This post is in response to NY Bowhunters post (PM box full).

The number one secret to gaining permission to hunt someones land?

Make the women of the house happy!

When you have located a property that you'd like to gain access to, you have to gear up to make the lady of the house happy. In a lot of cases the man of the house, usually a farmer, would like for you to remove some deer from his property. If his wife doesn't like hunting because she likes to see the cute little deer, you're not getting in. No matter what! If she's not happy, nobody's happy. The man is not going to risk it. Who, in there right mind is going to upset the little lady? You do that and you're not getting any. It's called "THE POWER OF THE PATCH". Trust me, most men are not going to do anything to upset the balance of that.

So....... you do things that will please her to make her want you to come back. I'm fortunate to work for a company that makes household products. SC Johnson Wax, we make Edge, Pledge, Glade, Raid, Windex etc. Among other things, we make candles. Candles are a secret weapon. All women love candles. They can't get enough of them. They'll stock pile them until they have enough to outshine the sun. Now is a good time for Xmas candles but you have to throw in some everyday ones to make them want more. The next best thing that women like is Skin creme. You are playing their femininity. They like things that make them feel good. Just the act of a man giving them these things makes them feel all warm and fuzzy. Throw in a couple of things that are practical as well, like, glass cleaner, kitchen cleaner, bathroom cleaner and furniture polish. These are the kind of gifts that a women really likes. Save the deer sausage until your sure that she even likes the stuff. These other things are a sure bet.

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Get some man things too! This is really important because if you don't, he'll either shoot you or kick your a$$ for hitting on his women. Most importantly, you won't get in. Things like chains, rope, wire, electric motors, Waterless hand cleaner, WD-40, you know... man things!

So.... you have your gift box prepared, 80% her, 20% him. You go to the door when you know he's out working. When she answers, you say "Hi, I'm so and so and I've got something for you and your husband so that you'd give some thought on the possibility of letting me BOWhunt for small game and possibly for deer. DO NOT just say deer.Leave some room to get your foot in the door. You may have to prove yourself and build up a friendship first before they'll let you hunt deer. See what she says and make small talk with her. Look for things to compliment, house, yard, car etc. Look for things you have in common. Don't over do it, they're not stupid. Besides, you got to leave before he gets to the house.Tell her that you'll stop back in a few days to see if they have discussed it.

Here's what you are hoping for....You want her to TELL her husband to let that nice man hunt. He most likely will because... power of the patch! She likes you and wants more. Plus he'll like his man gifts also. If all goes well, you'll be in and possibly develope a lasting friendship.

This has worked well for me and it should for you also.

Good luck Remember don't rush it.