[Remington870]

How do i get Privet waterfowl land to hunt on? Any ideas or stories are welcome.
Thanks

 

[mallardhunter]

Well you go to the closest farm to the land and ask them who owns it, then if they do you ask them if you can hunt it. If they don't ask them were the people that own it live and ask them.

 

[take EM' close]

Are you talking about getting leased land or just getting permission?

 

[Greg Wile]

Find out who owns the land and then go ask them in person if it would be alright for you to hunt on their property. Most people will give you the thumbs up but if they don't then thank them any way and let them know that you respect their wishes. If you are given permission then ask if the owner would like help with anything like mending fences, barn chores etc... Or offer him some ducks or geese or some other token of appreciation. Remember your manners as you are asking for a favor from a stranger. Hope this helps and good luck.

 

[Admin3]

Many people just want to know that the people using their property are respectful. Taking the time to ask already shows most landowners that you have good ethics. I know lots of landowners that would rip you a new ****** if you tresspassed but if you ask they are more than happy to let you on.

The more you do it the more comfortable you will become with the whole thing.

 

[Cupped-n-Committed]

I was kind of shocked last year. I got two new place to hunt and turned down on 4. so batting 33%. Two of the 4 that turned me down actually said "No, but thanks for asking." The one guy talked to me for 20 minutes and told me all about the waterfowl working the area and wished me luck finding another place to hunt. They were just happy I asking instead of walking in like they have had some trouble with.

I plan to take my boy (11) out knocking at some dairy farms. Ask for waterfowl hunting for me and whistle pigs, dove and crows for him. Farmers love it if you offer to help them. Some here like a meninite I got permission from wants the starlings and crows shot. I said I'll bring twice as much shot and see how much I can help him. Farmers with hay field hate whistle pigs as they can break the front tractor tie rods in thier holes in the fields. Makes for some fun summer hunting and the young ones are tasty with some b-b-que on a spit or a grill. :thumbsup: My boy is a wiz with the .22 and I'll see what he can do to them little pigs.

 

[suskiedrake]

I take my five year son with me, the farmers get a kick out seeing him blowing a goose call and I always offer to help in the off season, and shre the harvest. The biggest thing is not driving across there fields, it is a lot more work to pack everything in with a large spread and but leaving no trace I was there and leaving it better than I found it works.

Last year I gained permission on a hot farm that borders a refuge and the birds really use it turned from hunting one day to hunt whenever you want when I told the landowner I would not drive acrossed his fields.

I got access on everyfarm I asked last season but coming from a family that farms in the area,I am sure also helped. And asking in person makes a huge difference

 

[puddlerjumper]

Take your hat off if it's a lady who answers the door. Always use sir or ma'am. Just be nice. Try to not go in full camo when you ask if at all possible. Ask them if they need any help around the farm and if you know someone who will vouch for you that they know, make sure they know. You don't have to be blatant about it. But if you know they know your grandfather, your brother, your good friend, anybody, ask them anyway. Because if they are reluctant about letting hunters in, they may call that person for some info about you.

 

[duckaholic_16p]

hey rob,
did i read your post right? did you say you eat praire dogs?

 

[wa.duckhunter]

A couple things that I would add are to ask early on in the year (prior to the hunting season). This way you get the permission before other individuals. It also gives you a chance to prove to the farmer or land owner that you were serious about helping out with chores if that was part of the agreement.

I had a buddy that took a couple bushels of fresh fruit and veggies out to some ranches in northern Ut. and gave them to the farmers they talked to in doing so they have access to a lot of good dove and rabbit hunting areas because of that. They now look forward to them coming because of all the fresh fruit and veggies they get on each vist.

