Marmots in BC

The ones in your area are called Yellow Bellied marmots, Columbia ground squirrles are gopher sized gophers...

http://images.google.com/images?q=Y...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBAQsAQwAA

the other less common marmot in BC is called a Hoary Marmot they are located in the higher elevations whereas yellow bellied marmots are lower elevations.

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Here are pic's of the Vancouver Island marmot that is protected.

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I have shot hundreds of the yellow bellied marmots and thousands of columbia ground squirrels these two animals are the main reason I can shoot as good as I can... :D
 
BC Hunting Regulations, page 14; Schedule B .... (h) yellow-bellied marmots.

"Schedule "B" lists animals that may be captured or killed only for the specific purpose of protecting property unless an open season is designated by regulation (see Regional Schedules for open seasons). "

Therefore private land + damaged property = okay to kill.

Please note that Hoary Marmots (high elevation - usually alpine) are protected, however columbia ground squirrels and woodchucks are allowed.

Shooting any of these animals on crown land is illegal in BC, and in Alberta FWIW.
 
Well, the way that I see it you probably have 2 problems with the cabin.

1. Current unwanted guest, may be a Marmot that needs to be removed.
2. Critters can get underneath and cause damage.

I have a neighbour who spent some time and money on his back securing plywood to the underside of his cottage to keep out mice - it worked. Just an example, but bear in mind that if you take care of the current problem, something else is likely to move in. Just something to think about if you have a long term interest in the place.

One thing that no animal can tolerate is a strobe light; if you can get one cheap from walmart or wherever and you have hydro just let it run. A strobe light in an attic gets rid of squirrels very well too.
 
Pudelpointer said:
BC Hunting Regulations, page 14; Schedule B .... (h) yellow-bellied marmots.

"Schedule "B" lists animals that may be captured or killed only for the specific purpose of protecting property unless an open season is designated by regulation (see Regional Schedules for open seasons). "

Therefore private land + damaged property = okay to kill.

Please note that Hoary Marmots (high elevation - usually alpine) are protected, however columbia ground squirrels and woodchucks are allowed.

Shooting any of these animals on crown land is illegal in BC, and in Alberta FWIW.
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This is bang on according to my CO buddy. IF it is a private land title and not in city limits, then slay away.
The Kamloops Cemetary marmots are in city limits therefore, not able to be killed.
On another note. They halted the construction of the Chapters in Aberdeen so they could trap and relocate those yellow bellied marmots. Once trapped and relocated to the Costco area, they resumed construction.
Imagine that!!! Putting guys out of work, not able to feed their families for a ground-rat. KILL THEM ALL !!!!!!! :ar15:
 
Originally Posted by Grizz Axxemann
I find it hard to believe that a rodent of any breed could be endangered.
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Squamch said:
Do a little research on the Vancouver island marmot. They're really and truely endangered.
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He's from Alberta they are over run with gophers I'm thinking he was being funny and I got the joke... :p
 
Thanks for all the replies.

They're definitely marmots. I'm thinking probably hoary marmots as the cabin is at approximately 3500 ft if I'm not mistaken.

I'll try some of your suggestions this season.
 
captaink said:
Thanks for all the replies.

They're definitely marmots. I'm thinking probably hoary marmots as the cabin is at approximately 3500 ft if I'm not mistaken.

I'll try some of your suggestions this season.
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If you are in the South Cariboo they are yellow-bellied marmots. As mentioned it is legal to shoot them on your own property if they are a nuisance.
 
captaink said:
Thanks for all the replies.

They're definitely marmots. I'm thinking probably hoary marmots as the cabin is at approximately 3500 ft if I'm not mistaken.

I'll try some of your suggestions this season.
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The marmots at your cabin, 3500 feet altitude, are NOT hoary marmots.
Hoary marmots, commonly called Whistlers, are strictly high alpine and rocky dwellers, like 5 or 6,000 feet, except maybe lower in the northern mountains where timberline is so much lower.
Hoary marmots are much larger, with males weighing as much as thirty pounds. The color is dark, to black, on the more rear portions, while the necks and shoulders are lighter, getting almost white as they get old.
They are a very interesting animal. Seeing a colony of whistlers can be the highlight of a mountain trip. Some old guy, or gal, is always sitting near their den, watching for danger. When they see something dangerous they give a shrill whistle. Another marmot hearing the danger signal, will repeat it.
I have appeared on an alpine meadow in the northern Rockies and set the alarms going. After the nearest one gave his signal, it was repeated by everyone within hearing range. Some of the whistles were so far away, I could barely hear them!
A great animal, but I am very afraid their numbers are drastically being reduced.
 
Go back to my post #21 and look at the pictures in the links I supplied there and you will see that they are not Hoary Marmots.

Closest one to the Fraser Valley I have ever seen was up near the top of Mt Cheam in Chilliwack.
 
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