I just started hunting in the last two years and am getting hooked! The problem in Indiana is finding land. What suggestions do you guys have for both of the following: 1)hunting on public land and 2) asking permission to hunt on private land.

I know a lot of people use climbing tree stands on public land, but I'm a little nervous about using one and am not ready to fork over that kind of dough. Are portable ground blinds worth it and are they safe on public land?

Also, I've hunted on private land in Indiana, but I don't want to overstay my welcome/barge into another hunting party's grounds.

Thanks in advance for all the help! I've been reading posts all over this forum, and they've mostly been extremely helpful for a newby.