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Ways to keep trespassers off access road

Posted on 7/22/18 at 5:58 pm
Posted by Columbia
Land of the Yuppies
Member since Mar 2016
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Posted on 7/22/18 at 5:58 pm
Recently the land my family has been leasing to hunt on for years was finally decimated by the timber company. Now we are going to start hunting an old property we haven’t hunted in a while. We have somewhat neglected the property and beginning to get it back right.

So I’m sure there have some folks running the main road. Those of you that have put up gates, do people actually cut locks and go in to hunt? Are there any locks or cables that are somewhat bolt cutter proof?
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32604 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 5:59 pm to
nails
Posted by Columbia
Land of the Yuppies
Member since Mar 2016
3236 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 6:03 pm to
I thought of that, the. Thought they may get pissed and return the favor.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28612 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 6:04 pm to
Not saying they can’t cut it but it’s much harder to cut.

Posted by rsbd
banks of the Mississippi
Member since Jan 2007
23445 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 6:06 pm to
Put up sings saying the gates have cameras.. doesn’t work for everyone but keeps honest people honest
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
47695 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 6:39 pm to
Get a welder to build you a gate. I've seen some on oilfield roads where the lock is placed so you can only access the keyhole on the bottom, it would be nearly impossible to remove the lock without a key without destroying the gate, which is made with thick steel.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 6:45 pm to
Some gates have the lock inside a piece of pipe facing downwards. The eye for the lock goes into a slot into that piece of pipe, and you lock and unlock it from inside the pipe. You can't get bolt cutters in there.

You're gonna have to build a fence to stop four wheelers though
Posted by Columbia
Land of the Yuppies
Member since Mar 2016
3236 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 6:53 pm to
What about chains until I’m able to get a pipe gate built? Are there any cabins that will resist a bolt cutter? Doing a google search I see some that claim so, just wondering if y’all have any experience.
This post was edited on 7/22/18 at 6:54 pm
Posted by bpinson
Ms
Member since May 2010
2674 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:02 pm to
Cameras are your friend, get pics and press charges. Be sure and get a cable to lock them on the tree. I had a problem and had the sheriff talk to the guy. That seemed to work.
Posted by celltech1981
Member since Jul 2014
8139 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:53 pm to
we put a gate up and in less than 12 hours some crack heads took a chainsaw to the posts and hauled off the whole thing
Posted by bpinson
Ms
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Posted on 7/22/18 at 7:55 pm to
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This post was edited on 7/22/18 at 7:57 pm
Posted by Pepperidge
Slidell
Member since Apr 2011
4406 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:03 pm to
Dude!

Cutovers is where you want to be...hunt the property they cut!
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:06 pm to
You're gonna have a weak point somewhere. I'd secure it comfortably, and put a sign that says, "Smile, you're on camera"
Posted by Houdini
Member since Aug 2017
131 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:07 pm to
I'd probably be hunting that land where the timber company "decimated" the area. That's where the majic is
Posted by Columbia
Land of the Yuppies
Member since Mar 2016
3236 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 8:41 pm to
quote:

Cutovers is where you want to be


I know cutovers are great for deer hunting, but I just enjoy hunting oak bottoms. I just enjoy the scenery.
Posted by HeadBusta4LSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2007
11364 posts
Posted on 7/22/18 at 9:43 pm to
quote:

Some gates have the lock inside a piece of pipe facing downwards. The eye for the lock goes into a slot into that piece of pipe, and you lock and unlock it from inside the pipe. You can't get bolt cutters in there


Also makes a great spot for wasp nest. Nothing like reaching in there to get ready for the season and you get destroyed
Posted by crazycubes
Member since Jan 2016
5256 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 7:53 am to
quote:

Get a welder to build you a gate. I've seen some on oilfield roads where the lock is placed so you can only access the keyhole on the bottom, it would be nearly impossible to remove the lock without a key without destroying the gate, which is made with thick steel.
+1

grandfather had one like this,

if you go this route, just make sure and look first before reaching in to unlock the lock, as snakes, bees, bugs, and wasp like to hang out in the metal housing.
Posted by F73ME
SE LA
Member since May 2018
915 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 8:06 am to
Recommendation for new posts: PVC or steel pipe filled with quick-crete. Add in rebar to the center for more fun.
Posted by eng08
Member since Jan 2013
6009 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 9:41 am to
Oh and you need horizontal bars welded in the gate facing in and out so they don’t try to push the gate w truck more than once.
Posted by NASA_ISS_Tiger
Huntsville, Al via Sulphur, LA
Member since Sep 2005
8240 posts
Posted on 7/23/18 at 9:44 am to
Cameras on the gate.
Trespassers cut chain/lock.
Show camera footage to attorney...Profit!
Use money to buy/build a better gate.
Keep moving and camouflaging cameras.
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