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Offline Tupac

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Hawk problem
« on: January 19, 2011, 04:11:48 PM »
We have a hawk that has killed 4 of our chickens, and I was wondering how I could deal with it. I can't get a nuisance permit, and I can't shoot him (Well I could, but I'd like to avoid jail)

Has anyone had a problem with them before, and what is the best way to get rid of him?
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 04:35:11 PM »
Texas doesn't have any laws about protecting live stock and/or property?
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 04:40:21 PM »
Contact the state Wildlife and game.  I am sure they can help you on that. 

Quote from: allaire on January 19, 2011, 04:35:11 PM
Texas doesn't have any laws about protecting live stock and/or property?

They do, all state do. 
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 04:45:12 PM »
From what I recall in KY. If it is not protected and it is destroying your property, crops or livestock, you have the right to kill it. But that is just what I think it is in KY. Haven't checked it in a while, though.
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 04:56:41 PM »
I know here you can't kill any raptor, for any reason.
That being said. My gramps use to take pot shots at the redtails for the very same reason.
I don't think he ever killed one of the hawks but he did get two of the chickens. :devil
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 05:43:34 PM »
Quote from: fbWldcat on January 19, 2011, 04:45:12 PM
From what I recall in KY. If it is not protected and it is destroying your property, crops or livestock, you have the right to kill it. But that is just what I think it is in KY. Haven't checked it in a while, though.
We have the same thing in AR.
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 06:02:06 PM »
Call your local DNR office.  Here in GA they will either try to catch it and relocate it, or give you written permission to shoot it.  Also, here if they give you permission to shoot it, you must bring the bird to them once you kill it.  They take samples and stuff for testing.
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 06:17:27 PM »
Before ya shoot it, might as well identify its breed... just incase it's something really endangered (but I doubt it... if it's a redtail, shoot the bugger).
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2011, 06:21:01 PM »
Call the Game Warden here for your county...

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/warden/find_warden/county.phtml


It's not called DNR here but TPW or Texas Parks & Wildlife.

If that does not work then go to 3S.


Go here for a little fun reading...

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?nrspan=2010&nrtype=gwfn&nrsearch=
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2011, 06:24:26 PM »
Quote from: Babalonian on January 19, 2011, 06:17:27 PM
Before ya shoot it, might as well identify its breed... just incase it's something really endangered (but I doubt it... if it's a redtail, shoot the bugger).
You can not shot any raptor nor matter what species it is. 
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 06:25:55 PM »
Quote from: Babalonian on January 19, 2011, 06:17:27 PM
Before ya shoot it, might as well identify its breed... just incase it's something really endangered (but I doubt it... if it's a redtail, shoot the bugger).

It's a redtail, I'm going to do what rogwar suggested and call the game warden. If possible, I really don't want to kill it
Quote from: oakranger on January 19, 2011, 06:24:26 PM
You can not shot any raptor nor matter what species it is. 

I live out in the boonies, if I shoot it noone will see nor care.
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2011, 06:32:20 PM »
If your luck is anything like mine Tupac then the minute you do that a game warden will either come pulling up or just seem to materialize from nowhere.
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2011, 06:34:21 PM »
Quote from: Tupac on January 19, 2011, 06:25:55 PM
It's a redtail, I'm going to do what rogwar suggested and call the game warden. If possible, I really don't want to kill it
I live out in the boonies, if I shoot it noone will see nor care.

I did a little looking on the internet. Generally southern state laws allow killing of any animals preying on livestock. Birds of prey are protected at the federal level. It's a bit of a grey area. One game warden response was funny enough the same as mine. The 3Ss: Shoot, Shovel, Shutup.

I also read about keeping the chickens in an enclosed area for a couple of weeks. Right now you have a hawk free pass to the 7-11.
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2011, 06:34:46 PM »
Quote from: Tupac on January 19, 2011, 04:11:48 PM
We have a hawk that has killed 4 of our chickens, and I was wondering how I could deal with it. I can't get a nuisance permit, and I can't shoot him (Well I could, but I'd like to avoid jail)

Has anyone had a problem with them before, and what is the best way to get rid of him?
can you not trap it? hang a piece of chicken inside a trap then just take the bird up to a game warden,  just dont do harm to the bird. trapping isent illegal is it?
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Re: Hawk problem
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2011, 07:34:21 PM »
I'd say just call the Warden if you aren't sure. Trapping is often just as strict as shooting and killing.
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