Deadlines loom for special permits
HUNTING – The clock is ticking for hunters hoping to fulfill their dreams in special fall hunts. Another round of permit application deadlines are coming up.
In Idaho, April 30 was the deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts.
In Montana, March 31 was the deadline for multiple-season permits and May 1 was the deadline for bison, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat.
In Washington, hunters have to be aware of last year’s major wildfires as they plan fall hunts and select special permit opportunities. Land managers many have to restrict some because of potential landslides and other hazards. Hunting seasons remain open, but access can’t be guaranteed, Fish and Wildlife officials say.
More application deadlines are coming up as follows.
Washington:
• Wednesday – Deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and turkey.
• July 15 – for buying 2015 big-game raffle permit hunt tickets
Info: wdfw.wa.gov/hunting
Idaho:
• June 5 – for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey.
Info: fishandgame.idaho.gov
Montana:
• June 1 – for the elk B, deer B and antelope.
Info: fwp.mt.gov.
Deadline extened for hunter education test
Prospective hunters who have completed online hunter education coursework can complete field skills requirements at the Hunter Education Jamboree June 6-7 in Yakima.
The event is offered because scheduling the field test can be difficult where qualified hunter education instructors are in short supply.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the deadline to register through May 25.
Field skills requirements include a review of the online course content, including safety, firearms, first-aid and conservation topics, as well as hands-on firearm handling and live fire practice.
The Jamboree will take place at the Boy Scouts of America Camp Fife, 8370 Bumping River Rd., near Goose Prairie, south of Bumping Lake. Three field skills sessions will be offered: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1- 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
To register, visit the following:
June 6 morning class, register-ed.com/events/view/59433
June 6 afternoon class, register-ed.com/events/view/59434
June 7 morning class, register-ed.com/events/view/59435