Neighbor dog on my property harassing wildlife

[LD48750]

That's fine I don't do good with neighbors anyway..

I can understand why.

 

[hunt4570]

I can understand why.

WHY??

 

[Sawyer Rob]

There are two dogs that are hunting here now, this morning it was those two plus they brought a friend. I see them on my game cams, one day they were running deer.

This morning they were hunting and came up around the house, second time they came through tracking a rabbit (no doubt) and as I went out with my shotgun they already ran through. Third time they came up to my house, I grabbed the shotgun and shot into the ground 2 feet in front of ones nose, that took their mind off hunting and they ran.

They have no collars, are not friendly and I have no idea where they come from... THAT, was their one and only one warning shot, next shot will be with buckshot and they will be coyote feed...

I have very little tolerance for dogs that go hunting "all the time" on their own...

SR

 

[hunt4570]

There are two dogs that are hunting here now, this morning it was those two plus they brought a friend. I see them on my game cams, one day they were running deer.

This morning they were hunting and came up around the house, second time they came through tracking a rabbit (no doubt) and as I went out with my shotgun they already ran through. Third time they came up to my house, I grabbed the shotgun and shot into the ground 2 feet in front of ones nose, that took their mind off hunting and they ran.

They have no collars, are not friendly and I have no idea where they come from... THAT, was their one and only one warning shot, next shot will be with buckshot and they will be coyote feed...

I have very little tolerance for dogs that go hunting "all the time" on their own...

SR

:thumbsup:

 

[LD48750]

WHY??

Look back at your posts and see how you treat your neighbors.

Or want to.

 

[jjp8182]

This has actually been an interesting thread to read.... and very much highlights the need to be aware of state and local laws.

For example in Minnesota (where I grew up) the state law regarding dogs chasing large game animals is: "Dogs Pursuing Big Game: No persons may allow their dog to chase or kill big game. Between January 1 and July 14, a dog that is observed wounding, killing, or pursuing in a way that endangers big game may be killed by any person. A peace officer or conservation officer may kill a dog that endangers big game at any time of the year. The officer or person is not liable for damages for killing the dog. Be aware of other hunters: Other hunting seasons are open before, during, and after the deer season. Many hunters use dogs to hunt upland game, waterfowl, rabbits, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes. Dogs may not be shot if seen pursuing big game during the fall hunting seasons, except by a conservation or peace officer." ....all of which was pulled directly from the 2019 State hunting regulations.

Likewise it's also good to know trespassing laws for the state/locality as in that same publication: "A person on foot may, without permission, enter private land without a firearm to retrieve a hunting dog. After retrieving the dog, the person must immediately leave the premises. This exception does not authorize the taking of the wild animal."

Which means that moving to Alabama, has meant learning the laws of this state....

Of course the most interesting "animal" I've ever heard of someone abandoning on rural property came from my dad a few years ago -- when he came across a couple who were trespassing and the woman was basically abandoning her boyfriend on my parent's property. Needless to say he told them to leave, but thing is before they left the guy walked into some of the pine trees and came back out with some gear that made it clear he'd been planning on squatting/living there.... (though given the time of year, I suspect he'd wouldn't have survived long). Of course given the proximity to the nearest city when growing up almost all the pets we had were abandoned animals. The most disturbing one we found was the one cat that'd been declawed before being abandoned, had it not approached us odds are a quick death would have been the kinder fate, as more than a couple of the animals we had were (at points) torn up by local wildlife.

So sometimes the easiest course of action is to be aware of the local laws, and if/when an animal becomes a problem politely inform the owner of what the laws are and what the potential liabilities or consequences are if it continues to be a problem. From what I've seen most people take a lot more interest in controlling or fixing a problem if it can become a much larger problem for them (not to mention potentially being thankful for educating them of what could happen). On the other hand, if they aren't that sort of person then at least you know what you're legally (or not) allowed to do when/if their problem requires you to provide a solution. Different states, different rules/solutions.

 

[Molalla1]

The owner of the garage I used to patronize was bragging one day of what he did to the neighbors dog: put out meat laced with ground up glass. He may or may not have been serious but it was the last time that I did business with them.

Well that is just plain wrong.

 

[Hay Dude]

I remember like it was yesterday watching my dad load his pistol to walk up to the neighbors property kill the GS that attacked me. My mom pleaded with him not to do it while we were waiting for the ambulance and he caved in to her. She may have saved his life, because Lord only knows what the dog owner would have done to my dad seeing him walk onto their property intending to kill their dog.
Now I am a father and have mixed feelings about what I would do.

 

[shooterdon]

I remember like it was yesterday watching my dad load his pistol to walk up to the neighbors property kill the GS that attacked me. My mom pleaded with him not to do it while we were waiting for the ambulance and he caved in to her. She may have saved his life, because Lord only knows what the dog owner would have done to my dad seeing him walk onto their property intending to kill their dog.
Now I am a father and have mixed feelings about what I would do.

If I could keep my cool...call the Sheriff, press charges, sue, insure the dog is put down by the authorities.

If I was "foolish", load up the .223 Howa, lay out some cheap hot dogs 150 yards from the neighbors boundary, wait for the opportunity, and shoot the dog.

 

[Diggin It]

I'll just assume you tend to over state yourself.

If not then I'll go back to my earlier statement. Glad you aren't my neighbor.

I vote 'not'.