It's sad that I have to do this! Let's discuss trespassing.

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Sorru to hear all that my friend!

[@ryanzynda5114]

Great video. 🤠

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@UnlikelyToRemember]

I would suggest posting every 200' or so. (1) If a sign falls, is obscured, or "mysteriously disappears", you've still got the every 500' rule covered, and (2) it gives a we're serious, "F--- around and find out" vibe. Also, depending on the terrain and what's growing on it you could easily walk between signs 500' apart and genuinely not see either of them -- especially if you border public land where the clueless could be out wandering around (your neighbor should be just as aware of your shared border as you are).

[@debbiecarleton2101]

True

[@gregorythomas333]

Painting trees & posts (aka Tagging) is another way...Purple is the usual color to mark property boundaries: 8" long x 1" wide & 3-5 feet above the ground...is recognized nationwide.

[@TKCL]

I've yet to see it here, but it's been a popular suggestion.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there seeing you are in florida do the alligators have to abide to your signs? well done john

[@TKCL]

Lol nope

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Just thinking about this topic makes me angry. I think I spotted a No Cry spotlight in your UTV. Same.

[@TKCL]

As it should, makes me angry too.

[@graynoble4795]

Brotha, no truer words were ever spoken.

[@joannsuggs1636]

Great info!

[@joshohoro]

here in alabama see purple paint along the property lines which means no trespassing. its called the "purple paint law" not sure if florida has the same system or not.

[@TKCL]

I've yet to ever see it here but it's been a popular suggestion.

[@dannydunnagan3267]

We had to put up new signs on the farm I caught 2 men tearing up the field with a truck they payed me 1000 dollars to take care of the damage and no jail time.

[@TKCL]

I don't tolerate a conscience decision to destroy other people's property 😡😡

[@broughtupright7269]

In MA there's no requirement re. distance between NT signs, only one "conspicuous" sign on your property is enforceable as long as it includes the property owners name and address. There's also no height or property-corner requirement in MA but I post about 15' high to help prevent tear-offs and post enough NT signs to make the property line obvious. The yellow tyvek NT signs, that come in a roll, stuck on self-stick vinyl floor tile work well installed with coarse thread truss-head screws, which can be backed out as the tree grows. In MA, the property owner, or property manager, can serve an "Order of Trespass" against anyone who doesn't live on the property, and file it with the local PD, so that person is officially warned that if they trespass they'll be arrested. Surprisingly, the Manatee County FL Sheriff's Dept told me that they don't have any "Order of Trespass" type warning system, you have to first witness someone trespassing on your property, call the SD, then the SD has to catch them on your property in order to give the trespasser an official warning that they'll be arrested if they're caught trespassing again.

[@TKCL]

Rules vary wildy from place to place, most hear deal with it own their own.

[@chrisavila2073]

Don't forget to put the signs around the pool

[@TKCL]

Yeah no jumping and no splashing for the kids....Chris and Cash

[@Freedom2219]

Sad but first thing people say is I didn't see any trespassing signs

[@TKCL]

Oh well

[@jimanon5681]

Great informational video Andrew. I am so glad that you put this video out. I live in Fort Myers, Florida and 30 years ago somebody trespassing got hurt on my mother's property and try to sue us. But because we were agriculture and we had horses. The piece of property they got hurt on was fenced inside of a fence. The lawsuit was dropped by the judge. After that my mom made us put No Trespassing signs everywhere.

[@TKCL]

Sad sad world

[@TheSoloAsylum]

New signs also show that the property is currently being watched and people are around.

[@OldCritters]

Sad but needed. We were told in our county and state we have to post it at both driveways because there is a ordinance that if not posted someone can walk on your property and your giving them permission to entry any time they want in the future. I couldn’t believe that but an old ordinance says just that , weird. 👍💞

[@TKCL]

That is crazy

[@OldCritters]

@@TKCL It’s nutso.

[@DavidJones-wq9cm]

Indiana has a purple paint law. The purple paint law, which went into effect on July 1, 2018, is a way landowners can keep people off their property with just a little purple paint. The “Purple Paint” law says that “a property owner may “deny entry” to property by placing purple marks on trees or posts around the property. “ Cheaper than signs that can be torn or fall down.

[@TKCL]

No one here knows about that, our state laws state we must use signs. I wish we could just use purple paint.

[@jamesbromstead4949]

Same in Texas.

[@nwflboy007powell8]

Posted no trespassing, trespassers do it at your own risk...there maybe dire consequences.

