Post by: Cylvertip on March 27, 2019, 12:22:20 PM
Eric
Post by: Humptulips on March 27, 2019, 01:13:31 PM
Post by: WSU on March 27, 2019, 01:24:11 PM
Post by: Machias on March 27, 2019, 01:51:59 PM
Post by: Pegasus on March 27, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
How do people legally get rid of moles?
Human feces.
Post by: Cylvertip on March 27, 2019, 08:51:15 PM
Post by: Humptulips on March 27, 2019, 09:07:15 PM
Bruce, I was expecting a WCO to reply if there was one in that area that handled moles. Are you saying they cannot be nuisance trapped?There are no legal traps I know of that will catch moles. You cannot get a Special Trapping permit for any traps that are mole traps. If you are successfully trapping moles you are committing a Gross Misdemeanor.
I know of two WCOs convicted under this statute. Besides the fine you will lose your WCO permit if convicted.
Even at that, I know there are some that do it. I would not expect them to post about it though.
Post by: Cylvertip on March 28, 2019, 05:16:41 AM
I have seen foot holds work for them, but it was a frustrating endeavor. I bet those Koros could be successful.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 28, 2019, 05:40:11 AM
You do know it is illegal don't you? While other members of the forum seem to be OK with bragging about their prowess at trapping moles I doubt anyone with a business is going to put themselves in the cross hairs of enforcement by putting that out on the forum. DFW may turn a blind eye to homeowners but businesses that have trapped moles for hire have been ticketed.How many times have you seen private home owners ticketed for trapping moles? Have you elderly friends get a trap on Amazon like that was talked about in an earlier thread and get rid of them. :twocents:
Post by: konradcountry on March 28, 2019, 07:34:59 AM
It's the body gripping ones that are illegal.
Anyways you can get the illegal ones at any hardware store. I guess people from Oregon are buying them :P
Post by: Machias on March 28, 2019, 08:15:29 AM
Yes there are legal traps for moles.
Which ones you talking about? i'd be interested in a Washington legal Mole trap that is effective.
Post by: highside74 on March 28, 2019, 08:43:35 AM
Post by: Machias on March 28, 2019, 09:22:16 AM
Post by: Humptulips on March 28, 2019, 11:53:08 AM
I have never heard of a home owner getting a citation for this. WCOs I have. Would you advertise on a public forum you were breaking the law? A lot more than a fine at stake here for a WCO. They could lose their livelihood.You do know it is illegal don't you? While other members of the forum seem to be OK with bragging about their prowess at trapping moles I doubt anyone with a business is going to put themselves in the cross hairs of enforcement by putting that out on the forum. DFW may turn a blind eye to homeowners but businesses that have trapped moles for hire have been ticketed.How many times have you seen private home owners ticketed for trapping moles? Have you elderly friends get a trap on Amazon like that was talked about in an earlier thread and get rid of them. :twocents:
Yes there are legal traps for moles.It is technically conceivable you could use a cage trap. Never heard of it being done successfully. Clue us in if you know of a legal method that works.
It's the body gripping ones that are illegal.
Anyways you can get the illegal ones at any hardware store. I guess people from Oregon are buying them :P
Post by: Pegasus on March 28, 2019, 12:19:20 PM
Perhaps this is the answer. :chuckle:
Haha!
Post by: Pegasus on March 28, 2019, 12:33:39 PM
This year this is my new weapon: https://www.amazon.com/Gopherhawk-Trapping-Wedge-Probe-Tool/dp/B00KXE6RKK/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=mole+trap&qid=1553801536&s=gateway&sr=8-17
Post by: Machias on March 28, 2019, 12:56:52 PM
Pegasus, both of those are illegal to use in WA.
Post by: Henrydog on March 28, 2019, 01:12:29 PM
Post by: Pegasus on March 28, 2019, 01:13:24 PM
LOL Celion Dion!!
Pegasus, both of those are illegal to use in WA.
Most the traps for sale at your friendly hardware store are illegal in Washington. When they start fining the stores for selling illegal traps maybe then I will worry about those poor endangered abused moles.
Post by: Machias on March 28, 2019, 01:30:24 PM
Post by: Machias on March 28, 2019, 01:31:11 PM
LOL Celion Dion!!The only down side is on the west side you may end up with a backyard full of people with glasses of wine and Brie Cheese.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Humptulips on March 28, 2019, 02:57:12 PM
It's completely legal to own them and sell them, just not legal to use them.LOL Celion Dion!!
Pegasus, both of those are illegal to use in WA.
Most the traps for sale at your friendly hardware store are illegal in Washington. When they start fining the stores for selling illegal traps maybe then I will worry about those poor endangered abused moles.
I am sure Sideshow Bob would get interested if they were black and had a bayonet lug.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on March 28, 2019, 03:19:07 PM
Perhaps this is the answer. :chuckle:
That....... is awesome :chuckle:
Post by: Gobble Doc on March 28, 2019, 03:24:38 PM
Perhaps this is the answer. :chuckle:
I was really hoping he was going to light the acetylene from his calcium carbide. There are those propane blasters where you fill the tunnels with gas then light and lift the turf off your yard.
Post by: Gobble Doc on March 28, 2019, 05:31:11 PM
Here's another thought. Looks awfully green might be the westside. :chuckle:
Let's Get Ready to Rumble!!
He Rehomes them. :yike:
You can’t touch the wildlife. That is felony harassment.
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 28, 2019, 07:30:10 PM
Here's another thought. Looks awfully green might be the westside. :chuckle:
Let's Get Ready to Rumble!!
He Rehomes them. :yike:
What a nut case. :DOH: