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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: Fishnclifff on September 19, 2011, 04:41:52 PM

Title: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
Post by: Fishnclifff 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??
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Post by: bentley30-06 on September 19, 2011, 04:59:45 PM: do you need more than three rounds? lol
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Post by: Fishnclifff on September 19, 2011, 05:12:32 PM: Normally no, this year , apparently. :chuckle:

So far I'm ofer
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Post by: bobcat on September 25, 2011, 09:08:30 AM: They are a game bird, just not an "upland game bird".
Title: Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
Post by: Bob33 on September 25, 2011, 09:35:08 AM: Quote from: Fishnclifff 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??
Check here: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-004 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-004)
Title: Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
Post by: bobcat 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.
Title: Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
Post by: bigtex on September 25, 2011, 02:51:22 PM: Quote from: bobcat 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.

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.
Title: Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 25, 2011, 02:56:45 PM: Quote from: bigtex on September 25, 2011, 02:51:22 PM
Quote from: bobcat 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.

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.
HUH ? Yeah thats it !!!!
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on September 25, 2011, 02:59:03 PM: does my 30 30 need to have a plug for deer?
Title: Re: Are Grouse considered a game bird???????
Post by: NWBREW on September 25, 2011, 03:43:52 PM: Quote from: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on September 25, 2011, 02:59:03 PM
does my 30 30 need to have a plug for deer?

ARE THE DEER YOU HUNT CONSIDERED GAME BIRDS ?
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Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE 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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Post by: NWBREW on September 25, 2011, 08:54:17 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: SORRY, i COULDN'T HELP MYSELF.