The Kid Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 i was just wondering how you guys and girls go about asking permission? is there anything you make a point to say while asking it??thanks for all of the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I always just asked straight up for whatever it might be! Didn't beat around the bush or try to hint at something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Just be honest. I exclusively bowhunt so I make a point to tell them that in case they worry about having guns around their property. I always offer to share as much meat with them as possible. If they want a doe then I would gladly offer to kill one if they pay for the processing. If the property is that good and they want me to pay for it then by all means, I'll do that too. I have some property in mind right now that I see deer in their backyard all the time. I also offer to do some work for them or help them anytime they need. I give them my phone # and try to make a friend above all. You'd be surprised at how much more property you get access to when you make friends with one person. They usually know most of their neighbors and can give you tips on how to approach them. Also, make sure you show off as much as possible the deer you take off a new property to the neighbors. Don't go around to each house or anything but if a neighbor lives nearby, they may come out and take a look at your deer and that can lead to conversations that lead to more property to hunt. It'll show that you were responsible on their property and would show the same respect to the neighbor's. Make reference to deer you've seen heading to the neighbor's property or on their property. Then ask them how they feel about hunting and would it be ok for you to hunt there. Most of all though, be nice even if rejected. Offer some deer meat or summer sausage to even the people that reject you. Most people love deer summer sausage. Just always present a good front. And genuinely be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Just be yourself, and be direct. Above all, be polite, and even if you get a stern "NO", remain polite, and thank the owner for his "NO" answer. Now that you've got the "NO" answer, don't be afraid to strike up a conversation. I've seen a lot of "NO's" change to "Yes", just from being Polite and respectful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 I show up in a clean vehicle and clean clothes, and at sometime during the day other than "eating time or bedtime". Also not on a Sunday....I also offer the landowner the first deer taken (minus any headgear), for his consumption. Most of them turn it down though. I try to look like a decent person, not some scumbag that is going to trash his property and I would offer him references of other property owners should I have them. Thats how I would do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardwood_HD Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 like buckee said just be yourself.. if its a no then theres plenty of other land to hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted March 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 its actaully for turkey hunting, and i'm pretty sure that they don't hunt, but there not home right now so maybe tomorrow or this week sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Good suggestions so far. Take your little brother. I sometimes take one of my kids, shows you're a family guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 don't hesitate to let him know that you are available for chores, should he need anything done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Just be yourself, and be direct. Above all, be polite, and even if you get a stern "NO", remain polite, and thank the owner for his "NO" answer. Now that you've got the "NO" answer, don't be afraid to strike up a conversation. I've seen a lot of "NO's" change to "Yes", just from being Polite and respectful. Have to agree wiith this all the way. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I've never tried this, but have given it serious thought. Make a small card that has your name, contact information and a description of the vehicle you drive. The card may be a good way to show the landowner that you'll take responsibility for your actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbowhntr77 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Just be yourself, and be direct. Above all, be polite, and even if you get a stern "NO", remain polite, and thank the owner for his "NO" answer. Now that you've got the "NO" answer, don't be afraid to strike up a conversation. I've seen a lot of "NO's" change to "Yes", just from being Polite and respectful. Yep, I agree totally with Steve...... Had it happen to myself several times...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybronco Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Agree with what was said above. I have to great spots north of town I also make myself available to pull sprinkler line, buck bails, shoot coyotes and whatever else they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I always introduce myself, giving my name and where I'm from, and extend my hand at the same time. If I've been hunting in the area, I let him (her) know where-abouts...If you're a good hunter, they'll know by word of mouth 'bout the feller huntin' over yonder whose never been a lick of trouble... Even though I may get a 'No' the first time, when I'm in the area, I'll give a toot on the horn and a wave on the way by... Also, someone mentioned about being dressed appropriately and visiting at a convenient time...In other words, visit before the season starts, not the day that you want to hunt, and not when the person is going to be over-busy, such as during the planting or the harvest. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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