[Ledbetter]

It is different from state to state, and as you can see from the posts above it pays to know for sure.

Rembrandt's solution is the best. Iowa must be an enlightened state to live in, pun intended. Still, better hope the owner knows the law too.

Under ancient, obsolete "common law," it was legal to pursue game onto your neighbor's property. Things were different then. Don't try this now.