Zappa wrote:southwest shooter wrote:Zappa wrote:southwest shooter wrote:Go knock on some farmers doors I think you'll have mote luck .
I wouldnt know where to start ? knock on any farmers door that has a bit of acreage ? I dont think many would appreciate strangers knocking on their door wanting to shoot up on their land.
BS did someone geld you champ ?
Not last time i checked.
I respect peoples privacy and not my style rocking up redneck and gun-ho like knocking on peoples door, wanting to dump my brass and crap on their land. A bit obnoxious rocking up unannounced and uncultured. I've got too much self-respect for that style.
YMMV.
It can be hard to get on to property, particularly if you dont have a lead in, such as another land owner to vouch for you nearby, or a common acquaintance of a landowner for example.
But knocking on doors can be useful...there is that old yarn that goes something like--"if you ask 10 sheilas in a bar for a root, you'll likely get 9 slaps in the face...and one root..!"
(Im sick of being slapped thats why i hunt...
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Go knock on doors...if you see bunnies on a property go knock on the door & introduce yourself--tell em you can shoot the bunnies safely--show them your farmer assist literature & use that as your lead in.
If they have pets, offer to keep the offal of what you shoot for the wifes/kids pet cat, & bones/meat for the dogs, & offer to share any meat with them...
Dont press them to let you on there & then, leave your number & offer for them to call you any time.
Let them know you're there for the right reasons.
Ask them if they would mind if you popped your head in to say "hi" next time you drive past...
Yes, expect knock backs for sure...there are rude arrogant farmers just like people in the city, and they have the right to refuse...but realise not all farmers will be like that...some will appreciate you asking, rather than just shooting over the fence illegally.
As for farmer assist...its a great initiative (on the surface) so sign up for it if you've got nowhere to shoot..
It is however a bit of a lottery so dont for a moment hang all your hopes on it...chances of getting anything worthwhile is pretty low.
But as i said earlier, use your membership as a bit of creedance to help you get on properties.
As SWest shooter said in different words... if you dont ask you dont get.
The man who knows everything, doesnt really know everything...he's just stopped learning...