2012 LEH Spring Grizz

[Ruger4]

good luck to those who put in.............cut off this morning

[bowhunterbruce]

thanks and goodluck to you as well.
sent mine off a month ago

[swampthing]

I am already pickin up supplies for my trip.

[ROEBUCK]

Lots of changes this spring !some zones are going to be very tough to get drawn.unlike recent years

[steve7mm]

great year to put in considering the snow pack is low getting in early is great more time to find a big boy

[pappy]

I put in for a tougher odds area, I hope it works out for me. Good luck to everyone.

[warnniklz]

I'm going to get drawn. Got time booked off and everything packed already... ... ...

[Lillypuff]

going to need lots of luck at 11 to 1 not counting on getting a draw

[springpin]

Yup, I'm going to need lots of luck also.

[hunter1947]

I am not to keen on shooting a Grizzly bear but I will go try for one if I get picked I live in the area so why not put in for one.

[91Jason91]

I sent my LEH in like 8Months ago
and Im ready fingers crossed
good luck to all

[bowhunterbruce]

does anyone know when the accual draw is??????????????????????????

[BlacktailStalker]

With a bit of luck Im hoping a second draw (of any kind) in 13 years would be nice...

[Ruger4]

I sent my LEH in like 8Months ago
and Im ready fingers crossed
good luck to all

front page of regs , " do not submit application for LEH draws until AFTER July 31 "

[junkyard_g]

screwed last year by access problems to 7-18. Acl rebuilt last week so no spring grizz this year either. can't win lol.

[Moose Guide]

If anyone gets drawn for 4-27, 4-28, 4-29 or 4-30 call me and I will watch for bears for you if I can! Maybe I'll put in next year.

[Big G Hunter]

Hoping to get my 3rd draw in a row. Doubt it, but you can always hope. Right?

[ufishifish2]

Damn. Should have got around to reading the regs. I forgot to get it in on time this year.
Damn!!!! That sucks. Oh well. Cost me a fortune in lost wages last year.

[The Hermit]

Fingers and toes crossed... good luck to all!

[ROEBUCK]

Good luck to ME !

[vortex hunter]

Good luck to me as well... I think this years gonna be GREAATTTTT

[bowhunterbruce]

bringing this one back up as its better represents this years draw.
next week the draw should happen as a few have noted on the other thread
lets keep this one going,after all it is 2012
goodluck everyone
bhb

[bowhunterbruce]

just bringing up this years thread,
still hasn't been drawn yet as of this morning ,damn leap years huh

[BiG Boar]

Bruce I REALLY hope you get your draw this year. Good luck to both of us....

Now, when is it out?

I heard this years regular LEH will be drawn in August sometime.

[SHAKER]

lol...... They figure they'll wait so long that no one can book time off in such short notice. I smell a something wrong in the air guys.........

[bowhunterbruce]

Bruce I REALLY hope you get your draw this year. Good luck to both of us....

Now, when is it out?

I heard this years regular LEH will be drawn in August sometime.

and i too hope you get the draw as well, you know the odds,
we have a good chance.
2 years of research including getting my hands dirty give us a fair to awsome chance.
i still have my fingers x'ed
i was told via an e-mail last week that the draw would happen by the end of the month(feb)
others have been told via phone by the end of this week. either way ,i am getting that "last few days before xmas" feeling.
man i so hate the antisipation .i'm trying to forget about it though by training,shooting the bow type stuff.

[srupp]

good luck to all....anyone need any info regarding Cariboo Chilcotin or central coast..will give whatever help I can...

cheers
Steven

[springpin]

I was impatient today, and sent an email to Victoria. And I recieved an email back within the same hour.

And I quote the response:

"Hello,

Thank you for your email. The draw has not yet been run and there is no specific date as of yet, although we should be getting close.

We do understand and appreciate the level of planning that goes into a successful hunt, and are making every effort to run the draw as soon as possible."

And some fluff about where to check the results.

At least they got back in a timely manner.

Chad

[REMINGTON JIM]

I was impatient today, and sent an email to Victoria. And I recieved an email back within the same hour.

And I quote the response:

"Hello,

Thank you for your email. The draw has not yet been run and there is no specific date as of yet, although we should be getting close.

We do understand and appreciate the level of planning that goes into a successful hunt, and are making every effort to run the draw as soon as possible."

And some fluff about where to check the results.

At least they got back in a timely manner.

