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I have too many cattle
DO NOT ASK sign
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When I was younger I had a farm with three nice ponds on it. I often had people ask for permission to fish. I rarely turned anyone down. I liked to hunt pheasants in Western Kansas and appreciated getting permission to hunt from those farmers. However, I have run a few folks off.
Once I took my pickup to the back of my place to check my cows. My large pond was at the back of the place and out of sight of the house. When I got back there, there was a party going on. There were six or eight people fishing, some more cooking on grills and a motor home just over the fence blasting music. I asked who gave them permission for this get together and they said my new neighbor, who I hadn't met yet. I told them to pick up their stuff and git. .......If only they had asked.
Once I took my pickup to the back of my place to check my cows. My large pond was at the back of the place and out of sight of the house. When I got back there, there was a party going on. There were six or eight people fishing, some more cooking on grills and a motor home just over the fence blasting music. I asked who gave them permission for this get together and they said my new neighbor, who I hadn't met yet. I told them to pick up their stuff and git. .......If only they had asked.
Oops, sorry I forgot you had a cattle farm. Too bad; I'd love to see the trespassers having to push an ATV with a flat tire a mile back to their truck.
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Caltrops can be Easily made from under side wire " screen" on some box springs. Cut out a " cross" and bend wire with pliers. Have yet to try them out but as things are going may give them a try, lol.
Fence it, post it. When someone crosses they know and have no excuse. In NM you need written permission to hunt private property of others.
And invited you!
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UGH I have one
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I seem to remember something about spacing. My perimeter is miles....that's a lot of rattle cans
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I didn't mention it in the ranting but the amount of trash that the "fishermen" leave is really annoying. Sneak on, fish a little, leave (like I did as a kid). but when you leave piles of trash and break in and steal things and destroy property I have no mercy. And when I drive onto my driveway/gravel road and you're parked in it blocking my access and have lawn chairs set up under the no trespassing signs it gets me a bit pissed. And when I take pictures of your license plates and you get angry that is just the wrong response.
When you encounter trespassers , immediately take pictures of license plates and even the people themselves . They are not going to like it but too bad . Text the pictures to someone else and make sure they know it . Tell them this time is a freebie but next time you will involve the Law .When you escalate things by damaging tires , etc. you're taking things to another level . Be ready to play hardball if you want to go there .
We put "leased hunting" signs on the half section we own. Still have the occasional " I thought this was public land" excuse but not as bad after we posted the signs.
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Bear Island Timber has the same issue. I think they use cans of regular paint and 4-6 inch brushes. Something for the kids, grandkids, any help and/or those with permission to hunt/fish to do. Swipe, 30 steps, swipe & repeat as necessary.
