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narcissist wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:53 am

03Lightningrocks wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:28 am According to this, it is a class C misdemeanor to fire a weapon across property lines without written permission.

https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._ ... on_62.0121

(b)A person commits an offense if:
(1)the person, while hunting or engaging in recreational shooting, knowingly discharges a firearm; and
(2)the projectile from the firearm travels across a property line.

Don't tell people that, everyone's going to start shooting up deer blinds. Since there's no reproccustions, except maybe a small fine.

Plus how do you put a value on something you made by hand, would it be "Hourly wage + cost of materials" including the Welder Hired to do the job on the stand. So if you add it up actruly brand new it was close to $2500.00 or I could make it at least add up to that ammount.

(b)A person commits an offense if:
(1)the person, while hunting or engaging in recreational shooting, knowingly discharges a firearm; and
(2)the projectile from the firearm travels across a property line.

flintknapper wrote: ↑Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:21 am

narcissist wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:54 pm About six years ago I had a decent deer blind that had been on the fence line at that time for about ten years. Had a agreement with the owner next door if you see something good on my side shoot it and vice-versa.

Well one morning before entering the blind I saw the windows busted out first after further investigation found Bullet Holes, yes about 75 bullet holes all throughout the blind entering only from the neighbors side. Bullet casings from a 22lr were all on the neighbors property, bassically in a a couple piles. So many you could see the shine of the brass in the daylight, usually a beautiful sight to see not this time.

I then contacted who was the neighbor a real older nice man, he had informed me that he sold the property a few years back and was nice enough to give me the contact info of the new owner.

Immediately contacted the local Game Warden, had his cell phone number. He informed me he had retired and to contact the newbie. So I did of course, rode with the Warden out to the blind "trying" to get on his good side, since he's the new Warden.

Anyway once we got there and he took photos collected the evidence ect. I was talking to him about how the suspect had been committing about two crimes. One destroying private property and two shooting in the air with a firearm, that's a felony.

Warden called the land owner and informed him of the situation at hand. The neighbor stated he did not even own a firearm, but yet every year they dump the caucuses right on the fence line futher down. So at this point in time the guy didnt want to speak any further and hung up.(a little suspicious)?

I spoke to the Warden a little longer about the situation and the Warden then stated "Not much can be done at this time but I will follow up with you at a latter date". Took my info, number ect.

At this point I was pretty angry with the Warden, who wouldn't be? Continued on about the felony that took place and the evidence In Hand. He then stated in a chuckle "Its Just A Deer Blind".

So as "Chucky" was walking to his vehicle he looked back because I wasn't coming along, told him I'll walk back find your way, just lock the gate behind you.

Still today six years later no news, I've called may times because the 7 year mark is coming up soon. They always tell me we are investigating it Sir but nothing new as of yet.20190924_191216-600x600.jpg20190924_191228-600x600.jpg20190924_191246-600x600.jpg

Not sure what more you expected the Warden to do? He contacted the current owner. Unless you have reason to believe the current land owner was responsible or proof of that, what did you expect to happen? Do you know if the current land owner leases out the property or allows others access to it for hunting or other purposes?

And what Felonies were supposedly committed? I agree that wanton vandalism occurred and also intentionally shooting across a property line. Both misdemeanors unless the value of your deer stand exceeded $2500.00, which by appearances it does not.

Like you....I would love to see the persons responsible caught, but good luck with that.

As for the placement of the stand...it depends largely on the lay of the land. It is not uncommon to place a stand on/near a property line with the intent of hunting down the property line or shooting solely away from the property line. Even over/onto the neighboring property WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION. I don't know your particular situation...so I won't comment on that...but typically it is considered 'bad form' to place a stand very near a properly line. Not illegal...of course, but can cause hard feelings between property owners.

Since no further incidents have occurred and several years have passed...you might consider just 'letting it go' and move on. The Warden at this point certainly has no interest in it...nor would I expect him to.