RE: washington bow hunters
No Pup, I live in Puyallup just southeast of Tacoma. I hunt everything with a bow except for taking either a pistol or rifle for scouting between Aug 1 and Sept 1 for the potential bear encounter. I may have to muzzleload next fall because the wife will be out of state for Uncle Sam until late Sept. No mama at home with the kids, no elk trip. Gotta do whatcha gotta do. Man, I hope they move the early bow season back to Oct 1.
Hunt hard, live right, and tell your kids you love 'em!