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Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:10 pm
by Killerbunny
Am I allowed to shoot squirrels that are causing a problem in the turkey paddock? They are panicking the Mums!
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:18 pm
by Kbr42
Why not! If you have a license for small anaimls you should be good. Other option is to trap and relocate.
It's time for their second litter so they are eating everything in sight. I limit putting feed out to 2x a day..
Good luck!
Cheers Karen
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:36 pm
by Killerbunny
Yup I have that license. Feel bad but....
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:48 pm
by ross
Not in season till Sept 15
But if threatening your critters ?
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:52 pm
by Killerbunny
Yes the new poults. Squirrels can be quite aggressive and will eat young birds etc.
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:09 pm
by ross
Goggle this , gives you info or SSS .
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:35 pm
by Killerbunny
Thx @ross
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:32 pm
by ross
Welcome KB ...🐿🐿🐿🐿
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 5:18 pm
by windwalkingwolf
Yes, you can, if damaging property, and yes, frightening birds and eating their feed counts. It used to be open season on black and grey squirrels as a nuisance animal, but since hunting them started to get some interest, they are now classed as a small game animal and have a season. The little red squirrels, however, were considered a threatened species and not allowed to be hunted or harassed...however I no longer see them on the list, so I'm guessing that they would be fair game as well.
Re: Squirrels
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:01 pm
by Jaye
Good to know. They are beyond a mere nuisance here at the moment.