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Anyone else have this problem? Or a solution?
With deer season starting here in a few weeks I am fully expecting my lovely neighbor from about three miles away to come for yet another uninvited visit. For the past four years that I have lived here every year during deer season this same person rides his fourwheeler over to the backside of my property, cuts down a section of my fence (barbed wire with electric top strand), tears down my "POSTED" signs (which the DNR no longer gives away free I have to pay 1.00 each for), and proceeds to hunt on my property. I have politely asked this guy to stop, I have not so politey told this guy to stop, I have (with gun in hand) ordered him off of the property only to have him return later, I have called the police and game warden only to get the usual response that they would have to see him actually doing it or I would have to get his name, addy, and all of this stuff, and file a formal complaint. I don't know the guy's name or address, I know just about where he lives but not exactly, and no one will tell me anything about him (name or anything) because he is just a "good ol boy" that doesn't mean any harm. Yeah, he doesn't mean any harm he just cuts down my fence that I have to put back, and knocks out the electric strand and I have had a couple of cows get out because of that, litters up the place, and has fired directly at my house. Has or does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions to what I could do?
(Note: If the guy had come to me and asked if he could hunt back there, there is a good possibility that I would have said yes because I really don't have a problem with respectful hunters hunting there. What I do have a problem with is people detroying my stuff, letting my animals out, littering my place up, and generally being a well you know the word) Sorry for going into a rant but it does get to a person. Thanks. |
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well places nail strips for his tires... upping the charge on the electrical fence.. Spot Lights... scaring the deer off your property (The rancher who used to own this property where i am, still owns quite a bit around us, and he has already starting using his crop duster to herd the deer onto his property, because he rents out hunting leases every year.. he is a butthead that sometimes I wish I could watch his plane do something other than fly.... ) But if you have no deer on your property, nothing to hunt.. ummm release skunks in that area he likes to hunt.. sorry if these dont seem like serious replys.. but.. the shot gun and rock salt makes a lot of sense to me.......... Lynn in Texas |
Carry a camera. Next time you see him take pictures of him on your property. As for the cops and game warden actually having to see him trespassing on your property, that's bs. But the more eyewitnesses you have the better.
Check your state laws. In my state, for example, trespassing with a firearm is a 3rd degree felony and tearing down posted signs is a misdeameanor. Catch him in the act with either additional witnesses by your side or getting a picture of him doing it. Then go to the cops and game warden and file a complaint. Also check into gettting an injunction against him against futher setting foot against him. As to finding out his name and address, if you know where he lives that shouldn't be a problem - you should be able to find out the address from county property records and maps. Then use the address to find out who lives there - or better yet, the stupid cops can easily pull up the residents once they have the address. Unfortunately, it sounds like you've run into the good ol' boy network where the local cops protect the home town boy. Which means you've got to get your ducks in row and basically build the case for the prosecutor yourself instead of relying on the local law enforcement. |
I have the same exact problem! Except I have several "good ol' boys" instead of just 1. In addition to your woes, mine leave beer cans, trash, lit cigarettes everywhere, and have even left 2 vehicles stuck in the mud in the middle of my driveway where I couldn't get out to get to work! It took DH, me, and another neighbor 1 1/2 hrs. to get them out of the way!
I am to the point that I am going to just shoot them. I honestly wish there was an easy solution. |
Once you have his name and address, go down to the courthouse and get yourself a restraining order.
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You need to remind the sheriff dept. that this isn't a civil act but a criminal violation. It is they're job to inforce law. Call in EVERYTIME something goes on and your calls are recorded at the dispatch dept. Get pictures of the damage or the person. Keep track of times and dates when you call. Gather enough info for you to make a case aginst the sheriff dept. Go to the clerk of courts and file charges aginst them for obstruction of justice.
This is what I had to go through here. I've had dogs shot, items stolen, property damaged, ect. Now they patrol my area daily and when I call in they send 2 units because they know I mean business... Believe me.. when the prosecutor tells them what's up, they will call you.. ;) |
I would say slash all four of his tires so he can see something of what the costs have been to you, but if he's unstable... well, he's already got a gun.
