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Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« on: September 26, 2018, 03:54:18 PM »
I am new to the forum. I am looking for a place to hunt Western Gray Squirrel with an air rifle. Ideally, it would be a private permission. But any knowledge of good hunting  on public land would also be helpful. I live in Snohomish County so travelling North or East makes the most sense to me.  Thanks
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Re: West Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2018, 03:55:28 PM »
I think you want to hunt Eastern gray squirrels in Western Washington.

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Re: West Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2018, 04:02:52 PM »
I don't think any kind of squirrel hunting is legal in Washington is it?

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Re: West Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2018, 04:05:30 PM »
I think you want to hunt Eastern gray squirrels in Western Washington.

This.  There is a thread or two here.  I will see if I can dig them up.

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Re: West Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2018, 04:06:17 PM »
Eastern Grey Squirrels are not protected so can be hunted anytime. They are the ones you see in cities and parks. Western Greys are listed in the state as a threatened species and cannot be hunted.

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Re: West Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2018, 05:20:03 PM »
I am sorry. You are correct it IS Eastern Grays I am looking to hunt.

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Re: West Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2018, 05:20:48 PM »
I think you want to hunt Eastern gray squirrels in Western Washington.

This.  There is a thread or two here.  I will see if I can dig them up.

Much appreciated.

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Re: Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2018, 05:42:13 PM »
So, maybe more information is needed. It is true, Eastern Grays are what I want to hunt. No license is required for pest control on your own property. I have a passel that get fat off the seeds the birds drop from my feeders but I live in a tight residential area and can't risk even a sling shot. So, I am looking for a private land permission where I might hunt and do so safely away from houses but close enough in that I am not hunting protected species. I have done my research, I talked to Washington State Fish and Wildlife today, there is no season but a hunting license is required. I plan to use .22 cal gas piston air rifle so there is no loud boom. It actually has noise suppression technology.

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Re: Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2018, 08:58:36 AM »
I started a thread on squirrels today as well,  :chuckle: didn't see this one.

Gonna have mine deleted and ask here instead.If a squirrel does not match that of the described by W.D.F.W description does that make the squirrel unclassified?

With all due respect I would just as soon not have this thread hijacked.

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Re: Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2018, 09:17:50 AM »
So, maybe more information is needed. It is true, Eastern Grays are what I want to hunt. No license is required for pest control on your own property. I have a passel that get fat off the seeds the birds drop from my feeders but I live in a tight residential area and can't risk even a sling shot. So, I am looking for a private land permission where I might hunt and do so safely away from houses but close enough in that I am not hunting protected species. I have done my research, I talked to Washington State Fish and Wildlife today, there is no season but a hunting license is required. I plan to use .22 cal gas piston air rifle so there is no loud boom. It actually has noise suppression technology.

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 I live in a residential area in Covington and am constantly shooting squirrels in my back yard.  I make sure they are on the ground and let'er fly.  Sounds like I might have the same P gun as you or similar.  The sound of the pellet hitting the squirrel in the ribcage is almost louder than the air rifle.  :chuckle:
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Re: Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2018, 09:49:35 AM »
 


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 I live in a residential area in Covington and am constantly shooting squirrels in my back yard.  I make sure they are on the ground and let'er fly.  Sounds like I might have the same P gun as you or similar.  The sound of the pellet hitting the squirrel in the ribcage is almost louder than the air rifle.  :chuckle:
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To be honest I have not made my purchase yet but looking at a Gamo Swarm Magnum. In a very uncharacteristic move on my part I delayed the purchase until I had a place to hunt. Question: What do you do with the squirrels after you kill them?

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Re: Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2018, 10:11:26 AM »




 I live in a residential area in Covington and am constantly shooting squirrels in my back yard.  I make sure they are on the ground and let'er fly.  Sounds like I might have the same P gun as you or similar.  The sound of the pellet hitting the squirrel in the ribcage is almost louder than the air rifle.  :chuckle:
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To be honest I have not made my purchase yet but looking at a Gamo Swarm Magnum. In a very uncharacteristic move on my part I delayed the purchase until I had a place to hunt. Question: What do you do with the squirrels after you kill them?
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Eat them, they are delicious.  Slow/pressure cook, pick the meat then toss in soup or stew or whatever you would put chicken in.

I started a thread on squirrels today as well,  :chuckle: didn't see this one.

Gonna have mine deleted and ask here instead.If a squirrel does not match that of the described by W.D.F.W description does that make the squirrel unclassified?

With all due respect I would just as soon not have this thread hijacked.

Actually, this is valid for your question as to a place to hunt... it is pretty much impossible to tell the difference between the two in the field so, I believe, it is determined by location.  The state lists locations of Western Greys.  Don't hunt in those areas.   ;)

I have had them eating apples from the trees in my yard, you might check any orchards in your area to see if they have a squirrel "problem".

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Re: Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2018, 10:35:58 AM »
Apples, cherries, sunflowers, etc.  They are relentless and an unlimited renewable resource.

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Re: Eastern Gray Squirrel Where to hunt
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2018, 10:59:24 AM »
Apples, cherries, sunflowers, etc.  They are relentless and an unlimited renewable resource.

 :yeah:

I catch them eating my wifes grapes as well, which I found odd.


 


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