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To: jazusamo
These bison are not livestock , they are wild animals and as such the keeper of the wild animals is strictly liable for damage done . IMHO however the neighbor shooting them was not reasonable in his self help method .
7 posted on 05/04/2008 10:50:36 AM PDT by kbennkc (For those who have fought for it , freedom has a flavor the protected will never know)
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To: kbennkc
These bison are not livestock , they are wild animals and as such the keeper of the wild animals is strictly liable for damage done.

As I understand it, bison are often raised for meat nowadays. At what point do they stop being "wild animals" and become livestock under the law?

If they were wild animals, wouldn't the "hunters" need licenses to kill them?

In most states, even if you have a license, failing to use the meat of an animal you kill is an offense.

16 posted on 05/04/2008 11:05:50 AM PDT by Sherman Logan (Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. - A. Lincoln)
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To: kbennkc

“These bison are not livestock , they are wild animals “

Could have fooled me. I’ve seen plenty of bison being raised for commercial purposes behind fences. They make an excellent burger, as well.


22 posted on 05/04/2008 11:28:45 AM PDT by CaspersGh0sts
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To: kbennkc

The article refers to the animal’s having an owner. They were livestock not wild bison.


30 posted on 05/04/2008 11:52:09 AM PDT by lastchance (Hug your babies.)
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To: kbennkc

The article refers to the animal’s having an owner. They were livestock not wild bison.


32 posted on 05/04/2008 11:54:30 AM PDT by lastchance (Hug your babies.)
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