asking permission
05-17-2007, 08:24 AM
#1
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: st. louis missouri.
Posts: 810
asking permission
i am looking for a new piece of property to hunt and i found one i like buti dont know the people how would you go about asking them permission to hunt. also is it bad that i dont know the people and just show up asking for permission to hunt there land. and lastly how do you find where the landowner lives do you use plot maps to get the name or what? thanks any help is appreciated.
05-17-2007, 08:42 AM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ham Lake, MN
Posts: 479
RE: asking permission
I was in the same position you are. I used plat books and mapquest aerial map to find properties and then just went and knocked on doors. I didn't know the people at all. I explained my story (going to college & away from home) and just asked if I could hunt on their property. I got 1 yes to 6 no. It can't hurt to knock on doors&whats the worst that can happen, they say no. Just move on to the next property.
05-18-2007, 08:15 AM
#7
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 21,043
RE: asking permission
I read a book by Joe Brooks that outlines how to ask for permission. I've never been denied.
Also, though.....I'm 42 yrs old....and my father in law has lived in my area a LONG time. he knows everyone....and he's a good man. I drop his name a LOT.
1) Go on a sunny day.
2) Go in an American made vehicle.....preferrably a truck.
3) Go in a CLEAN cehicle.
4) Take your aerial map of their property with you.
5) If you wear a hat.....make it something "farm" related....and American made.
6) GO ALONE....or with a child.
7) Go to the side door. People WANTING somehting or selling something go to the front door.
8) Ask if anyone else is hunting the property. If they are....DON'T ASK for permission to hunt it. You wouldn't want someone butting in on your hunting areas.....and you also can't control how others hunt THIS area. You don't want that.
9) DO NOT wear camo
10) Get permission for bow, only, first.
11) OBEY THEIR WISHES! I've got a PRIME spot (my honey hole) that the owner won't let ANYONE else in there (not even with me). He doesn't let his family in there. It's also bow, only.....and I'm to tell NO ONE I'm hunting there (I know....but you don't know where it is!).
I know I left a couple out......but I can tell you that I hunt places that NO ONE EVER thought I could gain access to.....simply by following this to the letter.
Good luck.
Also, though.....I'm 42 yrs old....and my father in law has lived in my area a LONG time. he knows everyone....and he's a good man. I drop his name a LOT.
1) Go on a sunny day.
2) Go in an American made vehicle.....preferrably a truck.
3) Go in a CLEAN cehicle.
4) Take your aerial map of their property with you.
5) If you wear a hat.....make it something "farm" related....and American made.
6) GO ALONE....or with a child.
7) Go to the side door. People WANTING somehting or selling something go to the front door.
8) Ask if anyone else is hunting the property. If they are....DON'T ASK for permission to hunt it. You wouldn't want someone butting in on your hunting areas.....and you also can't control how others hunt THIS area. You don't want that.
9) DO NOT wear camo
10) Get permission for bow, only, first.
11) OBEY THEIR WISHES! I've got a PRIME spot (my honey hole) that the owner won't let ANYONE else in there (not even with me). He doesn't let his family in there. It's also bow, only.....and I'm to tell NO ONE I'm hunting there (I know....but you don't know where it is!).
I know I left a couple out......but I can tell you that I hunt places that NO ONE EVER thought I could gain access to.....simply by following this to the letter.
Good luck.
05-18-2007, 09:11 AM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Missouri/Illinois
Posts: 327
RE: asking permission
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
I read a book by Joe Brooks that outlines how to ask for permission. I've never been denied.
Also, though.....I'm 42 yrs old....and my father in law has lived in my area a LONG time. he knows everyone....and he's a good man. I drop his name a LOT.
1) Go on a sunny day.
2) Go in an American made vehicle.....preferrably a truck.
3) Go in a CLEAN cehicle.
4) Take your aerial map of their property with you.
5) If you wear a hat.....make it something "farm" related....and American made.
6) GO ALONE....or with a child.
7) Go to the side door. People WANTING somehting or selling something go to the front door.
8) Ask if anyone else is hunting the property. If they are....DON'T ASK for permission to hunt it. You wouldn't want someone butting in on your hunting areas.....and you also can't control how others hunt THIS area. You don't want that.
9) DO NOT wear camo
10) Get permission for bow, only, first.
11) OBEY THEIR WISHES! I've got a PRIME spot (my honey hole) that the owner won't let ANYONE else in there (not even with me). He doesn't let his family in there. It's also bow, only.....and I'm to tell NO ONE I'm hunting there (I know....but you don't know where it is!).
I know I left a couple out......but I can tell you that I hunt places that NO ONE EVER thought I could gain access to.....simply by following this to the letter.
Good luck.
I read a book by Joe Brooks that outlines how to ask for permission. I've never been denied.
Also, though.....I'm 42 yrs old....and my father in law has lived in my area a LONG time. he knows everyone....and he's a good man. I drop his name a LOT.
1) Go on a sunny day.
2) Go in an American made vehicle.....preferrably a truck.
3) Go in a CLEAN cehicle.
4) Take your aerial map of their property with you.
5) If you wear a hat.....make it something "farm" related....and American made.
6) GO ALONE....or with a child.
7) Go to the side door. People WANTING somehting or selling something go to the front door.
8) Ask if anyone else is hunting the property. If they are....DON'T ASK for permission to hunt it. You wouldn't want someone butting in on your hunting areas.....and you also can't control how others hunt THIS area. You don't want that.
9) DO NOT wear camo
10) Get permission for bow, only, first.
11) OBEY THEIR WISHES! I've got a PRIME spot (my honey hole) that the owner won't let ANYONE else in there (not even with me). He doesn't let his family in there. It's also bow, only.....and I'm to tell NO ONE I'm hunting there (I know....but you don't know where it is!).
I know I left a couple out......but I can tell you that I hunt places that NO ONE EVER thought I could gain access to.....simply by following this to the letter.
Good luck.
05-18-2007, 09:20 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Phoenixville, PA USA
Posts: 5,541
RE: asking permission
I read the same book and have followed Joe's tips for the most part. The only one I didn't follow was the American made car one, but the majority of the properties I'm asking on have Mercedes, Saabs, and BMWs in the driveway. Anyway, I have been very successful with his methods in a highly competitive environment. Many people already have hunters that hunt their property, but I was able to get access on a few good ones with his methods. It's very good advice.
05-18-2007, 09:25 AM
#10
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location:
Posts: 4,553
RE: asking permission
If the suggestions already given do not work, considering the following....
If in doubt about a particular property, wait for the lady of the home to be home alone, get dressed up in your sunday bests, make and bring a bunt cake with, shower her with compliments and you just may get permission to hunt more than just the property?
If in doubt about a particular property, wait for the lady of the home to be home alone, get dressed up in your sunday bests, make and bring a bunt cake with, shower her with compliments and you just may get permission to hunt more than just the property?