Permission for Deer Retrieval

[Angus]

I might also refuse if I believed the hunters might wander onto a neighbours land and they get me in crap with the neighbor.

A situation I am currently dealing with and who needs the heartache.

[brent]

Re trespassing....the sooner written permission is a legal requirement, the sooner that ugly wheel will start to turn.

[gooseman]

Been quiet on this but will put my $.02 into it. Unfortunately many people have used the excuse "we are looking for a deer we shot while hunting the property next door". If someone came to my door and explained they would like to look for a deer they shot I would definitely allow them access but I would go with them. I would have no problems laying trespassing charges if I caught someone that didn't ask. My property is posted as I bought it so I and my family can have a place to hunt and not have to worry about sitting in my stand and seeing someone wandering around. It took me 20 yrs to save the money to buy my land to be able to enjoy hunting without the hassle of relying on using public or someone else's land. If your hunting in an area that is small enough that you risk the chance of a deer running far enough to enter someone else's property then you should consider this before you hunt. There is no excuse to trespass period. Asking solves a lot of problems

[brent]

Been quiet on this but will put my $.02 into it. Unfortunately many people have used the excuse "we are looking for a deer we shot while hunting the property next door". If someone came to my door and explained they would like to look for a deer they shot I would definitely allow them access but I would go with them. I would have no problems laying trespassing charges if I caught someone that didn't ask. My property is posted as I bought it so I and my family can have a place to hunt and not have to worry about sitting in my stand and seeing someone wandering around. It took me 20 yrs to save the money to buy my land to be able to enjoy hunting without the hassle of relying on using public or someone else's land. If your hunting in an area that is small enough that you risk the chance of a deer running far enough to enter someone else's property then you should consider this before you hunt. There is no excuse to trespass period. Asking solves a lot of problems

Very well said.

[fishermccann]

Fist shake......." Get off of my land".......!!!!

[patvetzal]

About a month ago one of our local enforcement boys came and gave a talk to our club. This topic came up.
He explained that you DO need permission to retrieve, but if it is refused you should call his 800 number ASAP. He or one of his partners will attend and if the landowner does not want the animal, they will retrieve it. If the landowner does want the animal then he can get a possession permit, the same as a roadkill. The landowner will not be allowed to waste the animal.
At present there are notices in both local papers and on at least two local radio stations about two people who retrieved a deer from private property in the Coe Hill area. CrimeStoppers is also involved in the search.
The CO also pointed out that under the trespass laws, the landowner does NOT have liability unless they have set traps for trespassers.
I have told my neighbours that if they have a wounded animal they should not worry about our property line. One of them has had his lawyer send me a letter outlining what will happen if I set foot on his land....

[brent]

What if you can't get a hold of a CO ??????????

[trimmer21]

Re trespassing....the sooner written permission is a legal requirement, the sooner that ugly wheel will start to turn.

Some people believe it's better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission.

[brent]

Written permission will make enforcement so much easier.

[JoePa]

So you save your money to buy land to hunt on - great - yes you can press charges on someone who comes on your land to retrieve a wounded deer without asking -you have every right to do that - but let me ask you - what harm is done anyway - and how many times would something like that happen - can't you just be a nice guy and let the guy get the deer - what's he gonna do - leave some foot prints on your precious land - remember there are a lot a guys who gave their lives so you can have the right to own property - or got all crippled up defending you - they didn't ask anything in return - and you can't even bend a little - gotta get the guy arrested - boy I'm glad that I don't live next to you -