But I'd have to agree with 12vman, make the law enforcement folks work for you. It wouldn't hurt to take a photograph of the license plate end of his vehicle with some identifying item in the background that would place it on your property. |
Boy, wish someone had a real solution to this problem. We live in the biggest deer producing county in MO...Texas county, have all the above problems and more. Road hunters...come in in truck loads from town and think a deer is gonna sit on the side of the road waiting for them. They use deer decoys down here and actually got the sheriff of the neighboring county taking a shot at a decoy!!!!!! Since our 120 acres was vacant for many years locals and not-so locals think it is free range. Well, we have cattle and horses and mighty tired of putting them up by the barn each year....not to mention being afraid to even walk out the door!!! Posting your propery is a waste of time. We aren't anti-hunting, hunt ourselves and generally willing to allow hunting if someone asks as we are overrun with deer here....but not into big groups driving deer thru the woods and people ripping down our gates and fences either. Such a big county that we wouldn't see a conservation officer for days if we did call. Not to mention this is still "feud" country....you don't wanna make anyone mad who will bring around his buddies to get revenge; it happens plenty down here. :eek: DEE who braces herself each fall and hopes for no trouble
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if the local law and game people refuse to do their jobs - go uphill - state police, attorney general - document problems with county mounties
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Soory to hear about your neighbor. We have one similar to that hear. Only difference is he's a drug dealer and a drunk and from what we can make of it he has the sheriff on his payroll to leave him alone. His mother in law lives next door and he's angry that he wanted to buy this property and we were able to buy first. Now ever time he comes over to see his mother in law (a very nice lady) he harasses us, he teases the dogs and anything else he can do. Eachtime we've called the sheriff he tells us "oh you should be careful of him he's shot people before and always carries a gun" Gee THANKS for the help idiot! Well we got tired enough of it and went to the F.B.I. they are now investigating the sheriff for not responding to calls because by law they are supposed to. So if you can't get anyone to do anything maybe you could try the f.b.i. in your area. It takes awhile but if things are already going this slow at least if the F.B.I. agrees you know something is happening.
Also if you can maybe get video of him. Some cameras work by motion sensor. Maybe you could rent one of those if he comes thorugh the same peice of fence eahctime you'd know where to set the camera to get him. Good luck |
If he comes through the fence at the same place every year I'd dig a big pit, cover it so he won't realize he's driving his fourwheeler right into it and THEN call the sheriff/game warden.
All my life my Dad has had a problem with some neighbors of his doing this. And the good-ole-boy system is intact in Alabama too. My sister's house, which sits on the back of Daddy's property, has the bullet holes to show where they've taken shots toward her house. She is afraid to let the kids play outside during deer season. I really dread deer season here. My city-fied husband doesn't think we'll have a problem. HA! We'll see. I'm putting bright orange collars on the dogs, got us some bright orange hats, etc. to wear and I'm keeping the rifle loaded. |
:) I am thinking like Texasartist here. You know you can't shoot the dummy..that's silly. BUt with technology being what it is today, with a little investment you can set up a camera system and maybe catch him in the act. It depends on just how much trouble you want to go to.
Outside of the authorities there is always the news outlets too. Threatening to get the pictures and then send them to the newspaper sometimes works, via letters to the editor . In addition, don't overlook your radio stations. This twit might no listen to or read these mediums but his friends/family might. I had a problem a number of years ago with someone screwing with my mail. I saw red real quick as my letters to my son in the Navy were not getting to him. I hit the radio call-in shows and told everyone who was listening where the mail boxes in question were and that I had now set up a camera and had a "neighbohood watch" going where we could all see the mailboxes. I was pretty mad and probably went over board but I do remember talking about my 9 mm baretta and the person's genitals in the same sentence. Of course I was bluffing but I haven't ever had that problem again. I also sent word into the schools in the area via some posters and person contacts as sometimes kids will pass on info to parents and are a really good grapevine. That was how I finally learned who was mucking about with my mail..by then it had stopped though. The kids were right up front with who is was and where they lived. I guess I am thinking that some letters to the editor in general about these so-called hunters with family trees that go straight up,that destroy property and trespass , might get some attention along with the radio call-ins. Good luck, do tackle the problem from more than one angle though...it will take luck and perserverance. LQ |
:) I am thinking like Texasartist here. You know you can't shoot the dummy..that's silly. BUt with technology being what it is today, with a little investment you can set up a camera system and maybe catch him in the act. It depends on just how much trouble you want to go to.
