The Neebish Island News

Hopefully this last winter blast marks the end of the snow. To commemorate it, here are State Conservation Officer Mike Borkovich's "top 10" list of excuses for trespassing as reported at LeelanauNews.com:

10. “Everyone else goes through here.”

9. “I had to go to the bathroom really bad, and was taking a shortcut.”

8. “How am I suppose to get to Northport?” (Reply: “I’m not sure, sir, but now you’re in Empire.”)

7. “I was just following the tracks.”

6. “I couldn’t help myself. It was fresh powder and there were no tracks.”

5. “The sign only said no hunting or trespassing, so I thought it was OK to snowmobile.”

4. “I’ve always driven across this property. I’m not going to stop now.”

3. “Why are you picking on me?”

2. “I didn’t know anybody owned this property.”

1. “It ain’t hurt’n nuth’n.”

LeelanauNews.com also has an interesting 2007 profile of this fine Officer - He's behind every tree