question for anybody who can answer mainly movie makers

[waterfowladdict]

Me and my buddy (the duck squad) spent dang near 8 hours in the car today trying to get fields. The thing I am wondering is when you say the farmer was gracious enough to let us hunt his fields in the movies did you whip out your wallet before or after he got to the door. Im not trying to sound like a jerk it just seems like nothing you can say or do will get you that bomb field right in between all the major roosts.

[Gary Crafton]

Well there are some nice people that will let you hunt ,, and then there are some that won't...

[Tripp_kilntime_Carraway]

Dont give up on looking. It nevers hurts to ask. Best thing to do is make a card that you can leave with them incase they change their mind later on. Good Luck!!

[Tripp_kilntime_Carraway]

One time I asked the lady that owned a farm down the road from me if I could hunt, she told me no because he late son was the only one that she would let hunt it. Well talked to her for a while and then thanked her for her time. And turned to walk away. Then she called me back up to the porch and told me that I could hunt as long as i didnt shoot her cat. So I guess my point here is just because someone tells you no, still be nice and thank them for their time. You never know how far that will go.

[rushcreekganderlander]

It sucks man but keep trying. If you can't get on the x then try and get in some traffic fields. We hardly ever get in on the x but have good success just being in their flying patterns. Good calling and good setups will help you out a lot. Just don't give up there should be tons of places to hunt up there. Someone will let you in if you keep asking.

[ohioganderlander]

Tripp has it right, being nice even when I have been turned down has helped me land spots for the next year when I have asked again because the farmer has remembered me from the times I have asked before.

[The Duck Squad]

Ben quit your whinin! ya baby! :D

[Kelly Rees]

Never paid for a field. Never will....

[migrator00]

Obviously...you drive a motorcycle the costs more then your house that you can't keep on two wheels long enough to win any money. :lol: 8)

sincerely,

your worst nightmare

[Stenz]

I have had some good luck getting permission pheasant hunting but this year I am going to work hard for waterfowl.

Like everyone says be kind and curtious and you will be treated good.

[Killer Miller]

Whatever you do, never bypass asking because you think that the field(s) are for sure being hunted because of the great location of the field(s). I have gotten permission to 2 really good fields in the last year or 2. Both fields are fairly close to the Des Moines area, which I think makes people not even ask. And both fields are in prime places...both fields are sometimes the x and are alot of times good traffic fields. Al got his first band in one of the fields. 8)

Also, like Tripp said always be nice even if they tell you no. Give them your name and number and sometimes they'll call back and let you hunt that year. If they don't, ask them again the following year before the season even opens. There's a guy that I talked to on the phone that has tons of turkeys on his land, but he said that he already had 3-4 people hunting. I was really nice to him and he told me to come talk to him in person next year before the season starts and he'll most likely let me hunt.

Also, sometimes they don't want money....maybe just an extra hand with something for a few hours around the farm. I took a turkey on a guy's land this year and he had never seen one before. After showing him the brid and the fan, he thought the fan was really neat. He hinted that he would like one and I told him that I would give him one I had shot in past years that was in good shape. I've still got to run it out to him, but I would say that I'll be able to hunt there next year. :D And there's a very tricky gobbler that roosts on the edge of his land that put me to shame as a turkey hunter numerous mornings this spring and I need to get some payback on him. :twisted:

[FoldEm]

I would say that the biggest thing that has helped me get permission is always bein nice and findin some way to relate to the landowner himself. If you can find something to talk about and show the landowner that you are responsible and you can handle being on his property. Its gonna be tough to get permission if you just go to the door ask then turn around and walk away. My buddies always get mad at me cause I take forever when im talkin to farmers about huntin and it also helps that I am a farmer myself so I have a lot to relate to as far as being able to talk to them and that helps alot when im getting permission to hunt.

[Gooseblitz]

you need to prepare.....I know the Landlord and the neighbors before I ask...I have a permission sign made up I carry with me and an info sheet with info about me, my background, my fmaily, license number, car make and plate # and some info on how important ethics, safety and respect for their land is.

I get the tax maps and study them.....if the LL isn't home I leave my info papaer for them and stop back...once they have read it....my chances sky rocket....people feel better when they have a number to reach you and know who is on their property.....you need to take it seriously because it will make or break you....you need to be good face to face as well....I do land acquistion for a living and some people won't look you in the eye or beat around the bush.....be friendly, direct and honest.....you sound easily discouraged.....that attitude will come across face to face if you are asking and expecting to get turned down.

Good Luck!

First Prize a new car
Second prize a set of steak knives
Third Prize you are fired!

[FOSTER]

WHEN I ASK I ALWAYS SHAKE HANDS AND MAKE EYE CONTACT,INTRODUCE MYSELF AND ASK NICELY.....
IF THEY SAY NO I THANK THEM FOR THEIR TIME SHAKE HANDS AGAIN AND TELL THEM I'LL CHECK AGAIN NEXT SEASON.
IT DOES'NT ALWAYS WORK BUT I HAVE ABOUT 7000 ACERS TO HUNT SPREAD OVER THREE TOWNS AND I DON'T PAY A DIME.

[PITBOSS]

Being respectfully and polite even after being turned down has paid off more times then not for me. I have even had landowner change their mind because I was polite and thank them for their time and said that Irespected their decision

[H-Unit]

After I moved out here I started playing this game. For every 10 fields we scout we'll get 2 yes's and one of those yes's will be crawling with anti's once we start shooting.

[DropEmInDE]

After I moved out here I started playing this game. For every 10 fields we scout we'll get 2 yes's and one of those yes's will be crawling with anti's once we start shooting.

i have said it once...and i will say it again...




WELCOME TO THE EAST COAST !

[BLACK DUCK]

Just keep trying...I have had to go back 3-4 times before they let me hunt!!

[SUPREME]

What helps me alot is asking if they need a hand around the farm.Farmers are always looking for a extra hand.

[carrcreekcaller]

Here's a few pointers that might help.
1. Go just after a rain and never when the farmer has to quit working to talk. Early August is a good time to catch a farmer at home.
2. As stated before if you show up every year they will remember you eventually, be respectful.
3. Tell them who the other farmers in the area that have let you hunt.
4. Make damn sure you pick up your trash, and NEVER pull off into a wet field after you have permission to hunt. Also ask where an ok place to park is so your not in the farmers way with wide equipment.
Thats about all I can think of now, oh yeah I am a farmer so thats the inside scoop. CCC