[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by Don Andersen

A couple of thoughts:

1) present yourself. No jacked up trucks, cameo, black guns, alcohol or the like.
2) be respectful. Don't show up at meal times.
3) politely ask if you can tresspass.
4) if you receive permission ask where to park, the rules for access ( most landowners don't want fires on their land) any issues with livestock, where to walk ( stomping across a field may not be a good idea.
5) be off the property before dark.
6) leave your name, where you are from and contact number.
7) if you see something amiss, find the landowner and tell them.
8) treat be property as if you owned it.
9) if there is work going on that you can help with ask if they would like assistance.
10) learn to Hunker and Chew.

Thank the landowner.
Return within a week and again ask permission. The landowner's confidence in you will build a relationship.

Many landowner's will provide other opportunities for fishing, hunting or info to other properties.


Asking permission is like any other skill. Takes time to learn and pays huge benefits.

Don

Now that is a great way to put it. I'll do the same myself if I get in that situation.