>From the wilderness a voice of reason! Thanks Russell. Good info for everyone who has been discussing the squirrel issues this week. Have thoroughly enjoyed Landscaping For Wildlife in the PNW, and look forward to getting the Living With Wildlife book.

Brett A. Wolfe
Seattle, WA

Russell Link <linkrel at dfw.wa.gov> wrote:
With regards to trapping and releasing squirrels in Washington, please see the last paragraph.

Legal Status of Washington Squirrels

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 (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 and no permit is necessary.

It is unlawful to release a native or nonnative 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) and (WAC 232-12-271).

>From "Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest" http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/books_link.htm


Russell Link
Urban Wildlife Biologist
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
16018 Mill Creek Blvd.
Mill Creek, WA 98012

(425) 775-1311 ext. 110
linkrel at dfw.wa.gov
http://wdfw.wa.gov

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