[@lotus....]

In FL, if you shoot a deer on your own property (or public/state property etc) and it runs onto your neighbor's/the neighboring property etc. before it drops dead..you must get the owner's permission to retreive the deer before actually going onto their property, and getting it. If you dont, you can literally get charged with Poaching.

[@TKCL]

I'd for sure be understanding to a person in that situation, but I would expect a phone call or them to come by.

[@steveatx8295]

People never have respected property, ownership, or your rights. It has always been this way.

[@TKCL]

I'll be here defending it

[@spllogics]

A few years ago in PA we adopted the purple paint method. You can still use signs, but a stripe of purple paint every 100 ft is now an acceptable way to mark property.

[@MrPr3shaff]

Same in Missouri

[@TKCL]

I like that idea

[@MrPr3shaff]

@@TKCL Paint is cheaper then signs

[@erichwhiteman6373]

South Carolina recently added purple paint for marking no trespassing.

[@apollorobb]

Mr AR is always watching. Trespassing is just as Dangerous here in the woods of Oklahoma

[@noyopacific]

It's a different story in western states where there is lots of public property. If your property is undeveloped or not fenced it isn't reasonable to expect people to know where public land ends and private land begins. Some people will post "No Trespassing" signs on public property and try to run people off. There was one large tract of BLM land that is great for hiking, fishing, hunting and off road vehicles. A rock quarry had a mining lease from BLM on part of this land and would run people off despite the fact that the lease stipulated they were prohibited from blocking public access and recreational use. At one point the quarry sub-leased to a private hunting club. The local sheriff would threaten to arrest people for trespassing and BLM didn't want to deal with the conflict. It finally got settled in court. The private hunting club was run out and BLM actually marked some ATV and hiking trails to the river, and cleared some parking areas.

[@TKCL]

I can definitely see it being more complicated in that vast open land out west. Here public is posted as well as private. Public land uses different signs and colors to make an easy designation between the two.

[@charlestravis9798]

If you don’t own the land, DON’T GO ONTO IT. Florida (and Tennessee where we live) has Castle Doctrine, which allows defense of your land/property/belongings.

[@TKCL]

Yes it does

[@ACO-Amy]

Both my sister and I have dealt with this issue. You're right, it's sad. People were tearing up our properties with their ATVs. It's a huge issue here in Florida.

[@byohazord]

I caught a neighbor cutting trees on another neighbor. 3x. 3rd time I showed my ass and the victimized landowner is going to take legal action if it happens again. No more freebies

[@TKCL]

That's insane and theft.

[@kingwood4357]

Good Luck and I hope you don’t have any problems with trespassers

[@TKCL]

Me either 😬

[@dougdavis4439]

Good information Andrew, sad, as you said, you have to do it but an ounce of prevention...Thanks for sharing.

[@TKCL]

It's all about being proactive, hope I don't have to deal with a real situation. Although my neighbor believes some trespassing is happening. That's too close to home.

[@dougdavis4439]

@@TKCL Agreed, that is too close. Why can't people respect things...

[@wynott5128]

Very sad have to cover land with ugly signs as well

[@TKCL]

Yes it is

[@triplemikes]

Another great vid!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@r3hdetroit640]

I’m a city boy that damn near lives in the woods when I can. At first Not knowing much about country life, if it’s not fenced or posted it’s public land.

[@TKCL]

Well that's not the case here, public land must follow the same rules and is posted as well with signs, paintings and public land maps available.

[@lillianad9879]

What type of vehicle is that

[@TKCL]

Polaris ranger UTV

[@genghischuan4886]

yeah you harvest some deer!

[@tommyjohnson3566]

It took a couple of face to face meetings along with a phone call from the local sheriff, but I made believers out of the trespassers over here, No problems for past 2 years.

[@TKCL]

Sad that it had to go that far.

[@hairtrigger903]

Let's get that 50 acres totally fenced andrew

[@TKCL]

It's on my list, fencing has been ridiculously high the last few years.

[@hairtrigger903]

@The Kelley's Country Life I've seen some metal yards that sell t post that don't have the spades, and they aren't painted. It's alot cheaper than 6 dollars each

[@shaneburns6371]

It’s absolutely sad. I’ve dealt with it recently and it will just make you angry. People just don’t respect property lines like they used to and the worst part is law enforcement is almost no help if it does happen.

