posted signs

[Ken]

It's been my observation that everybody believes that a "No Trespassing" sign applies to everyone but them.

When we moved out to our farm (which had been deserted for about 30 years) we had quite a time with ATVers. Even after I put the fence up that had previously been cut down so they could get to their trails, they were nice enough to cut the fence (again) and let my cows out.

Finally found the culprits and put an end to that (it was young kids with no malice intended; they just didn't know any better. Once they were warned, they quit; no problems in 14 years).

The only other problems I have is hunters wandering around. Again, most intend no harm, but it can still be a bit annoying to be driving around bushhogging and see a stranger with a gun walking through the fields.

I'm sure they just didn't see the signs.

Good luck and take care.

Here in Arkansas can always tell when there is someone new in the community. New Posted signs along the fence. at the gate A big No tresspassing sign.Also with keep out signs and Other comments. Then soon meeting the person the first complaint heard is the people of this area sure are not friendly. neighbors treat you like you treat them. ken

 

[dmccarty]

We use the yellow posted signs made out of the Tyvek type material. If the signs are in the sun facing west they only last a year or so. If they are deep in the woods out of the sign they last longer. We have lots of tree rats and the end up pulling down the signs after a couple of years.

Don't use staples. Get the roofing nails with the big flat washers which hold the signs much better.

Also check your state laws on trespassing. In NC we have to have a sign with a minimum size, a contact name and the signs have to be posted at a certain distance from each other. I think it is 600 feet.

If you have land and it is NOT posted you run liability risks. If the land IS posted then the person committed a crime to be on your property which makes it much harder for them to sue because their ATV ran into a tree.

Do trespass signs keep people off the land? NO. I have had a guy on an ATV drive right past a posted sign on a tree. He passed within 3 feet of the tree. Another time two so called hunters were hunting on my land. They walked right past that same tree with the posted sign.

I started yelling at the idiot on the ATV and he ran like a scalded dog. The two "hunters" and I had a conversation and they have not been back.

If we leave the gate open across the road during the day we get people who drive to our house from time to time. Some are obviously lost other I think are looking. The gate is posted with a couple of signs. The road goes from paved public to private gravel and finally to our gate which is more private. Then road goes to our driveway which looks like an extension to the road. Sorta. The driveway goes to the house where we have a turning circle and parking area. It also extends behind the house to the "barn." I saw one young lady drive up the driveway and go BEHIND our house one day. She was in a Wrangler with a dog. I can't believe she was looking for a place to run the dog since we had been having heavy rain. She was extremely clueless and lost. Have not seen her since. But she is not uncommon either. I have had lost delivery trucks along with people. One guy show up with a semi with a load of trusses....

CYA and post the land. I would guess SOME people stay away but at least I have some added liability protection if something happens to the idiots when they are trespassing.

Later,
Dan

 

[The Dougster]

At our ranch in Central Texas, we don't have a problem with trespassers... clean livin ? Naaaaaaaa...

I have spoken of this before and will repeat it for the benefit of everyone that doesn't hang on my every word... yeah, I know, shocking isn't it?

In Texas, one doesn't need to post signs. There is a shade of purple paint (ask at any reputable paint store) that we can pain on the tops of fence posts, etc and that serves as a warning that that replaces the necessity of trespassing signs.... I know it sounds silly but who wants to continually be replacing signs? This paint can be used on fence posts, rocks, trees... The paint must be at least 1-inch wide, and if memory serves me correctly, 18-inches high...

Even though this law was passed several years ago, the average Texan is unaware of it... Ignorance is no excuse...

 

[jinman]

I have had good success with the thin aluminum No Trespassing signs. I mount them on plywood and put them up in trees so that they are predominantly in the shade. My signs have lasted for about 8 years or more. The ones in the sun will fade so that the red becomes white within a couple of years. They are still very readable, but not with red letters.

 

[dave1949]

In Texas, one doesn't need to post signs. There is a shade of purple paint (ask at any reputable paint store) that we can pain on the tops of fence posts, etc and that serves as a warning that that replaces the necessity of trespassing signs.... I know it sounds silly but who wants to continually be replacing signs? This paint can be used on fence posts, rocks, trees... The paint must be at least 1-inch wide, and if memory serves me correctly, 18-inches high...

That's a great idea. Makes a lot of sense. Could be done on trees too. Might have to blaze some tree types for the paint to be visible more than a couple years.

Is there a complete color code, or just 'no trespassing purple'?

Since Maine doesn't like posted land, I believe we have to put up signs every 50' if we want to post.
Dave.

 

[The Dougster]

When the law was first passed, they did not specify exactly what shade of purple and that caused major problems with prosecuting... since then, the shade of purple has been specific, and like I said, every reputable paint store knows what you are asking for when you tell them you want to alert possible trespassers... probably not perfect but what system is?

 

[dave1949]

When the law was first passed, they did not specify exactly what shade of purple and that caused major problems with prosecuting... since then, the shade of purple has been specific, and like I said, every reputable paint store knows what you are asking for when you tell them you want to alert possible trespassers... probably not perfect but what system is?

What I meant was, are other messages possible using a variety of colors? Sometimes people post signs saying 'hunting by permission only', or 'deer hunting only', 'no motorized access' or the like. Rare, but I could see where different colors could mean different things. To help Bubba keep his colors straight, a hunting tag could have a color code chart on the back or something.
Dave.

 

[The Dougster]

Sorry Dave, I misunderstood... to my knowledge, there is only the one color but yours is a great idea... None of the above are problems I have to deal with but I can see where different colors could be useful..

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Here's a link to the actual signs I used: Private Property No Hunting Hiking Signs, No Trespassing Signs - All at affordable prices., SKU: K-1147
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Great site...I've been looking for a decent sign/post combo...

 

[dmccarty]

In NC the state lands they paint the trees a reddish color to mark property lines. I don't think this is legal for private landowners.

I do mark my lines with orange spray paint on trees. I paint a line all around a tree as far up as I can reach. Not a legal thing but it helps me keep track of the property line and it could come in handy in there ever was some sort of legal issue.

Later,
Dan