"The DNR does not perceive this as a dog problem. We see it as a people problem."
-DNR spokesperson Konrad

And yet there are too many deer to be sustained by the environment, hence feeding programs many winters. Never mind that deer are not native to northern Minnesota - at least in their current numbers. We changed the environment via logging  and farming which allowed their numbers to increase and other large game animals (moose/caribou) to decrease.

Sigh... good thing you can't discharge a fire arm within city limits or we could have lost our pooch to this law when he was chasing deer out of our yard.

Just like if I caught my roommate's cat chasing a mouse I'd beat it [the cat] with a broom. Chasing vermin? The nerve.

Since owning a 5-foot mousetrap would be dangerous, I propose we surround the city with these http://dodaam.com/eng/sub_0202_1_3.php

"The last thing a conservation officer wants to do is talk to people about controlling their dog, Konrad said."

I noticed most officers of the peace enjoy using similar wording.

"I hope I don't have to talk to you about this again." 

'Yes, I hope I don't have to see you again either officer Gonad, plus I think you look really stupid in that Santa hat driving around giving tickets on Christmas Eve.  Driving 70 through town to give me a ticket for going 40 in a 30. Thank you for not taking me to your private room and having your way with me.' 

 It's hard to imagine the personality that seeks these kinds of jobs doesn't derive pleasure from asserting their superiority on others and getting paid for it. Just like some who seek higher office, enjoy being in control, asserting dominance no matter what the cause. Then have lively discourse on ramming shit down our throats.  A good day was had when they got to show you how you were wrong, and that look on your face when they told you what they were going to do to you because you were wrong? Priceless.

Save the deer in your back yard though, shoot your own dog if you have to.

Sparhawk from NW MN ... Anywhere close to the Red River Valley?

Wasn't the whole point of hunting deer that hunters need to take them out to save them from the horrors of overpopulation? You mean it's all about the thrill of hunting? You don't say!

I totally agree that deer wouldn't be any issue had we not killed all of their natural predators.

Bad cat -- wolves are on the comeback.

Sparhawk -- northwest MN has the  most beautiful sunsets. It's the only thing I miss.  But Duluth has the most beautiful sunrises over the lake.

I think legally shooting 'problem' dogs isn't anything new,  just don't abuse them.  What amazes me, is that its okay to kill children when you're shooting through them toward the insurgents.  See 'Restrepo' to see how far we've come since Vietnam. God bless the resistors, god bless women, and god bless those who serve, for their good intentions, regardless of the idiots in charge who take advantage of their loyalty. General Major just recommended avoiding ground conflicts from now on, 'that a defense secretary should have his head examined if he recommends thus.' A dog is a dog is a dog. We enjoy them because they remind us of our humanity.

Eat what you kill.

Totally agree - anyone who is letting their dogs run around without any monitoring or barriers is pretty much asking to never see their dog again. There are so many dangers out there that can kill and maim dogs (and being shot by the DNR is the least of them).