New property......should I clear all my property lines?

[Boarmaster]

I would keep any food plots off the property line. I would clear so I could fence and move down both sides of the fence.

 

[Rcyfish]

Definitely clear property lines so u can ride and watch for tracks and use for burning lanes.

 

[def90]

If you are going to doze a path go all the way to the line. If you don't the neighbors and courts down the road might take the stance that the cleared line is the official property line.

If you insist on leaving a buffer then stake the actual lines with the proper markings according to local law.

 

[cnelk]

Definitely clear/mark the actual property lines.

Ever hear of adverse possession?

 

[Billy Goat]

Definitely clear the actual property lines.

Ever hear of eminent domain?

It's adverse possession, not eminent domain.


It changes by state, but as long as you deny access within a period, it generally prevents it.

I'm all for a fence being right down a property line, but as a fence builder, make sure your deed lines up with your neighbors. It's a pretty frequent problem.


But I also wouldn't spend the money to fence that many acres without having stock on it. It's not going to slow anyone who wants to come over anymore than a sign on a post. It's about like locking your door, just keeps honest people from opening it.

 

[cnelk]

It's adverse possession, not eminent domain.


It changes by state, but as long as you deny access within a period, it generally prevents it.

I'm all for a fence being right down a property line, but as a fence builder, make sure your deed lines up with your neighbors. It's a pretty frequent problem.


But I also wouldn't spend the money to fence that many acres without having stock on it. It's not going to slow anyone who wants to come over anymore than a sign on a post. It's about like locking your door, just keeps honest people from opening it.

Yeah. I edited my post.

 

[Iowafarmer]

Here in Iowa the survey really doesn’t matter the fence is the property line if it’s been there over 10 years I cleared my south fence line once it was cleared it was easy to see the fence was 30’ to my side at the water gap in the center we put the new fence right where the old one was it really doesn’t amount to much in 160 rod of fence