Bear Flipped over coop

[nhgrl8]

I know personally you can NOT shoot a bear legally here even in the act of getting into your coop . Killed 60 birds here in a BARN not a coop , ripped the double doors off the barn . He was here every day . Finally Hunting session. we were able to shoot him over 300 pounds .Not all laws in certain areas are the same . Fish and game did reimburse me for the last chickens.

 

[Folly's place]

And shooting when there's not a clear field of fire is stupid, and dangerous.
Mary

 

[589205]

I know personally you can NOT shoot a bear legally here even in the act of getting into your coop . Killed 60 birds here in a BARN not a coop , ripped the double doors off the barn . He was here every day . Finally Hunting session. we were able to shoot him over 300 pounds .Not all laws in certain areas are the same . Fish and game did reimburse me for the last chickens.

Very sorry this happened to you!

 

[589205]

As I rummage through my cleaning products/supplies thinking about how much bears HATE them, I realize that there’s got to be a better way to handle situations like this...

 

[589205]

The cleaner and scarier you are, the better. Otherwise, in simple words...the more you smell like part of the forest around you = the less likely bears will ever want to waste their time messing with you.

 

[Montanagirl26]

Bear flipped over our coop. Ate 4 but 2 managed to survive. Sadly our pullets didn't make it. Based on the the tracks I'd say 175-225 lbs bear.View attachment 2655611

So sorry, rotten bears.

 

[BatesFamily5]

Bear flipped over our coop. Ate 4 but 2 managed to survive. Sadly our pullets didn't make it. Based on the the tracks I'd say 175-225 lbs bear.View attachment 2655611

I'm so sorry this has happened.

 

[Don 27]

There is a $10,000 reward for turning in anyone who shoots a Bald Eagle and significant cash rewards for turning in anyone who kills many species of birds of prey(falcons/hawks/owls).

Even for livestock? That's a Shame if It's that way.

 

[nhgrl8]

Even for livestock? That's a Shame if It's that way.

Absolutely disagree a chicken is not worth a bald Eagles life . No comparison really .

 

[Folly's place]

All raptors are federally protected in the USA! Big fines, possible jail time for injuring or killing any.
Our job as flock owners is to protect our birds, but this does not include breaking the law. Fencing, roofing or netting, guard dogs, whatever, but raptors are not to be damaged.
Also raptors are the least deadly risks out there, many other predators will do more damage.
Mary