It would depend on how well or if I know the landowner. If I know them well I wouldjust ask. If they are an aquantance I've met a time or two, what I did the last time was send a letter and kind of "give the landowner the ball". He called me almost right away and I now have access to 1800 acres of private ground. If I didn't know the landowner at all, I'd probably stop by to introduce myself and ask in person. I'd also make sure I looked halfway decent when I stopped by. Hope this helps