What to do

[DEER 24/7]

We have cattle so I hate to say this but instead of eating that 300-600 lb steer haul it to the sale barn and you will be very happy with your $400 investment.

ya they would bring $1000.I know this sounds stupid but if I did that I would feel like I was stealing it.But in my twisted head eating it would be ok

 

[DEER 24/7]

So you are leasing this property what does the landowner say?
People around here split the price when replacing fence but they own the property. That guy is supposed to keep his cattle on his property regardless if the neighbor declines to help or pay for any fence. I would talk to the Sheriff and see what you should do. If you start shooting cattle that could get ugly. You do know that deer can make a heck of a mess with electric fence?

I do'nt just lease the hunting rights i lease the whole thing but i do'nt run cattle on it.Just got to deer hunt on

 

[DEER 24/7]

Yes.^^^^

Hang caution tape, cans, or whatever on the fence to let the deer see the wire. It won't stop them from jumping over to get to the feeder, but they won't tear up the fence.

It just will be on south and west fence lines around 160 acres and will put flagging tape on it.what bugs me say during the rut a out of town buck was going to come onto my place and hits the eletric fence and then goes the other way.I think i wil turn off during hunting season

 

[ousoonerfan22]

ya they would bring $1000.I know this sounds stupid but if I did that I would feel like I was stealing it.But in my twisted head eating it would be ok

I would feel that way too but I've heard of people with a sorry a** bull that wouldn't stay at home so he was hauled to the sale barn and the owner was told where he could go pickup his check.

 

[tntrex]

There is alot of ignorance in this thread. I hope like hell lurkers don't take alot of this advice given here unless the want to be staring down a barrel or be thrown in jail. Oklahoma has laws pertaining to cattle, I suggest you look them up or ask someone with some sense. Your county sherrif is a good start.

 

[TedKennedy]

We had this problem off and on for years with a neighbor. We had no cows, he'd have about 30 on the place west of us, they'd tear up the fence, and be on my food plots. Best solution was taking front fence down so when cows got out of his place and onto ours, they had full access to the county road.

 

[r00s7a]

There is alot of ignorance in this thread. I hope like hell lurkers don't take alot of this advice given here unless the want to be staring down a barrel or be thrown in jail. Oklahoma has laws pertaining to cattle, I suggest you look them up or ask someone with some sense. Your county sherrif is a good start.

Logged in just to say this. Killing their cattle, taking them to the sale barn, or whoopin anyone's ass is going to do nothing but land you in trouble, and it isn't worth it over a stupid cow. But I completely understand your frustrations. Unfortunately there are people in this world that are not very considerate. Bad news is, unless that guy volunteers to cooperate with you, you probably aren't going to get any retribution out of this situation. Swallow it and go on. If you thought it was worth it, you might be able to take him to small claims court, but that would probably be more pain than what it is worth. You are both responsible for the fence between you, so if it is not to your satisfaction, fix it. About your last resort, is to call the sheriff and report the cattle as stray. They will be taken to the sale barn, and if the rightful owner is not found, they will be sold. Proceeds cover the sale barn's expense for boarding while the owner is located, and I think the leftover will go to you to compensate for any loss you may have accumulated. I think this is the way it goes, but never had to take it that far.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

There is alot of ignorance in this thread. I hope like hell lurkers don't take alot of this advice given here unless the want to be staring down a barrel or be thrown in jail. Oklahoma has laws pertaining to cattle, I suggest you look them up or ask someone with some sense. Your county sherrif is a good start.

I agree. By the way my suggestion for half a beef was to ask if the rancher would trade it or offer, not to steal or shoot cattle.

 

[tntrex]

Ok my last post sounded mean I didn't mean it so mean.

What I would do is first talk to the farmer and trade phone numbers so you can call him if it happens again. He will probably do his best to keep them in. If it is ongoing call and let the sherif know every time. If he farms all around you he can make your hunting lease suck if he wants too. Best try to get along. Maybe if you are easy to get along with and y'all have conversations face to face you may get some hunting spots from him. Eventually give him some moonshine or meat and make a friend.

You get more with honey than vinegar.

Hotwire is effective against cattle but deer can string it out. I worry for your sake that he got rogue cattle because they shouldn't be getting out this time of year when they should have plenty to eat at home.

 

[ousoonerfan22]

Well said it would be better to get along. If our cattle got out and damaged the neighbors crop, garden or food plot I would try to make it right.