“This Is My House And My Land”: Neighbor’s Bitter Revenge Turns Into A Total Disaster

Neighbor disputes come in many shapes and forms, and the one Reddit user NY568 shared on r/EntitledPeople involves a persistent hunting enthusiast who wants to use his gun on the Redditor’s parents’ land.

However, while the 7-acre property is scenic and full of wildlife, the couple does not want outsiders roaming there, so they repeatedly told the man no. Although disappointed, he seemed to understand and respect their boundaries. But then a tree stand was discovered on the grounds.

Man in camouflage gear walks through a field with a rifle, near a vehicle, during a deer hunt on private land.

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Text describing conflict over hunting deer on private land with neighbors involving the police.

Text about wildlife, trail cams, photography of deer, foxes, and more on private land.

Text about hunting deer on private land and refusals to allow access for hunting.

Text about a neighbor discussing legal deer hunting on private land and family hunting permissions.

Text about a neighbor wanting to hunt deer on private land despite being told no.

Text discussing suspicion of a neighbor about deer hunting on private land without permission.

Majestic deer with impressive antlers standing on private land with two others grazing in the foreground.

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Neighbor denied permission to hunt deer on private land before deer season, husband succeeds with permit.

Text discussing a deer hunt on private land with assistance from family and use of a tractor.

Text of police report about deer hunting complaint by a neighbor on private land.

Text describing laws about poaching and a neighbor's hope of confiscating a gun, truck, and tractor on private land.

Text from a story about entitled neighbor, discussing private land and deer hunting permissions.

Man in green jacket looking through binoculars in forest, hunting deer on private land.

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Text explanation about deer hunting regulations with a shotgun, addressing comments and clarifications.

Text discussing the use of shotgun deer slugs on private land for safety during hunting.

Text explains use of shotgun deer slugs for quick hunting on private land, minimizing meat damage and ensuring safety.

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Entering your neighbor’s property with a gun without their permission can seriously backfire

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The legal nuance might be different from one place to the next, and as we just learned, owning land home to wildlife can be difficult to manage during hunting season.

While some hunters may not be aware of where your property begins, if the tree stand was, indeed, set up by the neighbor, he trespassed on the Redditor’s parents’ property knowingly and perhaps even repeatedly.

Some places, like the American state of Louisiana, allow hunters enter properties to collect their hunting dogs — as long as they aren’t carrying any weapon.

But in most, hunters may not retrieve dogs or wounded animals if they can’t legally hunt on that land.

In Florida, for example, trespassing while in possession of a firearm is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

Almost three quarters of Americans dislike at least one of their neighbors

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A recent LendingTree survey of 1,537 Americans revealed that 73% percent of them dislike at least one of their neighbors. Gen Zers, apartment dwellers and Northeasterners were most likely to say so. Also,  those who have issues with their neighbors cite three main reasons for it: giving off a “weird vibe,” being too loud, and being rude.

Hopefully, the Redditor’s parents and their neighbor will find a way to settle their disagreements peacefully.

Things don’t always work out, though — more than 1 in 10 Americans (11%) have moved specifically because they didn’t like their neighbors.

Another 27% have thought about it because of them.

As the story went viral, its author provided more information in the comments

Text exchange discussing neighbor's suspicion about deer hunting on private land.

Text exchange about an entitled neighbor hunting deer on private land and discussing police involvement.

Comment thread discussing what a tree stand is for hunting on private land.

People mostly supported the landowners

Reddit discussion about entitled neighbor, police involvement, and deer hunting on private land.

Reddit comment humorously discussing a strategy to annoy a neighbor by fake hunting on private land.

Reddit thread discussing an entitled neighbor allegedly hunting deer on private land without permission.

Reddit thread discussing entitled neighbor issues, calling police over deer hunting on private land.

Text conversation about hunting deer and using private land, discussing the ethics of hunting for sport.

Text comment about neighbors and private land hunting issues.

Text exchange about a neighbor, deer hunting, and land use on private property.

Comment about checking land for hidden cameras and getting a trespass order related to entitled neighbor hunting deer.

Text discussing entitled neighbor's actions regarding hidden cameras on private land for deer hunting.

Text discussing deer hunting rules on Long Island, Suffolk County, New York, banning rifles and specifying bow and shotgun seasons.

Some even shared their own similar experiences

Text discussing encounters with strangers hunting deer on private land without permission.

Text about entitled neighbor issues with hunters trespassing on private farmland to hunt deer.

But a few took issue with how everything was handled

Reddit discussion about deer hunting on small private land and related safety concerns.

Comment about hunting deer on private land, stating 7 acres is too small near residential areas.

Reddit comment discussing neighbor concerns about hunting deer on private land boundaries.

Comment discussing an entitled neighbor who called police over deer hunting on private land.

Comment about not hunting deer on private land to avoid upsetting neighbor.

Text from a comment critical of hunting deer on private land.

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