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Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: ionicmuffin on April 20, 2013, 03:30:01 am

Title: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: ionicmuffin on April 20, 2013, 03:30:01 am

So its my understanding that in Washington state i need only a license to hunt eastern gray squirrels and eastern fox squirrels. There is no limit as far as i know and there is no need for a permit. Do i have this info correct?

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: crooketarrow on April 20, 2013, 11:04:37 am

  Not sure about WASHINGTON ST. but here in WV. it's 6 a day. And we do have a season.

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: barefootbowhunter on April 21, 2013, 04:39:53 pm

correct. the native species are off limits but eastern greys and fox squirrels, are year round no limit, in wa. tasty tasty

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: ionicmuffin on April 23, 2013, 12:55:33 am

Also, i should ask, do i need a hunting license? im fine with that if i do, but i want to be sure.

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: barefootbowhunter on April 25, 2013, 12:06:57 am

thats a good question. i would suggest a small game license to be on the safe side

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: ionicmuffin on April 25, 2013, 02:01:44 am

So to be sure were talking about the same thing, I've never taken the hunters safety course and so I've never had any type of hunters license. I think i have to take the class and get certified right? That's what I'm talking about when I say hunters license. Now, I know I don't need any tags for them, they are open all year and you have no limits, that's what I know, but that's as far as my knowledge extends.

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on April 25, 2013, 09:39:44 am

Definitely take the hunter's safety course, whether it's required legally or not.  It's worth the time and money invested for the knowlege.  The teachers are about the most passionate sportsman you'll find.

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: Stringman on April 25, 2013, 10:25:55 am

Quote from: Pekane on April 25, 2013, 09:39:44 am

Definitely take the hunter's safety course, whether it's required legally or not.  It's worth the time and money invested for the knowlege.  The teachers are about the most passionate sportsman you'll find.

Not to mention if you ever plan to hunt big game in a state like CO, you are required to have your hunter's education course ID. Easier just to get it out of the way now.

Scott

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: ionicmuffin on April 25, 2013, 11:32:51 am

k sweet, just have to sign up for some classes soon!

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: Ed Brooks on April 25, 2013, 12:05:18 pm

Ionicmuffin
here is a link to the hunters safety link on WDFW http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/classes/basic.php  it is required to have taken one to get a hunting license for big or small game(not sure about squirrels) . Happy Hunting! Ed

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: Shiloh on April 25, 2013, 08:11:41 pm

Wait...you can hunt squirrel in WA?  :o Everyone I ever asked said it was a no-go, something about dwindling populations.

If not, I know what I'm doing this spring!

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: ionicmuffin on April 25, 2013, 08:35:06 pm

Keep in mind shiloh that its ONLY eastern grey and eastern fox squirrels that are legal to hunt. im sure there are one or two more, but the eastern greys are what we have an infestation of! plus they make darn good bow strings!

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: Shiloh on April 25, 2013, 08:50:58 pm

Okay, thanks for the clarification. I'll study up on what eastern grey/fox squirrels look like and try to find an open weekend.  :laugh:

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: ionicmuffin on April 25, 2013, 09:01:50 pm

yeah, i see them EVERYWHERE. they would be an issue if they were any more populated. They were introduced from the east to the west

Title: Re: WA Squirrel hunting.
Post by: Shiloh on April 25, 2013, 09:06:22 pm

Yeah, I was just doing some research on wikipedia. Now I've just got to figure out how to distinguish between eastern/western grays, since the latter is illegal to take, haha.