how to ask for permission??

[Bridge End Farm]

yeah your daughter probably would seal the deal, might even get you a few cookies as a snack too
I think that would be ok myself what you said below

Another neat thread.

I have YET to walk up and ask permission to hunt a property……but that’s because I don’t have gear yet (I’m seriously narrowed down to an MXT).

BUT…..when the time comes….I have no reservations walking up and asking to hunt. I’m an outgoing fellow and would walk up to the door with detector in hand (that alone may peak some interest).


The pitch I intend to use

“Hello! My name is <Gary in Pennsylvania> and I live on <My Road> in Roaring Brook. My daughter and I are admitted history buffs. And that’s what we do for fun…..find history. You’d be amazed at what may lie just inches below your feet! My daughter and I would LOVE to see what sort of history your property is hiding. It looks like it’s been around for a few generations. Our ultimate goal is to respect your ground….we’ll be careful so that you won’t even know where we’ve dug. And you’re more than welcome to watch or see what we’ve found. Is that OK? “


And even THAT is a little wordy.

My daughter (9yrs old) will be my huntin’ buddy, and her presence will also likely be a good ‘ice breaking calmer-downer’ for the property owner.


I’ll let ya know how well it works!

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[Tom_in_CA]

I have heard of people bringing their young kids with them (they gotta be young and cute), and getting more positive answers. Funny how that psychology works, but I guess it puts you into the positive light of a respectful family man or whatever.

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

well maybe borrow one of the kids from allys daycare when i go hunting..lol...gregg

 

[Bridge End Farm]

well maybe borrow one of the kids from allys daycare when i go hunting..lol...gregg

Lord thats funny rofl

 

[Shawn112]

Most people have a very hard time saying no to kids or when kisd are present. I take my daughter and son with me because I inheritated three detectors. The only draw backs is when my daughter is done, we are all done

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

tell her there is a secret cache of cookies buried around there somewhere and she will keep swinging the detector..lol..gregg

 

[packerbacker]

Only one sure way

 

[garrettman64]

I will try this and let you know Thank You from Garrettman64

 

[Bridge End Farm]

Only one sure way

cash always talks in any deal or transaction lol

 

[jamespavelka24]

Usually you ask nice and offer them a percent of your findings.
usually between 15 and 25 percent.

If you have a kid bring them it might help to convince them that you are not a threat to them.