Didn't know where to post this, so I figured the hunters would know better than anyone about pests.
First off, what are legally considered 'Pests'? What I mean by pest, are animals that destroy your property such as Coons, Squirels, Gofers, Crows, Mice, Cyote, etc.
I know baiting is illegal, to take a pest. But I also know, every Tuesday night a racoon or squirele is opening my garbabe can and tossing my garbage all over the front lawn. Am I incorrect for stalking the animal with intent to kill, knowing that my garbage is 'bait'?
If I do take an animal, who do I have to contact to either dispose of the carcas and/or create a report of the incident?
What caliber can I use to dispose of these pests?
Can I set my dog after these pests?
What if a neigbors dog get's loose and is terrorizing my yard and children?
Also, must the shot be humane? Will I get some penalty if I shot a Coon in the stomach and wound it, as opposed to killing it on contact?
I can't go around chasing a field mouse with a handgun, but I do have a powerful .177 cal air rifle. The caliber requires a well placed shot for a kill, and sometimes it can prove difficult knowing the cunning of these animals, and their desire for survival.
Last question, while working my lawn, and on my property, can I OC a firearm?
Thanks to who ever answers this, maybe it will help others as well.
First off, what are legally considered 'Pests'? What I mean by pest, are animals that destroy your property such as Coons, Squirels, Gofers, Crows, Mice, Cyote, etc.
I know baiting is illegal, to take a pest. But I also know, every Tuesday night a racoon or squirele is opening my garbabe can and tossing my garbage all over the front lawn. Am I incorrect for stalking the animal with intent to kill, knowing that my garbage is 'bait'?
If I do take an animal, who do I have to contact to either dispose of the carcas and/or create a report of the incident?
What caliber can I use to dispose of these pests?
Can I set my dog after these pests?
What if a neigbors dog get's loose and is terrorizing my yard and children?
Also, must the shot be humane? Will I get some penalty if I shot a Coon in the stomach and wound it, as opposed to killing it on contact?
I can't go around chasing a field mouse with a handgun, but I do have a powerful .177 cal air rifle. The caliber requires a well placed shot for a kill, and sometimes it can prove difficult knowing the cunning of these animals, and their desire for survival.
Last question, while working my lawn, and on my property, can I OC a firearm?
Thanks to who ever answers this, maybe it will help others as well.