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sir pball

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70. Hm? These animals only understand bullets.

Fri Apr 21, 2023, 11:57 PM

Apr 2023

Using words doesn't work on them. The only thing that will correct them is an overwhelming response, ten bullets for every one they fire. A perforated home is the only message their animal brains understand. It's so cute you think you can deal with these creatures like they're human

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I live in a rural area; the responses from the Sheriff's Department over time is telling [View all] Tumbulu Apr 2023 OP

I know this doesn't solve the problem, but... ret5hd Apr 2023 #1

I'd guess it's ground squirrels being shot NickB79 Apr 2023 #10

Yes. The California Fish and Game Code classifies ground squirrels as nongame mammals. TeamProg Apr 2023 #17

The issue for me is bullets going out of a property Tumbulu Apr 2023 #20

Yep, I know. My point was on the angle that perhaps your neighbor was hunting without a hunting TeamProg Apr 2023 #38

Have you identified the calibre of the bullets? Maybe try to figure out HOW dangerous of a rifle TeamProg Apr 2023 #40

when I can take the time to look for the bullets Tumbulu Apr 2023 #43

If I am not mistaken, in my state shooting on or across someone's property without permission is Chainfire Apr 2023 #2

The point I was trying to share is that the Sheriff Tumbulu Apr 2023 #21

I would continue calling the sheriff's office when marybourg Apr 2023 #3

Same here Rebl2 Apr 2023 #16

I agree, but I think I will go in Tumbulu Apr 2023 #22

That's a very good idea. marybourg Apr 2023 #50

I think it's more that they don't give a shit and they're not gonna "harass" gun owners. Nevilledog Apr 2023 #4

I kinda as feel the same way Bristlecone Apr 2023 #15

That seems to be plausible Tumbulu Apr 2023 #23

THIS!!! Ferrets are Cool Apr 2023 #46

Had that happen once Red Mountain Apr 2023 #5

Sounds as though you took care of it. Tumbulu Apr 2023 #24

I'm inclined to suggest you get a gun, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2023 #6

✔️♾️ live love laugh Apr 2023 #12

Maybe a 20 round cartridge in a semi would work. Actually, just the audio of something like that erronis Apr 2023 #19

Yes, haha- great plan! Tumbulu Apr 2023 #25

Want noise? Forget opera, school bands.... lastlib Apr 2023 #41

oh no. This calls for the 1 and only GLORIA JANE. She's a pait-re ut! Maru Kitteh Apr 2023 #74

That was actually my first thought, too... slightlv Apr 2023 #30

So, uhm, this is DU:GD..... right? Fla_Democrat Apr 2023 #51

It's my response to the fact that the police PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2023 #52

So, that's a yes? Fla_Democrat Apr 2023 #59

Yes, it is sarisataka Apr 2023 #55

Are you saying.... Fla_Democrat Apr 2023 #60

Maybe it's as common as spitting on a sidewalk is in the city? usonian Apr 2023 #7

Hope someone good runs for sheriff multigraincracker Apr 2023 #8

Our current Sheriff barely won against an super right Tumbulu Apr 2023 #26

So - all I want to know is .... James48 Apr 2023 #9

Haha! Tumbulu Apr 2023 #29

Sounds like you got a new sheriff LiberalArkie Apr 2023 #11

Same here Rebl2 Apr 2023 #18

It is the same sheriff, who barely won Tumbulu Apr 2023 #39

Reminds me of shooting some time ago. Woman called about a man acting off and toting a gun... Lancero Apr 2023 #13

It is horrible, and I remember that too. Tumbulu Apr 2023 #27

People are shooting people all the time now. yardwork Apr 2023 #14

It really is Tumbulu Apr 2023 #28

I'm glad you posted this. I'm noticing the same. yardwork Apr 2023 #32

Thank you- the problems Tumbulu Apr 2023 #33

I'm sorry, but from where I'm standing and reading slightlv Apr 2023 #31

I think that we could be in what Tumbulu Apr 2023 #36

I would try calling the CHP Moosepoop Apr 2023 #34

Thanks for the good idea, Tumbulu Apr 2023 #37

Fucking Sheriffs BlueIdaho Apr 2023 #35

Basically I hear you explaining, very logically and with meaningful personal anecdotes that you have Martin68 Apr 2023 #42

Wow, that is it exactly! Tumbulu Apr 2023 #44

No, your post was a powerful statement by someone who has actual experience of what they're are Martin68 Apr 2023 #47

thank you, again. Tumbulu Apr 2023 #49

We have a winner! DBoon Apr 2023 #53

Do you have any of the bullets? Old Crank Apr 2023 #45

thanks, good idea when I find them. Tumbulu Apr 2023 #48

Maybe go in to the office bright and early and speak directly to the Sheriff? maxsolomon Apr 2023 #54

I do plan on doing that Tumbulu Apr 2023 #61

I'd guess "There's a new Sheriff in Town" and he probably knows your neighbor. Ellipsis Apr 2023 #56

Seems plausible Tumbulu Apr 2023 #62

OT, but my dog would *love* to come fix the ground squirrel problem intrepidity Apr 2023 #57

oh what a wonderful dog! Tumbulu Apr 2023 #63

Can you go in person and file a police report? iscooterliberally Apr 2023 #58

thanks, will do. Mostly I was posting about the change Tumbulu Apr 2023 #64

Shoot back. sir pball Apr 2023 #65

The more I read, the more I learn. Fla_Democrat Apr 2023 #66

Hm? These animals only understand bullets. sir pball Apr 2023 #70

Well. I'm just not the killer... Fla_Democrat Apr 2023 #73

Somehow, this response does not seem as Tumbulu Apr 2023 #69

It would be extremely protective of your workers sir pball Apr 2023 #71

I am not sure if you are trying to be funny Tumbulu Apr 2023 #72

I'm out in the country too - womanofthehills Apr 2023 #67

Well that is an idea! It might terrify Tumbulu Apr 2023 #68