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Originally Posted by TomC
...I find it surprising that there hasn't been more reaction to Skip's emails that says that anyone, unless the property is properly posted, or they have been denied permission, can go on the land of others...
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I dunno, I guess growing up in New Hampshire as an avid outdoors type I am not surprised that many of the readers here are actually very understanding of New Hampshire's fairly unique concept of open lands. I find the average poster here on the Winni site pretty up to speed on the quirks of this great State...that's one of many things that makes it so interesting to visit this site!
I do realize that the concept is quickly eroding, especially in the southern tier of the State. As more & more development occurs and many new people move in from out yonder, there are many more acres now posted as "NO TRESSPASSING". There are many reasons for this, the unfortunate main reason being those handful of people that ruin it for all by their total lack of disregard for other people's property. I see this attitude all to prevalent this time of year out in the area snowmobile trail system!
But on the bright side, there are still so many good people out there that allow the sportsmen, fishermen, hiker and nature lover free access to the back 40. These people that continue to allow everyone to enjoy the beauty of the State by not limiting access to their properties to the general population are owed a debt of gratitude that is seldom returned in kind.
And I fully appreciate and respect the right of others to post their lands to protect their privacy, if they so choose. Dealing with the negative side of society, as I must unfortunately do too much of the time, I can easily see why some feel the need to pursue a course of limited or no access.
That said, if you would like to limit your exposure to liability in the off-season, drop me a PM and I can probably suggest some ideas for proper but discrete signage.....
Skip