Access to land

[greatwhite]

I don't know much about hunting in Southern Ontario. But the best way to get access to private land in Eastern Ontario. Is to knock on doors, be polite introduce yourself and above all put your best foot forward. Over the past 30 years I have been told no only once. I find the most important thing is a land owner wants you to respect his land. It also doesn't hurt to offer something in exchange. Help with chores (labor), if your an accountant you can always offer free services. Become a friend. Works best.

I have been looking at different ways of getting permission for new hunting properties. It is getting harder and harder. I came across this thread and noticed someone had posted a comment about some website (www.outdoorpropertynetwork.com). Has anyone looked into this site? I have noticed that some people are using kijiji to obtain permission on private property and this site looks like it does the same thing, connecting hunters with people that have land to offer. Just looking for advice or input, otherwise its back to driving, drinking coffees and knocking on doors.

Thanks,

birdbuff

[trimmer21]

you need to read the land occupiers act. no land owner can be held liable for any legal actions on his property .

Everything changes when a landowner charges for access. They require extra insurance because of the liability if someone gets injured,whether the hunter does something stupid or not. Fees are also income which must be reported on the tax forms which can make a huge difference depending on their tax bracket.

Talk too the OFAH they are buying and or leasing land for hunters... maybe they have some ready to go ... that is one of there mandates is to buy land or lease it for hunting

Not a chance. Other than lobby various organisations that own/manage land on behalf of anglers and hunters,the OFAH has no such mandate,nor,did they ever have.

[JoePa]

Just some advise from years of experience - years ago when I approached a farmer for permission to hunt his land I brought my small kids with me - who is going to refuse a father with 3 little boys with him when he knocks on the door and asks if he can hunt his land -

[Bucknetbucky]

Just my .02, I have been at it for a while and been refused numerous times. Mostly because others already have permission. Tonight I finally got my first yes and I can't be more excited. It took alot of looking and asking but it does happen. Good luck I am sure you will find hunting grounds if you try hard enough.

[mark270wsm]

You sure about this?

yup 100% sure... it is part of there new land trust deals its in there annual report ..TAKE some time and read it . it will surprise you what they are doing for us hunters

[mark270wsm]

Everything changes when a landowner charges for access. They require extra insurance because of the liability if someone gets injured,whether the hunter does something stupid or not. Fees are also income which must be reported on the tax forms which can make a huge difference depending on their tax bracket.




Not a chance. Other than lobby various organisations that own/manage land on behalf of anglers and hunters,the OFAH has no such mandate,nor,did they ever have.

really you better read there annual report .. but better yet.. i will give a copy and paste of it ...

the OFAH Fish and Wildlife Land Trust Fund was established to fund the acquisition or lease of suitable fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation properties

[WayneGretzky99]

No only people that are true sportsman feel this way if you truly love the sport you would see it my way. I own my own acreage and believe me if you need a extra 1000 bucks to make your farm profitable you best be selling the farm and move into town. Farming is not a hurting industry these days. The sport of hunting depends on new hunters starting out and new hunters won't pay for access or at least not very often. This issues deeper then just extra costs to hunters the future of hunting May very we'll alter because of it. I also view land owners making money of access for the purpose of hunting no different then selling wild meat. What's next

You seem like a really open-minded guy.

[trimmer21]

really you better read there annual report .. but better yet.. i will give a copy and paste of it ...

the OFAH Fish and Wildlife Land Trust Fund was established to fund the acquisition or lease of suitable fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation properties

Thanks for the info,mark. I've been a member for decades and never realized that this was part of the organization.

[Hardcoreducks]

You seem like a really open-minded guy.

Not when it comes to this issue . I Also think they should put a giant fence around the GTA and lock the gates on Friday and keep then locked till Sunday. LOL

[superhunterguy]

Not when it comes to this issue . I Also think they should put a giant fence around the GTA and lock the gates on Friday and keep then locked till Sunday. LOL

ok bud.