Rhody Hunter

I agree that is crapy advise . Just going will get you in trouble. Ask to owner in person

Father Forkhorn

If you can find a way to make contact with this person and get in their good graces ahead of asking time, it would probably do you well. If you have a mutual friend or acquaintance or some way of meeting him on a positive basis apart from hunting, it makes it easier.

Case in point: I've been looking at a plat map and ariel photos of some potential hunting spots and noticed that some of the owners have last names that match those of students at the school I teach. A discreet question got me the information that at least one landowner is a grand parent of a student. When it comes time to ask, that connection will help make me seem less of a stranger. Better yet, if I see that student sitting with an elderly gentlemen at a basketball game, I'll be sure to introduce myself and chat a bit.

good luck!

nosualc

At first, I thought this was a bad joke.

Why do you suppose so much ground is posted? Why do you suppose thatit's harder and harder to get permission?

I'm a landowner. I post my land because of nitwits like you two. If you have good manners and you'reman enough to ask my permission, chances are I'll say yes. Don't ask, and it's trespassing, I call the sheriff.

To do otherwise is wrong, and trying to justify it is wrong headed.

-nosualc

130woodman

I didn't read the hole thing but when you ask the owner for permission be sure to tell him where you live. Sometimes it's better to be a neighbor than just some dude off the street.

J The Deer Slayer

If the farmer has cattle, you might ask "is it okay if I bow hunted your property?" AFTER introducing yourself and telling them everything people have already mentioned.

If he had it in his mind he didn't want people hunting his land because someone might injure his cattle with a high powered rifle he might think about it because you'd be using a bow. Also offer to give him a hand around the farm when he could use it.

If he lets you bow hunt and finds you to be a responsible guy he'll probably let u hunt with a rifle or muzzle loader after a while.

ebc187

Salukipu1 and fishguts,

If I could I would kick both of you morons off this forum. Telling someone to break the law? Where I come from that's a reflection upon the type of people you truly are. If you are trespassing I hope you get caught and the landowner prosecutes to the furthest extent.

People like you ruin if for everyone. When a landowner catches you trespassing, you are representing all hunters and I wouldn't doubt if that landowner never lets another hunter hunt the property.

drdi

From a landowner's perspective. Don't come around this time of year. It's cold out. I don't want to be standing outside chit chatting this time of year. Don't come in the fall either. Hunting seasons are already in swing and I have all my hunters lined up already. Come in the summer. There is lots of work to do around the farm that would be MOST appreciated.

Also, if I am full up with deer hunters, ask about coyote or varmit hunting. No one ever asks about that. BUT once I get to know you, your hunting ethics and how well you follow my land's rules, then you are pretty much assured that I will give you permission to hunt deer the NEXT season.

Actually the rule that gets broken the most is what I feel very simple. Since I hunt my land too, if you want to hunt, you have to call me the day before and leave a message that you will be hunting. Is that so hard? It's the rule that gets broken the most and pisses me off the most when that happens. Well, off topic a bit.

Good luck with your search for land to hunt.

Lanse couche couche

I spend a lot of time on my land throughout the year making brush piles for game habitat, mushroom hunting, scouting, hiking, etc.If somebody just happened by with an ice chest in their vehicle and chatted with me and gave me a couple of beers, they would likely have pretty good luck with eventually getting around to asking permission, especially after the third beer on a hot day. The same thing would work with other landowners I know, just substitute a couple ice coldsodas instead. Lots of the older folks out in the country just like tovisit and talk. So, taking your time and spending time with them instead of just blurting out a request to hunt will often work pretty good. Lots of folks are also suckers for wanting to see kids get out and hunt. So, having a 10 year old boy with you might workwell, even if you have to borrow him[8D]

RenaissanceBiker

I once gave an old couple an apple pie to let me park on their land while I hunted nearby. It's better to make friends than enemies.

rustynobles

I'll agree with what most everybody has posted. Except about the just hunting and asking for permission later. I find that if you just knock on a door and ask, you've got a 50% chance. They can only say yes or no, but not asking permission is not only unethical, it's trespassing.