So Eischens should drive from Wasilla all the way to Nenana to retrieve property that Mackey denied taking in the first place despite witnesses statements? 
Fast forward to Eischens getting hit with a trespassing charge because he went on Mackey's property to inquire about the kennels. 

Can you imagine the phone call? "Hey Jason, this is Alan. Do you have some of my kennels?"
"Nope Alan, I didn't take your kennels!"
"Okay, sounds good Jason, I'll drive up and get them."    Makes no sense.