Yep,with that added info he knew what he was doing. I'd be more inclined to prosecute. But be aware that there could be some revenge you might have to deal with. Good luck with whatever you decide.
that is a slam dunk then, I would prosecute to the fullest. I would also request a picture, and his on record car details and share it with the surrounding properties. did you see where he entered your property, or know about where?
I say absolutely call the cops, but the real question will be whether the prosecutor wants to prosecute the charge. Video may help or hurt depending on what was said. If it happens again, just snap a pic and leave it to your word against theirs.
Passing a deer is always a gamble, but yes I didn't think anyone had the balls to try what he did. He will have to learn the hard way. Some good did come out of it as the landowner I called to ask about him ended up giving me permission so that is a bonus.
Get him. I have busted several trespassers in he past and have always given them the benefit of the doubt. Last year I found 2 arrows on my lease (neither from me) and will not be as lenient on the next ones that I catch. My problem is that I hunt beside an outfitter and tend to get wanderers that just don't care. They are in town for a week, they can steal a camera or two, poach a deer or two, and then head back home and no one ever knows who they were.
yea, since the guy ran off like that and acted so sketchy, more than likely he knew he wasn't suppose to be there. Its good you didn't go crazy on him; however, if he would have stuck around I would have had a firm talk with him and let him know the deal and that he was NOT welcome back. But hopefully you get it figured out and wont have to worry about it too much after the police take care of it!
Yeah, I'd offer him a drink and maybe sit around a fire singing "Kumbaya" with him..... Oh wait, that's not my style at all. In fact, that's one of the most ridiculous things I've ever seen posted on here. Yes, I'd prosecute his sorry *** as far as the system would permit. I'd also be happy to earn the reputation of being "that guy" who nobody else cares to trespass on, for fear of their safety and/or freedom, financial situation, etc.. Just my way of handling things on MY land... see the 'keyword' in there? I'd protect what's mine, Tacklebox, along with all of its interests. ps- I am a cop... and any time would be a good time to call. You did the right thing.
Black and white for me... zero tolerance. Had a lot of problems when I first started hunting my land as "new land". Got the message across rather quickly and have had VERY few problems the last 10 years or so. Matter of fact I can think of two over that time. The dude you described seems kind of sketchy and knew what he was doing. They won't stop until they are forced to. As others have said there may be some after math to deal with. Well worth it to get the point across IMO. p.s. Is your land posted where it's obvious that it is private land? On the flipside there are 3 properties surrounding my land. I've personally talked to each one and there is a mutual respect as far as going on eachothers land to recover deer. I have in the past and more than willing in the future to help someone out that is hunting (with permission) on the neighboring properties. I have their numbers and they have mine. We will just call or text if that happens to arrange a good time to go after it to not interfere with others hunts that may be out there. We also look out for eachother and our land. But an outsider that has no permission from anywhere and just roaming around because he decides he wants to hunt there? No way!
I wouldn't immediately prosecute... We purchased property and erected a house on it in Steuben Co. NY. We only owned 20 acres... but it turned out to be the hottest acres in the area for deer and bear! The first hunting season came and we met a plethora of trespassers. I politely confronted all I came into contact with and told them I was the new owner and their presence was not appreciated on our property! Some had illegal weapons, bait (illegal in NY) and were dressed in full camo during shotgun season. To say I was a little scared in confronting some of them would be an understatement. However, after presenting them with a few alternatives to any future choices to trespass, all 'problems' ceased. I became known as 'That Guy' and was given a wide berth by the 'outlaws' in the township. Motto: You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar. Oh... what ultimately helped I think was letting them all know my Bro-in-law and Father-in-law were Deputy Sheriffs and they would be hunting the property also.
I've been reading about wildlife access (or lack thereof) a lot lately, and am becoming more lenient on my view of trespassers. I would probably have a talk with him and let him know that if I find him hunting on the land again I will prosecute. Who knows, if he turns out to be a nice guy while talking, I might even offer to let him finish his hunt that day. If it's just someone out for a walk or talking pictures or something I would probably just ask that they be mindful of being there while I'm hunting. Or maybe ask that they stick to certain parts of the land that I do not hunt. We have a pheasant farm next to our property and constantly have pheasant hunters trespassing on the land. No biggie. I usually only say something if they enter the woods or our food plots. As long as they stick to the CRP near the border of the property I let it go.
