Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt

[ccman]

I am new to the forum. I am looking for a place to hunt Western Gray Squirrel with an air rifle. Ideally, it would be a private permission. But any knowledge of good hunting  on public land would also be helpful. I live in Snohomish County so travelling North or East makes the most sense to me.  Thanks
ccman

[Bill W]

I think you want to hunt Eastern gray squirrels in Western Washington.

[Moe the Sleaze]

I don't think any kind of squirrel hunting is legal in Washington is it?

[Fl0und3rz]

I think you want to hunt Eastern gray squirrels in Western Washington.

This.  There is a thread or two here.  I will see if I can dig them up.

[bobcat]

Eastern Grey Squirrels are not protected so can be hunted anytime. They are the ones you see in cities and parks. Western Greys are listed in the state as a threatened species and cannot be hunted.

[Fl0und3rz]

Here are a couple.

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,90214.0.html

http://www.hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=163331.0

[ccman]

I am sorry. You are correct it IS Eastern Grays I am looking to hunt.

[ccman]

I think you want to hunt Eastern gray squirrels in Western Washington.

This.  There is a thread or two here.  I will see if I can dig them up.

Much appreciated.

[ccman]

So, maybe more information is needed. It is true, Eastern Grays are what I want to hunt. No license is required for pest control on your own property. I have a passel that get fat off the seeds the birds drop from my feeders but I live in a tight residential area and can't risk even a sling shot. So, I am looking for a private land permission where I might hunt and do so safely away from houses but close enough in that I am not hunting protected species. I have done my research, I talked to Washington State Fish and Wildlife today, there is no season but a hunting license is required. I plan to use .22 cal gas piston air rifle so there is no loud boom. It actually has noise suppression technology.

ccman

[ccman]

I started a thread on squirrels today as well,  didn't see this one.

Gonna have mine deleted and ask here instead.If a squirrel does not match that of the described by W.D.F.W description does that make the squirrel unclassified?

With all due respect I would just as soon not have this thread hijacked.

[Katmai Guy]

So, maybe more information is needed. It is true, Eastern Grays are what I want to hunt. No license is required for pest control on your own property. I have a passel that get fat off the seeds the birds drop from my feeders but I live in a tight residential area and can't risk even a sling shot. So, I am looking for a private land permission where I might hunt and do so safely away from houses but close enough in that I am not hunting protected species. I have done my research, I talked to Washington State Fish and Wildlife today, there is no season but a hunting license is required. I plan to use .22 cal gas piston air rifle so there is no loud boom. It actually has noise suppression technology.

ccman

 I live in a residential area in Covington and am constantly shooting squirrels in my back yard.  I make sure they are on the ground and let'er fly.  Sounds like I might have the same P gun as you or similar.  The sound of the pellet hitting the squirrel in the ribcage is almost louder than the air rifle. 

[ccman]

 


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 I live in a residential area in Covington and am constantly shooting squirrels in my back yard.  I make sure they are on the ground and let'er fly.  Sounds like I might have the same P gun as you or similar.  The sound of the pellet hitting the squirrel in the ribcage is almost louder than the air rifle. 
[/quote]

To be honest I have not made my purchase yet but looking at a Gamo Swarm Magnum. In a very uncharacteristic move on my part I delayed the purchase until I had a place to hunt. Question: What do you do with the squirrels after you kill them?

[lokidog]

 I live in a residential area in Covington and am constantly shooting squirrels in my back yard.  I make sure they are on the ground and let'er fly.  Sounds like I might have the same P gun as you or similar.  The sound of the pellet hitting the squirrel in the ribcage is almost louder than the air rifle. 
[/quote]

To be honest I have not made my purchase yet but looking at a Gamo Swarm Magnum. In a very uncharacteristic move on my part I delayed the purchase until I had a place to hunt. Question: What do you do with the squirrels after you kill them?
[/quote]

Eat them, they are delicious.  Slow/pressure cook, pick the meat then toss in soup or stew or whatever you would put chicken in.

I started a thread on squirrels today as well,  didn't see this one.

Gonna have mine deleted and ask here instead.If a squirrel does not match that of the described by W.D.F.W description does that make the squirrel unclassified?

With all due respect I would just as soon not have this thread hijacked.

Actually, this is valid for your question as to a place to hunt... it is pretty much impossible to tell the difference between the two in the field so, I believe, it is determined by location.  The state lists locations of Western Greys.  Don't hunt in those areas.   

I have had them eating apples from the trees in my yard, you might check any orchards in your area to see if they have a squirrel "problem".

[Fl0und3rz]

Apples, cherries, sunflowers, etc.  They are relentless and an unlimited renewable resource.

[baker5150]

Apples, cherries, sunflowers, etc.  They are relentless and an unlimited renewable resource.

 

I catch them eating my wifes grapes as well, which I found odd.