Legality of shooting coyote

[GlockIssue]

I'm thinking the same thing about the HoA....

But I'm also thinking that by the time HoA gets anyone out to ask about what's happening, I'll have everything put away already. Plus, there are no other houses built in my cul-de-sac yet, so I don't think that anyone would raise too much of a fuss.

So there's no actual laws regulating coyote hunting. I believe you can even shoot them at night and you can do so with any caliber you like. With that said, the state law is that you have to be 50 yards or more away from a roadway to discharge a firearm. In addition to that each county may have additional firearm laws. You really should look into the county that you will be living in. For instance, I am about to close on a house in Cumming. The only additional law they have is that you can't discharge a firearm within city limits which is defined as a one mile radius from the city hall.

BUT, be careful of noise ordinances. In Cumming the noise ordinance is in effect from 9pm to 7am every day. If you discharge a firearm during those hours, they can hit you with that.

As for HOA's, from what I understand there aren't many (if any at all) that allow the discharging of firearms. Although you may have everything put away by the time you get there, I wouldn't put it past them to give you a warning anyway or slap you with a fine. Not only that, if you piss off the HOA they will have a target on your house. They'll pick you apart for everything they can find. I can't stand HOA's and I wouldn't want to piss them off if I lived in one. I just don't have time for the "war" that would ensue.

That's my advice. 1) Check the county laws; 2) Be aware of any noise ordinances; 3) Be careful of the HOA.

Otherwise, I'm all about people shooting coyotes. I can't stand those things! Good luck!

 

[GlockIssue]

Good thinking.. A 22 WMR will get the job done just fine so don't feel obligated to use more gun (Noise) than you require.. O and by the way.. they Will make a meal out of your pets day or night..

There's not much that won't kill a coyote. Heck, if the noise and discharging of a firearm is a problem, go buy yourself a .25 cal air gun. They are fairly quiet and will ABSOLUTELY kill a coyote. Just make sure you have good shot placement. Those shouldn't bother anyone if you shoot one and generally aren't considered a "firearm" from what I understand.

 

[Smoothie]

So I live in a neighborhood in Cumming. If I see a Yote in my backyard can I grab my crossbow and let it fly? I don't have a hunting license.

 

[CardsFan]

No kidding. Don't you need a hunting license? I figured there was some agency wanting you to pay them before taking yotes. Cool.

I used to think it was cool that yotes were making a comeback. That is until I read what they are doing to Deer and Turkey populations. Then I read about that jogger around Macon that was attacked 10 or so years ago. I stopped thinking their comeback was cool right about then.

Bitches gotta go. Male yotes as well.

 

[GlockIssue]

So I live in a neighborhood in Cumming. If I see a Yote in my backyard can I grab my crossbow and let it fly? I don't have a hunting license.

I'm sorry, I was assuming there was a license involved. Yes, you have to have a hunting license. You can get into trouble if you get caught shooting them without a license. Even on private property.

 

[Stuckon22]

choot em wild doggies!

 

[Crubear]

...sounds like an excuse to get one of them fancy noise suppressors and set up a bench to shoot out the (open) patio doors.

 

[righter13]

I'm thinking the same thing about the HoA....

But I'm also thinking that by the time HoA gets anyone out to ask about what's happening, I'll have everything put away already. Plus, there are no other houses built in my cul-de-sac yet, so I don't think that anyone would raise too much of a fuss.

Perfect reason to get a suppressor....

 

[hikingthehills]

If I'm not mistaken you don't need a hunting license on private property if you own it. If you are deer hunting you need a harvest record even if you own land. Pretty sure this is correct but you may want to check it.

 

[GlockIssue]

If I'm not mistaken you don't need a hunting license on private property if you own it. If you are deer hunting you need a harvest record even if you own land. Pretty sure this is correct but you may want to check it.

I thought you needed a license, but I'm far from an expert on this.