How do you approach a farmer for hunting permission

[Jow]

While growing up I recall going around with dad after the deer hunt was over. Him and my uncle would take me along to the neighbouring farms delivering a portion of the hunt,along with what I remember,a bottle of whiskey/rum. I also remember other hunting neighbors showing up here at the farm with their tokens of appreciation. It was a huge thing from what I remember. I'm 45 years old now and have taken over the farm. The groups that hunt our property do things different than days gone by. There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that a simple thank you isn't enough for some people anymore. Boy have times changed.

Back to to the original posters question. Even something as small as a 25 dollar gift certificate for say Swiss chalet or something along those lines would be so appreciated in my neck of the woods.

[Jow]

and to add. I've never said no to anyone that has asked to hunt our farm. All the deer, turkey yotes, ducks that have been shot on our land...a half eaten bag of pepperettes!!!!! In 18 years of owning the farm. Never had an issue with a hunter either. Just sayin

[fratri]

Well a half eaten bag of pepperettes, just seems insulting.... Lots of ways to gain the landowners respect, that alone won't do it... just saying....