Are invasive bullfrogs considered "wildlife"?

[dwils233]

There is a local park with bullfrogs in it that I would like to try my hand at when this the stay home order lifts but there is a sign posted int he park saying to leave wildlife alone? Does that apply to invasive species? I'm not even sure if a city ordinance explicitly outlines what it means but I thought I'd start with a general inquiry to see if they are even included in the general "wildlife" category according to the state since they are invasive and aren't even suppsoed to be alive if in your possession (which includes a water feature in your yard if they show up there, even if its not enforced)...which I would interpret to mean that if they are in a city park, they are in the city's possession and are ok to be harvested. Thoughts?

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Not sure? But it sure makes me hungry!!!!

[Pegasus]

There is a local park with bullfrogs in it that I would like to try my hand at when this the stay home order lifts but there is a sign posted int he park saying to leave wildlife alone? Does that apply to invasive species? I'm not even sure if a city ordinance explicitly outlines what it means but I thought I'd start with a general inquiry to see if they are even included in the general "wildlife" category according to the state since they are invasive and aren't even suppsoed to be alive if in your possession (which includes a water feature in your yard if they show up there, even if its not enforced)...which I would interpret to mean that if they are in a city park, they are in the city's possession and are ok to be harvested. Thoughts?

Pretty sure when you show up with your trident spear and start gigging them that the police won't be far behind no matter whether it is "legal" or not..

[dwils233]

There is a local park with bullfrogs in it that I would like to try my hand at when this the stay home order lifts but there is a sign posted int he park saying to leave wildlife alone? Does that apply to invasive species? I'm not even sure if a city ordinance explicitly outlines what it means but I thought I'd start with a general inquiry to see if they are even included in the general "wildlife" category according to the state since they are invasive and aren't even suppsoed to be alive if in your possession (which includes a water feature in your yard if they show up there, even if its not enforced)...which I would interpret to mean that if they are in a city park, they are in the city's possession and are ok to be harvested. Thoughts?

Pretty sure when you show up with your trident spear and start gigging them that the police won't be far behind no matter whether it is "legal" or not..

I was going to probably target with a fly rod in that area

[Yelper Guy]

I heard they were introduced into the northwest years back, kind of a survival food source.

[Stein]

I would guess the city isn't using the official WDFW definition of wildlife, I wouldn't do it.

[Bob33]

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=220-400-020

[DOUBLELUNG]

Ask the city parks director.

[Cylvertip]

They are in the fishing regs I believe.  Gigging is allowed ...  when fishing is open.

[Bob33]

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=220-416-120

It is unlawful to take bullfrogs except by angling, hand dip netting, spearing (gigging) or with bow and arrow. There is no daily limit on the number of bullfrogs that may be taken, no possession limit, and no size restrictions.

[Pegasus]

Still would not do that in a public park, especially if you gig them. Some Mom with her kids will report you for sure. Common sense says no. We try not to display our harvested game animals for the same reason. Some poor kid could end up with years of therapy if he saw a frog being gigged.   

[JakeLand]

It’s any different then fishing at a park ! Gig on !

[Pegasus]

It’s any different then fishing at a park ! Gig on !

Good luck with that. Let me know how it turns out.

[Encore 280]

May want to check fishing regs too. I remember years ago in Oregon you needed a fishing license to gig frogs but you didn't need one to dip smelt. Figure that one out. 

[JakeLand]

It’s any different then fishing at a park ! Gig on !

Good luck with that. Let me know how it turns out.

we use to  gig for frogs from the park on cottage lake in Woodinville and never had a issue other then some people couldn’t believe that we ate frog legs