Outside of the authorities there is always the news outlets too. Threatening to get the pictures and then send them to the newspaper sometimes works, via letters to the editor . In addition, don't overlook your radio stations. This twit might no listen to or read these mediums but his friends/family might. I had a problem a number of years ago with someone screwing with my mail. I saw red real quick as my letters to my son in the Navy were not getting to him. I hit the radio call-in shows and told everyone who was listening where the mail boxes in question were and that I had now set up a camera and had a "neighbohood watch" going where we could all see the mailboxes. I was pretty mad and probably went over board but I do remember talking about my 9 mm baretta and the person's genitals in the same sentence. Of course I was bluffing but I haven't ever had that problem again. I also sent word into the schools in the area via some posters and person contacts as sometimes kids will pass on info to parents and are a really good grapevine. That was how I finally learned who was mucking about with my mail..by then it had stopped though. The kids were right up front with who is was and where they lived. I guess I am thinking that some letters to the editor in general about these so-called hunters with family trees that go straight up,that destroy property and trespass , might get some attention along with the radio call-ins. I guess better fencing and large dogs are out of the question? Good luck, do tackle the problem from more than one angle though...it will take luck and perserverance. LQ |
:) I am thinking like Texasartist here. You know you can't shoot the dummy..that's silly. BUt with technology being what it is today, with a little investment you can set up a camera system and maybe catch him in the act. It depends on just how much trouble you want to go to.
Outside of the authorities there is always the news outlets too. Threatening to get the pictures and then send them to the newspaper sometimes works, via letters to the editor . In addition, don't overlook your radio stations. This twit might no listen to or read these mediums but his friends/family might. I had a problem a number of years ago with someone screwing with my mail. I saw red real quick as my letters to my son in the Navy were not getting to him. I hit the radio call-in shows and told everyone who was listening where the mail boxes in question were and that I had now set up a camera and had a "neighbohood watch" going where we could all see the mailboxes. I was pretty mad and probably went over board but I do remember talking about my 9 mm baretta and the person's genitals in the same sentence. Of course I was bluffing but I haven't ever had that problem again. I also sent word into the schools in the area via some posters and person contacts as sometimes kids will pass on info to parents and are a really good grapevine. That was how I finally learned who was mucking about with my mail..by then it had stopped though. The kids were right up front with who it was and where they lived. I guess I am thinking that some letters to the editor in general about these so-called hunters with family trees that go straight up,that destroy property and trespass , might get some attention along with the radio call-ins. I guess better fencing and large dogs are out of the question? Good luck, do tackle the problem from more than one angle though...it will take luck and perserverance. LQ |
:o :o :o Sorry about the multiple posts...don't know why...can't seem to delete them..maybe the moderator can???
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Are you familiar with the little red dot that a lazer sight displays on a snipers rifle? Maybe if one danced around him and then landed on his chest a message might be sent.
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Apparently this guy is a few cards short of a deck. Perhaps this dude is sharing some smoked venison with the cops. DH says he must have an 'in' with the cops. When my son was younger he had a slight feud with a neighbor's son and wanted to bury a board with protruding nails in the trails where the atv's went. I did not let him, of course. it is easier, however to dig up a board than it is to pick up scattered nails. I agree with the others. Do your own detective work and get tire tread pics or plaster molds. Perhaps a loud alarm if you can hear it from your fence line. I do know deer are plentiful and do great deals of damage but he would not even have to hunt. Just gather the dead deer from the road. Neighbors do that to feed their cats in the winter time.
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The problem with the laser light is that he will feel rightfully threatened and shoot to harm.
I have faound it extremely helpful, and safe, but time-consuming to go out and greet each one. Yell loudly "Hey there! Who is it? Charlie is that you? Come on out for a cup of coffee." Hey, you're not Charlie. What are you up to? You lost? Let me introduce myself. And you are...? So what brings you here?" Etc. Etc. Make enough noise and such to deter whatever game he thinks he was hunting. Honk your horn when leaving for work or periodically to scare game. Run a cheap solar radio on the hill. Walk your three dogs noisily through the brush using a whistle and singing a song each morning early. Assume he isn't hunting on your land to his face. Give him an opportunity to save face by saying, "Bet you didn't realize that we own the place now and you aren't on old Mr. X's property jsut right here. The borders are hard to see here aren't they? So tell me more about you and your work...." He saves face, you get to know him and he you (if for no other reason to have a real name), and you discourage and ruin his experience, hopefully not to return. Oh, and don't forget to don all your 'orange-wear' for safety's sake. We have sweatshirts and hats and such. Dogs too. And holler alot for your dogs when you all go greet him. |
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BCR, sounds like a very sane way to handle the issue except for a few minor things: He's cutting out a piece of fence and he's tearin' down the posted signs. This tells me he's MORE than aware of where the property line is. He somehow just feels he has as much right to the land as the owner does. My first instinct was to reply with "shoot his 4-wheeler out from under him", until someone early on pointed out that he's a nut with a gun. Good point, and well taken. I agree he's got an "in" with the cops. Who knows? Brother might be the sheriff. Time to move to higher levels of authority... and I'd start with a restraining order to make it official. |
Easy--I understand. Our fence got cut several times a year, but we didn't have livestock there so it wasn't the same problem. And the signs came down but I bought a roll of 100 (about 20 cents each of Tyvek) and reposted as needed.
