Steve, Mdbohuntr,

Thanks for the responses, I definetly like the posting flyers in feed /co-op stores. Am going to have to try that.

Here is the plan that I have come up with so far. I was going to print up a simple letter introducing myself and the other members of my family who are interested in hunting property. Said letter would state who we are, what we believe in, and some information on what type/size property we are looking to lease. Additionally the letter would advise that we are willing to pay a reasonable fee for hunting property rights. Also we would indicate in the letter that we would be willing to assist the landowner with farm chores etc on weekend days in the spring and summer months. (I was thinking that each of the hunters would contribute 1 or 2 weekend days of work). From the research I have done I have seen that hunting leases in maryland are running 3 to 11 dollars an acre depending on the terrain, location, and whether the land has been improved to be better for hunting (clover / food plots, shooting blinds etc) Am hoping to be able to lease somewhere around 100-200 acres for what is within our budget to lease. (we would like to keep the yearly cost to around 1500-2000)

Have been looking at some of the agricultural communites on 70 going out towards frederick. Lots of areas out there with mid sized farms on them. As soon as hunting season ends this year planed on making 200-300 copies of the letter and driving around out there and stuffing mailboxes of likely looking places. Even if only 1% of people respond with interest that will likely leave 2-3 places to check out.

I am definetly going to use the idea of posting this up in feed/coop stores, might get lucky as there will be greater exposure with that. In addition I will definetly keep an eye out for some smaller residential stuff that may be promising.

Thanks for the tips guys, Please keep them coming if you have any other good ones.

Thinking about this, does anyone know of any internet discussion boards that farmers landowners read regularly and or have exposure to? That might be another good place to look for something.