Post by: Evoac05 on October 11, 2011, 06:26:39 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on October 11, 2011, 06:29:35 PM
Pulled this as a starting point for you.
Legal Status
Because legal status, trapping restrictions, and other information about squirrels change, contact your WDFW Regional Office for updates.
The Western gray squirrel is classified as a threatened species and cannot be hunted, trapped, or killed (WAC 232-12-007). The red squirrel, Douglas squirrel, and Northern flying squirrel are protected species and can be trapped or killed only in emergency situations when they are damaging crops or domestic animals (RCW 77.36.030). A special permit is required in such situations.
The Eastern gray squirrel and Eastern fox squirrel are unclassified and may be trapped or killed year-round as long as you have a hunting license. In such cases, no special trapping permit is necessary for the use of live traps. However, a special trapping permit is required for the use of all traps other than live traps (RCW 77.15.192, 77.15.194; WAC 232-12-142).
It is unlawful to release a squirrel anywhere within the state, other than on the property where it was legally trapped, without a permit to do so (RCW 77.15.250; WAC 232-12-271).
Post by: Kain on October 11, 2011, 09:29:09 PM
Skunks, porcupine, opossum, moles, mountain beavers and others
then there are invasive species like: house sparrows, starlings, Eastern grey squirrels, fox squirrels, nutria, bullfrogs, rock doves that can all be hunted.
I have not been able to find a list of all the unclassified wildlife in this state.
Post by: bullchaser on October 11, 2011, 10:04:32 PM
Post by: bush_beater on October 11, 2011, 10:18:17 PM
Post by: Chukar on October 11, 2011, 10:43:00 PM
Plenty of "squirrels" are off the list. Golden Mantles, Chipmunks, Douglas Tree for example. And some are considered threatened species. Washington Ground and the Western Grey
No such thing as a sage rat. Or a buzzard. Or rodent described as a "Dog".
WAC 232-12-011 is a good start.
Cool site this is but sometimes... Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous...and a lotta strands in the old Duders head.
Post by: flinger on October 11, 2011, 10:50:04 PM
Pg 132 of the 2009-2015 WDFW game management plan
Post by: KenPCPilot on October 12, 2011, 04:58:37 AM
Post by: Evoac05 on October 12, 2011, 09:07:06 AM
Post by: Kain on October 12, 2011, 09:23:03 AM
Thanks everyone for all your input. I do remember reading that the western grey was off limits, just couldn't find that section in the regs when I went to look again. Thanks again, I just wanted to make sure I could shoot certain legal small game.
The only tree squirrels you can hunt in WA are Eastern greys and Fox Squirrels. All the others are protected.
Here is the info you need to have before you try hunting any squirrels in this state.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/gray_squirrel/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/gray_squirrel/)
Washington For Wildlife polled member of this site and a majority wanted a hunting season opened on the non threatened species. (Douglas and Red squirrels) WFW sent a letter requesting changes to the small game season and included a season on squirrels.
Read attach letter below
Post by: geodoc on October 15, 2011, 08:06:48 PM
Post by: crowinghen on October 16, 2011, 09:31:33 AM
Post by: Practical Approach on February 04, 2013, 10:16:37 AM
Are there seasons? I suspect since it is an invasive species that if there are not any shooting restrictions where you live then you could shoot them anytime?????
Thanks for the help.
Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2013, 10:23:12 AM
Post by: Practical Approach on February 04, 2013, 10:27:59 AM
Need something in writing to prove to a friend that it is ok for him to shoot them when he sees them.
Post by: Bob33 on February 04, 2013, 10:30:04 AM
I do remember reading that the western grey was off limits, just couldn't find that section in the regs when I went to look again.It's already been posted but here it is again: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-011 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-011)
Post by: runamuk on February 04, 2013, 10:33:18 AM
After reading this thread it appears that Nutria can be hunted legally. Is there someone that can point me to where I can find that in writing? I didn't find anything very helpfull on the WDFW website.scroll up it is listed in unclassified wildlife unless you want them to start charging for tags or setting seasons I'd just accept that list as your proof...it is legal they are invasive and they are nasty
Are there seasons? I suspect since it is an invasive species that if there are not any shooting restrictions where you live then you could shoot them anytime?????
Thanks for the help.
Post by: Bob33 on February 04, 2013, 10:36:36 AM
it is listed in unclassified wildlife unless you want them to start charging for tags or setting seasons:yike: I can see it now: Quality Nutria, Disabled Nutria, Age 65 and Older Nutria....
Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2013, 10:37:19 AM
I do remember reading that the western grey was off limits, just couldn't find that section in the regs when I went to look again.It's already been posted but here it is again: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-011 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-011)
Bob, did you realize the post you replied to is 1 year and 4 months old? :)
Post by: bobcat on February 04, 2013, 10:38:31 AM
it is listed in unclassified wildlife unless you want them to start charging for tags or setting seasons:yike: I can see it now: Quality Nutria, Disabled Nutria, Age 65 and Older Nutria....
It would NOT surprise me! Hopefully Dave Ware doesn't read this thread. :bash:
Post by: Bob33 on February 04, 2013, 10:42:32 AM
I do now. :chuckle:I do remember reading that the western grey was off limits, just couldn't find that section in the regs when I went to look again.It's already been posted but here it is again: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-011 (http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=232-12-011)
Bob, did you realize the post you replied to is 1 year and 4 months old? :)
Post by: Practical Approach on February 04, 2013, 10:43:09 AM