#3129063 - 01/17/13 10:53 PM
Trapping coyotes on own property
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HMHunters75
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I want to trap coyotes on my personal rural property. I want to use rubber jaw foothold traps of legal dimensions that are tagged with my identifying information. In the event of an accidental/incidental catch such as a domestic cat or dog, would I be liable for damages to said domestic animal? While I realize that animals cannot read, would posted signs warning of the presence of traps lessen the liability issue? Thank you, HMH.
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#3129163 - 01/18/13 06:32 AM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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scn
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From TCA 70-4-120:
E) When damage is done to any person's fowl, stock, dogs or the like by reason of being caught by the device, the one setting or placing the device shall be liable for all damages done by such device.
IMO, the only way signage might help you if you caught a dog or cat is if you could prove that they were accompaning a trespassing hunter/person. Otherwise, the statute is pretty clear.
Edited by scn (01/18/13 07:24 AM)
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#3129189 - 01/18/13 06:57 AM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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ChippewaPartners
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Great question. Happens all the time.
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#3129396 - 01/18/13 10:12 AM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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Leash law wouldn't mean anything in a case like this?
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#3129492 - 01/18/13 11:40 AM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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Leash law wouldn't mean anything in a case like this?
I'm sure it is a point that lawyers could argue, but I doubt it would make much of a difference.
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#3129631 - 01/18/13 01:14 PM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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fredfred
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I had a friend of mine get a dog caught in a snar during the Catoosa Hog hunt. The dog was choked down but uninjured thankfully. I dont think the dog was still on the WMA though.
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#3129894 - 01/18/13 05:36 PM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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HMHunters75
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scn - thank you for making me aware of this code. I was afraid there might be legislation catering to negligent pet owners.
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#3132837 - 01/21/13 09:43 AM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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Nimrod777
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I'm betting that a released dog would keep a muzzle on it. A cat wouldn't rat you out. Only thing to worry about would be if you caught a wild hog. He'd probably squeal.
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#3133322 - 01/21/13 04:49 PM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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Thanks Nimrod777, although this is a serious matter to me, I am grateful for the humor! I love Tndeer ! You have a good point!
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#3133359 - 01/21/13 05:20 PM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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brmaster
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dig a hole, place dog or cat in, cover up
who would know the difference but you
dogs and cats should not be out roaming
not that I dislike dogs or cats, but a good owner
would make sure there animals arent running around and possibly causing damage to others property or even worse bitting a young child playing in their own yard,
dont mean to be harsh, but thats the truth
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#3133580 - 01/21/13 07:13 PM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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Thats the truth and I agree with it but thats not the law.
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#3135613 - 01/23/13 07:42 AM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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Nimrod777
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Thanks Nimrod777, although this is a serious matter to me, I am grateful for the humor! I love Tndeer ! You have a good point!
My point, hidden in there, was that with today's soft-grip traps, any domestic animal caught will be much less likely to suffer anything much beyond humiliation and loss of respect from its peers, and should be able to be release in good condition. If you inform your good neighbors of what you are doing to control coyotes, and if you keep silent to your idjit neighbors about the same info, you should be in good shape.
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#3136396 - 01/23/13 06:10 PM
Re: Trapping coyotes on own property
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HMHunters75
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Thanks for explaining your "hidden point". Slow guys like me need all the pointing out of the obvious that they can get. Are you a representative of TWRA?
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