Chad

That means there still sorting through them and deciding whose gettin one and whos NOT ! LOL

[vip_ruger]

Talked to them today they said should be done by the end of the week he told me to call if i cant check them by friday morning

[brew16]

you the man ruger

[bowhunterbruce]

i'll be checking every morning, afternoon, evening and just before bed until its up.or calling on friday
bhb

[Gunner]

This does not bode well for getting the regular LEH draw results in a timely manner this summer.The LEH department is totally understaffed and overworked.Oh well,at least the GOs know when and where their clients will be hunting this year.Another example of this Government's commitment to "Resident Priority". Gunner

[pnbrock]

Just my luck to be drawn after the season !!!!'

[ryanshaw44]

OH how I can't wait anymore!

[blaker_99]

This is truly testing the pateints of us men! I'm in the same boat as you Bruce, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and just before bed.

[bowhunterbruce]

time 2:37 am---------checked it out
nope, not yet

[pg83]

Still a no as of 10:26am. :D

[BiG Boar]

Thursday 2:49am where I am. Still no results where I am. And I am a day ahead!!!

[kayjayess]

Unimpressed

[Lillypuff]

I emailed them yesterday no firm date when draw is too take place. Figured by the end of next week

[skinarama]

Typical of our government. Maybe the grizz draw will happen when the long gun registry is finally over?

[Derp]

relax everyone, they're still saying by this Friday :)

[ryanb]

I wonder if they'll have the authorizations out to people before Grizz season begins. This government bureaucracy is a complete joke. I have no sympathy for them, hire some temps to help with the data entry and git 'er done!

[kgriz]

from what i've heard in the past is that they actually go through the cards with problems on them and contact the person to fix them....I say if you are too stupid to fill in a card with specific instructions on it.....you don't really belong chasing a griz with a firearm or bow anyways

[91Jason91]

Typical of our government. Maybe the grizz draw will happen when the long gun registry is finally over?

when is the long gun registry going to be over for good?

[SHAKER]

I wonder if they'll have the authorizations out to people before Grizz season begins. This government bureaucracy is a complete joke. I have no sympathy for them, hire some temps to help with the data entry and git 'er done!

I bet they could even get volunteers to help at no charge as long as the stuff gets done!

[vortex hunter]

you hope it get's done sometime soon.... were all going NUTZ waiting here LIKE COME ON ALREADY lol

[SHAKER]

from what i've heard in the past is that they actually go through the cards with problems on them and contact the person to fix them....I say if you are too stupid to fill in a card with specific instructions on it.....you don't really belong chasing a griz with a firearm or bow anyways

Pretty simple...... if somethings wrong then in the trash and move on. It's only a one species draw with fairly low # of leh cards to process compared to the fall draws or multiple species so WTF?:evil:

[gutpile]

How much time do they need ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????

[houndogger]

Their busy throwing out all the black ink cards! Relax it takes time...lol

[gutpile]

What a whole month !

[40incher]

Well, how much time does it take!

Hunters need to make plans for what will likely be the last spring hunt for grizzly in the next 6 years. And that would be the one-term minimum. The NDP is still on the "moratorium" warpath as far as I have heard, and the BC Liberals are pretty well self destructing.

What's so complicated about a computer-generated draw with only a few thousand applications?!

Put it out to contract.

[.330 Dakota]

well, how much time does it take!

Hunters need to make plans for what will likely be the last spring hunt for grizzly in the next 6 years. And that would be the one-term minimum. The ndp is still on the "moratorium" warpath as far as i have heard, and the bc liberals are pretty well self destructing.

What's so complicated about a computer-generated draw with only a few thousand applications?!

Put it out to contract.

vote conservative

[604redneck]

sure hope being patient gets me that tag

[emerson]

vote conservative
That's what I will do too.

[Crawfy42]

Whats the deal with black ink? Are you supposed to use a different color to fill out the LEH?

[dogboy]

Wow this is painful waiting ......like every year.......twice a year

[REMINGTON JIM]

vote conservative

330 Dakota for the conservative leadership and the next BC premier !

[snareman1234]

Well, how much time does it take!

Hunters need to make plans for what will likely be the last spring hunt for grizzly in the next 6 years. And that would be the one-term minimum. The NDP is still on the "moratorium" warpath as far as I have heard, and the BC Liberals are pretty well self destructing.

