Post by: usmc_0311 on July 06, 2016, 10:27:09 AM
I've been looking on the inter webs for a answer and haven't had any luck. I have just bought a home in monroe and we have 8 acres. I was wondering if during hunting season would it be legal to shoot deer on my property. It is surrounded by private property all around and we are more than 100 yards away from the main road. I'm just curious because we have a few bruisers hanging around our garden. Thank you for any answers.
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Post by: Timberstalker on July 06, 2016, 10:37:11 AM
Can you discharge Firearms or shoot a bow in your yard?
If the answer is yes to both, you should be able to hunt in your yard.
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Post by: bigtex on July 06, 2016, 11:07:48 AM
You have to be a certain distance from any homes. Don't remember how far.That's not a state law but rather a county/city ordinance.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on July 06, 2016, 11:19:59 AM
Post by: DaveMonti on July 06, 2016, 11:23:48 AM
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!
Post by: DaveMonti on July 06, 2016, 11:25:47 AM
Dave
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Post by: buckcanyonlodge 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:
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on July 06, 2016, 04:42:29 PM
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on July 06, 2016, 04:43:14 PM
Post by: Bullkllr 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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That's pretty funny right there.
Post by: WA hunter14 on July 06, 2016, 05:38:29 PM
Post by: Lucky1 on July 06, 2016, 06:00:15 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 06, 2016, 06:21:25 PM
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.
Good luck!
I have a close in spot I bow hunt every year and the neighbors cheer at each deer I take out. They enjoy them but only to a point.
Post by: JakeLand on July 06, 2016, 07:08:19 PM
Post by: coachcw on July 06, 2016, 08:26:09 PM
Post by: buckcanyonlodge 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.
Post by: Bango skank on July 06, 2016, 09:06:50 PM
:yeah: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.
Ive got pet deer and id be pissed if somebody shot them, legal or no.
Post by: Lucky1 on July 06, 2016, 09:12:26 PM
That's kind of a rude response. I guess you are a real hunter cause you killed way more bucks than most of us. If it's legal and he has a tag, what do you care how or where someone else kills the deer he eats. It's a deer. They taste good. Especially if they have been eating flowers. I promise to kill it so it won't go on your property, how about that.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.
Post by: Bango skank on July 06, 2016, 09:16:39 PM
That's kind of a rude response. I guess you are a real hunter cause you killed way more bucks than most of us. If it's legal and he has a tag, what do you care how or where someone else kills the deer he eats. It's a deer. They taste good. Especially if they have been eating flowers. I promise to kill it so it won't go on your property, how about that.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.
When a deer will walk up to you and beg for treats while youre doing yardwork, its no longer hunting.
Post by: Lucky1 on July 06, 2016, 09:20:39 PM
I agree. It's a harvest.That's kind of a rude response. I guess you are a real hunter cause you killed way more bucks than most of us. If it's legal and he has a tag, what do you care how or where someone else kills the deer he eats. It's a deer. They taste good. Especially if they have been eating flowers. I promise to kill it so it won't go on your property, how about that.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.
When a deer will walk up to you and beg for treats while youre doing yardwork, its no longer hunting.
Post by: JakeLand on July 06, 2016, 09:23:03 PM
Post by: usmc_0311 on July 06, 2016, 09:29:41 PM
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Post by: buckcanyonlodge on July 06, 2016, 09:34:06 PM
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on July 06, 2016, 09:46:03 PM
I appreciate everyone's information on this. I talked it over with one of my neighbors and came to the conclusion it's a no go. I think it wouldn't be the right time to move in and fill my freezer. At the end he did mention if they get to be to big of a pest maybe we could thin the herd, but for now I guess I will just keep watching them.
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Thank you for posting this question and for inciting the lively debate. You will enjoy watching and learning from them. Over&out
Post by: Duckslayer89 on July 06, 2016, 09:54:47 PM
I just came in from outside. There are 7 does with 5 fawns and 3 bucks. One of the bucks has to touch his nose to my nose every time we see each other. Everyone lives within a mile radius of my property and most are here every day. I have learned a lot from having them here. They have made me a better hunter. I just wish all of you could have the same experience. I am very sure your shoot it if it's legal attitude would change....And you have not seen rude yet. Just stating the way it is.
What's the difference between killing a backyard deer and a cow you've raised? Sounds like you are letting emotions control your reasoning
Post by: dscubame on July 06, 2016, 09:55:52 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 06, 2016, 09:57:29 PM
Post by: robescc on July 06, 2016, 10:31:29 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:
Anyone that would want to burn me out for shooting a deer ON MY OWN PROPERTY has another thing coming. Take that as you wish.
If it is legal and safe, shoot it. I say this as a meet hunter, not a trophy hunter. Also, I have never seen a deer shot with buckshot or a 30-30 that didn't drop in it's tracks. People have to remember that these are wild animals. Just like one of our cows, they have a place.
Post by: DaveMonti on July 06, 2016, 10:39:48 PM
I understand wanting to keep things smooth with the neighbors, and I understand Jake's viewpoint as well. If I get real hungry, I can always go out and hunt one on my 5 acres, but it would be a last resort type thing!
