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Title: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: usmc_0311 on July 06, 2016, 10:27:09 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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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: RB on July 06, 2016, 10:29:39 AM
Are you in the city limits? If so maybe not modern fire arm, but if you are outside city limits should be no problem.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Timberstalker on July 06, 2016, 10:37:11 AM
Is the GMU you live in open for deer hunting?
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.

Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Knocker of rocks on July 06, 2016, 10:37:58 AM
http://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/265
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: usmc_0311 on July 06, 2016, 10:38:52 AM
I'm not sure if I'm considered in the "city" limits or not. I was thinking bow season as well even though there are a lot of trees I wouldn't want to shoot a rifle and chance it.

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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Knocker of rocks on July 06, 2016, 10:43:02 AM
Can't you find yourself on the map provided?
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: usmc_0311 on July 06, 2016, 10:46:17 AM
Knocker, yeah I just spent a few minutes looking it over. I'm not located in the city limits or in any of the yellow sections. So that means good to go, correct?

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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: bowhunter851 on July 06, 2016, 10:48:48 AM
Ask your neighbors if they are ok with it if the deer dies on their land u are trespassing if u don't have permission to retrieve it


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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Curly on July 06, 2016, 10:51:57 AM
Or just take head shots and make sure you can definitely hit exactly where you're aiming.  I would suspect that the neighbors would say no.  They might like seeing deer throughout the year.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Bob33 on July 06, 2016, 10:54:37 AM
When a shot is fired, someone will call 911. Who will respond? I’d suggest contacting them to confirm their understanding of the legality of it.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Knocker of rocks on July 06, 2016, 10:55:52 AM
And another source.  This one is real fun reading
http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/SnohomishCounty/html/SnohomishCounty10/SnohomishCounty1012.html
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: 206 on July 06, 2016, 10:57:48 AM
You have to be a certain distance from any homes.  Don't remember how far.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: usmc_0311 on July 06, 2016, 11:03:42 AM
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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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: bowhunter851 on July 06, 2016, 11:15:03 AM
I would leave un alone and keep dreaming we are lucky enough to live in a state with prime hunting only a few hour drive can get u black tails mule deer elk bear I wouldn't want my first meeting with neighbors to be a bad one if they do not like the idea of hunting them


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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: pianoman9701 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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: DaveMonti 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!
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: DaveMonti 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.
Dave
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Bill W 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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Man Tracker 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. 
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on July 06, 2016, 04:42:29 PM
Just call WDFW and ask permission....what is the worse that can possibly happen????

 :peep:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on July 06, 2016, 04:43:14 PM
And welcome to HuntWa!!
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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????

 :peep:

That's pretty funny right there.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: WA hunter14 on July 06, 2016, 05:38:29 PM
they shouldn't allow themselves to be so attached  to wild animals
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Lucky1 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:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 06, 2016, 06:21:25 PM
 :twocents:
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: JakeLand 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:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: coachcw on July 06, 2016, 08:26:09 PM
May e they  hunt too?
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Bango skank on July 06, 2016, 09:06:50 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.
:yeah:
Ive got pet deer and id be pissed if somebody shot them, legal or no.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Lucky1 on July 06, 2016, 09:12:26 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.
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Bango skank on July 06, 2016, 09:16:39 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.
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.

When a deer will walk up to you and beg for treats while youre doing yardwork, its no longer hunting.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Lucky1 on July 06, 2016, 09:20:39 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.
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.

When a deer will walk up to you and beg for treats while youre doing yardwork, its no longer hunting.
I agree. It's a harvest.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: JakeLand on July 06, 2016, 09:23:03 PM
Not true deer here are as wild as any plain and simple it's no different then hunting on any of the islands or checker board hunting areas you don't pull the trigger unless you're certain of everything around you and I'm sure because they live Urban that they beg like dogs C'mon be real they ARE NOT your pet unless you bought them and keep them in your yard if it's a legal area and you shoot it on your property go for it
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: usmc_0311 on July 06, 2016, 09:29:41 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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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on July 06, 2016, 09:34:06 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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: dscubame on July 06, 2016, 09:55:52 PM
If a firearm goes off on my property and no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: JakeLand on July 06, 2016, 09:57:29 PM
nope it's your property
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: DaveMonti on July 06, 2016, 10:39:48 PM
The deer around my place are not pets.  We don't feed them and although they are more acclimated to people, they won't stick around if I bump into them when walking through my small woodlot.  My real concern is that I do live in a "no shooting" zone, and if I shoot one with a bow (I'm not even sure that is legal, but I think it is) it will most likely get off my property.  That's the thing I don't want to deal with.  I certainly don't want to start feeding them and getting to the point where I can approach them.  I like seeing them around, but I want them to stay wild. 

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!
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: lokidog on July 06, 2016, 11:21:42 PM
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!
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: PolarBear on July 06, 2016, 11:39:45 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.
:yeah:
Ive got pet deer and id be pissed if somebody shot them, legal or no.
:yeah:
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Curly on July 07, 2016, 08:57:14 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. 
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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?
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: krout81 on July 07, 2016, 12:43:16 PM
Interesting. 


Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: fishnfur on July 08, 2016, 12:00:10 AM
Apparently, because a couple people have made pets out of deer frequenting their neighborhoods, any deer in a backyard or private woodlot or acreage outside of town is now labelled a pet and is easy to kill.  I'd bet many piles of dollars that few if any hunters could bag a fully nocturnal buck running the 'hoods around here.  Toughest hunt around!  You would never know they were there without a cam, but they're in my yard 5 nights a week.

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).
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Bow tech hunter on July 08, 2016, 02:14:17 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
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: JakeLand on July 08, 2016, 02:26:08 PM
Crossbows quiet and deadly accurate
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: BIGDOG253 on July 08, 2016, 02:50:31 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.
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.

When a deer will walk up to you and beg for treats while youre doing yardwork, its no longer hunting.
I agree. It's a harvest.
Some people are in it for the hunt and the meat, others are in it just for the meat.

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. 
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: JakeLand on July 08, 2016, 02:53:34 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 it
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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 it
Its 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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: JakeLand on July 08, 2016, 02:59:55 PM
I get it but if you wanted to hunt your property would you ? Or would you not hunt because of your neighbors?
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: fishnfur on July 08, 2016, 08:13:39 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:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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!

Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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!
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Bob33 on July 08, 2016, 08:40:23 PM
There are things one has a right to do, but they are not always the right thing to do.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
Post by: Curly on July 08, 2016, 08:43:21 PM


Damn dude, run-on sentence gold medal!



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Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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:
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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.
Title: Re: Is Shooting deer in backyard legal?
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.


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