

http://www.nutria.com/site14.php
the gumbo sounds tasty.

G-Man wrote:So, due to its classification as a Prohibited Aquatic Animal Species in Washington State, I believe it is legal to "harvest" Nutria at any time. Further, in doing so you are helping the State reduce and hopefully eliminate the population altogether. So you see, in a way, it is your civic duty to eat them. Kinda like the feral pigs that can be found on the Peninsula and Southwest Washington. If you run across one of these critters you need to remind them of where they fit in the food chain!
In all seriousness though, Nutria appear to be able to provide a good opportunity to hone one's hunting skills. Just need to keep in mind your local ordinances with regards to firearms restrictions. I know a bow hunter who will be targeting them for off season practice. I contemplating hunting them with my son in preparation for deer next season to impress upon him positive identification before the shot, shot selection, safety, etc.
G-Man wrote:So, due to its classification as a Prohibited Aquatic Animal Species in Washington State, I believe it is legal to "harvest" Nutria at any time. Further, in doing so you are helping the State reduce and hopefully eliminate the population altogether. So you see, in a way, it is your civic duty to eat them. Kinda like the feral pigs that can be found on the Peninsula and Southwest Washington. If you run across one of these critters you need to remind them of where they fit in the food chain!
In all seriousness though, Nutria appear to be able to provide a good opportunity to hone one's hunting skills. Just need to keep in mind your local ordinances with regards to firearms restrictions. I know a bow hunter who will be targeting them for off season practice. I contemplating hunting them with my son in preparation for deer next season to impress upon him positive identification before the shot, shot selection, safety, etc.