Janetville area turkey hunting ... help please

[bowj]

Bang on there. Problem with these people is this is how they were brought up and I can't really blame them for that but it is kind of sad

its quite the oppposite actually. its the gimme gimme attitude of you folks, who think you are entitled to someone elses land that they have worked hard for and are eitlted to keep private and use as they please.
you sir are a piece of work...

[taketheshot]

Bang on there. Problem with these people is this is how they were brought up and I can't really blame them for that but it is kind of sad

Ok this is just one big joke now right? Trolling? You found your one person who supports your actions and you're running with your blinders on now. The guy who's trying to get a bird and has no land to hunt is calling the rest of us sad. Ohh the irony..

You're pathetic. Have a great rest of the season.

[taketheshot]

Often wonder what trespassers would think if I brought my BBQ , soccer ball games , family etc to their backyard without inviting them or asking permission.

Finish off with a dump in their toilet and you've got yourself a rather fun-filled afternoon.

[dmichel]

Then you should know that the 'Trespass' issue being discussed here isn't about recreationally enjoying the forests, walking trails etc etc...which is the way (and why ) the law is written the way it is.

The OP is talking about Hunting on private land using the same law to protect him from being charged rather that doing what's right and taking the time to find out who owns it and asking permission first. As the hunting regs say, a hunting license does not give you permission to be on private land.

Actually the history of the trespass act has roots in our hunting heritage and the implied consent of an unposted forest. Walking and hunting are either both trespassing or neither trespassing.

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[MikePal]

Actually the history of the trespass act has roots in our hunting heritage and the implied consent of an unposted forest. Walking and hunting are either both trespassing or neither trespassing.

Now you're just making things up..LOL..

Anyone entering private property without legal authority or the permission of the occupier may be found guilty of an offence under the Trespass to Property Act. The burden of proof that permission was given is on the accused.

The Trespass to Property Act, and its companion, the Occupiers' Liability Act, were enacted in 1980 to protect the rights of occupiers, while allowing them to control activities on their property. "Occupier" means anyone in legal possession of land; legal owner or tenant. Places subject to the Act include land, water and buildings, including portable structures.

from: https://ofa.on.ca/issues/fact-sheet/...iers-Liability

[MikePal]

In fact..the acts were introduced in 1980 so that farmers, fearing liability would post their land 'No Trespassing'. The act protects them and encourages them to NOT post their land completely and use specific Posting for specific Activities they don't want on their land....ie: No hunting as opposed to 'No Trespassing'..so others can use it for recreational purposes.

Which lends itself to more northerly locations as there are larger tracks of 'wild' land as opposed to southern properties that are more likely used.

The companion to the Trespass to Property Act is the Occupiers' Liability Act. It defines the rights of occupiers and their responsibilities toward people who enter their land.

Before 1980, the law governing occupiers' liability was complex and discouraged people from allowing recreational use of their land. The Occupiers' Liability Act established a basic "duty of care" that an occupier owes to the users of his/her property. It also sets out when this basic "duty of care" does not apply.

[I_cant_fish]

Ya it's a matter of interpretation and will never be agreed upon... on a brighter note I took down a nice little Jake today and didn't get chased off the land!! 2 birds one stone!!!

[taketheshot]

Well you got your bird. At least there were no injuries/incidents that would cause headaches for the poor landowner. Also glad it was a jake, would be a shame if you took a giant Tom that some other hunter has been working all season. Pics up.

Ya it's a matter of interpretation and will never be agreed upon... on a brighter note I took down a nice little Jake today and didn't get chased off the land!! 2 birds one stone!!!

[Sinker]

Maybe you were the dirtbag who walked into our set up and fired a shot right in our direction?? I have been screwed over a couple times in that area now. Seems to be a lot like you around there. If you took the time to knock on the door, you would know there are other people hunting there. What if I shot you, because you weren't supposed to be there??

I find it really odd that you find in intrusive to knock on someone door to ask permission, but you have absolutley NO RESPECT for any one elses property.

You, my friend, are a LOOGAN!

S.

[I_cant_fish]

Could have waited for the Tom. It's about meat not a trophy pic for me... thanks guys! Go for number two tomorrow!!!