Asking for permission

[MN_DeerHunter]

I was going to ask a handful of landowners if I could hunt their properties this weekend and was wondering if you guys bring along maps to look at with the landowner BEFORE getting permission? I think this could be helpful in explaining where I was thinking about hunting, but at the same time it could come across as a little creepy if I know all the land the landowner owns...I don't want to be too obtrusive..Maybe bring a map of the general area?

What is your approach on this?

[Beartown18]

I have never brought a map, that would really bother me as a landowner now if someone did to me. Others may have a different opinion on this and I can't really explain why it would bother me, but it would. But a map of the general area without property boundaries would probably be ok.

[MN_DeerHunter]

Thats what I was thinking too, I am a little apprehensive about bringing a map of the general area too..

[hunter_mike]

Not sure if you have ever read this thread but it is a good one viewtopic.php?f=3&t=24090&hilit=permission+letter

[Knute78]

Its probably too late now for you but I suggest having business type cards made up specifically for asking permission. I always had my name, address, phone #, vehicle plate # and vehicle description and a few other peices of personal information on them including where I worked.

I also always tried to mention having a limited time to hunt because of my 3 small children and how it is always nice to have a close spot to hunt. Add in an offer to help them out sometime if they need it and you might be golden.

Even if they say no leave the card. I have been called back more than one time after I left the property.

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[MN_DeerHunter]

knute78, I just so happen to have a contact in the printing business...I may have her whip somthing up for me!