RE: The secret to gaining permission
The biggest problem with finding land to hunt around here is that someone is usually already hunting it. I've lived here all my life and know everyone, but it would take some time to find and landthat isn't already hunted.
Some people don't allow hunting because they have had bad experiences with gun hunters or are afraid of livestock being shot. Telling them you want to bowhunt and not gun hunt could give you and advantage.
If you are a young guy, the best advice I could give you is look your best and be very polite. Most people like young people and want to help them. In todays times an young, nice-looking, polite person might be somewhat of a novelty.