Need advice

[Pony Soldier]

As I have said a number of times, I live on the summer range. Numerous cow elk calve out in my hay field. I do what I can to protect them at least until the calves are running with their mothers. Then they move onto the FS land.

A couple of years ago some folks bought a large parcel a couple miles east of me. Coming from the city they seem to think that their dogs need to run free - over everyones land.

I tend to believe free running dogs killing elk calves need to die. If I warn them then I will be a target when the dogs disappear. Hence the next time they show up on my place - they won't go home - ever.

I'm almost afraid to ask what you folks think. Think very rural and avoid your city thoughts.

 

[DakotaBPNW]

SSS

 

[CorbLand]

Well you already broke the last “s” so I am not sure what to tell you.

 

[Bubblehide]

Most truely rural area laws, make it legal to kill such animals, for good reason, and let such irresponsible owners learn the hard way.

 

[cjdewese]

There is a lot of merit to SSS.

 

[jzeblaz]

You know what to do, you don't need our permission. I'd be willing to bet those hounds have microchips in them. Something to consider.

 

[ChrisA]

Make damned sure they're DRT and don't run off.

 

[Billy Goat]

I'm pretty certain that would be a felony here now, so I wouldn't be asking about it.


Why not contact game warden and have them ticketed for harassment?

 

[Ryan Avery]

I LOVE dogs, but if it were legal, I would shoot them. But to be clear, it's not legal in Montana.

Dogs chasing wildlife a serious problem

One of the attractions of country living, it seems, is a feeling of benevolence some dog owners get from granting their pets unfettered freedom to roam.

missoulian.com

 

[Steve300xcw]

Boom....


You know the answer, why is this even a question.

 

[NCTrees]

What all the above said. And, pending the laws where you live and specifics of the situation I’m not even sure I’d be quiet about it. Any livestock getting harassed in the process?

 

[chav0_12]

Do you happen to have cattle that pasture there too? I know in MT dogs can be shot if they’re harassing cattle on someone else’s pasture.

 

[Pony Soldier]

Horses

 

[Ralphie]

I’m pretty rural. It happens here, but not usually until it’s a repeated problem or something pretty bad from the start.

 

[TraderMike]

Dig your hole first. And shoot straight...

 

[Grassymike]

Alberta here . Rural law pretty much same as you guys.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Not saying where or when but a number of mutts chasing wildlife on my properties have not fared well. Maybe a couple connibear sets?

 

[sacklunch]

What kinds of dogs are killing elk calves…you glossed over the details. Be a man and go confront the owners. You already lost plausible deniability by posting the question on the internet for all to see.

Why you wouldn’t try and educate the new neighbors vs vs just shooting their dogs is pretty weak sauce.

Not defending the dogs, but it’s not their fault their owners are morons.

 

[Mosby]

Like everything else in life...it depends. I live out in the country and have been told there are some dogs running with local coyotes and one of them is huge. I haven't run into them but won't hesitate to shoot. Dogs like that can be dangerous to more than just animals.

Neighbors dog that got out the back door and came onto my property? No....I'm not going to shoot the neighbors Cocker Spaniel or labradoodle just because I can. I would go talk with the neighbor and explain how things work in the country. Ongoing issue and you see the dogs trying to bring down game? Then I would probably do what I have too but I wouldn't like it.

 

[4rcgoat]

What kinds of dogs are killing elk calves…you glossed over the details. Be a man and go confront the owners. You already lost plausible deniability by posting the question on the internet for all to see.

Why you wouldn’t try and educate the new neighbors vs vs just shooting their dogs is pretty weak sauce.

Not defending the dogs, but it’s not their fault their owners are morons.

Absolutely!! I can see killing wolves and coyotes.....but come on people, there dogs. Go have a chat first?