Anyone that tries to macho-justify killing a domestic dog that is running through the fields, private property or public property, for no reason other than the dog is (maybe) chasing a deer, is a jerk of the first kind and causes bad publicity for all hunters. [:@]

If a person cannot tell the difference between dogs that have went wild and dogs that are "packing" for killing, from a domestic dog on the loose just enjoying him or herself, that person is not a true hunter and should be banned from hunting.

Private property does not give anyone the right to kill a dog that is not attacking domestic stock or people. In fact, in many states there are laws that prohibit killing a domestic animal without the utmost justification. Doing so can land your butt in the lockup, and you can pay a hefty fine and spend some time in a small room..and he or she should.

PS: Apparently, Texas law prohibits such outright and unjustified killing of domestic animals, and carries some heavy penalties.

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