Oregon wildlife question

[JuglansRegia]

So we live close to the edge of town, this morning the wife noticed a hen turkey with 7 little ones poking around the yard. She just called me all upset that the stupid neighbor across the street had her dogs running loose again and harassing the turkey. Now she only sees two chicks. Is this an ODF issue or police department animal control issue?

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[Ruger Rich]

I always talk to the person first. Doing no good at that I'd pursue my other options.

 

[JuglansRegia]

We have, but there is not cure for stupid. One of her dogs almost got run over, twice today. I know that will solve half the problem, but she'll probably just get another dog.

 

[BillyJean]

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[Ruger Rich]

We have, but there is not cure for stupid. One of her dogs almost got run over, twice today. I know that will solve half the problem, but she'll probably just get another dog.

Understand. Got a similar neighbor in the place behind me. She always has monster mean dogs. I talked to her two different times. I think the dogs are a reflection of her personality. They, her dogs running free, have killed many pets in the neighborhood, including two of mine. If I caught them in the act I would end it. Always got a weapon near the door. Finally got Animal Control to do the job.

 

[JohnnyMac]

It's really too bad because it's not the dog's fault. A dog only does what it's owner allows it to do. As much as you may want to take it out on them, it's the owners that need the bubblegum-whoopin. I would simply tell the owners that if the dog's are off their property one more time, you will call animal control. It may start a feud you don't want, but I guess it's up to you whether you think your relationship with your neighbor is more important that the wildlife in the area.

 

[DLS]

Why bother telling them and chancing an altercation. Just call animal control and be done with it.

 

[JRapRobert]

Turkey isn't protected under migratory bird act, that would have been the best bet I think

 

[Dungannon]

I feel sorry for anyone that gets a flock of wild turkeys established in their neighborhood.

 

[Provincial]

ODFW imported the turkeys. They thought they would be another good game animal to stimulate hunting license sales.

Now when they have moved into developed neighborhoods and are causing a mess, it isn't their fault.

No bureaucrat will admit being responsible for a problem, but they all claim credit for a success!

 

[slimmer13]

I feel sorry for anyone that gets a flock of wild turkeys established in their neighborhood.

This. I'd be giving those dogs a treat.

 

[Ruger Rich]

It's really too bad because it's not the dog's fault. A dog only does what it's owner allows it to do. As much as you may want to take it out on them, it's the owners that need the bubblegum-whoopin. I would simply tell the owners that if the dog's are off their property one more time, you will call animal control. It may start a feud you don't want, but I guess it's up to you whether you think your relationship with your neighbor is more important that the wildlife in the area.

Totally agree

 

[Ruger Rich]

Why bother telling them and chancing an altercation. Just call animal control and be done with it.

If the positions were reversed I'd want someone telling me at least once prior to calling the law.

 

[CoastRange57]

Lot of fawns hitting the ground this week. One of the locals was letting his dog run where a doe had parked her fawn. I yelled up at him and told him, he rounded the dog up and leashed him right up and said thanks.