You're right and wrong... what has changed is the old assumption that coon hunters can go wherever they want. Now landowners actually expect you to ask permission to hunt before you set foot on thier property.

I've had several groups coon hunt my land with my permission in the past. Never had a problem with any of them. I've had a ton of problems with those who don't ask permission (cut cattle fences to get dogs through, leave gates open at night allowing cows to get out, leave empty beer cans on the property, etc).

You should be focusing on those coon hunters who are the bad eggs... they are giving all of you a bad name.

You're right and wrong... what has changed is the old assumption that coon hunters can go wherever they want. Now landowners actually expect you to ask permission to hunt before you set foot on thier property.

I've had several groups coon hunt my land with my permission in the past. Never had a problem with any of them. I've had a ton of problems with those who don't ask permission (cut cattle fences to get dogs through, leave gates open at night allowing cows to get out, leave empty beer cans on the property, etc).

You should be focusing on those coon hunters who are the bad eggs... they are giving all of you a bad name.

Shooting a hunting dog will land you in some serious trouble. Removing the tracking collar will get you in more trouble.

A friend of mine was hunting in a competition hunt in Indiana and a landowner shot his dog off of the tree.

It cost the landowner over $15,000 and he now has a felony on his record because he took the tracking collar and threw it over a bridge.

Someone shooting a guys coonhound that got lost or out of pocket is no different than stealing a tree stand or trail camera.

I dont know if this would be the case in TN as hound hunters here dont get any respect or catch any breaks. I would hope that I could get something in return if somebody senslisly killed a dog of mine. In other states where hound hunting is more accepted, like Indiana, yes, the fines are very stiff. I wish we could get more laws regarding hunting with hounds here in TN. And yes, someone that would shoot a mans hound doing what he is supposed to be doing is lower than a treestand theif in my opinion.

I never understood deer hunters worried about dogs... Yes, can a dog mess up a hunt, sure.... Can a dog bump a deer your way, sure... Its the luck of the draw... I'm sure there have been many booners killed with the assist of dogs... There are still some hunters that don't have a clue that a dog scared that deer their way.... I wonder what yotes do to deer and they don't even have owners and run wild.... Something else to worry about....