I am already set for hunting property so I am not asking this for me, but I keep seeing folks wanting to find farmers that are willing to allow deer hunting on their property.
The question would be, what approach would it take?
Some on here have suggested that sweat equity would be great, as in actually working around the farm. ie: mucking out barns, cleaning fence rows, painting buildings, etc.
It also has been stated that offering to hunt coyotes and ground hogs is not as valuable a skill as some might think, and won't open many doors, or gates, so to speak.
A friend of mine used to give out jars of honey while asking permission. The farmer got to keep the honey regardless if he received permission to hunt or not. He said that after a few years of giving out honey, folks started giving permission.
My thinking, if I were a farmer, would be, let me get to know you before I allow you on my property with a weapon. And considering that farmers make good money leasing their hunting rights, what real service can you provide the farmer?
Some have suggested that offering half the meat would be nice. I could see pros and cons on offering processed meat, as I like to know who did what in the cutting room.
Ideas?
The question would be, what approach would it take?
Some on here have suggested that sweat equity would be great, as in actually working around the farm. ie: mucking out barns, cleaning fence rows, painting buildings, etc.
It also has been stated that offering to hunt coyotes and ground hogs is not as valuable a skill as some might think, and won't open many doors, or gates, so to speak.
A friend of mine used to give out jars of honey while asking permission. The farmer got to keep the honey regardless if he received permission to hunt or not. He said that after a few years of giving out honey, folks started giving permission.
My thinking, if I were a farmer, would be, let me get to know you before I allow you on my property with a weapon. And considering that farmers make good money leasing their hunting rights, what real service can you provide the farmer?
Some have suggested that offering half the meat would be nice. I could see pros and cons on offering processed meat, as I like to know who did what in the cutting room.
Ideas?