Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

• If I am hunting banded birds on my private bird shooting area, what should I do if I accidentally kill a native bird in closed season?
• Who should I contact if I see a violation, the sheriff's department, the local game warden, or Operation Game Thief?
• What can I do about owls that are messing up and depredating on my property?
• Can game wardens go on private property anytime they want to?
• On occasion, I have had deer that have died as a result of hanging up in my barbed wire fence. Is there a way to alleviate this problem?
• Who can I contact to trap coyotes and or nuisance fur-bearing animals (fox, raccoon, beaver) on private property?