Another thing I did was to take all the %$#* the owner before us left behind in the field and piled it where they were cutting the fence. With all the debris where it was and the trees bordering, they had nowhere else to go, but they did try. I was diligent and returned and piled and spread the metal, wire etc. around there each time it was tampered with. That way when I wasn't there there was still a distraction. They eventually got tired of running through our property. What with the crazy lady coming out and chatting and the dogs trained to herd deer OFF the property and the pile of junk to wade through, shoot, there were easier hunting grounds. And I forgot. Now we have a neighbor we let hunt and he pretty much has the word out that it is his space. No more problems. He knows the good old boys around in a way us gals don't. |
Only once did I come across a trespesser.
I was carrying my loaded 720. In a very loud voice I said "Who are you and what the he!! you doing on my land?" Nothing like running into a menopausal woman carrying a loaded gun in the middle of HER posted woods. Word spread throughout the neighborhood rather quickly. Haven't had a problem since. |
''Tresspassers Will be SHOT. Survivours will be SHOT AGAIN & fed to the Hogs''.
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Up North, MD, we had the same problem. They shot up a lot of cows (they always carried booze with them--the hunters, not the cows :haha: ) and left them to rot (the cows, not the hunters :haha: ) The farmers formed a group and would circle their trucks around the person's vehicle so they couldn't drive off then call the game wardens. It was rather scary seeing the farmers circle some guys with their trucks and have their rifles levelled at them, but the were protecting their livestock. Some of those deer hunters were chased off by a herd of angry farmers whose beef cattle were killed and that wasn't pretty to see. I think one guy wet himself :eek:
When I was a kid, I'd see the hunters hiding behind the bales of hay in the field just waiting for the deer to cross the road which they did every night in the same place, so I went down there and put a chair there and played my boombox as loud as it would go, right where they were expected. no deer,= hunters left. They didn't dare shoot a kid, LOL. The video surveillance is a great idea, IMHO, but if they find it, they'll take it down so you may have to sit in your own deer blind to do it yourself. Then you can zoom in on his face for ID. I think the idea of setting traps for him sounds good because if he's not on your property then no harm would come to his property. I love the tire tacks idea and the big pit idea. Last year I was hiking with two Service Dogs in training (which were wearing their flourescent orange capes and orange collars/leads) and a deer ran across our path (in a local wildlife sanctuary no less!.) The hunters shot right over my head at the deer who was by then on my left. I had to run crouched over out of there with the two dogs because I was terrified they'd kill my Golden retrievers thinking they were deer. I don't think much of hunters because they don't seem to care who they endanger,....my grandfather was a responsible hunter......those kind of men I respect. Karen Quote:
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Through the years we have mostly had nice game wardens....but we had one little guy that was sneaky and disliked by lots of folks....he told somebody about sneaking across MY property to get to my neighbors property to catch him hunting on his own property.....
I let it be known that I shoot first and ask questions later if I find anybody sneaking across my property near my livestock.....I never heard of him sneaking back through here again.....and the guy moved to another county a short time later, thank goodness! We keep our property posted but still have problems occassionally! We only have 15 acres and a little creek runs down the border of one side of it. Often times some unscrupulous hunters from a community near here will run deer down the creek with their dogs....a couple of years ago one of their hunting dogs appeared here at our house, complete with collar and phone number.... I called the number and told them to come and get their dog (the dog was extremely well-behaved but I sure didn't want to leave him here with my animals!)....the owner told me this was a $500 hunting dog, and then told me to just TIE HIM TO A TREE and they'd be somebody along to get him sometime that afternoon (this was EARLY morning). I told him right then and there to either have somebody come and get the dog THEN or the dog would be gone by that afternoon because I wasn't leaving him around my livestock! Somebody was here within 15 minutes....I wouldn't have harmed the nice dog but I would have taken him to our vet's office where they take strays....somebody would have loved an expensive hunting dog! I sure did feel sorry for that dog! |
Thanks for all of the replies and ideas :) Sounds like everyone has had dealings with these types of people :( . And yes I think the guy is just a few bricks shy of a load lol. The rock salt idea has crossed my mind more than a few times but bail bonds are awful expensive anymore lol.
