channels. Had Boots on it also. Yup I would bleed through your TV. Never heard of FCC writing a ticket. But we lke the rino's for location polling, if 1 of us don't show up we can go to the last spot the keyed up. course we are old farts with health problems. God help me I'm a rebel! Take a Valium already will ya!

[pianoman9701]

I don't see how it's any different than using a spotting scope, a compound bow for archery, or a high-tech computer and scope for long-range shots. The only thing I talk about regarding animals on the radio is "I just saw a spike", or "nothing". More of a checking in tool for us on our hunts than a locating and positioning thing. I'm sure someone else will tell you it's terribly wrong and you're no sportsman if you do it.  To each their own. Decide for yourself.

[Mudman]

To enforce a radio ban while hunting you would also have to ban cell phones!!!  Not happening.

[smdave]

To enforce a radio ban while hunting you would also have to ban cell phones!!!  Not happening.

It is not against the Law in Washington to use a two way radio while hunting.

[bobcat]

 

[b0bbyg]

We have rino 120's and they work well for us.  I think some of the Motorolas have a little better range but the location polling is really nice when trying to meet up.

When you have a down animal or blood trail it is way easier to guide someone to your location than realy co-ord's by voice.

I think many people do not even know using the GMRS channels would technically require a license. I for one will not make a citizens arrest but now I am curious what one would cost. and is it per person or per group? 

Maybe HUNT-WA could get one giant permit for all users   

[smdave]

GMRS license is $85.00 and is it a 5yr license (I think), and only one license per family is required.