Receiving permission to hunt on private land isn’t always an easy task. Not every farmer or landowner is open to strangers knocking on their door and disrupting their family inside. Not only is it a privacy issue, it’s also a safety issue for the occupants.
With today’s technology, the eye in the sky (satellites) provide and excellent view of the land you want to hunt. Simple questions can be answered without leaving your home; How big is the parcel(s), are they connected, what are the geographical features and after assessing these basics, is this ultimately where you want to hunt?
After you have completed your research, including landowners name, a soft approach is always best. Go online and see if you have mutual friends (you may be surprised at how many you do have) Facebook is an excellent place to begin as you will be able see if there are mutual clubs, groups and organizations.
If you locate mutual friends, ask for an introduction and if possible make an appointment. Landowners would like to see you face to face and assess who it is they are giving permission to step on their property.
If locating mutual friends or connections isn’t an option and you find yourself on the landowners doorstep unannounced, be open, polite and respectful.
This piece was inspired by Field & Stream‘s Password to Permission. You will find more information and tips in the article cited.
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