WI2506 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 ok, here's the problem.pulled into the field with tractor and lo and behold there are goose decoys set up in the field.they were in the way so I had to move them,, right into the back of my truck after I went home and got the truck. contacted the guy that has permission to hunt on that field, he said no they were not his..was I wrong about picking up the decoys on my field? so far no one has shown up or called to get them back..Is there some reason why people do not ask permission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I think we have some of that going on around here too. I think if they were on your property, they must be your property... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 congrats on some new goose decoys!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 They're Mine! They're Mine!...LOL Looks like you will have to start goose hunting..what kind of decoys were they? full body or sihoulettes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 thats what i would say, now that you have a new set of decoys you can start goose hunting, if for some reason the person who owned should come back i beleave i would get the law after him for tresspassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Sell them on eBay or start goose hunting. The nerve of some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 wanna sell em?? i would have done the same thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Yep, you had every right to take them. If they're on your property and someone put them there and hunted on your land without permission, too bad for them. The penalty could have been a lot stiffer than a few lost decoys if you would have caught them in the act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailhunter32210 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 You did the right thing if the decoys are on your property and they dont belong to a permissioned hunter then you should remove them. Ive even had people put tree stands on my land without permission. The stands came down and I left a nasty note on the tree if the hunter came back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Looks like you just got yourself some deeks. I think you had every right to take them. I guess it could be a case of mistaken property lines, in which case the owner owes you an apology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 I would for sure say you did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 congrats on some new goose decoys!!!! Thats what I was thinking too! Its shame that people don't get permission first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Yep congratz on the Deeks ... Goose hunting in Iowa is a big deal a lot of ppl pay good money for leases ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I guess I'll be (somewhat) the lone dissenter... I would've left a note for the trespasser to read...to the effect, "I have your decoys, they were in my way. If you want 'em, come and get 'em...Then we'll 'chat'..." If he shows, at least you would know who it was...a-n-d...unless he is completely witless, he probably knows you have them anyways. Probably a good chance he was lurking about and watched you pick them up. Bob;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I guess I'll be (somewhat) the lone dissenter... I would've left a note for the trespasser to read...to the effect, "I have your decoys, they were in my way. If you want 'em, come and get 'em...Then we'll 'chat'..." If he shows, at least you would know who it was...a-n-d...unless he is completely witless, he probably knows you have them anyways. Probably a good chance he was lurking about and watched you pick them up. Bob;) Just like 12 Angry Men, always 1 dissenter :DKidding Some people just simply don't care who's property they are on and if you kick them off they try and get you back. Lack of respect i guess, never should of done away with spanking kids:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I guess I'll be (somewhat) the lone dissenter... I would've left a note for the trespasser to read...to the effect, "I have your decoys, they were in my way. If you want 'em, come and get 'em...Then we'll 'chat'..." If he shows, at least you would know who it was...a-n-d...unless he is completely witless, he probably knows you have them anyways. Probably a good chance he was lurking about and watched you pick them up. Bob;) i'm with bob:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 A big city New York lawyer went duck hunting in rural West Virginia. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer's field on the other side of a fence. As the lawyer climbed over the fence, an elderly farmer drove up on his tractor and asked him what he was doing. The litigator responded, "I shot a duck and it fell in this field, and now I'm going in to retrieve it." The old farmer replied. "This is my property, and you are not coming over here." The indignant lawyer said, "I am one of the best trial attorneys in the US, and if you don't let me get that duck I'll sue you and take everything you own." The old farmer smiled and said, "Apparently, you don't know how we do things in West Virginia. We settle small disagreements like this with the West Virginia Three Kick Rule." The lawyer asked, "What is the West Virginia Three Kick Rule?" The Farmer replied. "Well, first I kick you three times and then you kick me three times, and so on, back and forth, until someone gives up." The attorney quickly thought about the proposed contest and decided that he could easily take the old codger. He agreed to abide by the local custom. The old farmer slowly climbed down from the tractor and walked up to the city feller. His first kick planted the toe of his heavy work boot into the lawyer's groin and dropped him to his knees. His second kick nearly ripped the man's nose off his face. The barrister was flat on his belly when the farmer's third kick to a kidney nearly caused him to give up. The lawyer summoned every bit of his will and managed to get to his feet and said, "Okay, you old coot now it's my turn." The old farmer smiled and said, "Naw, I give up. You can have the duck." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 not that's a real good one. everyone should know when to quit... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackmaster4 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 You had every right to take them, and the owner would really have to be clueless to not know you have them. Decoys are expensive, but I'm guessing he doesn't want to face you and admit he was trespassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 You did right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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