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08-23-2008, 07:02 PM
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Strangers who want 'to look around' your property?
I was on my property in Prentiss today and had some strangers who came on to my property who just wanted to look around. 
Now being from New Jersey, I have issues with people who want to look around your property. 
However, not being up this way very long I didn't know what to think. 
When they came thru the gate with the Private Property / No Trespassing sign, my vehicle was blocked from view by some trees so they didn't know anyone was there until it was to late.
I walked over and asked if they needed help, and they said they wanted to look aroung my property. Again I was gracious and courteous and they left within a few minutes.
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08-23-2008, 07:07 PM
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This not common. It is common to have people ask to hunt, fish, gather balsam boughs, go mushrooming etc. I have never had anybody ask to look around.
Did you get their license plate number?
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08-23-2008, 07:23 PM
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My guess is if they didn't see your vehicle, then they were scoping the property to break into it. As wonderful as maine is, I have been broken into twice in 14 years. Both times house was ransacked and many items taken. I now have security stickers, cameras, etc. that hopefully will deter future invasions.
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08-23-2008, 07:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northern Maine Land Man
This not common. It is common to have people ask to hunt, fish, gather balsam boughs, go mushrooming etc. I have never had anybody ask to look around.
Did you get their license plate number?
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Affirmative. Sent to you via email.
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08-23-2008, 07:42 PM
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ready for any thing
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this isnt comon at all.like nmlm says maybe to ask to hunt but thats about it.keep your eyes open and next time get a plate number.now that they have looked around you should get a dog they wont be expecting that.
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08-23-2008, 07:51 PM
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All clear. Sleep easy, friend.
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08-23-2008, 08:09 PM
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No not common at all. I would have asked them to leave, and maybe made sure to have the type of vehicle and a license plate number. It seems as though you did do that. Good for you.
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08-23-2008, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Northern Maine Land Man
All clear. Sleep easy, friend.
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08-23-2008, 09:12 PM
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that is wonderfull. posted at 8:02 pm, case closed by 8:51 pm.
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Originally Posted by ClownShoes
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08-23-2008, 10:56 PM
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That is strange indeed. Is your property fenced?
I would have given those people a stern "Get Out" after they claimed they just wanted to look around.
Trespassing like that is a good way to find yourself on the wrong end of a firearm IMO.
Last edited by 7th generation; 08-24-2008 at 06:24 AM..
Reason: Please keep it PG13.
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