Post by: lokidog on July 06, 2016, 11:21:42 PM
However, I do get sick and tired of the often, "I'm better than you because I hunt 'wild' deer" attitude I often see here. Sure, it's nice to have the cooperation/understanding of your neighbors, but if it is legal and you can get the deer to drop on your property, honestly, too bad for them, the deer are wild animals not friggin' pets!
Post by: PolarBear on July 06, 2016, 11:39:45 PM
:yeah::yeah: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.
Ive got pet deer and id be pissed if somebody shot them, legal or no.
I've actually had my Daughter's friend's Dad pull up to pick his kid up, pull out a rifle, chamber a round and lean over the hood of the truck getting ready to shoot a doe in my pasture. I told him that one trigger squeeze will wind him up in jail or beat to a pulp, his choice. We don't shoot turkeys, deer or elk on the place and neither will anyone else. There are enough critters getting poached by the locals and we like to have a few left around.
Post by: Curly on July 07, 2016, 08:57:14 AM
I've had a few opportunities over the years to have shot a 3-point, a real nice 4-point and several 2 points and spikes during season. One day I came back early from hunting and a 3 point was bedded 20' out my back door. I had been muzzleloader hunting for blacktails and had taken the whole week off from work and passed on a couple spikes and does that season and came home to a bigger deer than I'd seen all season while out hunting. I debated for 20 minutes and finally decided not to take him.
That said, I'd have no problem with one of my neighbors shooting a deer as long as they did it safely and legally............but if they ask me I'd actually tell them that I'd rather they didn't shoot one. Also, if I do decide to take a deer someday I am not going to ask permission of my neighbors. What they don't know won't hurt them.
Post by: JakeLand on July 07, 2016, 09:07:09 AM
I've got deer on my 5-ac property. I enjoy watching the fawns and does in the spring and summer and seeing the occasional bucks. It was fun watching the doe with twins yesterday chase off the little spike. She's been chasing him off the last couple weeks. I think he's one of her offspring from last year.
I've had a few opportunities over the years to have shot a 3-point, a real nice 4-point and several 2 points and spikes during season. One day I came back early from hunting and a 3 point was bedded 20' out my back door. I had been muzzleloader hunting for blacktails and had taken the whole week off from work and passed on a couple spikes and does that season and came home to a bigger deer than I'd seen all season while out hunting. I debated for 20 minutes and finally decided not to take him.
That said, I'd have no problem with one of my neighbors shooting a deer as long as they did it safely and legally............but if they ask me I'd actually tell them that I'd rather they didn't shoot one. Also, if I do decide to take a deer someday I am not going to ask permission of my neighbors. What they don't know won't hurt them.
Well said :twocents:
Post by: bobcat on July 07, 2016, 12:33:30 PM
I got no problems with shooting deer out of the orchards, I typically drop four or five a year. I'll even stand on the back deck and shoot them out of the pastures if they wont stay away from the cattle. But in a neighborhood where people enjoy their presence, I don't think that's a good choice.
Are you able to get depredation permits for those from the WDFW?
Post by: krout81 on July 07, 2016, 12:43:16 PM
Post by: fishnfur on July 08, 2016, 12:00:10 AM
To each, his own. Let your conscience guide. This is America after all, isn't it? Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.....(which does not include dropping 4 or 5 deer a year "bothering" cattle in an orchard).
Post by: Bow tech hunter on July 08, 2016, 02:14:17 PM
Post by: JakeLand on July 08, 2016, 02:26:08 PM
Post by: BIGDOG253 on July 08, 2016, 02:50:31 PM
Some people are in it for the hunt and the meat, others are in it just for the meat.I agree. It's a harvest.That's kind of a rude response. I guess you are a real hunter cause you killed way more bucks than most of us. If it's legal and he has a tag, what do you care how or where someone else kills the deer he eats. It's a deer. They taste good. Especially if they have been eating flowers. I promise to kill it so it won't go on your property, how about that.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.
When a deer will walk up to you and beg for treats while youre doing yardwork, its no longer hunting.
Personally, I don't hunt in my backyard, I enjoy going out and hunting with my friends and family out in the sticks and exploring new areas, even though I could easily shoot a blacktail outta the backyard.
Post by: JakeLand on July 08, 2016, 02:53:34 PM
Post by: BIGDOG253 on July 08, 2016, 02:58:17 PM
I think the discussion is more if it's legal and its your property should you worry about what your neighbors think and I personally say if you want to hunt your own property or property with permission then go for itIts legal to hunt my property, but my neighbor is a big anti-hunter and he has come talk to me on multiple occasions while im out shooting my bow to make sure I don't shoot any of his "pets". I made it very clear I have no intentions to kill any of them. Id much rather watch them and take pics from the porch.
