Re: Cottontail Question
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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06/30/14 09:11 PM
06/30/14 09:11 PM
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wormbobskey
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I think I've seen more rabbits this spring and summer than I have in the last 3 or 4 years combined. I haven't got a single call for any rabbit removal, but I'm sure it will happen soon enough. I'll have to agree with Mr. Jameson, that marauder ought to be just the ticket. Its what I'd be using.
OSTA Lanums ADC & Repair We don't do bugs
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Re: Cottontail Question
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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06/30/14 09:41 PM
06/30/14 09:41 PM
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Eric Arnold
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Wormbobskey,
In order to shoot rabbits they have to be in season or you have to have permission from the Chief or one of his designee. Here is the rule from the OAC:
(4) Nuisance wild animals which cannot be live-trapped because of certain conditions may be killed only after applying for and receiving written permission from the chief of the division of wildlife or their designee. No such written permission is required to kill or use lethal means of control for the following nuisance wild animals unless otherwise provided in paragraph (H) of this rule:
(a) Beaver
(b) Chipmunk
(c) Mice
(d) Shrews
(e) Voles
(f) Moles
(g) Muskrat
(h) Opossum
(i) Raccoon
(j) Rats
(k) Red, gray, fox and flying squirrels
(l) Skunks
(m) Woodchucks
(n) Coyote
(o) Red or gray fox
In other words, in Ohio rabbits are a capture and relocate species as you cannot use any lethal devices on them without having a letter of permission from division.
Eric Arnold Publishing Editor W.C.T. Magazine Editor The Fur Taker Magazine
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Re: Cottontail Question
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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07/01/14 12:01 AM
07/01/14 12:01 AM
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wormbobskey
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Eric, do I need to have a specific location, ei a homeowners address, to get the permission slip from the division? Or could I apply for a blanket slip that would apply to my immediate area?
OSTA Lanums ADC & Repair We don't do bugs
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Re: Cottontail Question
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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07/01/14 10:44 AM
07/01/14 10:44 AM
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Eric Arnold
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Wormbobskey, I believe it will be site dependent, just like it used to be for squirrels and muskrats. You'd have to contact the wildlife officer for that county to find out for sure. Additionally, make sure there are no municipal ordinances prohibiting shooting. In Broadview Heights, shooting of anything would be prohibited as they have an ordinance that states it is illegal to propel any object towards an animal with intent to injure or kill. If you have something similar where the problem is, you'd need to get a hearing with the council and ask for a waiver for that property. Municipal laws will trump any authorization given to you by Division so you may want to start by checking with the municipality and see if this is even possible. Here is a good starting point for you: https://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=14702. You can then do searches for hunting, shooting, air riles, air guns, animal cruelty, etc.
Eric Arnold Publishing Editor W.C.T. Magazine Editor The Fur Taker Magazine
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Re: Cottontail Question
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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07/01/14 11:19 AM
07/01/14 11:19 AM
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LT GREY
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Do any of you get called to remove this year's over-abundant crop of cottontail rabbits? They seem to infest every flower and vegetable garden in my area this year.
If any of you are even halfway successful, please let me know your secret. PM me and I will be forever greatful. I seem to be having the same amount of luck catching rabbits as I have getting a date with Daisy Fuentes. I use my 'wooden rabbit trap' and set it right out side the hole or in it's path. I catch plenty that way. (Daisy, now...she's fine!)
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Re: Cottontail Question
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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07/07/14 10:45 AM
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mousie
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some time ago Lt had a thread called about catching rabbits in a wooden trap. it is in the archives probably now. the wooden traps do work well.
never make someone a priority when they make you an option !
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