Thread: Illegal hunting..does it bother you?

Originally Posted by Jusepy

Hey guys ,
I know this is an old thread , but Im curious about a spot Ive been looking at.

The farmer at this spot actively bullies and scares people off because he believes that people are tresspassing on his land but the land he is talking about is the only access point to said DOC/paper road. I have looked into it with walking access and contacted DOC themself who believes there is a access point there.

I know for a fact that the farmer has tresspassed and called the police on several hunters and the spot is actually quite good because no pressure has been put on the animals there , this is because the farmer has basically scared the shit out of every hunter by abusing them and telling them not tooo come back.

I am wondering what the process is to find out about the ins and outs of this place as talking to the farmer is not an option as he is quite the angry character.

Thoughts and opinions please. Thanks

@Jusepy ,Unformed legal roads ( and formed roads ) are administered by local / district councils not DOC. I would go to the local council for clarification by writing to the roading dept manager. Do not ph or email in the first instance. Council must record and respond to written correspondence. Ask council to explain the legal situation to the adjoining land owner

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

@Jusepy ,Unformed legal roads ( and formed roads ) are administered by local / district councils not DOC. I would go to the local council for clarification by writing to the roading dept manager. Do not ph or email in the first instance. Council must record and respond to written correspondence. Ask council to explain the legal situation to the adjoining land owner

yup the local council roading engineer is the person you want - many roads have a point where the council states its "beyond the peg " meaning it is not maintained by council - most Roading Engineers very reluctant to close such roads so thats good for our access - but many farmers complain about stock etc and do occasionally get them closed - but remember they are public land so use them - try to see the farmer if at all possible - or get council to contact them