rabbits on West side

[TWG2A]

Whenever someone posts ads for "Free Rabbits To Good Home" on CL, I always post a recipe for rabbit stew in response.,

LOL!

[mendozer]

ohh good point.  take the free rabbits, feed them some food, grass, berries, etc.  give em that wild taste and butcher

[BOWHUNTER45]

While I will NEVER encourage or condone poaching.....

We had them ALL OVER the Microsoft campus. (We also had those "funny mushrooms" all over the campus grounds). 

They're also thick over by the overlake area on 156th.

Don't hunt them there. That is against the law. 

Do not tell me thats the problem  the mushrooms 

[TWG2A]

While I will NEVER encourage or condone poaching.....

We had them ALL OVER the Microsoft campus. (We also had those "funny mushrooms" all over the campus grounds). 

They're also thick over by the overlake area on 156th.

Don't hunt them there. That is against the law. 

Do not tell me thats the problem  the mushrooms 

LOL!

what mushrooms?

[JimmyHoffa]

I find lots up high on the wetside.  Once you get into the sub-alpine/alpine firs.  They start running around all over as the sun goes down.

[BOWHUNTER45]

While I will NEVER encourage or condone poaching.....

We had them ALL OVER the Microsoft campus. (We also had those "funny mushrooms" all over the campus grounds). 

They're also thick over by the overlake area on 156th.

Don't hunt them there. That is against the law. 

Do not tell me thats the problem  the mushrooms 

LOL!

what mushrooms?

the mushrooms on campus ? dah !

[Snapshot]

oh ok i didn't know rabbits were fall only.  so are pretty much all animals only huntable in the fall? If that's the case, I'll just focus on fishing for now and worry about it later

Eastern Gray Squirrels are an unregulated animal in this state and as such can be taken at any time of year. But because they live in mostly urban areas if you choose to hunt them you first need to learn the municipal and/or county regulations on shooting/hunting to be sure you are allowed to discharge a firearm whereever it is that you find a good population of Eastern Grays.

[mendozer]

squirrels are everywhere. Would take quite a bit to feed me or clothe me.

on a side note, when it comes to hunting, do you all tan your own hides or have someone else do it? doesn't seem that hard and it would be cool to make rugs out of them

[Snapshot]

squirrels are everywhere. Would take quite a bit to feed me or clothe me.

on a side note, when it comes to hunting, do you all tan your own hides or have someone else do it? doesn't seem that hard and it would be cool to make rugs out of them

I've not tanned any but have a few in the freezer for "when I get the time." A number of my friends have tanned their own big game hides and made clothing, quivers, etc from them. A very good book on the subject is called something like "From Bucks to Buckskins." Squirrel rawhide is very tough, making reliable cordage.

If you do decide to try your hand at squirrels be positive they are Eastern Grays before you shoot. I think that all other species in Washington, being native, are protected by law.

[mendozer]

I'll see if my woman appreciates a good squirrel hide  piece of apparel.  Maybe a bikini since summer's coming up.  Let's test her devotion haha

[mr user]

I'm also trying to get info on rabbit hunting in the area.  I might go look for some in the next few months.  I'd be happy to let you know if I find anything

[Kain]

I find most of my rabbit areas by leaving the woods in the dark.  Usually trying to get back to the truck or camp fast with the headlamp on and see them in the road.  Not legal to hunt them at night but it is useful for finding good spots for daytime hunting later.  First and last light is about the only good time to hunt them without a dog.

[mendozer]

can you bait them out with a tray of food and wait there? or is that illegal/unethical?

[Curly]

Are you for real?  Do you really want to bait rabbits?  Doesn't sound like much fun to me...........

I haven't heard about it being illegal; I don't think it is, but don't know for sure.  I suggest you download the regs and read them.

[mendozer]

well it sounds lame, but seems like wakling around won't get them b/c they're so alert and they would bolt away in an instant