I like the first one a bit better. But either one would keep me out.

I do like the first one better, especially seeing that so many seem to doubt God

like the man said "5 generations of an unlocked door and a loaded burglar alarm."

Both are execellent but I prefer the implied intent of the first sign.

Seems odd to me that a hunting blog is praising "No Trespassing" signs. Private land is private and hunters and fishermen should always ask first.
Still, there is no sense in getting excited about hunting becoming the domain of the rich and privileged.
These are the kind of signs that do nothing to keep poachers out while scaring young hunters from asking permission.
Used to be, signs said "Posted," it still meant private, but it also meant you could ask to hunt. Chances were good that you could get permission. If the answer was "no" then you probably didn't ask there again.
In my opinion, this kind of signage is what happens when city-folk move into the country. It's not neighborly and it's detrimental to the future of hunting and fishing.
In most states, it probably doesn't meet the requirements for a trespassing sign and wouldn't allow you to prosecute anyone if they did trespass.

I like this sign better than the first.
GregMc makes some good points on about this type of signage though.

Cast my vote for the first one, but they're both good.
Hey GregMc, You're right about the legal thing. Most states have specific requirements for trespass signs--these wouldn't cut it. But you gotta admit that they get the point across ... and a little humor won't hurt anybody. Bullets hurt, laughter usually doesn't unless you just took a bullet to the ribs for ignoring one of these signs.

GregMc, sounds like we agree more than disagree. I'm very concerned about lost hunting opportunities. The population goes up & available land disappears. The price to lease private land for hunting keeps going up. More of us are competing to use the same public land. Man, this is depressing. Not your fault--you just reminded me of the sad truth.

Humorous indeed. LOL

Sorry..I am a prude, or maybe just a bit "English" about this issue. I don't find humor in a threat to seriously hurt or kill someone for trespass. I know...lighten up Ralphie boy, but there have been cases here, in MI, of people being shot because they walked on someone's property during hunting season. Would anyone really shoot at someone for trespassing in the middle of a hayfield?
To me, it's just nonsense humor.

I like this one better 'cause theres not many signs like that and its just funny.

Both are funny and to the point. I liked the one that read "IF YOU CAN READ THIS, YOU'RE IN RANGE" much better but both are pretty clever.

I like the first one better. There's private land that you can ask permission to hunt, and get it, and there's private land that you can't. I'd think this kind of sign would let you know where NOT to waste your time asking.

There have been many a good point made in regards to such signage, and I respect the concept of not diminishing the sport, and legal this' and that's... but the fact still remains, a good humorus sign is a good way to get the message across. I gaurantee that people will remember a funny or clever sign long after they remember a dime a dozen sign...so it can be light hearted and funny, with a serious message. Would-be trespassers will stop and think (okay, some of them think), "Is this sign a joke, or will I end up bent over a table getting 4 shot tweezed out of my ass cheeks?"

While I do find both signs darkly humorous, I can only shudder at what the consequences would be here if I shot someone merely for tresspassing. If someone is both tresspassing AND assaulting me or mine with deadly force, then I might be considered justified in opening fire. Both of these signs suggest the homeowner is prone to taking random long range potshots at individuals by their border fences and is both unstable and sociopathic. What is the sign poster have that is so precious as to threaten the lives of strangers for? Is the fella who posted the sign referencing prayer and meeting the Lord supposedly a Christian? What part of the New Testiment is "kill all tresspassers " found in? So unfriendly.

It's creative yes, but as others have said, shooting someone for walking across your field? Breaking into your home yes, but just for walking across a field no.

I like both of them, but the Fist is more Humorous , and makes the point without implying a threat I don't really think either person is making a serious threat, just saying "Ask me first". I have rarely been refused permission to hunt on land if I asked politely.

I like the first one best.

Who is to say that at the very moment trespassers cut down your fence to get their quads in or leave the gate open and let your cattle out, the land owner decides to sight in his rifle, sorta in that general area? If the trespasser cannot read the signs, maybe that "angry bee" sound close by will get his attention. I have to come down on the side of the farmer and rancher on this one.

Great sign. It would look better is someone would have used a level to install it.

The atheists might ignore #2. The best in my area are neatly lettered little signs which say "DON'T EVEN ASK".

VOSS Signs, Manilaus(sp?) New Jersy has the "violators will be shot, survivors will be prosecuted" version. I bought several. Marked out "prosecuted" & inserted "violated" at the end. It stopped dirt bikers/4 wheelers from tearing up land or riding down pipeline right of way. A neighbor called to ask if it was "all right to drive down the road in front of that sign".

I like both signs. I saw one made by rednecks on a popular canoeing river on the only good sandbar that said, "Tresspassers will done get themselves shot." Spraypainted with a vivid bloodish hue of red on a 8X10 piece of rotted plywood crudely fastened in a large oak. Here are some ideas:
FORGET DOG, BEWARE OF MASTER
TRESSPASSER, MEET SHOTGUN
and finally , BLASTING AREA KEEP OUT!
how do you like them apples?

Still not written in both English and Spanish? Hmmmm, are they required to be in both English and French in Canada?

The First sign did not work for me, hopefully this oe will.

I'd probably ask this person for the oppertunity to hunt, if only to meet them. They have a good sense of humor (fingers crossed here), and rather than being a sociopath, are probably pretty grounded. People who put the thought into a sign like this obviously appreciate what they have, probably even more than those who post the generic signs. And as such would probaly recognize a fellow "connesoure" like myself, and allow me access to there phenomenal private creek, land, lake, whatever. Of course I could be wrong, and then the question becomes, how do you make your approach? Do you risk getting shot on the way to knock on the front door to introduce yourself and ask permission, do you stake out the driveway, and catch them on there way out, or do you cold call? MAybe you follow them into town, and then at the coffee shop/resturaunt/store/bar- say "hey aren't you the one with that sign..."

One thing I like about this blog is the pervasive sense of humor, while repscting gun safety and the sanctity of game and outdoors. As interesting in the equal and different humor in both signs, is the "sign of the times" in the comments. I agree with Greg, and the reputation we must uphold and maintain as sportsmen is referenced in the comments; again, given the right and priviledge to hunt and shoot, antis, and ever present legal tension.
Thanks!

i'm gonna say that both are great, but this one is the best

bOTH WERE GREAT: Which ever works to serve is purpose is my choice. My choice being 2 flat tires if the trespasser's vehicle is near by, if not then a couple of shots over their heads of heavy #'s 4ths works good. My dog does a good job if he's with me, but me living a mile away he sometimes goes bsck home unless in my ground blind,. Poachers and tresspasses or my rwo wors enemies, and wih the #'s increasing yearly, appears the game Comm is helpless or lazy as been reported many times. If have the same problems this season, will handle anyway I can. I don;t spend 5K a year on soil plots for outsiders to reap the benefits. I had my fences cut for them to launch a smallboat, wish I had been present, would be one sunk boat and some wet Asses.

I sort of favor this one but only by a miniscule amount. I'm going to make some for myself and put them around the camp for entertainment value.

The trouble with hard core poachers is that some of them may shoot back and there isn't a deer in the world worth me getting shot over or having my land and camp burned out. I post my land, make my presence known and call the Game Warden or Sheriff when necessary. When I confront a trespasser I tell them to leave and to expect the law if they come back. I am always openly armed but do not act threateningly or inflame any encounter.

Don't get me wrong---I hate poachers worse than the devil hates holy water but I'm not going to start a fight if I can't be on hand to fight it all the time. I stand to lose a lot more than there is to win.

haha
I love it! VERY convincing...