I'm writing this letter as a concerned landowner and I'm wondering if anyone has any respect for private property any longer.
I own land along the Souris River north of North Portal and I am sick and tired of every macho, camo-wearing guy thinking he can ignore my "No Trespassing" signs and drive all over my land, either by truck or quad. There is only one way in and out of my land and it is, and has always been, posted, but obviously that means nothing.
This fall in hunting season, someone ripped down the “No Hunting or Trespassing” signs, of which there were two, one on each side of the lane.
Let’s put it this way: how would you like me to drive across your front lawn, maybe even set up a tent and camp there, because that has happened on my property as well.
If you don't know who owns the property, ask around or consult a rural municipality map. Give me a call. I'm not hard to deal with. Just let me know what's going on. Sometimes there are cattle in the pasture, sometime I'm there with my family, and don't need to wonder who is coming or going, or what their intent is.
Treat other people's property the way you would want them to treat yours. Just have some respect.
