What are the rules about shooting predators in your neighbors yard?

[EncinoMan]

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Typical stoners, really...mellow, peaceful and laidback. Sometimes I think they should put it in the water supply.

 

[welasharon]

Hahaha so true. Never hear a peep from them. Just a whiff now and then.

 

[highcountrychickens]

There are a bunch of threads here that list a source for your local and state laws about this... it includes wildlife predators, dogs, etc.. I'll see if I can find them - otherwise, google livestock predator laws (and your state)
You can also contact the Game and Fish in your area - they are full of great information.

One thing I can say is that it is absolutely illegal to shoot or kill any bird of prey -

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I'd be willing to bet there are several laws that make shooting those coons in your neighbors yard illegal.

 

[BrattishTaz]

I definately wouldn't suggest shooting anything in your neighbor's yard.

Around here, you would probably get return fire.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Most STATES have laws against shooting within a specified distance from an occupied building. You do not mention whether you are in a city/town or out in the country. Regardless, if someone were to shoot onto or towards my property, I would feel as if I were personally being attacked! And if I heard a shot that close, I woulld definitely call 911 and report that I WAS under attack.

If you are concerned about predators in the area, have a discussion with the neighbors about it--work TOGETHER to defend your animals. As many have said, the best defense is making sure your animals are in a predator-prood enclosure.

 

[MysticScorpio82]

Unless you have permission from your neighbors to shoot predators in their yard, then it is illegal (at least around here it is). Can you talk to them about it?

 

[cupman]

So basically you guys are telling me that after I shoot the raccoon in my neighbors yard I need to dispose of the corpse before the cops come so I can lie about it? Just kidding, guess I'll set some traps.

 

[aggie9296]

Well, a lot of people do follow the SSS rule. Shoot, shovel, shut up.

 

[BrattishTaz]

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I don't think they do it in their neighbor's yard though.