no it is illegal to shoot squirrels because they don’t die right when they are shot, even in the head….but it’s okay….we’ve all done it….nobody will say anything….
NO! Do not shoot the squirrels to wound! Criminal abuse of animals charges could be filed against you.
Not to mention hunting without a license, and if you are in a city or village … several other violations of the Conservation law!
Here is the definition of “hunting” straight from the DEC
To hunt-means to pursue, shoot, kill or capture (other than trap) wildlife and includes all lesser acts that disturb or worry wildlife whether or not they result in taking. Hunting also includes all acts to assist another person in taking wildlife.
I think that shooting an animal with a BB gun is included in “lesser acts that disturb or worry wildlife”. Like the other guy said time to buy repellents!
September 20th, 2010 at 10:36 am
nope, not legally
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4286435.stm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15145917/
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October 4th, 2010 at 1:36 am
no it is illegal to shoot squirrels because they don’t die right when they are shot, even in the head….but it’s okay….we’ve all done it….nobody will say anything….
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4286435.stm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15145917/
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October 14th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Won’t help. Bury pepper corns with your plant seeds and they’ll stay clear.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4286435.stm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15145917/
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October 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
NO! Do not shoot the squirrels to wound! Criminal abuse of animals charges could be filed against you.
Not to mention hunting without a license, and if you are in a city or village … several other violations of the Conservation law!
Here is the definition of “hunting” straight from the DEC
To hunt-means to pursue, shoot, kill or capture (other than trap) wildlife and includes all lesser acts that disturb or worry wildlife whether or not they result in taking. Hunting also includes all acts to assist another person in taking wildlife.
I think that shooting an animal with a BB gun is included in “lesser acts that disturb or worry wildlife”. Like the other guy said time to buy repellents!
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28182.html
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