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Originally Posted by SageValleyOutdoors
One thing that hasn’t been mentioned:
Don’t be too intimidated to knock on a few doors and ask permission on private land. Even if they say no, be polite, say “thank you for your time” and quietly go on with your day. It’s best to seek permission long before the season starts - a lot of landowners who DO allow hunting access will only allow a certain number of guys. So if you’re too late, you’re out of luck. Do everything within your power to make it a positive experience for the landowner. Not an inconvenience or annoyance.
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Some guys make it seem like acquiring permission to hunt on private late is very hard to do but I would disagree. Strike up a conversation and make it seem like your a nice guy they could trust on their land. Their some gems of private land I hunt on with great trophy size and numbers and I am very grateful for the landowners and make sure I offer a lending hand after the season for things that need done around the farm.