ORIGINAL: RLoving1

I have some experience in this area! But proper way to handle this goes like this: Post the property at all gates and at given lengths down neighboring fences.Patrol the property if possible and and make contact with adjoining property owners to disscuss boundries and become friends.If someone is found and no game violations have occured on property talk to them to see if it was honest mistake coming in in the dark or if they are just dumb and can't read the posted signs.Diplomacy first,if you find someone hunting in the wrong that means they have a weapon...if you don't have one on you that means theres a disadvantage and being nice is the safest idea!In Texas land doesn't have to be posted.Here on private property the land owner or agent can file crimanal tresspass charges;Class C missdeameanor punishable by 20-200 dollar fine-no jail.No come the firearm added to the mix! That bumps it up to a Class A which means they can and usally do jail your butt and if convicted can be up to 1 year jail time and possible 4000 buck fine! I had a misscommunication in the past and plead mine down to Class B with time served and $1000 fine plus attorney fees! Try diplomacy first!