Are YOU "ALLOWED" to shoot fox that is after your chickens??

[Edfewlass]

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Do what i do if the neighbors ask i tell them it was a snake they hardly ever ask though when we first moved out here I was out there quite often blasting water moccasins

 

[deerman]

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Sorry but not a hawk they are protect by Federal Laws. No matter what the state law is.

Watch me.

Beware if you do, some have micro chips. Several people have been busted killing them and posting on fourms bragging about it.

 

[ninjapoodles]

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Do what i do if the neighbors ask i tell them it was a snake they hardly ever ask though when we first moved out here I was out there quite often blasting water moccasins

There's nothing wrong with doing things the "right" way. I guess I don't really understand why so many people seem to be apologetic about dealing with predators legally.

I mean, the game & fish commissions (or whatever they're called in your state) exist to MANAGE wildlife, right? To help us humans coexist with wildlife in such a way as to minimize our negative impact on the animals and their negative impact on us--a balancing act that should be appreciated and respected, IMO. The more accurate, HONEST information they have, the more accurately the laws and guidelines will reflect what's going on in real life--our lives.

So yes, we will defend our livestock from predators. But we will do so in a manner that allows us to work WITH our wildlife authorities. We'll get a permit beforehand, and we'll fill out the appropriate paperwork afterward. Is that such a big deal?

 

[deerman]

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Do what i do if the neighbors ask i tell them it was a snake they hardly ever ask though when we first moved out here I was out there quite often blasting water moccasins

There's nothing wrong with doing things the "right" way. I guess I don't really understand why so many people seem to be apologetic about dealing with predators legally.

I mean, the game & fish commissions (or whatever they're called in your state) exist to MANAGE wildlife, right? To help us humans coexist with wildlife in such a way as to minimize our negative impact on the animals and their negative impact on us--a balancing act that should be appreciated and respected, IMO. The more accurate, HONEST information they have, the more accurately the laws and guidelines will reflect what's going on in real life--our lives.

So yes, we will defend our livestock from predators. But we will do so in a manner that allows us to work WITH our wildlife authorities. We'll get a permit beforehand, and we'll fill out the appropriate paperwork afterward. Is that such a big deal?

so true no need to break the law

 

[bart40330]

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Watch me.

Beware if you do, some have micro chips. Several people have been busted killing them and posting on fourms bragging about it.

I'd like to read a story about that.

 

[ivan3]

bart40330 wrote: I'd like to read a story about that.

Well, since this article covers foxes and hawks both (though cameras not transponders):

http://hamptonroads.com/2009/02/camera-convicted-him-raised-battle-over-privacy

i'm not sure if the reporter got this quote wrong, or if the landowner needs to be tagged:

FTA: "He'd been having a particular problem with foxes eating his crops, so he set up cage traps in several spots next to his fields."​

 

[coffeemama]

Not sure what species you have but here is a Colorado Div. of Wildlife red fox page.

http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWithWildlife/Mammals/LivingWithRedFox.htm

It states that:
"Shooting nuisance red fox is an effective control method on private land in rural areas. Landowners wishing to shoot red fox need to be aware of local and state laws. The hunting of red fox on public land requires a Colorado small game or furbearers license."

 

[deerman]

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Beware if you do, some have micro chips. Several people have been busted killing them and posting on fourms bragging about it.

I'd like to read a story about that.

Ok just go ahead, kill them and post it. Then you can wright the story for all of us to read.
Federal laws over ride State laws.

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

You can shoot it! I already got info on this from the local DNR. If your still unsure, contact your local DNR. Livestock damage. You can shoot anything on our property.

 

[WalkingWolf]

I had a friend who got arrested for shooting a charging bear, now he also had his young son with him. He did the "Right Thing" and reported it and promptly was escorted with bracelets to jail by US Fish and Wildlife. Charges were later dropped when the military became involved as he was to be deployed, and highly respected in his unit. But any arrest of a military officer damages the career forever. US Fish and Wildlife and some other wildlife officers are out of control.

While in the keys they had a Fish and Wildlife officer writing tickets on US 1 for even 1 mh over the speed limit. I am very supportive of law enforcement but sometimes kooks manage to get in Fish and Wildlife when they can't get anywhere else.