Is it illegal to shoot squirrels in your backyard? As others have alluded:- Why do ALL these questions NEVER mention WHERE they are? I learned recently that shooting them with a .22 rifle is highly frowned upon. It is important to note that in Texas, as well as in most states, owning wildlife is illegal. As defined in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, squirrels are a game animal, meaning there are rules that govern hunting and harvesting. ?, Dallas, 26 replies Best Big Backyard Tree?, Dallas, 12 replies Sloping backyard, Dallas, 2 replies 3 of them were those little brown ones , and one big one thats gray and white. I'm doing the research now, but thought I would post here first. LAW against shooting squirrels in your backyard with a BB gun..... (eat, best) User Name: Remember Me: Password ... i've been meaning to find out if it's legal/illegal to shoot them with my bb gun in northern VA. ... Strangest thing you've seen in your backyard, Northern Virginia, 64 replies Ok, i do this all the time, i have shot and killed so far about 4 birds. Squirrel Hunting in Texas ... Related Crossbow Hunting Regulations in Texas. Asked in State Laws, California, Archery Is it legal to shoot bows and arrows in your backyard in California? Is it illegal to shoot squirrels? Where Can I Find Out if its Legal to Build a Fire Pit in Backyard?, Dallas, 13 replies Is it legal to shoot bunnies with a pellet gun in plano texas, Dallas, 48 replies Backyard Poll, Dallas, 48 replies A house in your backyard? Illegal Methods. There are some exceptions to the rule, but these animals require appropriate permits from the U.S. Department of Fish and Game. Is it legal to shoot and kill birds in your backyard in Texas? Any thoughts? Is it legal to use a pellet gun to shoot ground squirrels on your own property? Is it legal to hunt in your backyard in the state of Texas? Many homeowners use guns to shoot larger pests like raccoons. By Ann Campbell. Is it legal to shoot a pellet gun in your backyard in Texas?