Im thinking of asking some farms to hunt over?

Question

I need some tips to get on with the farmer in order to get a yes. Can anybody help

Answer 1

Depends on what type of farm it is. If it is a farm with livestock....I really would advise you NOT to ask. We are cattle farmers and never give permission for hunting. The reason is obvious, we don't want any cattle do be accidentally shot. Most livestock farmers feel the same.

Grain farmers might be more willing to give you access. Present yourself in a friendly, responsible and respectable manner. Tell them which day and at what time you'd like to hunt. Offer to share your kill (that might sway some). Tell them of any experience you have, and give the name(s) of any other property owners who have given you permission to hunt on their land.

Keep in mind that what you are asking for is essentially the permission to walk on someone else's property and take from that property. You will undoubtedly get some "no" responses. Be prepared for that.

I really don't think there is anything you can do to "get on" with a farmer in order to obtain permission to hunt. The farmer is either going to say "yes" or "no". He/she probably has been asked before, and probably already has an answer. Just be respectful, no matter what the answer is.

I hope I've helped.

Answer 2

It never hurts to ask. You should make it a point though to have written permission when you want to hunt someones farm you don't know. I made up pre-printed permission slips that outline the type of hunting I want to do. The seasons I am interested in hunting and also left a slot that I could add my hunting buddies names to if the Farmer allows me to hunt and bring a friend or two. This way the Farmer knows up front that you are a responsible person and you can easily discuss the agreement terms with him. All that he does from that point is sign the slip with his signature, then it's a done deal. He knows where you stand and you know where he stands....There is no confusion or mis-understanding this way and it's all in writing. I do this at every farm I hunt and I show the farmers on new proprieties that I have written permission to hunt other farms.This goes a LONG WAY towards getting approval to hunt by proving other Farmers trust you.....Of course as others have said it's great if you pick up any trash you see and leave the farm in better shape than you found it. Park where he wants you to park,so you don't destroy crops, and close all gates you open if he has livestock.....This all works and will get you permission more often than not......

PS A Few Venison Steaks goes a long way.lol

Answer 3

Timing is rather important.
Most farmers and ranchers that do allow permission to hunt will only permit an ”x” amount of hunters. Regardless of archery or gun season.

Thus ask early. And appearance means a lot as well. Dress like a sportsman and not a bum.
Having printed off some information about yourself with a picture of yourself printed
with it is a very good idea.
To include personal information. Address, telephone numbers, work location. Vehicle you will use and it’s license number. Proof of insurance. References. More information is certainly better than not enough.

Your a stranger, and need to convey some reasonable sense of comfort to the land owner.
Providing personal information WITH a picture will help.

If told no. Be polite, thank them for their time. And move on. If granted permission make sure you know where you can hunt. Days you can hunt.

Regardless of what your hunting, if your successful always stop and ask to share it with them.. Sending a “thank you” note is not a bad idea either.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Bring cookies. Nobody can say no to cookies.

Ok, but seriously?

Promise to leave the land cleaner than when you found it. Making sure to pick up any and all garbage you see will increase your chances of being able to hunt their again.

Share the kill. Venison is a great motivator. If you're willing to get your deer processed and give some of the meat to the landowner, they're going to be much more willing to let you give them meat in the future.

Show you're a descent human being. Don't get indignant, don't be a jerk, don't do something that you wouldn't want someone who's on your land hunting to do. Make sure to give your best impression of a good sportsman, and don't give them any reason to think otherwise.

Answer 5

Remember that you are asking for a lot of trust here.
You have to convince the farmer that you will respect
the safety of his family and livestock.
Sorry to be a wet blanket, but unless he knows you,
or there are common acquaintances, chances are not good.

Answer 6

go to him and ask. trade him hunt time for work time. give him some of the game you get. go in street clothes, no hunting garb. be nice even in the face of no. try earlier next year hunt/work

Answer 7

Do not litter.* Do not discharge your firearm within 500' of his home or barn & outbuildings without checking with him first.* Share what you have harvested with him.* Do not drive threw fields without permission.* Close all gates that you open.* Check to see what time of day he would like you to hunt on his property.* Thank him before and after hunting.* Park your vehicle where he wants it parked.*

Answer 8

get to know him and give him a hand once in awhile when he needs it. Like around harvest time or milking time