Curious Wildlife Caught on Camera

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Are you sure this is correct? It might just be for vacant land not a residence. I’d like to see the language.


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From NH Fish and Game:

"Common law in New Hampshire gives the public the right of access to land that's not posted. You won't find that in state law books, because it is common law, going back to the philosophy of New England's early colonists and supported over the centuries by case law. Our forefathers knew the importance of balancing the need for landowners' rights with that of the public good. On one hand, the landowner can make decisions about his or her land. On the other hand, the public should have limited rights to use and enjoy that land. The colonists held similar democratic notions about rivers, lakes, fish and wildlife."

https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/landshare/faqs.html

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Rusty

From NH Fish and Game:

"Common law in New Hampshire gives the public the right of access to land that's not posted. You won't find that in state law books, because it is common law, going back to the philosophy of New England's early colonists and supported over the centuries by case law. Our forefathers knew the importance of balancing the need for landowners' rights with that of the public good. On one hand, the landowner can make decisions about his or her land. On the other hand, the public should have limited rights to use and enjoy that land. The colonists held similar democratic notions about rivers, lakes, fish and wildlife."

https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/landshare/faqs.html

"Land" is a very broad term and as it is common law it is outdated. I find it hard to believe it would be considered legal to walk around someone's yard and peer into their residence just because it is not posted.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by joey2665

"Land" is a very broad term and as it is common law it is outdated. I find it hard to believe it would be considered legal to walk around someone's yard and peer into their residence just because it is not posted.

Live free or die!

[Woodsy]

NH has always had open land access.... if you don't want the public on your property then you have to post it with signs... and there are rules about how the signs have to be posted.

Woodsy

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by joey2665

"Land" is a very broad term and as it is common law it is outdated. I find it hard to believe it would be considered legal to walk around someone's yard and peer into their residence just because it is not posted.

I agree and if the OP took these peekers to court the judge would probably tell the them not to do it again..so..is it worth pressing chargers for this actual photo?
I have security cameras inside & outside of my house and have videos of people walking on my property but not peeking in my windows. I do know that I wouldn't threaten them in anyway..probably just get some legal advice.

[TCC]

You'll note that after ten days and almost 60 posts the OP hasn't deigned to respond with any further information. Likely as not, one of those critters is Hoboken himself testing out his new security camera. Or friends who knocked first and are looking in to see if he appears to be around.

[tis]

I really don't think some of those that posted it is ok to go on other people's land anytime you want would like it if about 20 of us all brought our chairs and sat on their front lawn. Want to try it?

[Woodsy]

Originally Posted by tis

I really don't think some of those that posted it is ok to go on other people's land anytime you want would like it if about 20 of us all brought our chairs and sat on their front lawn. Want to try it?

You need to understand NH law... I most certainly can walk thru your property if it isn't clearly posted "No Trespassing". That being said, its a different story putting lawn chairs (an object) on someone's property...


Woodsy

[tis]

Ok, Woodsy. Then we won't bring our lawn chairs. We will just SIT on the lawn on our little butts!

[Woodsy]

Originally Posted by tis

Ok, Woodsy. Then we won't bring our lawn chairs. We will just SIT on the lawn on our little butts!

Perfectly legal.... until you are told to leave by the landowner. If you don't comply with a legal request from the landowner... you are guilty of trespass.

Under New Hampshire Law RSA 635:2, someone has committed criminal trespass if they know they are not licensed or privileged to be in a place, or if they remain in a place after being told to leave. A first offense is a misdemeanor.

So basically.... unless your property is properly posted, then the public has the right to walk thru it, hunt or fish, unless the landowner tells them to leave.

https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/landshare/faqs.html

Woodsy

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

Perfectly legal.... until you are told to leave by the landowner. If you don't comply with a legal request from the landowner... you are guilty of trespass.

Under New Hampshire Law RSA 635:2, someone has committed criminal trespass if they know they are not licensed or privileged to be in a place, or if they remain in a place after being told to leave. A first offense is a misdemeanor.

So basically.... unless your property is properly posted, then the public has the right to walk thru it, hunt or fish, unless the landowner tells them to leave.

https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/landshare/faqs.html

Woodsy

Very well explained..I think I'll take a walk on tis's land..maybe take a nap for a few hours

[tis]

Originally Posted by Rusty

Very well explained..I think I'll take a walk on tis's land..maybe take a nap for a few hours

You could come sit on my dock, Rusty.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by tis

You could come sit on my dock, Rusty.

Is your husband the jealous type..show me a happy home and I'll break it up everytime.

[tis]

Bring your wife.

[Woodsy]

Rusty,,,

Enjoy the walk on Tis' land.. just make sure its not posted and if he asks to leave do so nicely!

Woodsy

[tis]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

Rusty,,,

Enjoy the walk on Tis' land.. just make sure its not posted and if he asks to leave do so nicely!

Woodsy

Why don't you join him, Woodsy?