Small game in the snow?

[BuckCommanderCam]

Hey we got a few inches of snow over here in Sammamish and im wondering if rabbits or squirrels will still be hot. Will they be hiding or out like usual? Thanks

[h20hunter]

What squirrels do you have that are legal to hunt? I'm always looking for info on small game that I could take the boy out to pop with the .22 or maybe his bow.

[Goldeneye]

Legally there are not many opportunties to hunt squirrel.  Here is a little definition I pulled up off the web.

Because legal status, trapping restrictions, and other information about squirrels change, contact your WDFW Regional Office for updates.
 
The Western gray squirrel is classified as a threatened species and cannot be hunted, trapped, or killed (WAC 232-12-007). The red squirrel, Douglas squirrel, and Northern flying squirrel are protected species and can be trapped or killed only in emergency situations when they are damaging crops or domestic animals (RCW 77.36.030). A special permit is required in such situations.
 
The Eastern gray squirrel and Eastern fox squirrel are unclassified and may be trapped or killed year-round and no permit is necessary. In such cases, no special trapping permit is necessary for the use of live traps. However, a special trapping permit is required for the use of all traps other than live traps (RCW 77.15.192, 77.15.194; WAC 232-12-142).
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So basically you can kill the Eastern Grey and Eastern Fox squirrels, and no other breeds.

[Limhangerslayer]

Rabbit closed the 15th

[Kola16]

I see a lot of these (Eastern Fox Squirrel) 


Edit: on second thought....maybe it is just the Douglas squirrel I see

[Kola16]

Just a heads up though.....I see a lot of these to and they are not hunt able