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Several months back my game camera recorded a pack of dogs running together on my hunting land. Don't like seeing them running loose as they could be chasing down Wildlife like deer. Also don't like the idea of them coming up on me if I happen to be out roaming about in the woods. Since I usually carry a handgun with me for snakes can anyone think of a reason why I shouldn't dispatch a pack of dogs that's running wild on my property?
I could not fathom just randomly shooting dogs or any animal for the hell of it, or in your case, unproven allegations.
How about humanely trapping them and giving them to your local animal control/shelter?
DO not say it is too hard, even myself in the poor USSR as a teen, humanely trapped feral dogs like this, I find it hard to believe an American with much greater access to resources to do so, cannot manage such a task.
And why would you wonder off into the woods, and shoot a snake if you come across it? That is really baffling, lol. Where do you think snakes live?
If you want to kill something just for the thrill of killing, just go do it and not seek some sort of justification to make yourself feel better about it.
Several months back my game camera recorded a pack of dogs running together on my hunting land. Don't like seeing them running loose as they could be chasing down Wildlife like deer. Also don't like the idea of them coming up on me if I happen to be out roaming about in the woods. Since I usually carry a handgun with me for snakes can anyone think of a reason why I shouldn't dispatch a pack of dogs that's running wild on my property?
How about consulting with Fish & Game (or Fish & Wildlife)? Please don’t shoot those dogs.... please
Several months back my game camera recorded a pack of dogs running together on my hunting land. Don't like seeing them running loose as they could be chasing down Wildlife like deer. Also don't like the idea of them coming up on me if I happen to be out roaming about in the woods. Since I usually carry a handgun with me for snakes can anyone think of a reason why I shouldn't dispatch a pack of dogs that's running wild on my property?
Can you provide evidence that these "feral" dogs are harassing anything? If you witness a loose dog harassing your livestock you may be within your rights to shoot it. Not for a mere allegation. What is wrong with you? Just setting yourself up for legal trouble or retaliation. While I certainly don't think dogs should be left to run loose, the first responsible step is to inform your neighbors that you won't tolerate it. They may have no idea. Take your game camera photos that identify the dogs and use them on notices stating you will trap any dog found on your property and turn them over to animal control. Animal control or F&G may provide the traps. Let them take the matter up with the dog(s) owners.
As for shooting snakes...what's wrong with you? You aren't going to rid the land of snakes and snakes serve their purpose even if you are clueless about what that is. So the only "wildlife" worth any respect are the species you like eating? Really? Watch where you step and leave the non-game critters alone. Your little artificial game park/fiefdom will be healthier if you do.
Last edited by Parnassia; 09-20-2020 at 05:54 PM..
Several months back my game camera recorded a pack of dogs running together on my hunting land. Don't like seeing them running loose as they could be chasing down Wildlife like deer. Also don't like the idea of them coming up on me if I happen to be out roaming about in the woods. Since I usually carry a handgun with me for snakes can anyone think of a reason why I shouldn't dispatch a pack of dogs that's running wild on my property?
What is wrong with snakes?
Ok if these dogs actually attacked, sure shoot away. Otherwise, let them be. There are just wild animals. In our area deer are pests and hazards. Too many deer here
Forget getting advice for this type of problem on a talk line like this, that do not know your state, and county laws concerning your problem. All you are getting are emotional opinions by several people, and are worthless advice.
Discuss the problem with your county animal control officer. They will tell you your options under the law. They may even trap the animals for you, and give the owners big fines for letting them run free.
Several months back my game camera recorded a pack of dogs running together on my hunting land. Don't like seeing them running loose as they could be chasing down Wildlife like deer. Also don't like the idea of them coming up on me if I happen to be out roaming about in the woods. Since I usually carry a handgun with me for snakes can anyone think of a reason why I shouldn't dispatch a pack of dogs that's running wild on my property?
All great advice given above by people sounding like they live in luxury condos on the 34th floor in Manhattan and their experience with the Great Outdoors is limited to walking their lap dogs on sidewalks decorated with a few potted maple trees.
If you live in an area remote enough to support a pack of feral dogs, then those dogs are eating something they've stalked and killed, and doing it on a regular basis....You could be on the menu, so protecting yourself with a firearm may be necessary at some point.
OTOH- this pack is helping to replace the wolf pack that should have been there. It's filling a useful niche in the ecosystem. Hunting them merely for the sake of eliminating them is not a wise choice.....
... Deer are rats with antlers. Thanks to greatly increased habitat formed by cutting so many roads thru forests, and thanks to the extirpation of wolves in so many areas, and thanks to less & less hunting every year, many locations are over populated with deer. The dogs may be doing you and the ecosystem a favor if they occasionally pick off a fawn or two.
Everyone I know here in Texas who has acreage of any size kills feral dogs and cats on sight. The dogs are dangerous to livestock, and more likely than coyotes to attack humans, especially if you run across them in the woods. Since gunshots are common year round, no one cares what you are shooting at.
Well, the OP didn't say where he lived or if there was a clear and present danger to any livestock or humans.
We live in a very rural area and we wouldn't go shooting anything without asking F&W about it first, unless someone was being attacked (human and other animals).
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