Not trying to step on anybody's toes but i thought I would throw something else in to think about why they are starting to charge. The landowners are liable for people getting hurt on their property, unless the owner has them sign some sort of release form. I do think like a lot of other people that if you were hunting for free for years then it should remain that way if you have been respectful to their land. If anybody has any info on if they are liable or not, depending on what state they live in, I would love to find out. Cause who knows I could be mistaken. Happy Hunting everybody!