Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 we have about 6 acres of land that our house sits on...well behind us...about 3 houses down, there are some kids that ride 4 wheelers and stuff in there yard...and 2 houses down to the west of us, a kid about 16 or 17 maybe....had been riding his dirt bike through our yard to get over and ride with the other kids on the little track they have...he bike leaves big tracks through the yard...and even the first one that i seen is still there from over a month ago...a few weeks ago we seen him ride through our yard...to a small field to the east of us and we went over and asked him that if he must use our yard as a short cut, then to at least stay around the edges so he doesn't tear up the middle of the yard.....well i go out to mow today...and we another rut that he left from the back yard up to the front to that little field to the east...i was pretty ticked just seeing that...then...as i was spraying the grass off of the mower...he rode right past me straight down the center of our yard, from the back of the yard, right up the the main road and down to his house...there is no doubt in my mind that he did this on purpose and knew i was there. what shoudl i do?? things like this really irritate me. i think we are going to have to take a walk down to his house and have a little talk with him of one of his parents....if that doesn't work...i dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) I would go and talk to the parents ... if that doesnt work ... .there is always the law and then you can tell him in front of the cop to never ever set foot (or bike) on your property and if he does he will charged with tresspassing ... hopefully that would be a last resort ... unhappy neighbors are no fun ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) like you said talk to his folks, if that doesn't work put out a trail cam thats dated and show a copy to his folks and if it happens again show them to the police. it is destruction of private property!!!! some people are so disrespectful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Talk to his parents and see what they have to say! If they don't do anything or he doesn't quit, get some pictures and have him arrested for trespassing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricfirefighter Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) hang a wire about neck hight should stop him seriously what steve said is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) im gonna agree with everyone else here, i think the folks first, and then the law if the folks dont work, seems to be the 2 best ways to handle it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to ve Talk to the parents first and tell them that you don't want him to ride through your yard anymore. If he continues then call the police. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to ve Talk to the parents.................then if that doesn't work.........make a spike strip out of a couple of boards and some nails. Then disguise it with your grass clippings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Talk to the parents...ONCE. After that if it doesn't stop call the police and an attorney...the parents are liable for any damage the son is causing on your property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FIREGUY Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) buy a pitbull and tie him up in the middle of the yard. just kidding, i agree with everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) I would just let the parents of the biker know that the privelege of using your yard to travel through has been revoked permanently because the rules were not followed. If he trespasses afterwards...call the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Do any of you guys remember being 16 or 17 ?? Doing things you weren`t supposed to be doing ?? Have a chat with his parents, if that doesn`t work then get the police or whoever involved. " kids will be kids" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rifleman25 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Talk to the folks and then of if happens again even once, charge him with tresspassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Talk to the parents. If that doesn't work then talk to the local police. Have a video camera ready for if and when he does it again and get it on tape. Show it to the police. Tell the folks that you want damages paid for the cost of having a landscaping crew come out and replace the grass he has torn up. They will soon get the idea. Parents that don't teach their kids will learn a lesson too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Talk with him and tell him, "next time I talk to your mom and dad" if that don't work I will call the Michigan State Police. You should get your point across then. I would be made if someone was rutting up my yard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) I had a kid causing all kinds of problems by me, and I called him out on it. He had 2 friends with him, and they told me they could do what they want, and there wasn't a thing I could do about it. I told all 3 of them to come on over and prove how bad they were. By that time, I was yelling at them, heckling them, and begging them to come over in the yard again so I could embarrass them. They started over, and I ran over towards them. They just plain figured I was crazy, and the problems came to an end shortly afterwards. Sometimes a slight confrontation to show who rules the roost works out. Basically, I told them I would pay the fines just to kick thier butts. 2 were 17, and 1 was 18. Dawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) I'd start with the parents, they may be no help based on what he is doing, then I'd call him out on it. I guess the last resort would be the cops. In all honesty, I really like what bulldawg did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Bring the LAW in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Good fences make good neighbors! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) [ QUOTE ] I would just let the parents of the biker know that the privelege of using your yard to travel through has been revoked permanently because the rules were not followed. If he trespasses afterwards...call the police. [/ QUOTE ] That's what I'd do too. I'd also let the parents know if he ever trepasses again you will call the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) I too would go with the parents and then the police. If the parents get a bill then I bet it would stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: what should we do?? (kind of long...need to vent) Talk with the parents first. If that does not work get the law involved and let them handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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