My father was a land surveyor, registered in 4 western states. I learned map reading and compass from him, also watched him stop more than one arrogant "rancher" in his tracks with "on whose authority are you claiming public land as yours?"
Had a Boy Scout leader try to prevent my access up a signed USFS road once- his reasoning? "We planned this event months ago." I invited him to call the county sheriff.
I am all for private land ownership- I have a few acres myself. It is important to know the boundaries and law.
Usually, the offer to involve law enforcement is enough to shut down the claimed land grab- but you better be sure you are in the right.
