How do you approach a farmer for hunting permission

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Originally Posted by jaycee

Along these lines, a few years ago , my friend and I were following ducks out of Luther Marsh , when we found where they were dropping into, we found the landowner and asked for permission to hunt that particular field.
His first question was , "where are you from ? next what nationality are you ? and then what do you do for a living ? "
He said that he had problems with people from Toronto and a particular nationality, which he did not want on his land.
We answered his questions, and no we are definitely not from Toronto and about our nationality background, he was well satisfied , gave us permission and told us how to access that field and where to hide our vehicle.
For this we drove to the nearest Beer Store after our hunt, and bought him his favourite libation , and have been back there a couple of times since.

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LOL basically do the same as you. May have hunted the same farm too.
Just in my case I asked "The problems you had where they from guys that asked for permission? Yup there's a lot of fence jumpers that give all of us a bad name regardless of nationality or residence however If you ask for permission with respect its often given. Unless of course you ask for permission in certain areas and of those from certain nationalities.

I live in farm country so it is a bit easier, but I just go up usually with my son and introduce myself usually I ask if they know so and so and than pop the question. Kinda like getting Married but less stressful. Got some more land last week.

I farm 400 ac. I let family and their friends hunt our acreage. I've received a half eaten bag of pepperettes over the years for a thank you for allowing hunters on our property. I've kept my mouth shut over the years but damn.....all I can add is maybe do more than that lol

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Originally Posted by Jow

I farm 400 ac. I let family and their friends hunt our acreage. I've received a half eaten bag of pepperettes over the years for a thank you for allowing hunters on our property. I've kept my mouth shut over the years but damn.....all I can add is maybe do more than that lol

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Or say it as it is. You would like to charge for using your property rather than out of the generosity of spirit.

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

Or say it as it is. You would like to charge for using your property rather than out of the generosity of spirit.

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Na,I have never felt the need to charge a fee for hunting my property. Maybe a bottle of whiskey at Christmas would be just a nice gesture. I know not all would want that.....with out a doubt it's more of a family thing here than anything. Some sort of entitlement maybe....not sure.

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Originally Posted by Jow

Some sort of entitlement maybe....not sure.

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It called a token of appreciation not a payment for a kind gesture. Kids used to be raised to understand that.

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Originally Posted by MikePal

It called a token of appreciation not a payment for a kind gesture. Kids used to be raised to understand that.

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Exactly Mike!! If I go over to my neighbors place and borrow his chisel plow and use it to rip up 50 ac of bean stubble,we take it back washed,greased tire inflation checked etc. In same condition or better than when picked up. And offer to pay the rental on it. Not much diff than someone wanting to use my property. Go above and beyond is the way my dad taught me and the rewards will be returned.

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Originally Posted by MikePal

It called a token of appreciation not a payment for a kind gesture. Kids used to be raised to understand that.

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Be it a card with expressed gratitude or what ever is offered should be accepted as is and not begrudged later on. If you want something specific or more than what was offered than request it at the door before entering. At least that's what I told the Farther after they pasted the plate the third time when donations seemed light.

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Originally Posted by finsfurfeathers

Be it a card with expressed gratitude or what ever is offered should be accepted as is and not begrudged later on. If you want something specific or more than what was offered than request it at the door before entering. At least that's what I told the Farther after they pasted the plate the third time when donations seemed light.

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Gonna have to bear with me here fins...I've got my grade 10... Lol What do you mean by pasted the plate? I'm not being a smart asshs here either. Never heard that before...

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Originally Posted by Jow

Gonna have to bear with me here fins...I've got my grade 10... Lol What do you mean by pasted the plate? I'm not being a smart asshs here either. Never heard that before...

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At the end of a Catholic mass the priest passes around a collection plate were the members donate to the poor and less fortunate. Its a give what you can thing. A gift given and warmly received. That day donations guess were light and the priest pass it around three times. Felt less of a generous gift and more like a shake down. Too which I told the Father If my gift is not appreciated the first time offered the next time charge admission before I enter. I might add haven't been back.