Land Access Question - OnX Maps RMEF Heart K

[ryan2202]

I have a Land Access question - The snap shot below, I've always known to be a "Stay out" area, No Hunting. As I'm going through the area this year, I find RMEF purchased this area pictured, "Heart K" and per OnX Maps, hunting is Permitted.  Anyone have any further information on this RMEF section? I have called WDFW regional office, and state office for clarification, left voicemails, but I have not had a return phone call. RMEF Website said land was purchased and gives details of preserving habitat, but does not give details able permission or access to land areas for hunting. For Reference - GMU 336 - well known area to my knowledge, highly visible from freeway - so no secret spots or anything.

[Mfowl]

That's been a refuge for as long as I can recall. If you could hunt it there would be a pile of dudes there!

[ryan2202]

That's been a refuge for as long as I can recall. If you could hunt it there would be a pile of dudes there!

I've always known it as a Stay Out and Refuge as well. OnX use to show it as a No hunting area. But this is the first year I've noticed the RMEF information.  There would be A LOT of people - but I'm just looking for clarification if anyone has information on the RMEF land purchase and use?

[ballpark]

Mine shows Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife (290.37 acres), part of L.T. Murray Wildlife Area.

[ryan2202]

Mine shows Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife (290.37 acres), part of L.T. Murray Wildlife Area.

Do you have the Land & Access RMEF filter on, in OnX?

[ballpark]

Mine shows Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife (290.37 acres), part of L.T. Murray Wildlife Area.

Do you have the Land & Access RMEF filter on, in OnX?

I do now    Heart K RMEF Access Permitted YES, Hunting Permitted YES

[ryan2202]

Mine shows Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife (290.37 acres), part of L.T. Murray Wildlife Area.

Do you have the Land & Access RMEF filter on, in OnX?

I do now    Heart K RMEF Access Permitted YES, Hunting Permitted YES

I'm trying to understand MORE about this however - There are BLM signs still up that say property of US Government, no Access.  OnX is saying exactly what you said....I was hoping for someone from WDFW to clarify, and they haven't gotten back to me yet ( I called Sunday and left a Voicemail). So....knowing its been a refuge area for sooooo long, makes me nervous to poke around still.

[LDennis24]

Don't rely in OnX for anything other than someone to contact for permission. Their borders and property info can be incorrect and is not a legal defense for your mistake.

[ballpark]

Do you have any info to add about his question?

[ryan2202]

Don't rely in OnX for anything other than someone to contact for permission. Their borders and property info can be incorrect and is not a legal defense for your mistake.

While I agree with part of what you're saying - it can be used legally against you, in public land cases - case in point, there is one that has made national headlines over the past couple years.

OnX has saved my butt more than a couple times, when I hunt areas where "locals" think they know the area. So my question still stands - Does anyone have information on the RMEF Heart K area; listed as access permissible and hunting permissible....what use to be stay out area for refuge - no longer shows this.

[ballpark]

One of RMEF mission statements is gaining land access for hunting.     All the BLM land around says Heart K hunting permitted also.  F&G Phone 509-575-2740

[ryan2202]

One of RMEF mission statements is gaining land access for hunting.     All the BLM land around says Heart K hunting permitted also.  F&G Phone 509-575-2740

That's the number I've called....left a voicemail....no return yet.

[ballpark]

One of RMEF mission statements is gaining land access for hunting.     All the BLM land around says Heart K hunting permitted also.  F&G Phone 509-575-2740

That's the number I've called....left a voicemail....no return yet.

Michael.Livingston@dfw.wa.gov (Region 3 Director)

[ryan2202]

One of RMEF mission statements is gaining land access for hunting.     All the BLM land around says Heart K hunting permitted also.  F&G Phone 509-575-2740

That's the number I've called....left a voicemail....no return yet.

Michael.Livingston@dfw.wa.gov (Region 3 Director)

Thanks! Email sent - I'll post something if/when I get a response.

[MADMAX]

Years ago I was in there with a warden
Where the bridge goes over the irrigation canal
Cow had come down from the top in the canal
Had 2 broken legs
We were archery hunting and heading home
Saw here in the water wanted to shoot her she was alert and obviously hurt
Called state patrol- they called a warden to meet us
He shot the cow and let us tag her
As we were finishing her up guys came in and they were actively hunting it
It was well posted that’s why we called
Didn’t want the ticket
For what it’s worth