The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and first-time hunters alike. Technically they are actually a squirrel (A Belding's ground squirrel) but we call them sage rats and right now they are thriving and numbers are increasing. Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and non-residents in Washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts. Call JW Wolff today at 206-403-7954! We have contracted access to more than 35 irrigated fields that are normally closed to the public. Here at High Desert Sage Rat Guide Service we offer some of the best shooting around, with fields that are absolutely loaded with targets. These squirrels are affectionately known as sage rats, squeaks, varmints and pop-ups. 358 likes. Download our Hunting Policies and Hunting Contract. You'll need a basic Idaho hunting license. These Beldings ground squirrels, or sage rats, are quite abundant, offering shot opportunities for the beginning shooter to the most advanced marksman. … Hunt dates are available from mid-March through the end of May. Native to the Orient, Asia Minor, and Siberia, Old World rats were introduced to North America on the ships of the early voyagers. Located in the heart of Predator Paradise (Southeastern Oregon) Diamond A Guides specializes in top quality predator hunting. In case you haven't noticed, the price of everything is higher than it used to be. We have always had some sage rats, and just controlled them with shooting the few we saw. Mail Your Hunting Policies Form and Contract to us at Blue Mountain Ranch, PO … These ground squirrels, AKA Sage Rats, are known by the farmers and ranchers as a crop destroying pest. Welcome to Lone Sage Outfitters. Plenty of people hunt them with .22 lr, not uncommon to burn 500 rounds in a day. By Gary Lewis. About The Beldings Ground Squirrel. Spending over 150 days a year in the field predator hunting alone. We have sections of lava flow very high in some parts with rock rising above the soil, other parts are deep sand with rock mixed in.. All of the irrigated ground is horse pasture. Hunt Dates. We can't blame inflation because the government's economic indicators tell us that inflation is low. The real challenge is the long shot with a centerfire varmint rifle. We have sections of lava flow very high in some parts with rock rising above the soil, other parts are deep sand with rock mixed in.. All of the irrigated ground is horse pasture. We hunt sage rats weekends mid-April to mid-July (minus a few weeks in June before the first alfalfa cut). Washington is home to both native and non-native rats, the latter sometimes being referred to as Old World rats. With Justin doing the guiding and Nikki the cooking you just can't go wrong. … 5. You may fill out by hand or electronically, but don’t forget to attach your deposit. High Desert Sage Rat Guide Services LLC, Deschutes, Oregon. Sage rats (Belding's ground squirrels) are destructive agricultural pests that cause tens of millions of dollars of damage each year. I was hunting on a farmer's land and helping him conduct some pest control to prevent these ground squirrels from damaging his land too severely. For those of us who enjoy shooting sports welcome to the wonderful world of sage rat shooting. MAGIC VALLEY, IDAHO The sagebrush flats north of Mountain Home, Jerome and Twin Falls crawl with Great Basin (aka Piute) ground squirrels. Contact: Blue Lakes Sporting Goods, Twin Falls (208-733-6446) These highly adaptable rats … … Livestock animals are injured when they step into the rat holes, irrigation pivots get stuck in sinkholes caused by collapsed burrows, and fields become impassible by vehicle. Varmint Hunting. The best shooting is in the sagebrush adjacent to small creeks and springs. We have always had some sage rats, and just controlled them with shooting the few we saw. Providing guided upland bird hunting for Pheasant, Chukar, Quail, Huns, Grouse, and Waterfowl near Spokane, Washington.