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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2016, 11:19:59 AM »
First confirm hunting regs for your location. Then, talk with LE and your neighbors once LE give you the green light. You may find they're good neighbors or even pro-hunting. The promise of a backstrap or a tenderloin can sometimes grease the wheels of diplomacy in case recovery is necessary on their land.
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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2016, 11:23:48 AM »
I'm outside of Monroe in unincorporated Snohomish.  We have 5 acres surrounded by plenty of larger plots of land.  The only time I see bucks is in summer when they are in velvet and a few days during rut when they are on the move.  Trust me, you won't see those bucks come archery season, nor during daylight  Once their horns harden up they will be in the woods in the thick stuff, and only be active during the dark hours.   

I've considered putting up a treestand, but there is no way I want to deal with a deer running off and dying on a neighbors property.  I've never lost a deer with a bow and every one I've taken has gone at least 50 yards, even with very solid lung shots.  Some have been double lunged and still went over 100 yards.  Just isn't worth it, and I kind of like having them around.  It's nice to be surprised when I do see one in summer or in rut!

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2016, 11:25:47 AM »
Not only that, but there is good hunting within 10 miles.  PM me if you'd like to know more.
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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2016, 12:07:16 PM »
Interesting to see what lakes/ponds are open to shooting in Snohomish county.  I had one I duck hunted on in the 80's and 90's that one owner "claimed" was closed to hunting.   It's amazing what lies they tell you.

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2016, 03:56:01 PM »
Snohomish County has numerous "no shooting" zones.  There is a map at the Sheriff's office in Sultan.  It may help. 

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2016, 04:39:27 PM »
I've only been in the home since mid June so I haven't met the neighbors yet. When I first started seeing the deer I immediately started drooling at the possibility of sitting on the deck with my bow. Now I'm having second thoughts because of the possible head aches it could cause.

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Not worth the head aches it could cause. Your neighborhood could turn into the Hatfields and The McCoys. Maybe the big buck you saw was one of the neighborhood pets that grew up from a spotted fawn to the big buck you are drooling over. Everyone in the neighborhood enjoys seeing the deer and then one day the"new" neighbor kills it.   The bucks in the pictures grew up on my and several neighbors property from a spotted fawns to  nice bucks.... They would eat apples from your hand. "New" neighbor killed them..BAD FEELINGS toward the "New" neighbor from the rest of the long time residents. One of the neighbors wanted to "burn the s.o.b's out".   Think about it.  :twocents:
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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2016, 04:42:29 PM »
Just call WDFW and ask permission....what is the worse that can possibly happen????

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #22 on: July 06, 2016, 04:43:14 PM »
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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2016, 05:01:50 PM »
Just call WDFW and ask permission....what is the worse that can possibly happen????

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2016, 05:38:29 PM »
they shouldn't allow themselves to be so attached  to wild animals

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #25 on: July 06, 2016, 06:00:15 PM »
I have hunted in a semi suburban area for years with a bow. I have killed many deer and not had any problems. Just make sure you make a good shot on a relaxed animal. Evening hunts are best. Shoot it and go get it after dark. That is assuming that it's legal where you live. :twocents:
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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #26 on: July 06, 2016, 06:21:25 PM »
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It's always worth talking to the neighbors about. Introduce yourself and get to know them a bit. If they don't care then good hunt away. If they say they like the deer and would rather you didn't then I would personally respect that.
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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #27 on: July 06, 2016, 07:08:19 PM »
I say if it's a legal area and they are there whack them rose eaters one of the sheriffs in town here thumped a bruiser by my house with a bow ! If your neighbors don't approve maybe they should live in the city  :dunno:

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #28 on: July 06, 2016, 08:26:09 PM »
May e they  hunt too?
My wife told me that I hunt way more than I did when we first got married. I said yeah I know isn't it great !

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Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
« Reply #29 on: July 06, 2016, 08:56:14 PM »
I say if it's a legal area and they are there whack them rose eaters one of the sheriffs in town here thumped a bruiser by my house with a bow ! If your neighbors don't approve maybe they should live in the city  :dunno:

What a stupid thing to say... Your neighbors should approve of your activities or they should move?? Just because they enjoy watching deer in a relaxed setting and watch them through all the four seasons on a daily basis they should live in a effing CITY.You shoot a deer that dies in my yard expect more trouble than you want . I have killed more bucks than most and NONE of them were tame.. May as well buy a high fence hunt.
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