If you were me....
 

What would you do if you have stray dogs on your hunting property? I have been settingup for my first bird this year by bow. For the last two times i was able to call in some Toms but as it comes down for a shot, each day they have been spooked by a dog (not hunting dog). My trail cam has taken several pictures of it, and I included it in a printed out paper that I put in a dozen mailboxes.

It is a good 3/4 mile to the nearest home, which is next to 900 hunted acres. I called the ranger, his first question was if the land is posted. My answer was yes, so he advised me to put the flyer I printed up and put in everyones mailbox.

On Saturday I had a Tom come out at about 50 yrds, and without a shot I had to let him go because the dog came running by and chased the bird.

Any opinions? Im shooting my bow, so 50 yrd shotsis out of the question for a bird, but that dang dog is giving me the best target!

RE: If you were me....
 

Shoot him!

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x2 if he doesnt have a collar smoke him

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If I were you, then you'd be me, and YOU would be a preacher :D



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SCWHACK !!!!!!!!!

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I would try the flyer route first and if you didn't get any results that way - any oppurtunity to trap them - I am no fan of shooting dogs even stray ones - but if it is the last option - let er rip

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I am all for shooting stray dogs, especially if they interfere with my hunt. With that said, I would use a rifle instead of the bow, just my opinion.
chris

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Do you have a dog warden in your area? Maybe contact him.

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Don't tell anyone what you plan to do being you know what you want to do.;) Nobody can acuse you of anything then. What they don't know won't hurt them!! Fix the problem.

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I am a real dog lover, but I wouldn't have a problem with you smokin' the dog in this situation. I have had numerous occasions where dogs have threatened my on our farm either trying to breed with one of our dogs or trying to get food. A one time occurence is one thing, but a routinely unattended dog is another.