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nolabear

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3. What are we talking here?

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:57 PM

Jun 2012

Raccoon? Deer? Coyote? Bear?

I expect it varies a lot from state to state but in general killing wildlife of any kind is frowned on because of the potential for wounding and having a wounded, frightened animal running around (I'm leaving out personal feelings about it). It also varies from community to community. What's blind-eyed in the counry can get you in major trouble in the burbs.

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So what's the fine for setting up traps to remove wildlife? [View all] Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 OP

This may be considered harsh by some, but they are just shot by the homeowner where I live. Kaleva Jun 2012 #1

Obviously there may be different rules for different States, Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #2

Not many rats here. It's coyotes, skunks and raccoons. Kaleva Jun 2012 #4

I had a pest control company not only remove the rats, but kill them. RebelOne Jun 2012 #18

From what I understand about the Fish, Game ... Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #19

What are we talking here? nolabear Jun 2012 #3

Best to check with local ordinances. Kaleva Jun 2012 #5

City and County ordinances? Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #7

Some of the larger towns where I live have ordinances against shooting guns within the limits. Kaleva Jun 2012 #8

Not always. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #9

Small mammals. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #6

Depends on the state. In most places there isn't one if it is trap & release. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #10

In Florida. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #11

I'm not familiar with Florida laws on the subject. As for rabbits, I have a lot of experience. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #12

I've only had one show an incredible fearlessness of humans. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #13

a friend's dog had managed to escape Maine-ah Jun 2012 #14

It's not my trap and fortunately, it's a hav-a-heart type. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #15

Have you contacted your local state game commisson? LynneSin Jun 2012 #16

Fish, Game and Wildlife will probably resolve this matter. Baitball Blogger Jun 2012 #17