What to do about deer stand to close to house

copperkid3 · #21 01/08/14, 06:50 PM

I checked the rules for MS, just like simi-steading, and found

nothing directly pertaining to "safe zones" or the minimum

number of feet that.one could shot towards a structure.

However, I also found the following info that one can use to

find out those questions that aren't mentioned. HTH.

You can call our Wildlife Help Desk at (601) 432-2199,
fill out a Customer Service Comment Card at
-http://www.mdwfp.com/applications/ContactForm/default.aspx
, or email us a question at-biologist@mdwfp.state.ms.us
.

Oswego · #22 01/08/14, 06:52 PM

Like someone has already posted, Make Noise. Dogs barking should work, real or recorded along with annoying loud music.
Do it right and the stand will be moved to a more quiet spot.

solsikkefarms · #23 01/08/14, 07:13 PM

It doesn't matter which way he's facing. When hunting near houses I think it's a good idea to be seen well, to avoid getting shot yourself. When I hunt I place my stand looking over the best deer route, but i fave directly over it and plan to shoot from the sides, if you miss it coming, you can get it going. I would suggest wearing blaze orange though, even on your own property. We live in a very rural area surrounded by family land but during gun season nobody leaves the house without blaze range, not even the dog.. there's allot of crazy people out there who will shoot the hell out of anything that moves.

bassmaster17327 · #24 01/08/14, 07:16 PM

You don't own the land and as long as he is not breaking any law then you can not control where he puts his stand. Just like you don't want to have to wear orange on your own property he doesn't want to be told here to put his stand. Besides asking him to move it there is nothing you can do as long as he is not breaking any law

Edit: MISSISSIPPI CODE 1972 ANNOTATED
TITLE 49. CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY
CHAPTER 7. HUNTING AND FISHING IN GENERAL

§ 49-7-147. Interference with lawful taking of wildlife.
(1) No person shall intentionally:

(a) Interfere with or attempt to prevent the lawful taking of wildlife by another;
(b) Attempt to disturb wildlife, or attempt to affect their behavior with the intent to prevent their lawful taking by another; or

(c) Harass another person who is engaged in the lawful taking of wildlife or in the preparation for such taking.

(2) Any person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a Class II violation, punishable as provided in Section 49-7-143, Mississippi Code of 1972.

SOURCES: Laws, 1991, ch. 554 § 1, eff. from and after passage (approved April 12, 1991).

MichaelZ · #25 01/08/14, 07:21 PM

You might want to have a chat with the neighbor. Perhaps the stand is there but he does not intend to shoot your way but rather out the back.

||Downhome|| · #26 01/08/14, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustaholic

Yes I believe it is 500 feet we must be away from someones house. Facing the house it is crazy. Even elevated if a bullet misses or blows through and hits a rock it easily could hit their house.

Alice, What I am picturing here is a single platform king of temporary deer stand strapped onto the tree. I will not be forced to wear orange on my own property.

By all means, Ravenlost, Whatever you have for Fish & Game or our DNR call them and ask.

Last I checked 450' from any occupied dwelling and as I read it a dog house is a Occupied Structure.

Safety Zones Around Buildings

Safety zones are all areas within 150 yards (450 feet) of an occupied building, house, cabin, or any barn or other building used in a farm operation. No person, including archery and crossbow hunters, may hunt or discharge a firearm, crossbow or bow in a safety zone, or shoot at any wild animal or wild bird within a safety zone, without the written permission of the owner or occupant of such safety zone. The safety zone applies to hunting only. It does not apply to indoor or outdoor shooting ranges, target shooting, law enforcement activities or the discharge of firearms, crossbows or bows for any non-hunting purpose.

Just a except from the DNR page, I used the word occupied wich may or may not be correct...

arabian knight · #27 01/08/14, 07:42 PM

That is not a Deer Stand though I bet. Deer Stands are not considered a 'Dwelling' I would put money on that one. And just because one side is open 'facing' the house I am sure the other three sides are open as well, or have smaller openings, it may just be bigger opening because that is the Way In, not the opening to shoot. And besides not all deer stands are for guns, Bow hunters use them as well. But most I have ever seen you sure as heck want a 360 view, whats the sense of having One Opening? None~!

haypoint · #28 01/08/14, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassmaster17327

You don't own the land and as long as he is not breaking any law then you can not control where he puts his stand. Just like you don't want to have to wear orange on your own property he doesn't want to be told here to put his stand. Besides asking him to move it there is nothing you can do as long as he is not breaking any law

Edit: MISSISSIPPI CODE 1972 ANNOTATED
TITLE 49. CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY
CHAPTER 7. HUNTING AND FISHING IN GENERAL

§ 49-7-147. Interference with lawful taking of wildlife.
(1) No person shall intentionally:

(a) Interfere with or attempt to prevent the lawful taking of wildlife by another;
(b) Attempt to disturb wildlife, or attempt to affect their behavior with the intent to prevent their lawful taking by another; or

(c) Harass another person who is engaged in the lawful taking of wildlife or in the preparation for such taking.

