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All squirrels, and chipmunks are protected in Wa. for some unknown reason, since there are a jillion of the dang things in the woods. Where are you located in the state, may help you get some better info.
That sounds like bunk to me about WA squirrels eating trash. I wouldn't hestitate to eat a squirrel from WA versus anywhere else. It's not like they eat carrion. That said, I'm 42 and have never met one person who has hunted squirrel in WA. Now coons on the other hand. I would never eat one no matter where they're from. Hate to say it and don't take this wrong but you picked the wrong time of year to pick up hunting. Keep poking around here and you may get some good info. People may be a little hesitant to help you much at first thinking you may be a bunny hugger in diguise though.Good luck to you.