No Hunting Purple

[dmccarty]

The reality is that if the states would simply make it illegal to hunt or walk on private land without written permission, we would not need signs/paint...

Later,
Dan

 

[Oldpath05]

Back in the 1800's, people could not read, so playing cards only had shapes, and pictures, no numbers.
We are reverting to that with colors,, MANY of the latest generation are not bothering to learn to read,,

They can not read "No Trespassing",, hence, the purple color markings. :thumbsup:

:laughing:

So this is the real reason why the indians lost the land, no immigrants could read and the indians didn't no how to make the color purple.

 

[4get gto]

So this is the real reason why the indians lost the land, no immigrants could read and the indians didn't no how to make the color purple.

I think they had purple in their war paint coloring box! ullinghair:

 

[k0ua]

So this is the real reason why the indians lost the land, no immigrants could read and the indians didn't no how to make the color purple.

I believe they did know how to make the color purple.

 

[smstonypoint]

I believe they did know how to make the color purple.

If they didn't, they missed the opportunity to do so by using pokeweed berries to make a dye.

Steve

 

[nickmags]

We here in Missouri have used it for many years. Only problem with the purple paint is after a few years in the weather, the paint looks blue not not purple. The local news stations usually make an effort to mention the purple paint/posted land, thing every hunting season. I saw it on KY3 about a week ago.
There is far more usage of the purple paint than the signs. At least around here.

In Mo, if land is marked by Purple Paint the fine and jail time for trespassers can be increased an additional $3,500 plus 6 moths in jail over existing fines and jail time if land is only posted with signs. Biggest problem we have here is wealthy idiots from St. Louis and KC who think they are above the law and ignore the signs and paint, figuring they can buy their way out if they happen to get caught. Ride around in brand new pickups and road hunt.

 

[MutzFarm]

Back in the 1800's, people could not read, so playing cards only had shapes, and pictures, no numbers.
We are reverting to that with colors,, MANY of the latest generation are not bothering to learn to read,,

They can not read "No Trespassing",, hence, the purple color markings. :thumbsup:

:laughing:

:shocked:

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

Back in the 1800's, people could not read,

The literacy rate in 1850 was 83%, according to one source. They are also claiming 99% today, which is probably not true.

Literacy - Our World in Data

historical literacy rates in america at DuckDuckGo

 

[two_bit_score]

I can see how this would be a great way to mark private land boundaries that border huge public areas, but how does this work if all contiguous private property owners have their lines marked with purple? It seems like it would be a confusing sea of purple markings no matter which way you walked.

You simply stay on your on land or that which you have permission from the owner to access.


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[two_bit_score]

Based upon the small sampling from this thread and years of experience - I would tend to go with "NO Trespassing" signs. Purple simply isn't know by the general public. Not that many pay any attention to signage anyhow.

People in Texas who are used to being out and about on rural property know about purple paint and what it means. The rest will find out soon enough.

It's mentioned in most Hunting Safety classes. And many organizations such as the TSCRA educate their members from time to time.