How many of you have had or are asking permission to hunt or cross private this upcoming season?
I’m about to mail off four letters today asking for permission to cross private land in order to back door public that isnt accessible otherwise. this will be the first time I’ve ever done this, and it took a little bit of research to select what I felt were high-probability pieces. (I choose two parcels that have out of state landowners and no living structures on them, for example) I made sure to clarify I was not asking for permission to hunt those parcels (which I would like, but figured the easier ask was simply to cross), that I am open to only bowhunting when using those parcels to access public, and that I will leave no trace/not field dress any game on their property.
While I have fairly high hopes, I won’t be too surprised if I get no replies…
What experiences have you guys had in the past asking permission to hunt on private? What work when approaching landowners and what didn’t?
I’m about to mail off four letters today asking for permission to cross private land in order to back door public that isnt accessible otherwise. this will be the first time I’ve ever done this, and it took a little bit of research to select what I felt were high-probability pieces. (I choose two parcels that have out of state landowners and no living structures on them, for example) I made sure to clarify I was not asking for permission to hunt those parcels (which I would like, but figured the easier ask was simply to cross), that I am open to only bowhunting when using those parcels to access public, and that I will leave no trace/not field dress any game on their property.
While I have fairly high hopes, I won’t be too surprised if I get no replies…
What experiences have you guys had in the past asking permission to hunt on private? What work when approaching landowners and what didn’t?
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