Air Rifle squirrel hunting

[coyote]

I found Unclassified species in Washington state, but I'm confused with these two species.
"Callospermophilus" is Unclassified specie that can be hunted and trapped
"golden - mantled ground squirrels" protected and cannot be hunted or trapped.

google gives me the same image of the two species
can some one give me an idea?

here is the link of the unclassified species on page 151-152
http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01676/wdfw01676.pdf

[jasnt]

Fist pic is golden mantel ,2nd is the Washington ground squirrel. Both protected. 3rd pic are the columbian ground squirrels (whistle rats we call them)I hunt around my area.  The columbians look similar the Washington but they are more rusty and not creame colored accents.  Hope this helps

[coyote]

Jasnt thanks for the info but both appear to be same as the one on the first image
"Callospermophilus" and "golden - mantled ground squirrels"   

[jasnt]

There are differences in color patterns.  If all those ground squirrels look the SE than I can't help you lol. Best bet is to look up distribution maps for each sp.  good luck on your search

[coyote]

thanks for you help jasnt