[@sharonurschel6753]

Thank you for explaining the no trespassing laws in Florida! That was interesting to hear. It’s good that you posted more signs and you had your supervisor along to help you! He is sure getting big. See you tonight for the live😀

[@TKCL]

See you then

[@robertlight2007]

I put up signs in English, Spanish, and painted a “purple band” on all wooden fence posts. Does not matter-it makes the criminals more curious. Since the new administration; an invasion has become the standard in South Texas. Since 2020, over 2.5 million have crossed our border in Texas alone. P. S. Do like l do, anyone caught on my ranch, I impound their vehicles, personal weapons and call the sheriff. And after court and usually 2 grand later the trespassers can claim their property. Pays for the security cameras, lighting, and food for my four-legged security team.

[@TKCL]

I am very curious why the purple band has never become a thing here, so many have mentioned it.

[@cervus-venator]

I couldn't tell if you used aluminum nails or not. I've been told the Aluminum nails are better for the trees when posting signs. It may just be that they don't damage saws as much. Either way, posting property is something I've done many times. It is good to mark the property lines and cover yourself.

[@TKCL]

Just standard roofing nails, those shouldn't cause much damage.

[@davidtfoster8016]

Growing up in SE KS you didn't trespass on someone else's property without permission regardless if it was marked or not. It was and still is called respecting property rights. That's the problem in our present and recent times few respect another's property. Many in your generation are the offenders. They just weren't brought up right.

[@TKCL]

That an the explosion of drug use has people trespassing and stealing like never seen before.

[@davidtfoster8016]

I know the drug issue is big but even long-time so called neighbors of ours had relatives, friends and others that thought they had the right to go anywhere they wanted in the country even if posted. Had the desire to share our resources but after being taken advantage of for so long it wasn't worth it.

[@robertcribb3859]

When you drove through that water back in your woods I bet Ruger was thinking Dad stop here so I can play in the water

[@TKCL]

LOL probably so

[@teveler]

Good video, I was under the impression that we were a "No Fence Law State" here in Florida, meaning you are not required to post or fence, and if someone trespasses they would be held accountable regardless the size of the property. That said I have to admit I unknowingly trespassed while hunting unfamiliar land that I had permission, once I realized I was off the land I was allowed to hunt, I unloaded my firearm (not sure that would help), in case I did come across someone I wanted to be able to say "hey I am sorry, just got lost, gun is unloaded. Point me back in the right direction and I will leave quickly" Luckily I found my way back with out incident (this was before GPS) All that said, I just ordered some no trespassing signs.

[@TKCL]

According to the statutes the only time non fenced applies is cultivated land or less than 5 acres. Or you must be posted. I'm sure there is loopholes to all of this.

[@billybrown1979]

like the video. be bless and love. oh by the way keeping it dutch he bought 130 acres. check that out.

[@TKCL]

I've been watching as I can.

[@katieallen3927]

It amazes me that people think it's okay to walk wherever they want thinking that because it's in the country that no one cares or that it's their right. I've had hunters, snowmobiles and random walkers trespassing on my property.

[@TKCL]

Atvs is for sure a problem around here.

[@glen748]

Definitely sad that there is no respect anymore. Here we have another stipulation and are signs have to be on there own posts. Can't use trees or fence line posts.

[@TKCL]

Geeze that's a crazy rule

[@RobertKohut]

Man, all I did was mention where you can get the sign I referred to and my comment was deleted. No link just the name of the place....WOW!!

[@TKCL]

Interesting, KZbin has a policy where you can't send traffic away from their sight unless your a verified account holder that's went through a process. Usually that is clickable links only though.

[@paulhuval]

Here in Louisiana a couple of years back they made it illegal to cross on anyone's property without whiten permission from the land owner and landowner did not have to post signs on there property. Made it where you cannot plead ignorance.

[@TKCL]

I'm hearing all kinds of rules from people.

[@douglaslangham4417]

You guy's don't use purple paint also ?

[@TKCL]

Nope, wish we did. That's not a rule here I am aware of.

[@reelaxation1]

Yes you can use purple paint in FL. It's in the state statue that list the footages and heights that Andrew mentioned

[@TKCL]

I'll read again, must have missed it. I like that idea.

[@JimmyHensley36]

It really is sad . After posting our hunting land 11 years ago I still today get pics of people . We have a 180 acres and I’ve tried everything in the world to keep neighbors off .

[@TKCL]

Makes you angry doesn't it?!?!?!?!!?

