Pack of coyotees just came by to visit

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My dogs ran outside to bark at something, nothing to out of the ordinary, then i heard a howl. I ran outside with a flashlight, I saw two coyotees fairly close, got the dogs inside then drove
around on my atv to get a better look, only saw tacks leading into the woods.

Now, I have my small game ticket, but what's the legality of shooting a coyotee on my property? It's not hunting if I fear for my dogs safety is it?
 
Depends your area what you can do. Call the township in the morning and ask, also call up the MNR and get their view. Threat to your animals I would think means you do what you have to do. Since the threat is over for the minute, call in Thursday and find out for sure. You start chasing the yotes around at night and you'll be the one the MNR is after. Some areas here in Ontario have lic. for pelts, special permits for trapping yotes as well. Play it safe is all I'm suggesting.
 
Please, find out what the laws are BEFORE you do anything.
We don't want to hear about your situation which will be spin-doctored on the 6 o'clock news to ban more guns.
Good luck.
 
You address as Ilderton,NW of London, if your rural and you can legally a safely discharge a gun. Have at them fella, as you are protecting your livestock (dogs). When the coyotes come around my chicken coup or bother the dogs there dead meat. You are allowed in Ontario to protect your livestock from predators, and keep a gun handy to do it.
 
You are good to go. Protection of your property is not considered hunting.

From the Fish and Wildlife Act

http://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/so-1997-c-41/latest/so-1997-c-41.html


Protection of property

31. (1) If a person believes on reasonable grounds that wildlife is damaging or is about to damage the person’s property, the person may, on the person’s land,

(a) harass the wildlife for the purpose of deterring it from damaging the person’s property; or

(b) capture or kill the wildlife. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (1).

Agents

(2) The person may use an agent to harass, capture or kill the wildlife under subsection (1) if the agent has the authorization of the Minister or belongs to a class of agents prescribed by the regulations. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (2).

Exceptions

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to,

(a) a moose or woodland caribou; or

(b) a white-tailed deer, an American elk or other wildlife prescribed by the regulations, unless the person harasses, captures or kills the wildlife in accordance with the authorization of the Minister.

(c) Repealed: 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (15).

1997, c. 41, s. 31 (3); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (15).

Scope of authority

(4) A person who harasses, captures or kills wildlife under this section shall not harass, capture or kill more wildlife than is necessary to protect the property. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (4).

Unnecessary suffering

(5) A person who harasses, captures or kills wildlife under this section shall not cause it unnecessary suffering. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (5).

Certain provisions do not apply

(6) Sections 5 and 6, clauses 11 (1) (a) to (d), section 27 and such other provisions of this Act and the regulations as are prescribed by the regulations do not apply to a person who harasses, captures or kills wildlife under this section. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (6).

Night hunting

(7) Section 20 does not apply to a person who, under this section, harasses, captures or kills wildlife, other than white-tailed deer, American elk or wildlife prescribed for the purpose of clause (3) (b). 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (16).

Capture and release

(8) Subsection 40 (1) and section 46 do not apply to a person who captures wildlife under this section and releases it in accordance with the regulations or in accordance with an authorization of the Minister. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (8).

Trapping bears

(9) Section 21 does not apply to an agent acting under subsection (2) who traps a black bear if the agent has the authorization of the Minister to trap black bears. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (9).

Disposal

(10) A white-tailed deer, American elk or other wildlife prescribed by the regulations that is captured or killed under this section shall be disposed of in accordance with the directions of the Minister. 1997, c. 41, s. 31 (10); 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 2 (17).
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Rather than using a 223 I would prefer a 12 ga up close so I don't have to worry about hitting a rock and bullet flying wild. What's the word on taking the atv with a loaded shotgun in the rack? I sense a no-no
 
You may have discharge laws per your county ,look into them save your self a hassle.Then kill them all!
 
bandit86 said:
Rather than using a 223 I would prefer a 12 ga up close so I don't have to worry about hitting a rock and bullet flying wild. What's the word on taking the atv with a loaded shotgun in the rack? I sense a no-no
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No loaded firearms on or in a vehicle.
 
I had pretty mush the same thing happen last night when my wife let the dog out. He let out one bark and then all hell broke loose in the field behind our house. My spot light wouldn't work but it sounde like some pups and a couple older ones. Couldn't get out for a walk this morning had to get up and go to the inlaws :( Go out in morning and look.
 
bandit86 said:
My dogs ran outside to bark at something, nothing to out of the ordinary, then i heard a howl. I ran outside with a flashlight, I saw two coyotees fairly close, got the dogs inside then drove
around on my atv to get a better look, only saw tacks leading into the woods.

Now, I have my small game ticket, but what's the legality of shooting a coyotee on my property? It's not hunting if I fear for my dogs safety is it?
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Bandit, I live in London and would love to help you out with your problem. I'v been looking for somewhere to hunt yotes in the area. PM me if you are interested.
 
Yep the yotes are pretty bad this year in this area, their all over the place, I'll be getting out and hunting hard now that deer season is coming to an end.
Bandit, let me know if you need anymore help shooting them I'm just outside Strathroy.
 
MXoutdoors said:
Yep the yotes are pretty bad this year in this area, their all over the place, I'll be getting out and hunting hard now that deer season is coming to an end.
Bandit, let me know if you need anymore help shooting them I'm just outside Strathroy.
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Amazing how the buggars have moved in. When my wife grew up in Tillsonburg in the 60s, there were none and no one had an idea they were coming.:)

Grizz
 
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