Best to be well insured, with signs placed as needed, having the Sheriff's Dept. explain criminal tresspass to those found trespassing (be armed in an attempt to avoid a fight when you remove the ATV key to keep the trespasser there until the deputy arrives) place game cameras at strategic points, and prosecute repeat offenders. Some counties have "if you don't own it, stay off it" laws, but trespassers might still be able to recover damages if injured on your property by nail boards or other booby traps. And although many of us think about taking them out, who really wants to walk up to the body of a child or adult he had just shot?
Excellent advice Dudley as usual. With most kids a visit or call from the sheriff (or sheriff to the parents if that doesn�t work) is all it takes. However you have to watch for the bad apple that will return and set fire to your place.
I want to be sure you guys understand my rule. I don't give a - - - - about the trespasser - I do care about you. You can run off fifty of them with no problem but 51 may kill you. Don't give him the chance. Have the better position on him and be sure he knows it. That will stop any aggressive action by him. Peace through strength. If you don't want to follow that rule then for goodness sake don't confront them. Call for help , have the evidence and let the pros who are paid for that do their job. Taking their pic helps reduce the risks as well.
"who really wants to walk up to the body of a child or adult he had just shot" - no one and likewise your family does not want to walk up on your dead carcass. So only confront from a position of obvious strength or not at all. Introduce yourself ask their name and if you can help them. Let them explain. Don't yell or scream or threaten. After they explain just tell them to leave and to not come back if that is to be your position. Better yet call the pros to do the job.
BTW I am not talking about neighbors like in BM's situation. Angry neighbors are much more dangerous.
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