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Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« on: September 19, 2011, 04:41:52 PM »
I'm just thinking out loud.
They are not listed as a game bird under state or fed. rules, they are listed as a small game.

Can you hunt them with a shotty with more than 3 rnds??
It's not true that I am good for nothing---I can be used as a bad example!!

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 04:59:45 PM »
do you need more than three rounds? lol
I've spent most of my life hunting and fishing....the rest has been wasted

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 05:12:32 PM »
Normally no, this year , apparently. :chuckle:

So far I'm ofer
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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2011, 09:08:30 AM »
They are a game bird, just not an "upland game bird".

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2011, 09:35:08 AM »
I'm just thinking out loud.
They are not listed as a game bird under state or fed. rules, they are listed as a small game.

Can you hunt them with a shotty with more than 3 rnds??
Check here: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-004
Nature. It's cheaper than therapy.

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2011, 09:44:44 AM »
So by WDFW's definition, they are not a "game bird" but a "forest grouse".  OK
 
I'm still not sure about the maximum three shot rule. I'm pretty sure it still applies but I could be wrong.

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2011, 02:51:22 PM »
So by WDFW's definition, they are not a "game bird" but a "forest grouse".  OK
 
I'm still not sure about the maximum three shot rule. I'm pretty sure it still applies but I could be wrong.

Incorrect.

WAC 232-12-044 (1) states that blue, spruce, and ruffed grouse ARE game birds AND are also considered forest grouse.

WAC 232-12-047 (2) states it is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells.

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2011, 02:56:45 PM »
So by WDFW's definition, they are not a "game bird" but a "forest grouse".  OK
 
I'm still not sure about the maximum three shot rule. I'm pretty sure it still applies but I could be wrong.

Incorrect.

WAC 232-12-044 (1) states that blue, spruce, and ruffed grouse ARE game birds AND are also considered forest grouse.

WAC 232-12-047 (2) states it is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells.
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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2011, 02:59:03 PM »
does my 30 30 need to have a plug for deer?

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2011, 03:43:52 PM »
does my 30 30 need to have a plug for deer?



ARE THE DEER YOU HUNT CONSIDERED GAME BIRDS ?
Just one more day

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2011, 07:11:36 PM »
those grous out east are as big as some of these blackies over here lol no there not. thanks.

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Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2011, 08:54:17 PM »
 :chuckle: :chuckle: SORRY, i COULDN'T HELP MYSELF.
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