Hunting license requirements for Grey Diggers

[wence5]

Ok, maybe I'm just stupid, but I don't see a license requirement for shooting Grey Diggers. They aren't listed under small game. What do you guys do?

[JimmyHoffa]

There are lists of critters on pg 71 of the regs (7,8,9).  I think if it isn't on any of those lists or has a set season, then they would be okay to blast.  Like I don't see wild boar anywhere, so you can blast them.

[carpsniperg2]

There are lists of critters on pg 71 of the regs (7,8,9).  I think if it isn't on any of those lists or has a set season, then they would be okay to blast.  Like I don't see wild boar anywhere, so you can blast them.

They don' t say bald eagle either just because its not listed doesn't mean they are o.k. to shoot  Check the reg's In this state you blast a "wild boar" 99% chance you are going to jail for killing livestock

[logger]

Guess I am a violator, I smack everyone of them rat *censored*s I can.

[carpsniperg2]

  No not saying it's illegal 

[JimmyHoffa]

for bald eagles, the regs say 'all birds not considered game birds, except starlings, house sparrows, rock doves and magpies'.

[carpsniperg2]

no worries Just making a point. It's always good to look in the reg's instead of ask and get into trouble over, "well they said on the internet  "

[littletoes]

Heres one for you!!!

It lists "Crows", BUT Ravens are PROTECTED. Crows have squared off tail feathers, RAVENS have squared off tail feathers with both sides "tapered", so if you look at what most of us call "Crows", you'll notice they are a subspecies of RAVEN, and are in Fact-----PROTECTED.

A "Bird Guy" taught me this a while ago.....and I'll just bet our Game Wardens are not aware of this FACT.

Don't believe me? Look it up, I did. 

[Bob33]

I'll just bet our Game Wardens are not aware of this FACT.

I'll take your bet.  That's been the case for as long as I can remember.  Ravens are usually noticeably larger, and are definitely protected.

[littletoes]

No they ain't!

I'm talking about the small birds we "THINK" are Crows...check out the tail-feathers on the next bunch you see.

At least that is the issue on this side of the state.

[700xcr]

Back to the topic in hand I do believe you need a small game or big game license to hunt any non-game animals. I know rock doves you need either or as I talked with a Game Warden in my area. I know Oregon you can get away not buying a license as long as you hunt private ground with a letter from landowner that you are hired for predator control.

[Bofire]

  I see no requirement for a license for grey diggers, every hunting section in the book has a note that says "hunting license required"  grey diggers are not mentioned.
My Audubon guide and the birds outside: Crows have 'fan" shaped tails(rounded) Ravens are wedge shaped. squared off but teh outside feathers are shorter.
Carl

[Kain]

Heres one for you!!!

It lists "Crows", BUT Ravens are PROTECTED. Crows have squared off tail feathers, RAVENS have squared off tail feathers with both sides "tapered", so if you look at what most of us call "Crows", you'll notice they are a subspecies of RAVEN, and are in Fact-----PROTECTED.

A "Bird Guy" taught me this a while ago.....and I'll just bet our Game Wardens are not aware of this FACT.

Don't believe me? Look it up, I did.

Im sure game wardens as well as most hunters can tell the difference between crows and ravens.  If not here is the site you need to go to.

http://depts.washington.edu/natmap/facts/crow_vs_raven.html

[littletoes]

Got it Kain!

Hey guys...are not "Grey Diggers" in fact Ground Squirrels??? Not an actual "squirrel", grey or otherwise in color???

So, since we need some type of hunting license in this "its all about the money-so you indeed sure need a license for everything and anything" state, doesn't that mean we need a license???

And we can shoot ground squirrels with a small game license, except "Washington" ground squirrels are protected too....but they only live somewhere in the center of the state, I think!

Help me out here if I iz wrong! 

[Bob33]

"Grey diggers" are "California ground squirrels" (Otospermophilus beecheyi).  They are not protected in Washington.

Squirrels that are protected in Washington include: Washington Ground, Red, Douglas, Northern Flying, Western Grey.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-011


Best to know the difference before shooting, as consequences can be severe for shooting a protected specie.