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[Rscott]

So our new property is all ours. Lil spot out in the sticks. Perfect. Except,  apperently it's been a well used spot to party and other mischief.

 Including the making of meth from what we've found.

We had every intention of putting up a gate and the road commission cleared  that. But I'm thinking  a typical farm gate is getting drove through.

 Hence the gate I intend to build, 3" hardened pinstock 14' long. Apx 40" high bit covered by a nice wood fence panel or whatever is cheap.

 It will open out only and be mounted and close on 2 big trees. So as not to be pushed in. No trespass signs mounted directly in the middle.

It will eventually be replaced with nice tube gates but, I don't want to buy 30 gates keeping meth heads out.

 Any suggestions or opinions?

[Jwood]

If you were to have a problem I would set up a game camera then when something happens you have a picture of any vehicle that was at the gate.

[Jwood]

I also live out in the sticks but everyone here is nice and looks out for everyone of course our nearest neighbor is out across a few fields but still not to much hooligans around here.

[Rscott]

We are going to bass pro shops to look at trail cams after Christmas,  I'm thinking about having 2. One in and one out. So I know who was there and how long etc.

 But I want the gate to be an absolute barrier. Sure they can walk around it. But that leaves their vehicles venerable.

 I want to nip it in the butt early and fast.

[Jwood]

I don't blame you one bit if I ever had a problem that's how I would start correcting the problem, its a different world we live in these days I remember growing up and my dad never locked doors or garage doors. I lock my doors always, you just never know these days.

[hondaracer2oo4]

Many times a simple sign will do.  "Video Cameras In Use". Anyone doing anything illegal is not going to want to take the risk that they are being video taped.

[Rscott]

I'm worried about advertising the cameras. They're morons, but not dumb. I see the cameras being stolen. So I'd like the cameras to be discreet  and a surprise.

 Honestly deep down I want someone to try to drive through the gate. And find their vehicle buried in it. That would make me laugh so hard. And definitely get the point across. And then trail cam pics on top of that,  priceless.

[mlappin]

Just post "Smile your on candid camera" signs sans the actual cameras, give those crap heads, er meth heads a new purpose in life trying to find em.

[slimjim]

I would start by knocking on the doors of all your neighbors, explain what you suspect is happening, offer them a key to the gate if they feel any need for it and ask for their help in policing it. involving the neighbors instead of shutting them out makes for a much better relationship

[Roger2561]

I guess I'm a lucky person.  Where I live my neighbor to the south of me is retired and she and her sisters keep an eye on the place while I'm at work.   My neighbor to the north is physically handicapped so he's home all day too and he too keeps an eye on my place while I'm at work.  In return I clear their yards of any snow with my green tractor with the 6 foot snow blower on the front end at no charge.  I was born at a time when it was expected that you'd help your neighbors.  Today, a majority of the people have the me, me, me mentality and could care less about their neighbor.  Unfortunately it's going to get worse before it gets better.  Roger 

[slimjim]

Roger, you and I would make good neighbors, I feel the same way!

[Jwood]

That's how it works around here had one of the neighbors set my boiler with his 160hp John Deere loader asked him if he wanted anything for doing it since I interrupted him as it wasn't planned all he said was yes you could come fishing with me this winter!

[farmboythegreat]

shotgun and backhoe , shoot shovel  and shutup 

[tawilson1152]

I'm worried about advertising the cameras. They're morons, but not dumb. I see the cameras being stolen. So I'd like the cameras to be discreet  and a surprise.

 Honestly deep down I want someone to try to drive through the gate. And find their vehicle buried in it. That would make me laugh so hard. And definitely get the point across. And then trail cam pics on top of that,  priceless.

I keep a separate camera back further watching the first one. Then if it's stolen you may have a picture of the thief.

[Big Wood]

Just remember that you are your first line of defense don't rely on the cops also dead men can't talk .  You feared for your life that's all you say