- Find out who the owner is and research the property, to give yourself credibility
- Be considerate and contact the owner (preferably in person) before the season begins
- Tip: Try not to wear camo, seeing someone jump out of a truck in hunting clothes can put the owner in the wrong mindset
- Use the old-fashioned “grease-the-skids” approach. Take or offer something to the landowner
Remember these 3 things:
- It is the landowner’s right to deny access for whatever reason (to protect livestock, to avoid another bad experience)
- Each landowner is unique, and some will never give permission, no matter how hard you try
- If the answer is no, politely thank the landowner, and look elsewhere