Asking Permission for Land Access

[millsboy79]

I was hoping to get some suggestions on asking for access to water from those of you that have done it successfully in the past.

Some hurdles I am expecting are gates and no trespassing signs.

I would think that if there is no phone number there then you are basically out of luck?

Also do you just walk up in your waders and knock on the door with a sad look in your eyes and your hat in your hands? I would expect that popular places like Bearspaw the people will have none of it and you may not want to waste your time.

I know there must be a knack to it I have just never done it before.

Thanks