re: Deer dogs on my property....

I had to shoot dogs to end that shite on my property.

Almost had a shoot out over it though. Better have balls to shot a trespasser with a gun if you shoot his dogs. Although most their dogs they starve or get from the pound then turn them out

Here's the problem with dogs, many fog hunters don't care if all the dogs make it back to them after a hunt so left over dogs can become feral and are more detrimental to the deer herd than coyotes. I treat all dogs as feral dogs regardless of collar or whatever the circumstance. I don't know their health situation or temperament and I don't trust it so I put it down. You put enough of them down and it becomes a hassle for the dog hunters who will then move on.

If their dogs are running on your land, it is equivalent to them coming and sitting in one of your stands and shooting deer on your property, because they are moving deer to them that may otherwise never be seen by them.

I hear what you're saying about them, and trust me, I feel your frustration. The problem is if you start shooting dogs, you can go to jail, get fined heavily, lose your lease, and shite around your camp will start burning and missing. There are other ways that are just as effective that you won't jeopardize other things.

There was a case, I think in North Carolina maybe(?), where neighboring clubs and landowners actually sued a large property owner who was running dogs. It fell under the same statutes as being able to enjoy your own property without intrusion from others or their pets. Have no idea what it was called. Anyway, it led to pretty broad sweeping changes in dog hunting statewide wherever it was. Wish I could remember right now. Also wish someone would do it in LA.

Do you hunt around folks who run dogs a bunch?


There's as many as them mangy bastards running around with GPS collars on now as don't almost. It's not the good ol days like yer granpappy told you about. Start shooting deer dogs, and folks will know. Whether you open your mouth or not.

Somebody shot some in alabama this season and hung them on the gate outside the club, did not go over well.

If they don't care about dogs coming back, then how will shooting them fix anything?