[@JimmyHensley36]

@@TKCL yea because 90% of the time it’s during hunting season . I hope and pray to god I never catch them cause they have been told several several times to stay off the property. Even had the warden involved. They riding dirt bikes most of the time and I know that scares the deer off .

[@larrykusler5294]

I have seen signs that say "Property protected by Smith and Wesson", you could have had signs made up that state "Property protected by Ruger". They wouldn't have known it was a dog. Either way it is sad that some people have little to no respect for other peoples property.

[@TKCL]

Iike the Ruger idea lol

[@stevensaxon8888]

Do people in Florida paint the property corners with purple paint? It's not common here in ga.

[@TKCL]

They sure don't, I am just now learning about that.

[@naturenut7695]

Good to know. 2023 May hold a Arms Family type gate to your property. 🤞

[@TKCL]

Yes I have plans to build one.

[@leokelly359]

good deal I agree it is very sad that we have to do that these days

[@hrlee2381]

You have to do what is necessary to protect what you have worked so hard to develop. That was quite a pond you drove through. Did Ruger want to jump out and get in the water?

[@TKCL]

Oh I'm sure he did.

[@Akrowdya64]

My uncle confronted a trespasser once. When he told him he was on private property, the trespasser told him that this was gods country… Where did you buy your signs?

[@TKCL]

Well around here I'd be worried about people sending me to meet God a little earlier than planned. I got the signs on Amazon, I believe the link is in the video description.

[@stevensaxon8888]

Andrew, did y'all clear cut the property where you set out the pines after you purchased the land?

[@TKCL]

It was heavily overgrown pasture. We slowly mowed it all down and this disced everything in to kill all the roots and vegetation. It was a long process.

[@demandyourhealth4293]

Back in the day people use to hunt any land that was not marked so its very normal for people to hunt on land that's not posted. It's not illegal you can take legal recourse but Noone is truly trespassing unless you have a sign or asked them to leave. Def homeowners fault if they don't have signs in nc you have to paint purple lines on trees. For one I do not hunt on other people's properties but would not be mad if someone trespassed on my land but it's not posted

[@TKCL]

That was also back in the 50s and 60s. People nowadays know the rules. If people were as respectful now as back then nothing would have changed and it would still be open for all to enjoy.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Okay, I was really hoping someone online didn't show up at your house. We have seen this happen to many people as their channels have become more popular.

[@TKCL]

Yes that's happening way too much.

[@RobertKohut]

You can get a sign that reads : "No trespassing. Beware I own a gun and a backhoe!"

[@dotnorton6569]

I love that sign! I need one for our house lol

[@Overpar73]

Very interesting info Andrew, thanks for everything! How many acres do you have down there? Your property looks very nice and allot of different type of areas! Take care and don't work too hard with Ruger!

[@TKCL]

Thanks, we have 50 acres.

[@jeremiahs45]

It is sad that there is some people that do not respect other people’s boundaries without permission. Hopefully you will never have to deal with trespassers

[@TKCL]

Time will tell

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Do you have to put those signs all around your property? It seems to be quite a lot of work.

[@TKCL]

Yes we do Sadly

[@toddpacheco4748]

Andrew it’s a shame that you have to to do this but some people have no concept of private property ❤

[@brianhillis3701]

Water does not stop at the shore line but at the high water mark. Most ponds it is about the same. Rivers which have flooded it can be well inside your property. You then have to tell them they are trespassing. Putting up signs like you did is prudent. Canoeists often will camp on the space between the waterline and the high water mark because that is considered waters of the state. Also carry a gun with you if you feel the need never point it or wave it around as you would be committing a felony to stop a misdemeanor. If it is hunters call the game warden first. Call the LEO is you consider them a potential threat in any way. Illinois just made trespassing a ticketing only offense. Don't understand how that would work. Cop writes a ticket and the person doesn't leave do they write another ticket? The news must have left something out.

[@TKCL]

Wow that really doesn't make sense at all.

[@chadhensch4748]

@@TKCL I agree with you Andrew. Tin foil hats are very popular in Illinios--especially north of I-80. Keep up the great content and work.

[@madampolo]

I think it's important that you post your land especially since you have a big KZbin channel. It's very l likely a subscriber or someone who watches your channel will want to come on your property to say Hi, which is a big no-no. I hope you have success in posting it. By the way, you need to clear that fence from all the vines growing on it unless you are looking at it to be a barrier to Tresspassors.

[@TKCL]

I like the privacy of the vegetation, but I do plan to clear and rebuild that fence one day.

[@rongray4847]

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