Killed a mink now what?

[Super Chickenman]

Pringel, at least here in Idaho, since you were using a live trap, you would be required to have a trapping license. Does not matter if you think they were going after your chickens. You didn't catch the animal "in the act" so it was not "in defense of...".

Second, if it is a Fisher, it might indeed be a protected species. It is in many states.

My advice would be to first go buy a trapping license. They are not very expensive. Second, if a Fisher is protected in your state and you catch one, rather than shoot it, call the Game Warden. They will cart it off and release it somewhere else. It might be a pain in the butt, but it sure is better than a possible $10,000 fine.

 

[pringle]

Yeah im gonna be keeping this hush hush

im gonna start using golden marlin now with jelly on it.

 

[Robo]

If you arent skinning it you could ship it to me. Imagine what they would say if you tried to ship a dead coon or mink.

 

[theFox]

Quote:
Let's see was this trapping done on your own land?

Did you use a box trap?

Do you actually live on that land?

Other than living on that land do you use it for agricultural purposes only?

If you can answer yes to all of the above, you do not need a license.

However the Fisher trapping season in Massachusetts started November 1 and ended on November 22.

There is no open hunting season on Fisher in Massachusetts.

Note these are just the trapping and hunting laws take on the matter, this doesn't include a person's rights in regards to protecting his property which also doesn't always mean that his property is under immediate attack.

You now need to see what your rights are under any DLP provisions of the law, these are outside of any hunting and trapping laws.

 

[purr]

Just read it they are protected.If you have a problem it says to call masswildlife
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/wildlife/living/pdf/living_with_fisher.pdf

 

[pringle]

Alright,Alright,Alright,I wont kill any and im gonna call masswildlife to see what I should do(I wont tell the I killed any fisher cats).I wont trap em anymore or kill any.Im just gonna make my coops and runs way more secure.Thanks everyone for all the info you have been very helpful

now if you dont mind im gonna watch my quail hatching!

 

[speckledhen]

WARNING! Read the instructions for this forum again, please. Trolling will not be permitted so control those fingers. Read especially the bold parts below!

I just want to make clear the purpose of this forum.

*This forum is for dealing with predators and pests. Period.

*If information is graphic, please note it in the subject line of your post so members can make a decision whether they want to open the thread or not. If you choose to open a thread with said warnings, it is not BYC's responsibility when you are offended.

*Dealing with predators and pests is not always pleasant. Although sometimes hard to do, please be as sensitive as possible when explaining procedures and results. Some younger members and/or squeamish adults will appreciate it.

*Although some ways are not considered ideal to some, it serves the purpose of removing the offending predator. If you have an idea or a helpful comment, please do reply. If it is a sarcastic comment about the disposal or capture of a predator, please keep your thoughts to yourself. We are not here to judge one another on methods or ways and means.

*That being said, please do not gloat or suggest torturous ways of killing for pleasure or indeed, post in such a way that your predator control can be construed as pleasure killing instead of simply taking care of a problem.

*Compassion will go a long way toward helping to educate and help solve someone's predator problem. No matter the reason, most members' birds are their pets and being a chicken doesn't make it less of a pet than a house cat or companion dog. Please don't lecture or hassle anyone about their losses. Glass houses......

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*It is the responsibility of the person with the predator to determine the legalities of what they do and that person will take ultimate responsibility. BYC does not condone illegal acts.

For instance, Trapping..this is a legal defence and it is not open for debate whether you prefer this method or not. This forum is designed as an aid to those who are having predator problems. It is not a debate forum on ethics.

*Please keep this in mind as we all learn from one another how to deter predators. Thanks. smile​

 

[hinkjc]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=5808

*If you wish to suggest an alternate non lethal means of control, please share it in a non judgemental way that is a viable solution and not merely complaining about who was here first etc, IF it is directly related to the OP's request for assistance. If a non lethal alternative is offered, please be appreciative and remember that there are many ways and means and flaming a member for suggesting such an alternative will not be tolerated.

*It is the responsibility of the person with the predator to determine the legalities of what they do and that person will take ultimate responsibility. BYC does not condone illegal acts.

 

[pringle]

OK jeese sorry I said I killed a mink, already told you im not gonna do anything now exept make my run/coop better..I already got all the info I need.I didnt mean to upset anyone.Thanks everyone who helped!

 

[speckledhen]

Pringle, our warnings didn't necessarily have to do with just you.

However, I will lock the thread since you have the information you wanted.