Post by: JakeLand on July 08, 2016, 02:59:55 PM
Post by: fishnfur on July 08, 2016, 08:13:39 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on July 08, 2016, 08:25:58 PM
Pretty *censored* of the neighbor to lay claim to wild animals and lay out prohibitions to those he feels might hurt his pets. Even if I had no intent of killing one of "his" deer, I'd probably play the AH and tell him to keep his pets out of my yard if he didn't want them eaten. :chuckle:
I'm the same way on this. I would probably say something vague like "Oh, don't worry, I won't kill any of YOUR deer" and leave it at that. But, I don't have to worry about the neighbors seeing me practice. I can't see any houses from my archery range!
Post by: Bango skank on July 08, 2016, 08:31:07 PM
So family and I moved in to our house last August so last muzzeloader season 2015 my wife text me saying there is a 2pt and 4pt Bucks laying down 30 yards from back slider door of our house in the 2 acre lot timber so when she text me saying that about the Bucks I left work early I did some quick research and made some calls I found out that in Centralia my house is in city limits and so is the 2 acre lot I talked to a Centralia cop and they said u can shoot archery in city limits but there was some things not to do when shooting but I can't remember the details once I found out u can hunt archery in city limits I called my local game warden asked him what I need to do he said I had to find out who owns the 2 acre lot so I did and I talked to the owner and I was denied to hunt one of those bucks but I learned a lot that year that people are able to hunt archery in city limits but have to get permission first from the lot owner and have the correct tag if I had the green light I was going to buy a muzzeloader deer tag and try to shoot one the bucks with the bow but now I know what to do to hunt city limits
Damn dude, run-on sentence gold medal!
Post by: Bob33 on July 08, 2016, 08:40:23 PM
Post by: Curly on July 08, 2016, 08:43:21 PM
Damn dude, run-on sentence gold medal!
:chuckle:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 08, 2016, 09:46:20 PM
There are things one has a right to do, but they are not always the right thing to do.:yeah: a good relationship with neighbors is helpful to a stress free life. If the neighbor was a jack I would completely disregard his opinions tho. Basically if they are good people and I like them my actions could be swayed by their input. :twocents:
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 09, 2016, 09:59:55 AM
We harvest the "backyard" deer every now and then. We also enjoy watching them through the year. Our neighbors realize that the deer numbers need to be kept in check or they will just die anyways at some point. Not a single one of our adjacent neighbors hunts BTW, we are on five acres. Educating the neighbors, once you get to know them, might be your best course of action and lead to a few good venison BBQ's with willing participants.
However, I do get sick and tired of the often, "I'm better than you because I hunt 'wild' deer" attitude I often see here. Sure, it's nice to have the cooperation/understanding of your neighbors, but if it is legal and you can get the deer to drop on your property, honestly, too bad for them, the deer are wild animals not friggin' pets!
:yeah:
Got a little buck that has taken up residence in our yard. Had 2 more and a doe this morning. They have all our fruit trees pruned and love the apples. I doubt they will be around come hunting season. If the are, we have named one Backstrap. ;) If we don't the neighbors will. :brew: As I'm writing this a new little spike buck shows up. :o We live on a busy road too.
Post by: bearpaw on July 09, 2016, 10:11:05 AM
So family and I moved in to our house last August so last muzzeloader season 2015 my wife text me saying there is a 2pt and 4pt Bucks laying down 30 yards from back slider door of our house in the 2 acre lot timber so when she text me saying that about the Bucks I left work early I did some quick research and made some calls I found out that in Centralia my house is in city limits and so is the 2 acre lot I talked to a Centralia cop and they said u can shoot archery in city limits but there was some things not to do when shooting but I can't remember the details once I found out u can hunt archery in city limits I called my local game warden asked him what I need to do he said I had to find out who owns the 2 acre lot so I did and I talked to the owner and I was denied to hunt one of those bucks but I learned a lot that year that people are able to hunt archery in city limits but have to get permission first from the lot owner and have the correct tag if I had the green light I was going to buy a muzzeloader deer tag and try to shoot one the bucks with the bow but now I know what to do to hunt city limits
I don't think this is necessarily good advice for every city since laws can vary by city. I would check with the city hall or police dept of any city before attempting to hunt within any city limits with any weapon.
Post by: KFhunter on July 09, 2016, 10:46:31 AM
Hello all,
I've been looking on the inter webs for a answer and haven't had any luck. I have just bought a home in monroe and we have 8 acres. I was wondering if during hunting season would it be legal to shoot deer on my property. It is surrounded by private property all around and we are more than 100 yards away from the main road. I'm just curious because we have a few bruisers hanging around our garden. Thank you for any answers.
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Let this thread give you a very small taste of the headache shooting an urban deer can cause, and be reminded that everyone responding in this thread is part of the hunting community - whereas your neighbors will not be.
Part of shooting a deer is anticipating where it will land once it has been shot, a back yard is not enough space to hunt within and expect to recover the deer. You neighbors cannot be legally compelled to allow a recovery. It's happened many times where a landowner will not allow recovery and even if they call the "game warden" recovery is not assured, the game warden can be told to pound sand and go away and he/she will. The neighbor could simply leave the deer to rot or bury it if they choose, or let it sour.