I totally agree with everything your saying with every situation being different. However not once did this guy offer an apology or say it was a mistake. He went on to tell me that it's basically our fault he walked past all the signs for multiple years and he was well aware he was trespassing. Not to mention the unleashed pitbull mix(not to single out pits) he had running around. If he said those two special words " I'm sorry" I would have understood that is was a "mistake"and had no problem. But the fact that he stated that he walks in here all time tells me he does not give a sh*t about the posted signs or trespassing. This is where my major problm lays.

Come track a shot deer through here any time you would like I have zero problems with that. I do have a problem with pompous a-holes that wanna make their own rules and think that what is mine is his and that I should have no issues with him tromping through here taking nature strolls with his dogs.

Dont get my intentions wrong, I would be more than willing to help a lost person or someone tracking a deer that crossed the property line, those situations are totally different . This guy was a total noodle head and put a very bad taste in my mouth that day just by the total disregard he had for us and the property.
But anyways I actually live in east Hampton but we have property in colchester down along salmon. There are some real nice spots out your way down miles and in the state forest there. How have you done this season?

State land is public and you have to deal with the public. Anyone can go anywhere they like.

Private land is PRIVATE! Anyone trespassing should be confronted and set straight. If they don't agree, want to argue or don't move on, then they get ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING. Simple.
My landowners give me full permission to confront trespassers.

I deal with trespassers at all my private property. I'm very nice at first until one of them gets an attitude. Then it's on!
It's amazing how ignorant some people can be. The excuses are mind-boggling.

I have game warden and local police numbers in my speed dial. I'm tired of idiots.

E-man - "...He argued like hell until I opened the deer's mouth and showed him my tag.." That is quite a story....great stuff!...and I wish I could have seen that trespassing poacher's face then.

I can certainly understand your frustration. As we do patrol the airline trail, I would suggest calling your local PD first. Usually the only time we would get involved with a trespassing issue is if someone was hunting/fishing on your property w/o your permission or hunter harassment. We love those calls. If this now becomes repetitive with the same people who now know you are trying to hunt, give us a call and we'll send an officer out. I always try to tell people to be careful approaching and addressing your frustration, you never know what may happen. We as sportsmen have to preserve what little we have in this state. If you can get a plate number from their vehicle or description of the person(s) it would be helpful. They won't like law enforcement showing up at their house to address the issue. It sounds like you have enough signage, just arrogant people. Hopefully they got the message to keep out. Good luck.