Landowner says hunters kept coming back after being told they weren’t allowed

Giving someone permission to hunt on your land is a big deal. It’s not just about access — it’s about trust, communication, and respecting boundaries. That’s what made one Reddit post stand out after a landowner said a small group of hunters kept coming back, even after he explicitly told them to stop.

According to the post, the landowner had allowed hunters on his property in the past but later decided to limit access due to concerns about safety and land damage. He said he communicated the decision clearly and expected it to be respected.

When “No” Didn’t Seem to Stick

Despite the warnings, he noticed that hunters continued showing up. At first, he assumed it might have been a mistake — maybe they didn’t realize the rules had changed. But as it happened repeatedly, it became obvious this was more than just confusion.

He described seeing vehicles parked where they shouldn’t be, tracks on land he had closed off, and evidence that hunting had occurred even after he said it was no longer allowed.

More Than Just Disobedience

For the landowner, the frustration wasn’t just about breaking a rule. It was about the violation of trust. Allowing someone on your property comes with the assumption they’ll follow your rules — especially when access is explicitly revoked.

He said it started to feel less like a simple boundary issue and more like a disregard for his authority and his land. The repeated disregard made it difficult to feel safe or comfortable giving permission to anyone in the future.

Readers Weighed In

Many commenters immediately sympathized with the landowner. “Once trust is broken, it’s over,” one user wrote. “It doesn’t matter if the land is public — if someone gave you permission and then revoked it, you stay away. That’s basic respect.”

Others pointed out that this is exactly why some landowners stop letting anyone hunt on their property at all. Once people ignore rules repeatedly, it turns access into a liability instead of a privilege.

The Bigger Picture

This story resonates because it’s about boundaries and respect, not just hunting. When someone’s rules are ignored, it can escalate quickly from a minor inconvenience into a bigger issue — damaging relationships, trust, and even the land itself.

For the landowner, the repeated visits weren’t just frustrating — they were a reminder that permission is meaningful only when it’s respected. And when it isn’t, it’s hard to see a path forward without putting more restrictions in place.