10-10-2003, 10:39 PM
[size 1]PBH,
I don't want to be argumentative either but you are not quite accurate. The rules are that you can't go onto properly posted land or land that is obviously cultivated.
From what he describes I would say that tighline was a unfortunate victim of an over zealous officer if the land was not cultivated. But I still maintain that most are fair and reasonable and I've had several experiences that prove that to me.
Here are the actual rules from the big game proclomation.
XIII. [/url]TRESPASS
23-20-14 & 23-20-3.5
(1) While taking wildlife or engaging in wildlife related activities, a person may not:
(a) without the permission of the owner or person in charge, enter upon privately owned land that is cultivated or properly posted;
(b) refuse to immediately leave the private land if requested to do so by the owner or person in charge; or
© obstruct any entrance or exit to private property.
(2) "Cultivated Land" means land which is readily identifiable as:
(a) land whose soil is loosened or broken up for the raising of crops;
(b) land used for the raising of crops; or
© pasturage which is artificially irrigated.
(4) "Properly posted" means that "No Trespassing" signs or a minimum of 100 square inches of bright yellow or fluorescent paint are displayed at all corners, fishing streams crossing property lines, roads, gates and rights-of-way entering the land. If metal fence posts are used, the entire exterior side must be painted.
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I don't want to be argumentative either but you are not quite accurate. The rules are that you can't go onto properly posted land or land that is obviously cultivated.
From what he describes I would say that tighline was a unfortunate victim of an over zealous officer if the land was not cultivated. But I still maintain that most are fair and reasonable and I've had several experiences that prove that to me.
Here are the actual rules from the big game proclomation.
XIII. [/url]TRESPASS
23-20-14 & 23-20-3.5
(1) While taking wildlife or engaging in wildlife related activities, a person may not:
(a) without the permission of the owner or person in charge, enter upon privately owned land that is cultivated or properly posted;
(b) refuse to immediately leave the private land if requested to do so by the owner or person in charge; or
© obstruct any entrance or exit to private property.
(2) "Cultivated Land" means land which is readily identifiable as:
(a) land whose soil is loosened or broken up for the raising of crops;
(b) land used for the raising of crops; or
© pasturage which is artificially irrigated.
(4) "Properly posted" means that "No Trespassing" signs or a minimum of 100 square inches of bright yellow or fluorescent paint are displayed at all corners, fishing streams crossing property lines, roads, gates and rights-of-way entering the land. If metal fence posts are used, the entire exterior side must be painted.
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