Thread: How to deal with Poachers???

Finding vehicle is the ideal. Removing all wheels (chuck 'em down the hill) slows them down while you call the Police. Issue Trespass Notice. Police can prosecute for being on private property with weapon etc.

Talk to your neighbours - it's likely they're having similar and will prob be happy to make a team to 'observe'.

Actually physically engaging with these characters is risky. At least 3 of you are needed - and one runs a camera (ideally movie) ofthe entire situation. Make sure you get clear face shots (with camera folks!). Frankly if they're stroppy at all when/if you confront them you can add "threatening with menace" to Police complaint.

Don't damage vehicle, but do remove any loose items and leave a note they can collect from Police - make sure you drop items off promptly at station. The technicality is that you cannot be prosecuted for theft from their vehicle because you have clearly indicated your intent "not to permanently deprive owner of his property".

Take photographs where you can. Trail cam(s) (*black light model) where they're walking, or parking.

Talk to the hunters who do have legitimate use of your land - they're likely to be equally passionate about helping protect 'their' patch - but do ensure they also follow the above serious guidelines

Ah bugger it. here's the naughty list: Z nails and plenty of them work too. Soap powder, sand or a combination work well in fuel tank. super glue in door locks (if they're not using remote open). 'accidently' reverse into vehicle - head lights, and tail lights tend to always get in the way.