Landowner Permission

[73hunter]

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

[Black Wolf]

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.
If you can find out who the owner is, ask them nicely and you may just be surprised?

Certainly shows how good character and a good first impression pays off!

[Bushmoose]

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

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?

[greatwhite]

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.

[Bushmoose]

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.

[73hunter]

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?

Don’t know if it’s considered taboo or not. Only done it a few times, no complaints.

[Gilroy]

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?

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.

[trimmer21]

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.

[Gilroy]

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.

[kooka]

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.