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It is a FEDERAL offense to harm any bird of prey. The punishment can range up to a few thousand dollars in fines, and a year or so in jail.
It is *possible* to obtain a permit to legally shoot a bird of prey if it is taking your livestock -- but it's usually not a simple thing to get. One of the legal requirements for obtaining a permit is that you must first show that you have already tried NON-lethal methods of control.
Like Amazondoc said....It doesn't matter what state you live in, it's a federal offense. The permits are not easy to get, VERY slow process.
Personally, I don't blame the hawks. They are doing what they do naturally. I respect them. I also respect my chickens. I'll take whatever precautionary methods I can to make sure they are safe. If a hawk happens to get them despite all my personal efforts, then I have to respect that as much as it sucks.
Bluemoon
Thank you everyone-question answered!
It is a FEDERAL offense to harm any bird of prey. The punishment can range up to a few thousand dollars in fines, and a year or so in jail.
It is *possible* to obtain a permit to legally shoot a bird of prey if it is taking your livestock -- but it's usually not a simple thing to get. One of the legal requirements for obtaining a permit is that you must first show that you have already tried NON-lethal methods of control.
Like Amazondoc said....It doesn't matter what state you live in, it's a federal offense. The permits are not easy to get, VERY slow process.
Personally, I don't blame the hawks. They are doing what they do naturally. I respect them. I also respect my chickens. I'll take whatever precautionary methods I can to make sure they are safe. If a hawk happens to get them despite all my personal efforts, then I have to respect that as much as it sucks.
Bluemoon
Thank you everyone-question answered!
