Legally and non violent would be to call 911 and report an intruder every time you notice them on your property, barring that, do some due dillegence and research what is needed to post your property so that Trespassing by anyone can be prosecuted, every state and county has a different set of rules, could be as rediculous as purple paint on trees, or like here in WA it doesn't need to be marked at all, private property is private property. Then once you have proof, be it witnesses, or trail cams prosecute, if the sheriff/police refuse, prosecute them as accomplices (they won't be happy about it, and will retaliate but FTP they should uphold the laws or be subject to them) May be you need to visit the local DA, or even the Sec of state, keep going until you get results.
As for the good ole boys argument, private property is private property, you don't buy 440 acres to have the neighbors treat it like its theirs.
Now... Is trapping animals legal in your area? if so, it could be an interesting hobby to get into, working up a trap line in 440 acres would take some time and a substantial investment, but a couple hundred poorly marked bear traps, set up on their favorite paths...(bears that is...) would certainly have an effect on them getting away.
I would also look into castle doctrine status of your state, i.e. do you have the right to defend yourself from some ******* on your property clearly armed, and possibly dangerous. (and this isn't a gee it would be funny to tell the passivist to shoot his neighbors) You start pushing back against these morons, they will more then likely push back harder, they have already demonstrated an unwillingness to respect your property, you or your pets, past experience goes to show that if they catch legal trouble, then violence started by them is the eventual escalation. So do yourself a small favor, get a rifle, learn how to use it well, and keep it nearby anytime they might be around. (yes this coming from the "liberal")
an expensive, but reasonably effective solution, is tall strong fences, difficult to climb over, and hard to see through. then plausibly if they get caught cutting said fence, it could be breaking and entering with intent to do harm...
As for the good ole boys argument, private property is private property, you don't buy 440 acres to have the neighbors treat it like its theirs.
Now... Is trapping animals legal in your area? if so, it could be an interesting hobby to get into, working up a trap line in 440 acres would take some time and a substantial investment, but a couple hundred poorly marked bear traps, set up on their favorite paths...(bears that is...) would certainly have an effect on them getting away.
I would also look into castle doctrine status of your state, i.e. do you have the right to defend yourself from some ******* on your property clearly armed, and possibly dangerous. (and this isn't a gee it would be funny to tell the passivist to shoot his neighbors) You start pushing back against these morons, they will more then likely push back harder, they have already demonstrated an unwillingness to respect your property, you or your pets, past experience goes to show that if they catch legal trouble, then violence started by them is the eventual escalation. So do yourself a small favor, get a rifle, learn how to use it well, and keep it nearby anytime they might be around. (yes this coming from the "liberal")
an expensive, but reasonably effective solution, is tall strong fences, difficult to climb over, and hard to see through. then plausibly if they get caught cutting said fence, it could be breaking and entering with intent to do harm...