ORIGINAL: powers11
We went out to our farm which has 200+ acres of heavy woods and we found a metal tree stand in the middle of our forest. The property is complely posted and everyone around us knows we don't allow anyone to hunt it.
We removed the stand and put I no hunting sign on the tree it was hanging on. The stand is know locked in my shed.
Did I do the right thing? Do I have to give it back? Can I file Trespasser charges?
Thanks,
This property has always allowed us to fill our tags with mature bucks.
Three real trophies above the 160 class.
My son is 16 and he has already taken 5 nice bucks including last years monstor that scored 181.
You can see why we don't wont any trespassers
Rob
In NC I know you don't have to give it back. You can file trespassing charges, but they would be hard to prove (even with the evidence you have).
As someone said earlier, you should donate it. I'd be happy to have it.
You can check out my site at
www.youthoutside.org
But as I said, I know in NC you don't have to give it back. If found on your land, it's yours. You would have to check with your local law enforcement to see what laws they have in your own state.
Thanks,
Keith