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3. My uncle and family moved to Florida in '49. We visited and he said Florida had an "open pasture" law.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Wed May 14, 2025, 11:33 PM

May 14

Cattle were allowed free range. Farmers were not required to fence their animals and if one went on your property, you could "shoo" it but not harm it.

If the animal did damage, the farmer was responsible.

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Florida man charged after shooting neighbor's cow 5 times in chest, leg [View all] marmar May 14 OP

That must be that new Florida gun law. magicarpet May 14 #1

If it went pasture house, you can shoot it. (pun intended). Wonder Why May 17 #4

Idiots and timms139 May 14 #2

My uncle and family moved to Florida in '49. We visited and he said Florida had an "open pasture" law. 3Hotdogs May 14 #3