Wild Gray Squirrels being SHOT

[Bonnie D.]

I live In Ocean County N.J. I have at least 8 squirrels that have been shot by pellets. I have caught 3 and gave them to a Rehabber who could not get anyone to take care of them and they died. I want to help them but I can't find anyone to look at them. I tried Pop Corn Zoo But he is to busy and does not return phone calls. I know a place in that is almost 2 hours away but everyone said not to take them there because they put them to sleep instead of helping them. I have been feeding them for 5 years and I know that they have killed at least 10.I have reported it to everyone. I know there are more people doing it but I can watch everyone. I feel it is a lost cause. Can anyone help.

[Skul]

Unless the person/s are actually caught or videoed in the act, there really isn't much that can be done.
If you witness it happening, Give the police a call and ask them nicely if someone could just talk with that person.
That person will then be aware they have been observed, and may stop them.

[island rehabber]

Good suggestion, Skul....unfortunately in some areas squirrels are not protected and are considered "vermin". I am moving this thread to Emergency Life Threatening because someone in NJ may have better info for you, as well --

I think TSB needs to form a Squirrel Posse......:soapbox

[Milo's Mom]

If they are shooting a pellet gun in a public area or even in the back yard of a residential area, contact the local municipality, as it is most likely illegal to discharge a firearm in public/residential areas.

This is how I got the guy 2 doors down from me to stop. I could hear the pellets ricocheting off the trees and other items. I was scared to go into my own back yard for fear of loosing an eye. I called the police and 6 cruisers showed up...yeah go ahead idiot shoot the pelllet gun into the back yard from inside your dining room...idiot. Have not seen or heard the pellet gun since.

EDIT: Not once did I even mention squirrels or bunnies or any sort of wildlife...the only thing I said was that I too scared to go into my own back yard because of his stupid actions.

[stosh2010]

Good suggestion, Skul....unfortunately in some areas squirrels are not protected and are considered "vermin". I am moving this thread to Emergency Life Threatening because someone in NJ may have better info for you, as well --

I think TSB needs to form a Squirrel Posse......:soapbox

I left my hand gun ( Colt 357) in Florida, with a friend, when I moved to Costa Rica.

BUT...I do have a Mean-Looking machete...and know how to use it...ha !