Permission question/tips

BamaHudson

BamaHudson

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We'll see how this goes but figured it don't hurt to ask- Does anyone have any advice on asking for permission to hunt? I have very limited access for turkey hunting around here and am pretty far from any public ground (plus I don't want to contribute to the overcrowding if I can help it). I'm pretty confident that no one is hunting birds on the parcels in the area around me so I don't believe I'd be encroaching on anyone else's hunting opportunities. Getting quality advice on this is about like asking folks from another state where the best public land is but I'm hoping someone will be generous enough to share.. Open to any advice you have. Do letters in the mailbox work? Knocking on doors? What seems best to say or write?

For context: I'm 29 years old. Do just fine with eye contact, handshakes, sir/ma'am etc. In the military so I'm clean cut no scraggly hair or anything. Respectful/respectable to interact with.

Thanks in advance.. getting desperate as the seasons coming up
 
In my younger years I put up countless square bales, painted board fence, hauled/split/stacked firewood, painted barns, etc in exchange for hunting rights. Of course times/tasks have changed but alot of landowners are older people and could use a hand with any number of chores. Even if the answer is no, be sure to leave your name/number.
 
Boll Weevil said:
In my younger years I put up countless square bales, painted board fence, hauled/split/stacked firewood, painted barns, etc in exchange for hunting rights. Of course times/tasks have changed but alot of landowners are older people and could use a hand with any number of chores. Even if the answer is no, be sure to leave your name/number.
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Good advice.. I'd be more than happy to help with that stuff. Did plenty of it growing up in exchange for "a roof over my head and food on the table" according to my dad lol.
 
Huntaholic said:
As a dirt owner, let me say this: Its a whole lot harder to tell somebody no in person! Send me a letter? LOL to the trash it goes!
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Yeah face to face makes more sense to me just how I was raised but I know some folks get nervous about someone coming to the door these days.. still I'll start with knocking
 
BamaHudson said:
Yeah face to face makes more sense to me just how I was raised but I know some folks get nervous about someone coming to the door these days.. still I'll start with knocking
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Just be prepared. We have had some forum members say if you knock on their door they are going to stick a gun in your face.


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A few things I've done and had luck with when asking for permission from strangers:

1. Don't show up in your camo. Go dressed like you would for a decent sit down dinner with your lady. Impressions matter.

2. Don't lead with, "can I hunt". Lead with would you be willing to let me earn the opportunity to hunt your land? I can do X, Y, Z for you. Some folks will just let you hunt. Some folks will put you to work.

3. Show up with paperwork in hand. Something that both of you can sign and get a copy. Make sure it includes language that releases the landowner from any liability. Make sure it includes the period for which you want access. If you are working for the right, clearly spell out the amount of work you wish to give.
 

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