I don't think a sheriff can do this without a court order.particle wrote:Contact the sheriff and show him copies of all of the paperwork you've found. He may be able to escort the hunters onto the property to recover their feeders, stands and stuff for free.
IANAL, but I suggest contacting the county DA to see if they will prosecute the land owner for fraud. The DA will probably say it's a civil matter, but the landowner has committed theft. He entered into an illegal contract and has taken money from you without giving you what you paid for. He has also prevented you from retreiving your property. I don't know how much you paid for the lease but it may be enough for a felony charge of theft. At the minimum, it may also put some pressure on him to get your feeder off the property.