How to gain permission on private land?

Question

want to hunt on the land

Answer 1

My technique is to go to the owner when he is not busy and introduce myself and tell him that I am looking for a place to hunt. I tell him that I take very seriously the responsibility for hunting safely and being sure that I do no damage to his property. I tell him that I will close all gates that I open if find them closed and will leave open all gates that I find open, unless he askes me to do otherwise. I tell him that if I find a minor break in a fence and have the means to make a temporary repair that I will do that for him and report the break to him as I leave. I will also report anyone hunting on his land without his permission. I then ask if he would like for me to share some of the squirrels that I take from his land. Some would like a squirrrel or two from time to time and some don't. Then ask if there is anything else that he would like for me to do or not do on his property. If you come to an agreement, ask if he will sign a permission slip in case a game warden should ask if you have permission to hunt on that land.

Usually, when a farmer sees that you are responsible and have his interests at heart, he will give you permission to hunt. If not, then politely thank the farmer and go to another land owner to see if they will let you hunt on their land. This should be done well ahead of hunting season. Do not expect to show up with gun in hand and get permission immediately. Some farmers may consider this to be a bit presumptuous and not be too sure about giving you permission.

Answer 2

I would also suggest you not wait until the last minute or the day before the season opens to ask for permission to hunt someone's property. I would suggest you get "written" permission to hunt so there are no doubts to anyone that approaches you will see that you have the landowner's permission to be there. (Game Wardens, Police, Natural Resources Police etc) I actually pre-printed a permission slip on my home computer to get the landowner to fill out and sign. It has my full contact information on it so I can be reached if something changes. The Landowner's and Farmer's will be impressed to see that you are a serious and responsible Hunter with nothing to hide.

You might also volunteer to help the Landowner or Farmer out with some small task he can't do by himself.Sometime before or after the season.

Respect his property and any equipment and livestock he may have and close any gates you go thru. Pick up your own trash and any other trash you may come across.It works for me

Answer 3

I'm a land owner. I have several hundred acres that I allow hunting on. My biggest worry as an owner is people killing my stock, or lighting the place on fire. Camping on my property is ok as long as you control that camp fire, maintain the camp sight and clean it up well enough that I wont find it come spring.
Prove to me you know what your hunting and ask politely, I'll generally let you hunt. I do limit the hunters, I don't want the Deer and Elk to be wiped out.

One thing that pisses me off is people that wont listen to my warnings and hunt where I tell them not to. It only takes one time. If I ketch them around the stock shooting towards my stock. The next trip is the jail, rustling is a crime.

I keep topo maps of my ranch. If you stay in the zones allowed my men and the Sheriffs officers wont pester you. I give these maps to those that hunt and mark on the maps our last herd sightings. I mark the best places to camp too. (keeps you near the trees and high rocks where wind wont freeze you out.) I have twelve men that ride the property and watch the hunters. Those riders have been known to actually help a guy out. Cell phones don't work on most of my property so I insist that folks check in. I found a dead hunter after the thaw and never want to do that again.

Answer 4

You must ask for permission, (in my state written permission is required)
Sometimes you will succeed, other times you won't. It depends on how many bad experiences the property owner has had with other hunters. I always make it a point to tell them I will be mindful and respectful of the land (I'll clean all my trash, and they will never know I was even there)
If they still say no, there is nothing you can do but move on, getting mad or arguing will not resolve it, but may cause them to re-enforce the decision to be a good one and never let people to hunt it again!

Answer 5

In Montana written permission is required, the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks makes a form that the land owner fills out and you sign, it is a triplicate, you get a copy, the land owner gets a copy and the FWP gets a copy. Make sure if you contact a land owner to obtain permission, most require at least 3 days notice.

Answer 6

Good enough... To begin with i carried out Enduros and know the way tough it's to search out locations to observe and journey legally. Anyways, i'm not definite, however in the event you trip to there then that's one more matter. If it is public land then the police would say you need coverage when you knock anyone down. If it is personal, have you ever broken any thing to get in? Are you using between trees or on paths / fire breaks? Between bushes requires many abilities, the noise is less and it's comtained higher and you'll not be as visble. But if the proprietor does like you being there. Well that is that!

Answer 7

If you aren't friends with anyone with land, here's the rule of thumb: Get in touch with the land owner a few months in advance to let him know you're interested. And be respectful and polite. Contacting them in advance, instead of banging on their door on opening day, lets them know that you're serious, and it also gives you time to scout the land you'll be hunting on. Think of it as a job interview. You need to make a good impression.

Answer 8

Go ask the person who owns the land. More than likely,they will say yes.

Answer 9

ok... in the beginning i performed Enduros and understand how stressful it fairly is to discover places to coach and experience legally. in any case, i'm uncertain, yet once you experience to there then it rather is a diverse rely. in spite of the fact that if it fairly is public land then the police could say you desire insurance in case you knock somebody down. in spite of the fact that if it fairly is private, have you ever broken any factor to get in? Are you driving between timber or on paths / hearth breaks? between timber demands many skills, the noise is far less and it fairly is comtained greater perfect and you heavily isn't as visble. yet while the owner does such as you being there. nicely it is that!

Answer 10

Ask and show him references from other landowners where you have hunted before on their property.* Offer to share your harvest with them.* Do not drive through fields without permission & park your vehicle where he tells you.* Close all gates that you open. * Do not discharge your firearm any closer than 500' from his house & surrounding buildings.*