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CUatTheEnd
10-03-2012, 08:04
Do you need a small game license to hunt (Coyote, Fox or Bobcat) on private land? Figured I would ask here to get a much quicker answer. Thanks guys!
00tec
10-03-2012, 08:22
When we did research, we concluded that you do not need a license to police critters to prevent destruction of your property. I know that's true for rabbits, squirrels, and p-doggies at least.
encorehunter
10-03-2012, 09:11
That is a somewhat gray area. You can shoot them for destruction of property, but you are not allowed to benefit in any other way. You shoot them and leave them lay. You can't eat them or harvest their furs. If you do have a license, bobcats must still be sealed with a DOW tag.
CUatTheEnd
10-03-2012, 09:36
That is a somewhat gray area. You can shoot them for destruction of property, but you are not allowed to benefit in any other way. You shoot them and leave them lay. You can't eat them or harvest their furs. If you do have a license, bobcats must still be sealed with a DOW tag.

Ok, so a small game license seems to be the correct answer to harvest their furs. Thanks
BlasterBob
10-03-2012, 11:23
Do you need a small game license to hunt (Coyote, Fox or Bobcat) on private land? Figured I would ask here to get a much quicker answer. Thanks guys!

Your OWN private land or SOMEONE ELSE'S private land????
Even if I were to hunt small game on MY very own land, I'd sure buy a license just to play it safe.
SSChameleon
10-03-2012, 11:45
As others have mentioned you may shoot them to protect livestock or if they are causeing damage to your property but you cannot keep the pelt if you don't have a license or they are out of season.

Since a small game license is only $21 for the year and $11 for a one day it is worth it to just get the license and know your are legal. Coyote season is year round, watch your dates on the other animals.
CUatTheEnd
10-03-2012, 12:16
Your OWN private land or SOMEONE ELSE'S private land????
Even if I were to hunt small game on MY very own land, I'd sure buy a license just to play it safe.

Thanks guys...this would be someone else's private land. I have my final answer....license it is! [Beer]
Scanker19
10-03-2012, 18:07
Kind of off topic. 60% or more disabled vets get a free lifetime Small game/fishing license.