Hunting , I can't remember details, but I think someone said here you can take them to stockyards. The owner will have to pay for storage and feed to get them back. have you ever heard that ?

I actually and literally laughed out loud

Only if he was kidding. I was helping some friends out working cattle on a 2500 head farm and we couldn't get a few of the wild ones up in the catch pen. One of them called this and he showed up with what looks like every dog he could find at the local shelter. 10 mins he had every wild cow left in the woods itching to get in that catch pen. I laughed so hard when he unloaded those dogs and said this guy's nuts then after it was over I was picking my jaw off the ground in amazement

Where are you located? Are you serious about wanting them gone? If so I can make that happen. If your not to far away. I got some buddies that are sure enough Cowboys. Meanest grittiest, crazy Cajuns I ever seen. And the best I ever seen. Promise you they can catch em. Got some cat. Cut dogs that ain't got no quit. If your in tallappossa county, Bill Prather use to be the best cow at they was. He could catch em. But let me know if you want them caught. I'll send Frank and Nathan Messer down to catch em. Hell, I may come with em, and try to help em rope it.

Here's what we did after the neighbor's cows kept getting into our food plots--
1-Came up with a total for one year and sent him a bill, saying we would forgive the prior damage if he paid.
2-Told him he had 10 days to comply or we would take whatever action was necessary to protect our investment.
3-Future damage would be charged on an annual basis.
4-All correspondence sent Certified mail.
5-As he knew---We leave our gate open and would not accept respondibility for any accidents caused by his cows getting onto the road.
6-Notified him that we were saving all correspondence showing that this had been a continuing problem and nothing had been done to correct it
.
7-Told him that if there were any accidents caused by his cows
getting out, all records would be turned over to the local LEO's, and to the possible plaintiff.
8-Notified the sheriff based on what we were doing.
9-Got pictures of the cows and had an impartial witness during the picture taking, showing the cows and areas that were definitely identifiable relating to our property.
10- Get in writing that they are not his or have an LEO as a witness.
11.-If they aren't his according to him, take them to the cattle sale if he tried to avoid claiming them.
In other words, start the ball rolling to show you mean business, document everything, and don't quit until he remedies the problem.
I know, Lawyers can be another type problem, in and of itself.
They aren't above the law.
In other words, we were pist to go through all of this.
Funny thing is that I was going to recommend the cowboys up Daniel's way, also, if you went in that direction.

We went though this earlier on our farm and know your frustration, we called the owner and he kept denying it was his, we finally caught it and had it corralled in my neighbors horse pen. While it was corralled for a few days the owner finally fessed up that it was his and we let him come get but told him we'll never call him again if his cows get out and we'll "handle" it ourselves..

If the cows are skittish, as you say, they may get spooked and charge you. At that point, I'd think you would be well within your rights to protect yourself from a charging animal since you would be in fear for your life. HINT, HINT.

I don't know - I only know of this particular case because it involves two landowners that are adjacent to some property that I hunt. I don't know anything for fact - just what I have heard.

As I understand it - one owner cleared and planted his fields for hay. The other owner who is notorious for not maintaining his fence, "allowed" his cattle to graze the guys hay field. The guy got pissed and as I understand it is suing him.

Sucks that he won't do the right thing. I had a problem on my place with cows and called the caretaker and he got a horse and somehow was able to get them rounded up. Had about 6 on my place. He also repaired the fence where they got loose.

A friend of mine wasn't so fortunate. His neighbor couldn't afford to feed his cows so he let them graze on my buddy's place. After several months of trying to do the right thing, he handled it on his own.

Dr. B

Dr. B

I called the cattle owner starting Sunday morning at 9. 4 calls and 2 voicemails later I finally tracked him down. I told him something had to be done Now and I was gonna call him tomorrow to hear his plan. Our rut is kicking in and Im trying to keep from running all the deer off of it but I have to do something. I'm in Camp Hill just a short drive south of Roanoke. I may touch base with you later is week DW.

DW will run that azz over, he has mad skillz.