MossySNPR Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Hey there guys. I have seen a massive flock on private property several times now, I NEED to hunt that land. I know where the farm is but I was wondering, is there any good way to ask for permission to hunt? I've never had to do it before. So your techniques or some new ones would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Re: Asking Permission When going to see the owner of the property, (1) Leave the camoflauge at home. Don't approach the owner all decked out in camo...presentation means alot...even in the hunting world. (2) Bring money. The owner may sell permits or may even lease you the turkey hunting rights. It's always better to be prepared. I've closed many deals by having the money with me when initially asking for permission. If you have to get back with them later, your opportunity may be gone. If by chance you get permission to hunt, make sure you get their address and send them a thank you card...graditude goes a long way. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeard Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Re: Asking Permission Tracy makes some good points. Another one is persistence. I once saw a huge flock when I was out scouting. Went to the farmer, an old gent in his 90's. He politely turned me down, I thanked him anyway and bid him farewell. That was before the season started. Well, when I happened by again during the season and saw about 5 toms in full strut, I couldn't stop myself from asking him again. This time, I offered money, labor, the turkey, my wife (just joshin' 'bout the woman) Anyway, he clearly saw how excited I was about it and he said go ahead, weren't nobody huntin' down there today anyway. Well, I went after those toms and couldn't get them away from their hens so I headed back and dropped back in on ol' Mr. Crump. We became the best of friends over three seasons. Never did take a turkey from his farm but had the chances. Once, I'd brought one by that I'd killed earlier on another close by farm and he was just marveling at it's size. We were taking pictures when a longbeard walked across his pasture. He urged me to go chase it but I declined. Figured he could enjoy watching it more than I would killin' it. Good ol' fellow who just sat in his rockin' chair, rockin' the days away. He longed for company as much as I for huntin' rights. One thing I always do for farmers that grant permission is to remember them when it ain't turkey season. Like taking them a Thanksgiving Turkey or in Mr. Crumps case, he got a turkey, then at X-mas I took a small x-mas tree for his home. He sure delighted in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: Asking Permission I would treat this like a job interview dress nicely, no camo on at all. Firm hand shakes and eye contact. Act excited and do offer money. Remember dont get peed off if they turn you down. Also like redbeard said persistence might pay off. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: Asking Permission I have always had camo on when I have asked permission, but it has been people that knew me or my familly. I do agree with the guys above though!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Re: Asking Permission If you get turned down from that particular farmer, ask a landowner that lives next door. Turkeys don't know about "property lines"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted March 20, 2005 Report Share Posted March 20, 2005 Re: Asking Permission always offer to share your harvest whatever it may be. token gifts in the off season, like christmas fruit baskets , etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NorfolkHunter Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Asking Permission MossySNPR where about in Ontario are you? Maybe I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 Re: Asking Permission I agree with just about everyone above! Just dont go in CAMO! And if they let you hunt! Offer a turkey to them! Buy them a few things! Just to show you Thank them for letting you hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 257Roberts Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Asking Permission Those are some good pointers. I never thought about the not wearing camo thing. Pretty good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 257Roberts Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Asking Permission I have also heard of presenting sort of a resume too. Info like where you work, grew up, went to school, memberships like NWTF, NRA, ect. Also a good angle to use is bowhunting. If you offer to bow hunt only they may be willing to let you hunt when they didn't let others. You won't be as succefull but at least you will get to call a few birds in which is what most of us want to do anyway. Another good angle i have seen work many times is offing to take his/her son, nephew, or grandson. (or him/her for that matter) This works like a charm if they have kids that like to hunt but have never had anyone take them. You might loose your permission to hunt though once the relitives get the fever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted March 24, 2005 Report Share Posted March 24, 2005 Re: Asking Permission Also offer to help out on work around the farm, if you see something that needs done, offer to help out w/ it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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