I've been trying to find an answer to this issue but so far not found it directly addressed.
Several people (family and friends) have been complaining to me about various pest animals in their yards causing property damage. These include possum, raccoon and rabbit. They bring this up to me because I'm the only person they know that has any skill with bows, air guns and traps. They'd like me to trap or shoot these critters for them on their private land.
What I'd like to know are the legalities of this. I know you can legally trap raccoon and possum according to state law, but it's not clear what you can do to them afterwards other than relocate. It is also not clear if this can be done to rabbits. Further, it is not clear if any of these animals can be shot legally (the weapon discharge would be legal) and if this counts as hunting and thus requires compliance with seasons and obtaining a license. Any information you have would be appreciated.
Several people (family and friends) have been complaining to me about various pest animals in their yards causing property damage. These include possum, raccoon and rabbit. They bring this up to me because I'm the only person they know that has any skill with bows, air guns and traps. They'd like me to trap or shoot these critters for them on their private land.
What I'd like to know are the legalities of this. I know you can legally trap raccoon and possum according to state law, but it's not clear what you can do to them afterwards other than relocate. It is also not clear if this can be done to rabbits. Further, it is not clear if any of these animals can be shot legally (the weapon discharge would be legal) and if this counts as hunting and thus requires compliance with seasons and obtaining a license. Any information you have would be appreciated.