I know which road (holler for all of the hillbillies on the board lol) the guy lives on but there are about twenty houses up there and I don't know which one is his and all of the mailboxes are at the end of the road and only have numbers on them. The towns here are so small that few have local police departments so I have to deal with county mounties and right now we have two county cops covering about ten towns so unless it is something major they would rather harrass the teenie boppers hanging out in the local shopping plaza parking lot and the DNR has always been about as useful as a submarine with screen doors lol. My brother was telling me a couple of days ago that he picked up a servalance (sp?) camera at Walmart for 39.99 that hooks up to a VCR so I may check that out to see if there would be a way that I could rig that up. If not I will try hanging out back there when I have the time and see if I can get the guy on camera myself. I did just happen to remember that I do have an old police siren out of a police cruiser but does anyone know if there would be a way to rig that up to go off when someone is back there or would I just have to sit there until the guy shows up? I am not by any means good at wiring stuff like that up but that might give him a good scare because the thing is loud enough to wake the dead lol. Thanks again for all of the replies. Kim |
Redneckwoman, we have folks who do this as well, and the police are on our side. They want us to complain and they let us know what they need to make things move along.
Basically, we have decided to make it a priority this year to clear trails so we can quickly get to the corners of our property. If we are looking for the guy, it is probably also hunting season for us as well (unless he's poaching again in addition to just trespassing). So what we realised we needed was someone on the ground on the other end of a walkie-talkie to go look for the guy's car or watch him walk out of the woods. They say you always need a witness, so whenever DH talks to ANYBODY about issues like this, he takes one of the kids. We have a local kid swiping stuff out of our tree stands and all that as well. I think it really needs two folks, especially if you have to follow him down some unknown road to determine his huse number. I sincerely doubt the police would mind charging him - he sounds like the kind of guy police just wish they had the oppotunity to nab. And the DNR guys should step in if the police can't. You have to have written permission to hunt on people's property here. If DNR can take his gun, and they can, that's motivating. But you must continue to monitor and defend your property or you may be subject to legal consequences (he can say he has always hunted there and a judge could agree with him) Good luck, I empathise, Debbie |
Put up a big sign during deer season - Target range
invite some friends over to fire randomly into the woods that you own. maybe he will think about looking for deer. ;) |
Redneckwoman,
If someone comes on my property (which is posted) and fires in my direction I have no qualms about shooting back. I don't understand why people say you can't shoot people like this. This is my home. I will not tolerate someone coming on my property and doing this. If a thief fired a shot in your direction on your property you would have the right to defend yourself. If you are going to shoot someone I suggest you not use rock salt. If that person is carrying a weapon loaded with slugs and decides to return fire you will be at a "slight" disadvantage. Shooting someone should not be undertaken ligthly. But if you are in a position where you must shoot.....play for keeps. In the (going on 3) years that we have had our property I've gotten something of a reputation with regard to my attitude (and response) to trespassing and poaching (I view someone coming on my posted land to hunt without permission poaching). The previous owner is still my neighbor and feels similar to me with regard to keeping trespassers out. One thing that contributes to that reputation is that I have invited several friends and relatives over to shoot weapons like AK47s, 50 caliber automatics, etc. We have a nice spot on our property for shooting where there isn't any likelyhood of wayword shots injuring someone accidently. It's generally a fun day of target shooting and there's always someone in the area that asks (afterwards) "what the **** are you folks shooting"?". As far as No Trespassing signs being $1 each, by the tyvek ones that come on a roll. Last time I bought a roll (250 per) it was something like 30 cents a piece. I have a friend in TN who buys a cows head from the butcher around the start of hunting season. He mounts it on a post with a sign that says: "You Son of a ***** shot bessie and if I catch you I'll take care of you". He says since he started doing that he hasn't had any problems whatsoever. It's a shame that people don't respect other peoples property rights. As usual, just my 2 cents worth. Mike |
Stopping ATVs
Buy some concrete re-bar and cut it into 18" lengths. Cut it with a saw, not torches and cut it at a big angle. Sharpen these points with a grinder.
