I would have to say that while age may not be your friend, it most certainly does not have to be your enemy. Any preconceived notions about scoundrel youth can be negated by your appearance and how you carry yourself when talking to the land owners. If you speak clearly , no grunts, yeah's, uh huh's, nope's, but instead speak intelligentlywith yes's , no's, yes maam or sir,etc... and be polite.... it will help to separate you from the masses.

And when you are going to go see an owner, don't just offer to work a day or two during the season, or a couple of hours here or there ..... be prepared to start helping the next day and work many days before the season to build up a " credit " of " good will " with the owner. I workedfor two or three weeks,a couple of afternoons a week, before I ever went and utilized a property I had gained access to.

Even offer to help now, even if they say no ..... they might soon change their mind....

Show them you are different..... it will help tremendously.

MET