With hunting season in full swing, dealing with potential trespassers is a real headache for landowners. There's a liability private land owners take when hunters enter their property, so they must take special care to post specific No Trespassing Signs to thwart unwanted visitors.
While no trespassing signs vary from state-to-state, most will contain, in bold contrasting colors, "posted private property" and/or "no trespassing" in accordance with that state's
laws.
As a property owner, you have greater legal recourse if you clearly post that your property is private and that trespassing, for any reason, is strictly forbidden. Of course there are certain "loopholes" hunters can take. The often stated "I'm tracking a wounded animal" is made because in several states it is legal to follow a wounded animal across a property border to try and recover it.
What You Need to Protect Your Land:
When it comes to no trespassing signs, you have multiple options depending on your needs and budget. Most durable signs are available in materials, such as Tyvek, polyethylene plastic, and rust-free aluminum. Considering the strong majority of these signs are going to be posted outdoors in all types of weather conditions, they should be water and UV resistant in addition to being sturdy enough that they won't rip off during a strong wind.
Outdoor Rated Signs:
If you don't want to break the bank marking your property line, 6.3 Mil Tyvek come in rolls of 100 and offer superior water, tear, and puncture resistance. It is constructed from a non-woven polyethylene fiber material and even resistances staining. These signs are great for several seasons and typically last for up to two years outdoors.
Polyethylene plastic signs are perfect for those that want a stronger, thicker sign yet one that is malleable enough to easily bend to surfaces without causing material fractures. They are capable of protecting your property for up to five years outdoors.
Aluminum signs meanwhile provide superior resistance to impacts, wind, and weather. Aluminum signs are good for fence mounting where all four corners will be supported. While they cost more than plastic signs, they also offer the best outdoor durability rating and typically last up to 7 years. If you want a sign you won't have to replace for a long while, these are the optimal choice.
UV Resistance:
Outdoor signs should resistant fading from the sun. High quality signs will be printed with UV ink so that your text and graphics won't peel, unlike signs that feature laminate graphics over the material.
Mounting and Hardware:
Do you know how you want to mount your sign? Will you attach it to a fence, post, or tree? Signs with mounting holes in all four corners are going to be a great choice for walls or fences, but may not work well with trees. Meanwhile, signs with mounting holes at the center line are the best choice for posts and trees. Note, some materials don't feature mounting holes, but they're typically thin and light enough to use a stapler or nail gun to hang.
Stainless nails, nuts, and bolts are going to be your best option due to their durability and rust-resistance. When sign theft is a fear, tamper proof / tamper resistant brackets and bolts should be used.
At the end of the day, sign prices and quality vary wildly, so finding a trusted resource for your Posted Signs is key to getting exactly what you need and expect.
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