my default assumption would be you're not dealing with the nicest person, but the only threat i see explicitly stated is the word "prosecuted."
contrast with my default assumption when i see this:
?ÿwhich, in my mind, translates roughly to "hope you remembered your kevlar."
though the only time i've ever been actually shot AT while surveying was by some joe dirt tweaker who i'm pretty sure thought i was a feral hog rooting around in the brush. (and not on his property.)
I don't know, DM,
Here in Texas, we don't like strangers traipsing around on our property without our permission. You wouldn't want a surveyor walking into your home without your approval, would you?
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My go to response in these situations is that I am setting up the no-fly drone zone Amazon
If I remember correctly, that paint is not necessarily "I'm going to shoot you on sight" but rather "No hunting allowed on this property, and also I'm sick of having to replace 'No Trespassing' signs".
Either way, I'm still going to inquire for permission before setting foot inside that fenceline...
@williwaw I met one of that 1% early on in my career.?ÿ I was a wet behind the ears crew chief and we hacked through a guys dewberry patch.?ÿ He was trespassing, but it didn't matter to him.?ÿ The guy was literally frothing at the mouth and had a pistol pointed at my instrument man and I.?ÿ Before I would go back, I made sure that my crew and I had a police escort.?ÿ That was the single most scared that I have been while surveying.
@flyin-solo - what does this paint signify?
I would call or mail to request entry for the purpose of searching for the corner.?ÿ If you are refused and if your state law and minimum survey standards require searching for the corner contact an attorney.?ÿ Ask the attorney to request the search warrant and have the local law serve the warrant and escort you while searching and locating.?ÿ You will need to educate the attorney, judge and sheriff/police as to the search and locate procedures.
I have a few photos of the signs along the North boundary fence of Groom Lake. They aren't as fancy as those signs to be sure.
@ric-moore in certain states painting your fence post with purple paint is legally the same as posting no trespassing signs. For example in Texas
The Texas Penal Code 30.05 Criminal Trespass provides for the use of purple paint to mark property boundaries.?ÿ Purple markings are required to be vertical lines, 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. The bottom of the markings must be between 3 ?? 5 feet above the ground. Purple markings can be spaced no more than 100 feet apart in wooded areas and no more than 1000 feet apart in open areas. Markings must be placed in areas visible to anyone approaching the property. Posted signs are still recommended at all access points and gates.
@cyril-turner - ok, this makes much more sense to me now.?ÿ Thank you
You can be 'Dead' right.?ÿ Best to try to notify before you start entering upon some's land.
If you make it to the very last line of the sign you will note it is a sign created by NARLO.?ÿ I do not intend for this to become political-----in either direction.?ÿ The following link if for information only.?ÿ Read it at your own risk.
There wont be an issue if you're clean shaven and sporting some lippie and maybe a touch of rouge on your cheeks, and showing a little cleavage.
Write it into the proposal. Our PSA makes right of entry the client's responsibility. We will help, but it takes time, and hopefully it can be done by the cheapest hourly rate, but it needs to be done.?ÿ
Red neck security system
