plugged shotguns apparently not required for hunting bunnies

[Bill W]

This morning as I read the migratory bird pamphlet  in the smallest room of my house I noticed the requirement for plugs in shotguns stated it was for migratory waterfowl and game birds.  No mention of bunnies at all.

[h2ofowlr]

I believe it's just waterfowl.

[Rob]

Waterfowl and upland birds only.  Not for small game.

[Bob33]

The waterfowl restriction is federal. The game bird restriction is state.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-047
(2) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells.

[JimmyHoffa]

I think migratory is federal, not just waterfowl.  To include the other game birds is state.  I remember in other states for dove you had to be plugged, but once you finished dove you could take the plug out and go for quail.

[Rob]

good call out.  migratory, not waterfowl.

[Bofire]

and it is a dumb rule.
Carl

[pd]

and it is a dumb rule.
Carl

As is the rule on 10 gallons of bait, or the one on knotless nets for freshwater fish, or the one on......

Need I go on?