Retrieval of hunting dog(s) on private property

[The_Utility_Dude]

Can someone "in the know" direct me to the statute/law regarding dog owner's rights, if any, regarding retrieval of hunting dogs that venture onto posted/private property?

 

[scn]

There are no laws that allow dog owners to retrieve their dog off of private property in TN without the landowner's permission.

 

[user 14220]

Private property is private property. You asked a valid question but think of it this way, there are a lot of people who would think up any reason in the world to justify why they were caught on a land owners private property.

 

[The_Utility_Dude]

Private property is private property. You asked a valid question but think of it this way, there are a lot of people who would think up any reason in the world to justify why they were caught on a land owners private property.

I don't even own hunting dogs. I merely wanted to find out if there were any statues/laws regarding this topic.

 

[The_Utility_Dude]

There are no laws that allow dog owners to retrieve their dog off of private property in TN without the landowners permission.

Steve,

Does law enforcement (TWRA or County/City) have any obligation to intervene on behalf of said dog owner?

 

[scn]

There are no laws that allow dog owners to retrieve their dog off of private property in TN without the landowners permission.

Steve,

Does law enforcement (TWRA or County/City) have any obligation to intervene on behalf of said dog owner?

No. It is strictly between the hunter and landowner and the officer should not be called.

 

[The_Utility_Dude]

Thanks for the clarification. I thought this was the way it was but wanted to get clarification. I've been "debating" with a fellow I know and he knew he didn't have the right to trespass to retrieve but thought a LEO would intervene. I'll pass this along to him.

Thanks for your help!!