Home and landowners of Washington know all to well how frustrating and confusing the states mole laws are.
In this episode, we break down the laws and explain why it is illegal to for homeowners and pest control providers to control these destructive animals.
Even if you're not from Washington, you'll want to hear just how insane these laws are and maybe provide some insight as to how your state handles these creatures that can cause thousands of dollars in damage per home, per year.

** Please Note: We apologize for the audio quality of the first segment. We experienced technical difficulties as we recorded during a power outage. The problem only affected the first segment.
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Below are the links to the laws and literature we reference in this episode. They provide a the reader with contradiction and confusion but weave a tale of madness for landowners. 

• Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, "Living With Wildlife: Moles"

            https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/living/species-        facts/moles#:~:text=Moles%20are%20unclassified%20and%20people,or%20their%20property%20(RCW%2077.36.&text=With%20the%20passing%20of%20Initiative,use%20in%20Washington%20(RCW%2077.15.

• Trapping or killing wildlife threatening human safety or causing property damage—Limitations and conditions—Rules.  RCW 77.36.030 

            https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.36.030

• Unlawful traps—Penalty.  RCW 77.15.194 

           https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.194

• Body Gripping Traps. RCW 77.15.192

           https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.15.192

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