I spoke with a retired game warden who asked not to have his name mentioned or printed. He suggested posting your property with "trapping in progress" signs and place as many traps as necessary to discourage unwanted guests. 0-1000, whatever it takes to get the message across. Dog hunters don't like to see their dogs in traps, so they stay off of the posted land. It's legal and it works.

Second he suggested hiring an attorney to prosecuted hunt clubs who trespass "off" or"from" timber company land. Many timber companies fold immediately when faced with lawsuits, frivilous or not. They simply do not want the bad press, and don't care to send employees to court to fight for something that earns them very little money, if any at all.

Many clubs are hunting onland that forbids use with dogs. Check with the timber company and see what restrictions they have placed on the holdings near you and inform the game warden. Illegal hunting occurs when dogs are released in violation of landowner permission. Dog hunting on non-dog land is illegal. The club beside you is probably hunting illegal if you check it out. I know I am writing letters as we speak and hope to publish what properties in my area are off limits to dogs. If VDGIF won'tenforce the law where I live, I will.

How about Sunday hunting? Are you for it?