Deer and pest control

Now they're becoming a problem here in Iowa this year. And I've been of the mind that if something comes on my property I can rightfully watch it let out a death cry. But I got to talking to the neighbors and they seem to think that if you shoot a deer there's a hefty fine involved. Now I watched one wander through my yard this morning and I've been wondering what tore up the boards piled in the gutter in the farrowing house, so I want to know if I'm within my rights to drill ol' bambi in the beaner with a .22.

Thanks!

Randy and Roger are correct, you need to ck with the IA. DNR for damage permits.

The DNR doesn't assume liabilty for you damage, but their proud of "their deer"

Come fall they charge me almost $60 for a local deer tag, It might be higher this year ? Heck they charge my brother from MN. almost $400 for an out of state tag and then if we choose the first season we get a whopping 5 days to shoot one. Course you may also get another tag if you qualify but that costs more money.

Yep their proud of "em.

Rick

Here in FL biologists must first come to inspect damage and estimate crop damage so be prepared for that if need be.

Secondly as Dave from MN mentions if enough property consider leasing hunting rights or provide access to DNR for youth hunts. If small parcel consider some bow hunting (PS - just got me a new Martin bow this yr.)

I am volunteer Hunter Safety in FL and helping drive the YHEC and YHPF efforts. I hunt FL, GA, TX and this yr. KY. As a hunter and conservationist I really hate to see venison wasted so consider (rules permitting) donation to Boys Home, Elderly Home etc.

See WWW.MYFWC.COM for more information as alternatives for continued population control via YHPF type programs.

HTH

3. Shut up. (This also works with the bothersome neighbor dog)

etc, etc. etc.

Serious criminal charges can be levied and priveleges lost! Do not do this. Humanely kill the animals as needed and donate the meat the those less fortunate.

It is this type of mentality that causes increased laws on the books!

Phil

You could just shoot them with a shotgun (like No 4 shot)or smaller gun that won't kill them and they'll get the idea they're not wanted. A dog is a good idea also.

Don't know what part of KY your in but in this part the guy who gives out permits is not much. I know of several people who have called him and called him to come out and look at thier crops he will not return calls or show up. Most people round here just deal with it thier self and go on. There are some great people who work for KDFWR, the guy out of the Calhoun office just ain't one of them. Years ago the county CO would come out and look at your crops and hand out tags if you needed them. Not amy more, I sure miss those days. Ronnie was pretty nice about it.

Dave

Dave

Randy

• Iowa DNR

You can get a land management or wildlife permit but you'll have to keep records and probably jawbones.

Ground with a little pork, venison is pretty good meat.

You might just want to check with the conservation department, it could save you a bit of money and a jail stay.

...wandered right through your yard you say? I don`t doubt it, but tearing up stuff in your farrowing house... look for a masked bandit that did that.

Contact the DNR and they can give you a license to shoot some anytime, but there are details.

Roger in Iowa