Had my neighbor and her 30 year old son come strolling up the edge of our land the other night about 5pm, whispering and looking up at our pines, I suspect looking for me. When they got in front of me at 20 yards I said " Hell of a time for a stroll in the woods ! " Instead of backing back out they started talking louder and coughing loud too. They continued to walk up to the end of the corn about 150 yards, mill around at the end then continued their rude behavior when they walked back past me. Last year they tore some of my No Trespassing signs down and I called a CO but nothing happened to them. But this time the dummies walked past my trailcam ! I'm just a little worried their next step is loosing bolts on my ladder blinds. They're next door and a little unstable, if ya know what I mean, won't talk to us, they have cwp's and carry and the wife is worried for my health. I know they don't have permission to be on the land they were walking on since I had just talked to the farmer last week. I know the answer but they're a bit scary !
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I have to believe that a good portion of these neighborly disputes that get posted so often on here are bilateral issues.
Many would be surprised by how walking next door, offering a handshake, a cold beer, and a package of snack sticks fosters good will. That avenue might be more productive than getting to know your neighbors from up in a tree
Many would be surprised by how walking next door, offering a handshake, a cold beer, and a package of snack sticks fosters good will. That avenue might be more productive than getting to know your neighbors from up in a tree
I have a feeling that Marty H is not the problem, his wacky neighbors are. But you are welcome to put the blame on him if you want. It's funny that you didn't catch that these people were trespassing on a farmer's land and engaged in hunter harassment.
It always amazes me that when a person is being bothered by someone, there will always be that guy that says it must be because of something he is doing.
I think the CO would take the harassment claim more seriously if the complaint is filed in person, but that’s just my opinion. If I felt as strongly as you do that this was going to escalate, I would file a report so the foundation for future action is laid and then put a camera on your stand in case they continue doing this or tamper with anything.
The landowner is the only person that can do anything about the trespassing but he can use your camera pic as evidence when making his own claim.
Make should you are only giving 100% facts during your complaint. You called it ‘rude behavior’ in your post. I think that added commentary undermines your complaints. Facts and evidence. Film them next time.
I do agree with No-bama that you probably deserve this from them, though...what with you trying to hunt your land and all.
What did you do to this lady, Marty? Maybe something at a party 36yrs ago? Hmm?? :tsk:
The landowner is the only person that can do anything about the trespassing but he can use your camera pic as evidence when making his own claim.
Make should you are only giving 100% facts during your complaint. You called it ‘rude behavior’ in your post. I think that added commentary undermines your complaints. Facts and evidence. Film them next time.
I do agree with No-bama that you probably deserve this from them, though...what with you trying to hunt your land and all.
What did you do to this lady, Marty? Maybe something at a party 36yrs ago? Hmm?? :tsk:
Sell.... neighbors walking & talking on their own property, probably will receive 30 to life in jail. If not get off the property line. Sell sell sell
Sounds like a situation that calls for a potato gun!
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he said on the edge of his property, would bet they were on their own but very close to property line
If you can identify the people and have them on trail cam; the farmer would need to file charges for trespassing. Hunter harassment in this case seems harder to prove without video.
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If you know the answer but you're afraid to do it, I suggest you follow Hillsdales Most Wanted post. If you won't defend what you own, why own it.
The farmer would need to call about the trespassing issue. You will need video evidence to help you with hunter harassment charges so start filming if you want something to come of it.
"I'd call, show the pic to the CO and start a timeline for future harassment issues."
And make sure to have a way to record them when this happens, again, as it will. Make sure you get to know the CO and explain the situation so you have a clear path forward before this escalates, as it will.
My BIL got beaten brain dead by his daughter's boyfriend. Kid threatened to do it several times but no one bothered to call the police and make a record of it. Took pre-meditation in any charge off the table and about 15 years off his possible sentence.
And make sure to have a way to record them when this happens, again, as it will. Make sure you get to know the CO and explain the situation so you have a clear path forward before this escalates, as it will.
My BIL got beaten brain dead by his daughter's boyfriend. Kid threatened to do it several times but no one bothered to call the police and make a record of it. Took pre-meditation in any charge off the table and about 15 years off his possible sentence.
Dig a big pit on the trail they walked down. Then cover it with leaves and sticks !!!!
just a suggestion.
just a suggestion.
Is the farmer the land owner ? Are you positive ? If yes, do you know for sure that these people were never given permission to walk the property by the wife or adult children who might be co-owners ?
Do you have a hunting lease from the land owner ? Did you get permission to post the property from the land owner ?
L & O
It will probably be tuff to get a CO to come and help you, they have a heavy workload as it is this time of year. But it would be worth a shot. I would lose my mind and end up in jail or dead over this situation. Glad it's not me. Good luck on your issue, feel for ya.
Be sure to have your cell phone and call the farmer and have him call the police directly and skip the DNR. Catch them in the act . Mention the part about them being armed. The cops will come
Thanks for the good advice [most of you], I called the DNR and will be contacted by a CO soon, I hope. Why can't people just behave !
Some people are stupid, and don't know it, as no one bothered to ever point it out.
Some people are stupid, and don't know it, as there's never been repercussions of them being stupid.
Hopefully the folks you're dealing with are enlightened.
Still, check where you park from now on. Seem to be the kind that would slash tires.
Some people are stupid, and don't know it, as there's never been repercussions of them being stupid.
Hopefully the folks you're dealing with are enlightened.
Still, check where you park from now on. Seem to be the kind that would slash tires.
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