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Hey folks,
I recently moved back from Quebec to Ontario and plan to scout up some hunting grounds for this fall. Are there any tools I can use to find out exactly who owns what piece of property, something like a plat map, or do most people just knock door to door and ask?
Thanks!
Moe
Most of us would just knock on the door and ask.... Needless to say, be polite, upfront and honest with your intentions. Offer some help and leave contact info whether they say yes or no.
I find you have to get to know people who own land first. Buy their produce, work with them, meet them in social settings, hockey, curling etc and the rest is easy.
I also bought a piece land for an investment and to hunt on. What a great feeling.
There is an app that you can download that gives you this information. huntstand
Thanks a lot for the advice!
offer to clean any deadfall you come across from fields and if you do get permission you may want to ask if any other hunters have been given permission to hunt there so you wont disturb or conflict with their hunts, Keep farmers phone number on your cell phone, goes without saying but I'm saying it anyway.. and ask for permission again every year, don't assume that you can bring a friend just because you have permission. Don't leave garbage...pick it up if its there instead and Bring back a turkey breast or a case of beer and thank land owner at end of season. and I am a landowner.. good luck
If you are a member of the OFAH be sure to let them know about your liability insurance coverage. Trust me it makes a difference to some landowners. If you are not a member of the OFAH join! Good luck Paul
I thought the OP was asking how to find who actually owns the land. That is good questions as now the farm house on the land may or may not be the actual owner. I have permission on a property for goose hunting, the owner lives at least 10 miles away. Wouldn't know that except I hunt the field beside and that farmer told be were he lived. I start by asking at the place that looks like if might be the owner, if not ask where they might live. I have actually gotten 2 properties by asking the wrong owner, who didn't want to give the real owner up, but while talking he pointed in the direction, so I went that way and asked.
Good info, this has happend to me as well.Quote:
I thought the OP was asking how to find who actually owns the land. That is good questions as now the farm house on the land may or may not be the actual owner. I have permission on a property for goose hunting, the owner lives at least 10 miles away. Wouldn't know that except I hunt the field beside and that farmer told be were he lived. I start by asking at the place that looks like if might be the owner, if not ask where they might live. I have actually gotten 2 properties by asking the wrong owner, who didn't want to give the real owner up, but while talking he pointed in the direction, so I went that way and asked.
I had something similar happen to me one time. Asked the tenant for contact info on the owner. Tenant swore up n down that it would be useless to even ask the owner since they wouldnt allow hunting on their land. Went to see owner, introduced my self, they invited me in for coffee and while sitting there, the wife gets a pad out and writes out a letter giving me sole permission. And to top it off, gave me permission to kick anyone else off if I saw them.Quote:
Originally Posted by sabmgb
If you can find out who the owner is, ask them nicely and you may just be surprised?
I’ve gone to the Township office with a list of 911 addresses and got the owner info off the tax rolls, then looked up phone numbers or written letters
Lots of properties with no houses anywhere near them, and lots with no 911 numbers too
Certainly shows how good character and a good first impression pays off!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
Which brings up another issue? I've been told by several township offices, that information cannot be given out due to the Privacy Act? I know there are other angles used to gain it, but it's my understanding that's taboo?Quote:
Originally Posted by 73hunter
This question has been asked a lot of times and we all give the same advice boots to the ground. But thinking more about it maybe it's just easier for some of us because we live in the country to begin with. I don't seem to have much problem asking and getting permission and I don't dress up anything special I go wearing my jeans and shirt and I am comfortable around farms and meeting land owners.
It has been awhile since I looked for new properties for geese because I have more area than I can hunt.
You're bang on GW. I've lived in the country for most of my life. I know most of the people except for the new ones that have bought the old farms. Those I have had to introduce myself too. Havent had any issues yet and I've got several places with sole permission.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
Don’t know if it’s considered taboo or not. Only done it a few times, no complaints.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
I think it depends on the Township and what their staff is instructed to do,up my way you can get the owners name and address but they will not give out phone numbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
Anyone can go into a Land Registry Office and title search a property. The last time I did it,the fee was $50. It's likely double that,now.
That,s Old School everything is now on https://www.teranet.ca/about-teranet/ for a price, owned by OMERS.Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
Check out the "Scoutlook" app, if you use the free trial it offers boundary lions and information on the owner. Although it is primarily American it did work on a recent hunt when I tested in Bancroft. It's a start and free, if you like it you can pay for the service.
As I was reading your post Bushmoose it started to get interesting and thought you were going to say the farmers wife was going to give you sole permission to her. ")Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
I thought so too but I guess there are ways around. Being a resident and landowner myself, it was easier. What they did was gave me a map of an area and I wrote the roll numbers down then crossreferenced it with the townships list of property owners. They wouldn't photocopy it nor allow me to take a picture. Had to write it out by hand. Still that was nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmoose
Afterwards I visited all the owners and told them who I was and where I lived. Offered them help on the farm whenever they needed it and when I was available. Offered them help cleaning up dead wood and fallen trees. Now I've got all the permissions I need. Ill visit them from time to time just to say hello and sit and talk about whatever. Basically building friendships or partnerships if you like. So far its working out well.
I've lived here for almost 60 yrs. Those I don't know, I probably know of them and visa versa. It helps when talking to the receptionist at the township office. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Boiler