What's so complicated about a computer-generated draw with only a few thousand applications?!

Put it out to contract.


How confident are you that this will be the last one for 6 years...sounds like a "sky is falling" assumption

[BlacktailStalker]

Whats the deal with black ink? Are you supposed to use a different color to fill out the LEH?

Yes it states only black ink entries will be eligible.

[Ruger4]

Yes it states only black ink entries will be eligible.

hahahahahahaa !

[blaker_99]

Well it looks like they took all colors of ink this year, just got off the phone with them and they said we can call in with our hunter # tomorrow around 11am to find out our results but they may not be online until later Friday afternoon.

[bowhunterbruce]

Well it looks like they took all colors of ink this year, just got off the phone with them and they said we can call in with our hunter # tomorrow around 11am to find out our results but they may not be online until later Friday afternoon.


saaaaaaaaaaaaa weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[jordan klasner]

What's the #

[BromBones]

Just wait for 'em to post it online ya bunch of kids...

That'll keep the phone line open for me. :)

[Caribou_lou]

Just went on the Ministry site and it still states the draw has not been run yet... So I'm thinking it will be drug out till Monday until it is posted online.

[604redneck]

They still have all day

[jordan klasner]

just called in there out!!!! and i got sweet nothing for my birthday!

[jordan klasner]

Ps. there is only one guy working the phones today lol!!!! so good luck to all!

[pnbrock]

Woohoo Griz for me!!!

[showtimebc]

Anyone have a link to the draw to check online?

[vortex hunter]

I Got My FIRST PICK 5-15 C for Grizzly yeaaaaaaaaa babyyyyyyyyyy

[Caribou_lou]

I'm assuming you guys are checking over the phone? Website still no Luck!

[jordan klasner]

Won't be on the web till Monday or something like that got to call in

[vortex hunter]

yeah you have to call in today to find your results

[BromBones]

Results are online NOW. At least mine worked.

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/resident/leh.html#Status

I had good results ;)

[Caribou_lou]

Yup. its working. I drew 6-16! Yeah Boy! Gonna be a great Spring!

[nolan-sawka]

sweeeet F%$& alllllllllllll

[snareman1234]

I'm Hunt'n Grizz!!

[chargerman69]

FINALLY first spring grizzly draw EVER!!!

There is two for the team now... its gunna be a good year. have a few more numbers to check out though!

[40incher]

Two Grizz right in our backyard, and a ram in the Spats. Better go buy a LottoMax today!

[scuba]

Back to the honey hole for sheep and grizz!

[MooseNuts]

Got me a 6-11 grizz draw!!!!

[Rams-head]

0 for 3....

[warnniklz]

Got NIL straight up the ass... probably wouldn't have time to go if I did get drawn

[springpin]

Damn, no grizzer bear.

[willyqbc]

Well this is kind of a bit of a bitch slap. After close to 15 years of putting in for grizz.......I FINALLY GET DRAWN!!!!!........and its in an area I never even put in for.......sigh! Judging by the odds (.1 to 1) the area is probably totally inaccesible. Anyone know anything about region 7-40? North west of williston lake? Man I got a ton of research to do now!!!!Chris

[houndogger]

Wow 2 for 2!!!!

[gutpile]

no hunting for griz for me :cry::cry::cry:

[coach]

No luck for me this year. Hopefully one of my hunting partners will get drawn.

[bowhunterbruce]

well so far 2 outta 3 of us are heading north,waiting for the third to check in. can you say "wickedly awsome."

[Lillypuff]

Strike 3 I swing and a miss. Maybe more like strike 25. Was high odds not really expecting it but still was very excited. I am pouting now

[RHkootenay]

Hunting grizzly this spring!!!

[trapntrav]

sheep and grizzly, SWEET!!!!!!!

[skinarama]

Who really wanted to hunt those elusive, majestic, dangerous, beautiful, and tasty grizzlys anyways? Stupid LEH. My streak of never getting picked continues! Good luck to everyone who was lucky enough to beat this crappy system!

[Rackmastr]

I'm envious of you guys drawing grizz tags!!! This is my first spring in BC and I'm PRAYING that there will be a season for me to apply for next year once I'm a resident. It scares the hell outta me what could happen and all the chatter about NDP getting in again and shutting it down.

Good luck out there guys!!! Cant wait to see some pics!!!

[warren0427]

Nothing for me personally but 1 for 3 in our group, at least I get go grizzly hunting and spend some time in the mountains. can't wait!!!!