I have created my own personal permission slips on a 8.5 X 11 sheets of paper. The top half real briefly says I blank(landowners name) give (my name) permission to hunt on my property for the time span of blank (generally I try to get the entire season included). Then I have a spot for the land owner to sign and date. This portion of the paper I keep and I try to leave it on my dash board when I hunt the property. The bottom half of the sheet has all my personal info on it. My name, phone number, address, and a breif discription of my truck. This part I leave with the landowner, or at least know who owns the truck parked on their property. This also gives them some reassurance that they can contact me if necessary. Then even though I have permission to hunt the land I try to give a courtesy phone call the night before I hunt and remind them of who I am and let them know I plan on hunting their property in the morning if that is still ok.

I have also heard of guys sending christmas cards and thank you cards at the end of the season.

 

[doane25]

everybody here is pretty much all on the same page. farmers/land owners put up with bs all the time, and they can spot a fake a mile away. be honest and polite and more than likely you'll be knocking down some birds before long. another thing i would add is that if the individual that farms the land isn't the owner then it would prolly be a good idea to get in touch with both just to make sure there isn't any problems just because somebody was left in the dark. good luck and kill em dead

 

[Goosen]

All are right on :thumbsup: what i do also is make some biz cards with all my info on it and i hand them one when i am introducing my self this seems to comfort them as well.

 

[Bluebill Buster]

haven't done it for waterfowl hunting yet, but... I travel to Nebraska for the opening week of pheasant season. Part of my group is from NY and they bring out a couple cases of maple syrup. The folks out there just love that sweet syrup and they let us back every year. We've been doing this for 6 or 7 years now and we keep adding more land too! Pretty cool I think because we are all out of towners. :smile:

 

[mallardman77]

Be polite.
Ask before the season opens
Don't show up in camo
Offer them some birds at the end of the day(lots of the farmers around here really like this part!)

:salude:

 

[puddlerjumper]

One farmer says he's on a diet, another says he's just on a "no duck or goose" diet. A lot of people down here don't care for the taste of waterfowl.

 

[Honkers41]

I ussally scout for new places on Saturday....alotta people don't like being bothered during the week..or on Sundays..just introduce yourself..and ask them if they let anybody on and tell them what your intentions are...and what you'll be useing...meaning gun ,bow etc...and i even tell them that i'm willing to work around the place for them if needed...i still do and i'm 45 years old...specially if its an older Gentleman, and ussally i'll get it...my best spot for deer hunting is only 45 mins away..otherwise i'd be traveling alot farther..so i'm greatful and i leave it as i found it..and you'll be invited back...Honkers41 :thumbsup:

 

[duckhunter25]

:toofunny: ASK!!!

 

[Natural Camo Face Paint]

What has worked for me is to give them a pair of gloves the shiney yellow pair $2 or $3 hold them when you ask they say yes give it to them if not well no harm done you did the right thing they will talk at the morning breakfast too. It is small but works for me alot some dont care for the duck or goose some like the upland birds and deer well sticks mostly work. Most of all they like to sit and talk on off season.

 

[shootable Goose]

I have a family friend that goes back to when my dad was a kid. That's how I have permission. But she tells me all the time, if someone just starts hunting on her land, shes gunna tell them to get the f*ck outta here. But if a hunter actually comes up to her house and talks to her and asks her, she would say yes 9 times out of 10.

 

[muskyduck]

I think each situation is different. If I asked 30-40 farmers/land owners in my area (even if I know them well) if I could hunt, the answer I would get is "No" to all but maybe two of them. Most of these aren't ranches but smaller 200-300 acre dairy farms. Most fields are 10-50 acres and surrounded by woods on at least 3 sides. The reason it is so hard to get permission is not because they don't like you or care for ducks/ geese, most don't care. The reason is because in this state (WI) everyone and there uncle deer hunts with a gun, and usually 2-3 people are bowhunting on a 200 acre farm. If you hunt in the middle of a 30 acre field for geese, you are usually about 200yds from a woodline and 225 yds from where someone would be bowhunting.

Plain and simple, people are very protective of there deer hunting and will not allow any chance for that to be screwed up. Personally, I can't blame them one bit. It's their land and they can do waht they want with it.