Mirage Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Ok I need some advice. I Hunt a farm that is mostly feild and was lucky enough to take a deer this year on. I would like to hunt the farm that borders this property. I asked the owner of the property that I do hunt for the name of the neighbors, and he told me. He owns a couple thousnad acres in the area in diff. spots, I did some research and found an article where the owner of said desire property, that i would like to hunt says he has a big problem with deer eating his cropps. Now I would like to ask for permission but I live out of state and is it rude to call him at home and ask to hunt his land. I was thinking of saying i was hunting on your neighbors land and couldnt help but notice the deer are coming from your land and would it be ok if hunted your property also, I would like to hunt there in bow season only and hunt a 50 acre patch of woods that borders the farm i am already hunting, does that sound rude or should i aproach in another fashion???? please help? i need some good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... You could try sending a letter with your # number since you live in another state. Ask him if he needs help eliminating some problem deer. Owner with such vast property and crops probably can get a kill permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... Give him a call and get an instant answer. If it were my land I would be impressed. "Wow, This guy is serious. He just spent $3. on a phone call." A thank you note at the end of the season would be nice gesture as well as a short visit while you are hunting. He'll say yes....I'll bet on it. ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted October 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... I sent the owner of the farm I hunted last year a fruit basket and he was as happy to see me as I was to see his farm this year, My problem is I get all tounge twisted when i talk and get nervous, might sound like a idiot, I dont think a letter will work I dont want him to have to pay to call me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted October 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... come on guys help me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... Don't be afraid to call........I do it all of the time with great results..... Be courteous and well mannered, let them know that you would have liked to have stopped by first hand, but a phone call seemed more appropriate then a knock on the door at that time.....and regardless if you are fortunate to gain permission or not, let them know that you would still like to meet them in person and visit if they would have the time......since you do hunt the bordering property. Meeting landonwers and visiting a short spell, if even just a few minutes is setting an example to them.......you must build a relationship without expectations........and remember, the first impression is the one that sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... If you get nervous and tongue tied....let them know that you are....honesty is the best policy......tell them something like.... "Hi, my name is ----- -----, and I must apologize for being nervous, but I would really like to ask you if it would be at all possible to bowhunt some of the property you own....." The they will probably ask where you were asking about...etc......as you talk more, the less nervous you will become..... And if they do happen to graciously give you permission, let them know how appreciative you are and how much it means to you............and respect their land......pick up garbage if you see it, straighten up a gate or a fence if it looks like it needs it....etc...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... agreeing with iminrut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... [ QUOTE ] agreeing with iminrut! [/ QUOTE ] me to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted October 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... Hey Thanks Alot Iminrut i will give it a try, maybe the more i get used to asking the better i will feel about asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... That's an excellent way to approach the situation. Tell him that you are willing to you are willing to help out as much as you can because you really appreciate someone helping you out. Most importantly is to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... I have had a few similar cases as yours. Like some of the other guys have said, most farmers that are having trouble keeping deer out of thier crops will be willing to give you permission. Try writing out what you want to say and have it in front of you while you are talking over the phone. And remember, all he can say is yes or no. And if he says no you havn't lost anything you didn't already have. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Re: Getting Desired Permission... And if he does say no, make sure to tell him that you still appreciate just the time he gave the consideration of it. Then follow up once again next year....but a little earlier...maybe by asking him if you can simply hunt for sheds in the spring.........and then ask him to hunt once again, but do it earlier...like June or July.........and once again, be honest/courteous/and appreciative.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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