[emerson]

Note to self:Next time don't check the any other area box. Sure you get drawn easily, but it's usually hard to get to and takes you out of the running in the fall.

[showtimebc]

I got both!!!!!!!

[Barracuda]

:mrgreen:we both got drawn again:mrgreen:

[Bchunter3006]

Spring grizz hunting in the Kootenays again for me this year! Spoiled as hell, third grizz draw, second spring draw in the East Kootenays... And I'm only 19! Sweet!

[Rackmastr]

Spring grizz hunting in the Kootenays again for me this year! Spoiled as hell, third grizz draw, second spring draw in the East Kootenays... And I'm only 19! Sweet!

Thats sweet!! Did you kill one last time?? Congrats on the draw....if you ever need a set of hands for a hunt let me know!!! I'd love to get out and help someone with a grizz locally this year....

[yama49]

No luck for me, odds wern't great.

[Bchunter3006]

Thats sweet!! Did you kill one last time?? Congrats on the draw....if you ever need a set of hands for a hunt let me know!!! I'd love to get out and help someone with a grizz locally this year....

Didn't on my fall hunt two years ago, but did in '04 in the Elk Valley.

[pg83]

0 for 2 this Spring for my bro and I. Maybe a fall one :D Congrats to all who were successful.

[Rackmastr]

Didn't on my fall hunt two years ago, but did in '04 in the Elk Valley.

Thats sweet.....well if you need an extra set of eyes or a guy to help do some packing let me know. I'm in Cranbrook and would gladly go out for a day or two of hunting bears this spring just to watch, film, pack, etc....

[springpin]

Good luck to all who were drawn!!

[waistdeep]

shit is all I can say

[longrifle]

Looks like I'm pursuing the mighty NIL this spring....damn! Oh well, hopefully there's next year...

good luck to everyone who was successful in the draw!


'rifle

[sheep.elk.moose fanatic]

just checked and i'm going grizz hunting ....got to go clean my gun ;-)

[vip_ruger]

Going G-Bear Hunting Cant wait let the prep work begin 1st draw in 9 years so stoked

[gerrygoat]

I drew a tag for the coast time to load some 300 gr Accubonds for the 375 Ruger :)

[BCbillies]

Coastal grizz . . . may try the 300 gr DGX's in the 375 Ruger! :)

[pappy]

I need to sight in 338 win mag with my 250 grain partitions now and start preping my gear for a northern bear :)

[gerrygoat]

Coastal grizz . . . may try the 300 gr DGX's in the 375 Ruger! :)

So you drew as well, that's a good tag you got.

[BCbillies]

So you drew as well, that's a good tag you got.

I'm not the only one smiling . . . we'll be ready to throw some lead.

[gerrygoat]

I'm not the only one smiling . . . we'll be ready to throw some lead.

Multiple tags, sounds great. Lots of bears for everyone :)

[Barracuda]

375 H&H with 250 ttsx lead free for me baby:twisted:

[Rhyno]

Got mine....can't wait!

[bearslayer01]

hope an earthquake sinks the island so the leh office sits at the bottom of the ocean and they have to revamp the leh system this sux

[REMINGTON JIM]

hope an earthquake sinks the island so the leh office sits at the bottom of the ocean and they have to revamp the leh system this sux

X@ :cry::cry::cry: RJ

[Barracuda]

could be worse you could have been drawn for 7-41 lol!

[springpin]

hope an earthquake sinks the island so the leh office sits at the bottom of the ocean and they have to revamp the leh system this sux

Someones vag is sandy

[wlbc]

Yeehaw, I got drawn again!!

[elkdom]

Yeehaw, I got drawn again!!

me too, ho hum, including this draw, it is 4 out of 5 success,

for the last 5 G-Bear LEH entries !:wink:

[BlacktailStalker]

Still haven't drawn a grizz :mad:

[nature girl]

I got my grizzly draw.

[trapman]

7 for 7 in our group back up to were we got that big one a few years ago

[Hammerhead]

Going for Grizz again this year, hopefully the start of a good year. Good luck to everyone that got the draw
HH

[Barracuda]

7 for 7 in our group back up to were we got that big one a few years ago

your in 7-18 ?

[Ron.C]

Just checked online. Got my 4-25 draw.