(2) Any person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a Class II violation, punishable as provided in Section 49-7-143, Mississippi Code of 1972.

SOURCES: Laws, 1991, ch. 554 § 1, eff. from and after passage (approved April 12, 1991).

Hunter Orange
When hunting deer during any primitive weapon or gun season on deer, all deer hunters must wear in full view at least five hundred (500) square inches of solid unbroken fluorescent orange. Note: Mesh-style or orange-camouflage is not considered unbroken and does not count toward the five hundred (500) square inch minimum. This requirement shall not apply to a hunter while the hunter is in a fully enclosed deer stand.

I don't see any exception to wearing orange on your own land.

campfire Curage · #29 01/08/14, 07:49 PM

I've had line hunter problems before, for some reason its always better on your side :} Always talk with the land owner of hunter first, he might be a nice guy. If that goes bad, I would get a large tarp and nail it along your line at treestand height to prevent hunting your side. Gets the job done quick and makes a point. I did a property line 200 yards long one time just to make it known no line hunting. It works. Always do it the night before the opening season at dusk so its a surprise first morning. We can all get a long or have problems, its up to you.

arabian knight · #30 01/08/14, 07:52 PM

it sure isn;t in WI. It IS LAW Blaze Orange must be a set percentage of your body covered. period. Besides you the heck would even THINK about going out at hunting time WITHOUT Said Proper Attire even on your OWN LAND?

Allen W · #31 01/08/14, 08:24 PM

Drive your fence line in your loudest vehicle calling for a lost dog at dawn and dusk.

Sawmill Jim · #32 01/09/14, 01:39 AM

Just put up your own stand facing his ,no law against it long as it is on your own land .

Then set you up some targets so you can sight in your gun ,mine gets out of whack two or three times a day

am1too · #33 01/09/14, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RichInPA

Have hubby pee all around the fence line in front of the stand

I got a spray bottle and sprayed urine at waist high on all the bushes and trees. No deer. They changed patterns and the stand was removed after an unsuccessful season.

am1too · #34 01/09/14, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PNWest

How about a radio on a timer, set to come on loud just before Dawn and at irregular times during the day. No deer equals no hunting.

Think outside the box, what would chase the deer away, do that.

Even easier is balloons. Just pop them on an irregular schedule.

davel745 · #35 01/09/14, 11:39 AM

call the game warden.

davel745 · #36 01/09/14, 11:44 AM

Put up targets along the area and place a table and chair about, almost all the way to the house or wherever and make sure they line up . use a deer target and a turkey target and a bunch of round targets. if you notice them in the stand take your gun and set up like you are going to target practice.

davel745 · #37 01/09/14, 11:52 AM

Maybe install a security camera with a recorder so if they use it and shoot at your place you will have proof.

wy_white_wolf · #38 01/09/14, 12:06 PM

When I put up a stand near a property line it's because I want to make sure my shot will be away from that property. So a stand on or near the line means I'm shooting away from you. I also like to set them up on the property line side of the tree. While deer generally don't look up it does give me something to hide behind so the game doesn't see me. The tree can then also act a steady to increase my accuracy.

I usually talk with the owners of the property I'm next to so they understand that and try and get permission to retrieve any wounded game that may make it across the line.

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JoePa · #39 01/09/14, 02:53 PM

Mostly very poor advice being given - first off find out if there is a minimum safety zone where you live - it only takes a phone call to the appropriate game commission to find out - next thing don't get all worked up until you know if the guy using the deer stand is going archery hunting or using a rifle - makes a big difference - as someone already mentioned - here in Pa you can't hunt with a rifle within 150 yards of a residence or farm building - 50 yards if you hunt with a bow or crossbow - you need to determine if he is breaking the law - if he is I would talk to him first - as far as making noise and trying to ruin his hunt - thats just childish - if he is breaking the law he will have to hunt further away from your house - if he is not breaking the law - don't worry about it - right now you are making a big deal out of nothing -

ronbre · #40 01/09/14, 03:02 PM

I'd call DNR