About 4" from one end weld a 4-6" cross member. Leave them outside untill they are nice and rusty. Spray them with water to speed it up, although it goes pretty fast on it's own. Then slide a piece of pipe over the short end and wack the long end in the ground with a sledge hammer, until the brace is right on the ground. Scatter a few leaves around to cover your tracks. When rusty these spikes are almost impossible to see amoung the fall leaves, and are very hard to pull out. They leave a 2" hole in an ATV tire, and if you place enough in a fairly small area you should get all four tires. You can make a lot of them for very little money. If you can't afford re-bar use whatever scrap steel you have around. After they hit one once or twice they generally get the idea that ATVs (and them) are not welcome. Pete |
along the lines of making noise......every halloween there is a "haunted house" of sorts thru the woods. When you begin to walk on the trail, right when you get close, a few cars are waiting where you can't see them, and they flash thier lights and sound thier horns in unison. Then theres the cackle of laughter from the people in the cars, b/c you know its going to happen but you jusmp anyway. Now granted, a dumba$# with a gun isnt someone you spook, maybe you could try having a big sign far enough off where he can't see until he comes in the fence, that says "smile youre on candid camera" and big spotlights waving around.
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:haha: What about signs all around the property that say Danger, Radiation....or DANGER - TOXIC WASTE DISPOSAL SITE CLEAN UP AREA If you have been exposed to the ground or air in this area, immediately go to your nearest Trauma Center. Keep all shoes and clothing with you so they can be properly disposed of by your local Hazmat team. If you have ANY of the following symptoms - Sneezing, watery eyes, itchiness, a small ache that starts in your stomach and rapidly spreads, rapidly erupting lesions on your extremities, bleeding from the eyes or ears, or your tongue swells to twice its size, DO NOT proceed to your nearest Trauma Center. Return to your home and call your local FBI and await further instructions. |
no 8 common nails welded together in a jack pattern
cut the head off of 8 penny nails and weld them in the center to each other like jacks. so that any direction they land, they always have a nail pointing up. :) before deer season, sow your jacks along your fence line. Then you can pick them up later with a magnet |
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It depends on the threat level if you want to do this.You can send a few shots his way and see if he wishes to continue trespassing.Betting it would work.Then never tell anyone you ever did that. BooBoo |
:) Well, ala Mike's and other's posts about maiming and shooting people who trespass..my heart is right there with you..BUT..my common sense tells me that some liberal, bleeding heart city lawyer would make my life miserable and probably take everything I have if I set any kind of trap or actually shot some nut case who was hunting on my property!
Unfortunetely, these days you must be more subtle than that. The camera is our best friend in these cases along with media. I do feel for you all who have these twits giving you grief. I like the idea of the poor cows head on a post! That might get someones attention...I think though with a long fence line like many of you have, the perp has quite a choice on where he wants to come through and that complicates things a lot. I admire everyones spirit and hope things go well for you RW..it's a crying shame that our worst problems come from our neighbors! Good luck...LQ :) |
I would be very careful about shooting (even rock salt) or setting traps . . . there are many, many cases out there of people who tresspass (sometimes even in the course of a burglary) and then sue the landowner when they're injured. Even more frightening, they often win.
Traps like rusty spikes designed to do damage to vehicles can also go through the foot of someone who is breaking through the fence on foot. Digging a pit that is deep enough to do damage to an ATV can also have the unintended consequence of causing someone to break their neck if they step into it wrong. It's not a question of whether or not you have the right to protect your property--it's just a matter of common sense. Unfortunately, the law doesn't always exhibit common sense and it won't necessarily see it your way. So YOU have to use common sense in devising ingenious ideas to keep out poachers without running the risk of hurting them seriously. Seems unfair, I know, but that's the reality. |
I like the idea of taking his picture, but I tend to think that you should at least shoot his 4x4 while it is on your property. Anyone that cuts my fences & comes on my property in defiance of no tresspassing signs is MINE. Make a citizens arrest, & if he resists....
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We got rid of the ATV tresspassers with the nail board, but we still get hunting dogs with transmitters. I toss them a treat & remove the transmitters. The owner can have their equipment back if they have scuba gear and are willing to swim with the gator in the pond. I'm hoping the geese will be vocal enough to keep the bad guys away this year. I'm always scared a stray bullet will get the kids or animals.
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Have you thought about disposing of any dog (or cat, or horse, or cattle, or WHATEVER- but dog or really nasty cow would work best) poop along that fenceline? It's completely harmless, but it'd at least make you feel like you were doing SOMETHING.
Especially if he's coming in early in the mornining and slips on the wet grass...... |
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