[trapman]

Ha Hammerhead what is better than sitting on the Oasis of the sea for the last 2 weeks .Than finding out you and your best friend are heading out for griz again NOTHING life is great

[trapman]

No Barracuda a little north of that

[Barracuda]

i figured it out ;)

Was drawn for 7-18 and will be bringing the lucky hat you gave me :-D

Good luck guys

[trapman]

good luck hope you get what you are looking for and if the hat is really lucky I may need to get it back. If you have a chance PM me

[ryanshaw44]

nothing for me. what a sad day

[pnbrock]

big bears 7-18 good luck

[BromBones]

5 grizz draws for our group. Dad and I are headed into a new area, and the other 3 are in our 'traditional' bear hunting grounds. ;)

Couple sheep tags that my cousin and I have been trying to get for the last few years as well.

[The Hermit]

Success, well got a tag anyway... hopefully success will follow! 6-16B Have good intelligence on the area and looking to go around mid May. I have some feelers out with buddies to be a back-up shooter as I hope to poke a big one with a sharp stick. Failing any volunteers I'll just take the .338 and head out! Pretty excited!

[Hammerhead]

Well hurry up and get your ass back off that big tub and we can start plannin. Lookin forward to it in a big way. Life is Good!!!

[coach]

well so far 2 outta 3 of us are heading north,waiting for the third to check in. can you say "wickedly awsome."

Awesome, Bruce! Congratulations to you and to all others that were successful in the draw. Looking forward to some great stories, pics and videos this spring.

[bowhunterbruce]

Awesome, Bruce! Congratulations to you and to all others that were successful in the draw. Looking forward to some great stories, pics and videos this spring.


thanks buddy,it should be pretty awsome. for anyone that want to get stoked go have a peek at the calling in a grizz thread and check out the jack brittingham video i posted. insane,insane insane is all i can say.

[dogboy]

O yaaa. Got the only 4-32 griz ! Time to buy a lotto ticket

[Caribou_lou]

I'm thinking there may have been a few guys buying lotto tickets yesterday!

[bowhunterbruce]

well the third has checked in and we now have 3 of us going to chase grizz and blacks with bows in the mountians.
can you all say "yaaaaaaaaaaaa hoooooooo and a yeeeeeeeeeeeeee hawwwwwwwwwwwwwwww"

[gbear]

I got the draw in 7-22! Looking forward to it. I had this draw 3 years ago, and scored on a nice one that was 8ft 3 square. See what this spring holds.

[GreatWhitePopogeebo]

Going for griZz again this time for my dad oh yeah can't wait fun times a comin Adams lake here we come

[dana]

Going for griZz again this time for my dad oh yeah can't wait fun times a comin Adams lake here we come

Which unit did he draw, 3-35 or 3-37?

[BiG Boar]

well the third has checked in and we now have 3 of us going to chase grizz and blacks with bows in the mountians.
can you all say "yaaaaaaaaaaaa hoooooooo and a yeeeeeeeeeeeeee hawwwwwwwwwwwwwwww"

Man you guys are lucky and good! Grizzlies with a bow is pretty crazy sounding though! I wish your group the best of luck this year!

[GreatWhitePopogeebo]

He got 3-37 I believe there Dana looks like I good area I'll be going for blackie with my new bow anyways good luck everyone

[Barracuda]

Thursday 2:49am where I am. Still no results where I am. And I am a day ahead!!!
where the heck are you perth?

[dana]

He got 3-37 I believe there Dana looks like I good area I'll be going for blackie with my new bow anyways good luck everyone

I know that unit pretty darn good. I have done almost 20 years of forestry work there. If you need any info feel free to PM me.

[.330 Dakota]

My son and I both drew in 6-16 A, Meziadin, been working/scouting there for a few weeks last summer and fall

[Tuffcity]

My wife and I both pulled a Bella Coola draw. She really wants to drop one with her ML. :)

RC

[bowhunterbruce]

Man you guys are lucky and good! Grizzlies with a bow is pretty crazy sounding though! I wish your group the best of luck this year!

thanks alot buddy, how did you do?
well ive already started training ,the bow is alreayd dialed in for 3d shooting and ive done 2 shoots with the third comming up this sunday.
i talked to my commitment last night and warned him of needed possible the first 2 weeks in june off and he said he would figure my schedule and let me know exactly when the closest turnaround happens near the beginning of june and let me know next week.then the final plans can be made.
god i am so fired up about it
bhb