00:00When squirrels start chewing up your roof or raiding your garden,
00:03taking matters into your own hands seems like the fastest solution.
00:07But before you take action on your private land, you need to know,
00:10is it actually legal to kill squirrels on your property?
00:13The answer is, it depends heavily on the species, your local state laws, and city ordinances.
00:19Here is what you need to consider before doing anything.
00:22First, species classification.
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00:31Most tree squirrels, like eastern gray or fox squirrels,
00:35are legally classified as protected game animals.
00:38In many states, killing them requires a hunting license or a special depredation permit,
00:43unless they are causing proven damage to your house or crops.
00:47Second, city ordinances.
00:49Even if state wildlife laws allow nuisance control on private property,
00:53your local municipality likely strictly bans discharging firearms,
00:58air rifles, or poisons in residential areas.
01:01Third, cruelty and relocation laws.
01:04Animal welfare laws mandate humane treatment.
01:07And in many places, trapping a squirrel and relocating it off your property
01:12is actually illegal without a permit.
01:14Before taking lethal action, identify the species,
01:18consult your local fish and wildlife agency,
01:20or call a licensed pest professional to stay safe and compliant.
01:24Quiet.
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