silly state law saturday: wyoming

It's the end of a chapter. Fifty weeks of these ridiculous animal laws, and we are on our last state, Wyoming. I'll be sad to see the series go, but we'll move on to even better things! Wyoming kept it short and sweet for us.

• You may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without a permit. I don't know about you, but if I catch the Easter Bunny in action, I'm documenting it!

• Using a firearm to fish is strictly forbidden. Why don't we lift the law and just let natural consequences weed out the gene pool?

• It is illegal to tattoo a horse with the intent of making it unrecognizable to its owner. Just use paint. It's faster and less painful for the horse. I won't tell.

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com and dumblaws.com. State photo source: freedomtomarry.org

silly state law saturday: wisconsin

Most Wisconsin laws revolve around cheese regulation, but there are a few ridiculous animal laws for us to enjoy. Check it out:

• Livestock have the right-of-way on public roads. You mean, we can't just run them down?

• In La Crosse, it is illegal to tie up your horse along Third Street. Just let them roam free, instead. They have the right-of-way.

• In La Crosse, it it illegal to worry a squirrel. They are so jittery, anyway. How do you tell if they are truly worried? That's a set-up if I ever heard one.

• In Sheboygan, only police officers may shoot birds in the city. Because we all know what lawbreakers pigeons are. We have to crack down, once and for all.

• In Sun Prairie, cats are forbidden from entering cemeteries. Just give them a heads-up. They'll listen. Cats always do what their people say.

Next week, we'll wrap up our Silly State Law Saturday series with Wyoming! Come back and visit. 

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com and dumblaws.com. State photo source: freedomtomarry.org

silly state law saturday: west virginia

Sometimes keeping it short and sweet is the best way to go. Such is the way for ridiculous animal laws in the lovely state of West Virginia. These are good.

• In Alderson, one may not walk a lion, tiger, or leopard, even on a leash. Even on a leash? They are really cracking down on exotics in West Virginia. At least I can still walk my panther. 

• It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs. I don't even know what to say. This is wrong on so many levels. 

• Roadkill may be taken home for supper. And why shouldn't it be? That burning rubber flavor can't be acquired at the local bar & grill.

Come back next week and check out Wisconsin with us!

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com and dumblaws.com. State outline source: freedomtomarry.org.

silly state law saturday: washington

I have a new favorite state! Washington takes the cake in the way of ridiculous animal laws. Check it out:

• In Seattle, it is illegal to carry a fishbowl or aquarium onto a bus because the sound of the water sloshing may disturb other passengers. Yes, it must be deafening and completely drown out the bus engine sound. And–incidentally–how often does this actually happen? A law?

• In Walla Walla, it is illegal to give noxious substances to a bird in any city park. Just step outside the gates, however...

• In Wilbur, you may not ride an ugly horse. Who, pray tell, is the judge of this status?

• It is illegal to catch a fish by throwing a rock at it. But it's so effective. Isn't it?

• In Spokane, It is illegal to interrupt a religious meeting by having a horse race (repealed). Thank goodness this has been repealed! Don't waste your money on the plate pass, people!

And, I must just preface the reveal of the next law with this: We've covered 47 states so far, and this, without competition, is my favorite law I've seen so far. It made me LOL for longer than I care to admit, and I won't even try to provide commentary. It speaks for itself. Drumroll, please: 

• The harassing of Bigfoot, Sasquatch or other undiscovered subspecies is a felony punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment.

Ta-da!

Join us next Saturday when we take a look at West Virginia!

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com and dumblaws.com.

silly state law saturday: virginia

What the state of Virginia lacks in quantity of ridiculous animal laws, they make up for in quality. Check it out:

• No animal may be hunted for on Sunday, with the exception of raccoons, which may be hunted until 2:00 a.m. Okay, then. Is "Late Sunday Raccoon Hunters of Virginia" the next reality show?

• In Culpeper, no one may wash a mule on the sidewalk. Someone needs to open a mule wash. A fortune is to be made.

• In Norfolk, you may not spit on a sea gull. Sea gulls are pretty spry and somewhat aggressive. I'd love to see the attempt.

• In Prince William County, no person may keep a skunk as a pet. I don't see why not. Once again, natural consequences, people. 

We'll see you next week when we visit Washington!

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Law information source: stupidlaws.com and dumblaws.com.