Gaining access to private lands
03-17-2008, 04:50 PM
#21
Site Buck Guru
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
ORIGINAL: MeanV2
Well I never thought of that one Greg!!
Maybe I'll try it
I do have Rinehart Racing exhausts so it does make some noise. You think it would work better if I didn't shave or take a bath for a month?[8D]
Honestly, I have found in person, face to face is the best way. Once I secure a place I make sure that landowner knows how much I appreciate the priviledge of hunting.
Dan
ORIGINAL: GregH
I like to roar up on my Harley, rev the engine for a few minutes to get their attention, then ask...."Where do you want me to park since I'll be hunting here this fall?" [:-]
I like to roar up on my Harley, rev the engine for a few minutes to get their attention, then ask...."Where do you want me to park since I'll be hunting here this fall?" [:-]
Maybe I'll try itI do have Rinehart Racing exhausts so it does make some noise. You think it would work better if I didn't shave or take a bath for a month?[8D]Honestly, I have found in person, face to face is the best way. Once I secure a place I make sure that landowner knows how much I appreciate the priviledge of hunting.
Dan
I have the D&D Fat Cat 2-1............ has a nice ring to it.
03-17-2008, 06:24 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
ORIGINAL: BobCo19-65
I noticed an older guy once trying to free up his pond overflow. Stopped offered to help, got completely wet unplugging it, and have been hunting his land ever since.
I noticed an older guy once trying to free up his pond overflow. Stopped offered to help, got completely wet unplugging it, and have been hunting his land ever since.
Sometimes I'll actually ask for permission hunt varmints or small game first and then gauge the response and see what happens...
03-17-2008, 07:00 PM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Central, Alaska
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
In California lots of public land to hunt, but there is also good private land areas , myself I would do it in person...Like someone said...Its harder to say no to your face.
03-17-2008, 09:37 PM
#24
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
I live not far from you at all! Just a few miles south, actually. I have a good friend who is living outside of town (I think he said northwest) and he might be able to help you out. Well, me too, for that matter. Or maybe both of us!
Anyhow.... as usual, put yourself in the landowner's position: how would you react better? I bet you'd say "face to face, of course!" And this is a good time of year to make the contacts, they haven't gotten out in the fields yet so the landowners should be around when you stop by. Obviously bow hunters get a better reception than gun hunters, too. I'd tell them whether you're thinking of a climbing stand, or ground blind, too. I know it's intimidating to just drive up and knock, it's definitely intrusive. But just remember, this IS Wisconsin, where deer hunting is a given.
Anyhow.... as usual, put yourself in the landowner's position: how would you react better? I bet you'd say "face to face, of course!" And this is a good time of year to make the contacts, they haven't gotten out in the fields yet so the landowners should be around when you stop by. Obviously bow hunters get a better reception than gun hunters, too. I'd tell them whether you're thinking of a climbing stand, or ground blind, too. I know it's intimidating to just drive up and knock, it's definitely intrusive. But just remember, this IS Wisconsin, where deer hunting is a given.
03-17-2008, 09:45 PM
#25
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
As most have said, definitely in person. Introduce yourself, make small talk and try your best not to sound like a salesperson. Just be yourself, make them comfortable before you ask. Even though they may so no, making an impression could change it to a yes later on.
03-18-2008, 05:32 AM
#26
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Location: WEST BEND, WISCONSIN USA
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
Thanks again for the great advice...Except for GregH...I think I will leave myHarley at home.
It is kinda scary doing it face to face but if its going to get me in the woods more I will get past the initial awkwardness.
Huntress
It is kinda scary doing it face to face but if its going to get me in the woods more I will get past the initial awkwardness.
Huntress
03-18-2008, 06:39 AM
#27
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
ORIGINAL: SouthDakotaHunter
Great call! How could he turn you down after that effort
ORIGINAL: BobCo19-65
I noticed an older guy once trying to free up his pond overflow. Stopped offered to help, got completely wet unplugging it, and have been hunting his land ever since.
I noticed an older guy once trying to free up his pond overflow. Stopped offered to help, got completely wet unplugging it, and have been hunting his land ever since.
03-18-2008, 07:25 AM
#28
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
ORIGINAL: HUNTRESS1007
Thanks again for the great advice...Except for GregH...I think I will leave myHarley at home.
It is kinda scary doing it face to face but if its going to get me in the woods more I will get past the initial awkwardness.
Huntress
Thanks again for the great advice...Except for GregH...I think I will leave myHarley at home.
It is kinda scary doing it face to face but if its going to get me in the woods more I will get past the initial awkwardness.
Huntress
03-18-2008, 07:43 AM
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: WEST BEND, WISCONSIN USA
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RE: Gaining access to private lands
No, not at the moment. I did have a 1975 sportster 1000cc, 4 " extended front end,pearl white with a blue flip flop.
I sold it a couple years ago after hip replacement surgery.
Huntress
I sold it a couple years ago after hip replacement surgery.
Huntress
