We need to save California!

[kwaping]

California growers say new rodent infestation is plaguing Central Valley

The wet weather in 2023 created the perfect breeding ground for rodents, farm advocates say.

www.cbsnews.com

Farmers are trying everything they can to protect their crop and their walnuts from this infestation. However, Genasci says it's becoming increasingly more difficult because they have to use fewer rodenticides.

"Rodenticides have been really in the crosshairs. They've removed a number of items we use to kill rodents, or restricted their use," Genasci said. "If it's not one thing, it's another, it seems like."

He's hoping that soon, farmers and growers can catch a break.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Predator GTO lead free pellets. How about that for rodent control?

 

[kwaping]

Airguns can shoot lead in California, but no night vision of any kind. That shouldn't be a problem for ground squirrels though.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Airguns can shoot lead in California, but no night vision of any kind. That shouldn't be a problem for ground squirrels though.

Some of those hunting laws are weird. When problem animals abound, take the gloves off. I’m not much for California almonds, but the English walnuts grown there are !!! Is it difficult for airgunners to get permissions to some of these places for pesting? Can you appeal the the department of fish and game for some sort of waiver for pest work?

 

[kwaping]

I have no idea how to go about this. But being unemployed right now, I would love to spend my days out there helping to reduce the ground squirrel numbers!

 

[Jfk742]

I was just reading about the infestation. Have you knocked on any doors in the valley?

 

[Ezana4CE]

I have no idea how to go about this. But being unemployed right now, I would love to spend my days out there helping to reduce the ground squirrel numbers!

@kwaping Search the threads There’s some decent info out there. I just found this

California Permissions

I am interested in getting some local permissions to do pest control on local farms. It is no secret that California is rather unique in its approach to guns and therefore I am apprehensive about how to go about seeking a Permission at a local farm to do pest control. I am open to all ideas of...

www.airgunnation.com

 

[Berserkeley Mike]

Airguns can shoot lead in California, but no night vision of any kind. That shouldn't be a problem for ground squirrels though.

Where did you read this, about the night vision? For pest control, or animals "depredating one's crops", I don't see mention of restrictions. Granted, ground squirrels are only out during the day, but say, for rats?

 

[kwaping]

Where did you read this, about the night vision? For pest control, or animals "depredating one's crops", I don't see mention of restrictions. Granted, ground squirrels are only out during the day, but say, for rats?

Here's one reference. This makes it seem like it's only IR scopes though.

PC 468 Possession of Night Vision Sniperscope: Law, Punishment & Defense Criminal Defense Attorneys. PC 468, Sniperscope, Night Vision, Rifle, IR, CA, Scope

PC 468 Possession of Night Vision Sniperscope: Law, Punishment & Defense: Misdemeanor Penal Code 468: Snipe Scope w/ Night Vision Penalty CA

www.calcriminaldefenselawyers.com

 

[BlackICE]

CA is hard to save, in the best case it will take more than a decade!

 

[Struckat]

Rep what you sow.

 

[A.G.R]

Rats, unemployment, California. Sounds about right.

I’d tell you to write your Governor but he’s the one leading The Rats.

First they burn your cities down to take your land , now they will use one of history’s oldest known killers to eradicate the people.

Get out while you can

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Once i they said the big one is comming and snap cala off to slide into the Pacific if lucky the deep part of the Marina trench .. lol well where's that luck at ? Then fire to burn it up flood to put it outand mudslide to bury it under over snd over youd think they get the hint about Devine punishment .

Guy says unemployed but going to add tax to help illegals live comfortably and health care , but no money for citizens local fire protection bwhen there towns burning down around them . Hay man does a illegal have your job for pennies on your dollar ,?

What goes on there is like some bazzro world .

G0d bless the free state of Florida .

 

[jps2486]

Airguns can shoot lead in California, but no night vision of any kind. That shouldn't be a problem for ground squirrels though.

Does that apply to private landowners?

 

[beerthief]

A red filtered flood light will light up their eyes , and it doesn't have to be very bright to do it . bait trays makes it a lot easier /faster .

In the groves you can set up lanes like FT

 

[Contndr35BB]

I did a job in Bakerfield several yrs back. Several locals worked at the project & were hunters & shooters. They filled me in on how is WAS & how it IS now. All I can say is I feel for them & I couldn't stand to deal w/ their political structure there ( AND all the homeless beggars ! ). Shame some was nice country.

 

[Berserkeley Mike]

Here's one reference. This makes it seem like it's only IR scopes though.

PC 468 Possession of Night Vision Sniperscope: Law, Punishment & Defense Criminal Defense Attorneys. PC 468, Sniperscope, Night Vision, Rifle, IR, CA, Scope

PC 468 Possession of Night Vision Sniperscope: Law, Punishment & Defense: Misdemeanor Penal Code 468: Snipe Scope w/ Night Vision Penalty CA

www.calcriminaldefenselawyers.com

Well, I'll be danged... yes, there is such a law

California Code, PEN 468.

The text reads "designed for or adaptable to use on a firearm", which reminds me of the moderator language. My guess is that a lot of IR scopes would fit that description. It also exempts IR scopes "when used solely for scientific research or educational purposes", so could one claim they are doing research to educate others on how to get rid of rats in the garden? Does posting a youtube video count as education? Are we at the Wonderland point where one's otherwise incriminating video post can be used as a defense?

 

[lbc_PSI]

So, I'm not a lawyer..but the 468 law appears to have a tiny "gap"..

"In short, a sniperscope, or “sniper scope,” is a telescope, usually a monocular telescope, that is capable of being affixed to a firearm, usually a rifle, and which uses optical magnification via curved lenses to make distant objects appear larger in the sniper’s view port (ocular lens)."

All one would need is a 0 power night vision optic..LOL

The law is obviously poorly written, but maybe my English interpretation isn't what it used to be.

Using pejorative words like "sniper scope" is stupid/ignorant..similar to the "assault rifle" moniker. JMNSHO.

But what can you say..it's Kalifornica.

 

[Motorhead]

All you haters of California ... yes do stay away !!! and if you live here and feel this way ... yes PLEASE leave !!!

 

[TerryE1]

Concur with @Motorhead. We'll take care of the squirrels.