porcupines?

**Mastiff4570** · October 23rd, 2008, 12:34 AM

Anyone know the rules about shooting them in PA i can't find them on the commision web site?

**scoutjoe** · October 23rd, 2008, 08:38 AM

If its not a game animal it's protected, therefore can't shoot them.

at least that is what I was lead to believe

**Dredly** · October 23rd, 2008, 09:09 AM

I dunno and it doesn't say anything in the digest - I'll email the PGC

**bigdog02** · October 23rd, 2008, 10:07 AM

I always believed they were not a protected species in PA since we are at the edge of their home range. Not even really sure why would would need to shoot one.

**toadyoforangeville** · October 23rd, 2008, 11:48 AM

They are protected. Saw one in a trap guy shot it then was arrested. dont do it.

**Frenchy** · October 23rd, 2008, 12:03 PM

Porcupines are protected just about every where they live. Interesting fact about porcupines, they are the only meat you do not have to cook should you have to eat one for survival.

This is its self makes them a very special animal.

**Ret-Fed** · October 23rd, 2008, 09:31 PM

Porcupines are protected in PA UNLESS they are damaging your property. Contact the PGC if you have property damage and speak with a WCO about how to proceed.

**Mastiff4570** · October 23rd, 2008, 11:32 PM

i have not shot one i was just curious cause i read somewhere they taste good lol and i love to eat lol.

**Ret-Fed** · October 24th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Filet mignon will be a lot cheaper than porcupine if cited for an unlawful kill. I'd go for the beef ! LOL

**Pro2A** · October 24th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Frenchy

Porcupines are protected just about every where they live. Interesting fact about porcupines, they are the only meat you do not have to cook should you have to eat one for survival.

This is its self makes them a very special animal.

I'd rather have squirrel or rabbit. I'd have to be pretty damn desperate to even attempt to skin and then eat raw meat from a porcupine...