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Im lucky to live by a massive wildlife management area. There are several in in east Tn. I am starting to notice that people are figuring out they can lease there land to hunters though. Getting a little tougher to find a farm to hunt for free.
 
#4,804
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My pap is old school, he hunts all year long (no license) and will ice down and work up everything he kills, especially if he thinks someone may be in need. He will work it up then give it away if he thinks he can help someone
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#4,805
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I'm surprised they haven't opened season longer here. On our woodlot I can hunt one way or another from 9/1 to 12/31. State and private you dont own is only 2-3 weeks.
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#4,806
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I don't really understand why its so regulated. There seems to be huge populations of deer around, but limited hunting
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farmersdaughter said:
I don't really understand why its so regulated. There seems to be huge populations of deer around, but limited hunting
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The tree hugger lobby has lots of money. They'd rather have winter kills than hunters popping them I guess. Coyotes and fishers eat good anyway.
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Slydell said:
If he's Amish, wth is he doing with a cell phone?
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According to what I heard last night, there are over 40 something different branches of the Amish. Some are stomp down old fashion and others live with some modern technology.
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JTrainDavis said:
The tree hugger lobby has lots of money. They'd rather have winter kills than hunters popping them I guess. Coyotes and fishers eat good anyway.
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I reckon, damn coyotes running roughshod around here too. Lost 4 goat kids 2 years ago to them so I bought a great pyrenees that took care of that (the horses tried to kill her though)
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farmersdaughter said:
I reckon, damn coyotes running roughshod around here too. Lost 4 goat kids 2 years ago to them so I bought a great pyrenees that took care of that (the horses tried to kill her though)
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In hartsville my grandparents have a horrible coyote problem. They had a great Pyrenees too but lost him a couple years ago to old age. Great dogs if you have the land.
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farmersdaughter said:
I reckon, damn coyotes running roughshod around here too. Lost 4 goat kids 2 years ago to them so I bought a great pyrenees that took care of that (the horses tried to kill her though)
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Check into buying a donkey or llama. That's what many use out here for coyote control. Most any time you see horses, cattle or sheep in a field, there's a donkey or llama in the mix for protection.

Donkey would be the cheap route due to initial cost and double life span of llamas.
 
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Slydell said:
Check into buying a donkey or llama. That's what many use out here for coyote control. Most any time you see horses, cattle or sheep in a field, there's a donkey or llama in the mix for protection.

Donkey would be the cheap route due to initial cost and double life span of llamas.
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The cost doesn't worry me too much, as I look at the purchase of any animal as an investment, its the maintenance on a llama. I know absolutely nothing about them. Their diets, diseases, care, grooming, temperments- I don't have a clue. Donkeys are mean (or maybe its just stories I've heard) I haven't really been around those either
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farmersdaughter said:
The cost doesn't worry me too much, as I look at the purchase of any animal as an investment, its the maintenance on a llama. I know absolutely nothing about them. Their diets, diseases, care, grooming, temperments- I don't have a clue. Donkeys are mean (or maybe its just stories I've heard) I haven't really been around those either
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Donkeys do have a mean streak. They will kick, stomp and otherwise pulverize a coyote. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
 
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They are in the same family as a horse. Think you treat them just like a horse. Besides the differences in looks they are just a lot more hard headed. I've even heard of horses and donkey's being breed together.
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Dang sly, I wth would happen if I had to fool with the goats/horses lol, I guess I need something that mean without it being like that toward me.

@ Tex, I def would go with a jenny. I already have a flipping stud horse that I wish wasn't but I don't have it in me to get him gielded just yet, so I do not want to fool with a fully functional male animal right now lol
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farmersdaughter said:
Dang sly, I wth would happen if I had to fool with the goats/horses lol, I guess I need something that mean without it being like that toward me.

@ Tex, I def would go with a jenny. I already have a flipping stud horse that I wish wasn't but I don't have it in me to get him gielded just yet, so I do not want to fool with a fully functional male animal right now lol
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Donkeys are a misunderstood breed. The mean streak I mentioned is actually towards wolves and coyotes. Well, and dogs because they look like a wolf/coyote to the donkey. If a donkey is raised and treated right, it will be gentle around humans...especially children and disabled people. Somehow, the donkey knows. Those that handle donkeys say that they are not actually stubborn, they're very intelligent and they will size up a situation before leaping in to it. Lifespan is up to 50 years or so makes for a good investment. Like horses, they need good hoof care. They do absolutely need some shelter from the elements. They're desert animals but can tolerate the cold. Unlike horses and other animals, their coat won't shed water so they need shelter from rain/snow. For food, they'll eat good pasture grass all day and that's all they need. Back to the mean streak 'cause I know you have or probably have dogs. They will treat a dog like a wolf or coyote. Sorry, lot of info off the top of my head. Might want to read up on them someday. Something else I've read and heard is best to buy one that has been well cared for and treated right. They say it's hard, not impossible, to restore their trust if they've been abused or mistreated. Most of this is from talking to ranchers 'cause I'm curious 'bout stuff.
 
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Slydell said:
Donkeys are a misunderstood breed. The mean streak I mentioned is actually towards wolves and coyotes. Well, and dogs because they look like a wolf/coyote to the donkey. If a donkey is raised and treated right, it will be gentle around humans...especially children and disabled people. Somehow, the donkey knows. Those that handle donkeys say that they are not actually stubborn, they're very intelligent and they will size up a situation before leaping in to it. Lifespan is up to 50 years or so makes for a good investment. Like horses, they need good hoof care. They do absolutely need some shelter from the elements. They're desert animals but can tolerate the cold. Unlike horses and other animals, their coat won't shed water so they need shelter from rain/snow. For food, they'll eat good pasture grass all day and that's all they need. Back to the mean streak 'cause I know you have or probably have dogs. They will treat a dog like a wolf or coyote. Sorry, lot of info off the top of my head. Might want to read up on them someday. Something else I've read and heard is best to buy one that has been well cared for and treated right. They say it's hard, not impossible, to restore their trust if they've been abused or mistreated. Most of this is from talking to ranchers 'cause I'm curious 'bout stuff.
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Well in that case it shouldn't be impossible to find a 6 month old colt then. I have pretty well gotten rid of all the dogs except a little bitty porch pup (I gave the aussie sheps and pyrenees away) pap runs the fox on friday nights but keeps his hounds up the rest of the time. That sounds a lot easier than a llama, and I am a stickler for hoof care so that wouldn't ba a prob. Thanks sly!
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JTrainDavis said:
The tree hugger lobby has lots of money. They'd rather have winter kills than hunters popping them I guess. Coyotes and fishers eat good anyway.
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Are you talking about Fisher cats? I've heard the the TWRA has been introducing them into the area, since no one small game hunts any more.
 
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farmersdaughter said:
Well in that case it shouldn't be impossible to find a 6 month old colt then. I have pretty well gotten rid of all the dogs except a little bitty porch pup (I gave the aussie sheps and pyrenees away) pap runs the fox on friday nights but keeps his hounds up the rest of the time. That sounds a lot easier than a llama, and I am a stickler for hoof care so that wouldn't ba a prob. Thanks sly!
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Have they put a bounty on coyotes in Tennessee yet? They do in some parts of the country. Easy money. Usually $35-$50 per carcass.
 
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