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[Boss .300 winmag]

The key word in that paragraph is within, meaning closed inside national forest land stated.

[gotshot]

I believe they are saying closed in those National forests and GMU;s. I could be wrong but that is my interpretation.

[AWS]

Because there can be private and state lands within the boundries of a national forest. So the exterior boundries cover everything.

[280ackley]

 

That is the way I have understood it.

[bobcat]

Buy a Mt Baker National Forest map. It should show the boundary of the National Forest, which isn't the same as the actual property lines. My guess is that where you want to hunt is not within the "exterior boundary" of the national forest.

[bobcat]

By the way, are there really that many foxes up there that you can go out hunting for them with a high expectation of actually seeing one?

[Maverick]

So you don't want to hunt them, just protect your chickens?

[lokidog]

If your livestock is imminent danger you can shoot them anytime.  We are firearm restricted and I asked a warden once about using the .22 on coons around the chicken coop, he said use whatever I had handy.  Technnically, I guess you have to report them and turn them over to WDFW if they want them though.

[wraithen]

Just say you thought you hit them the first time and you were getting a follow up shot while they were on the run.

[Maverick]

If they're hanging around your chickens that much, then your chickens are in danger. Why would they hunt mice when KFC is an easy meal.  I would shoot any coming around your place at all. I'm sure some of the guys on the site here would love to go out there and take care of your problem for you.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Buy a small game license if you want to keep the hide, other wise you have to turn it in to Wdfw.

[Boss .300 winmag]

They are    probably first time they have seen regs, plus they would never interpret them in fear of being liable for wrong info. But their forest/patrol rangers are top notch regs interpreting idoits. My neighbour found this out the hard way. 

[Maverick]

You should be in the clear to shoot them. Post some pics and if you need any advice send me a pm. I have experience with fox.

[bobcat]

Give me an idea where you live and I'll tell you if it's legal or not. Give me section, township and range if you can. Or if you're not familiar with that, just the road you live on.

PM if you would rather not post it on the public forum.