So for the last year I've been passing by a piece of property driving back and forth to work. Just under 200 acres. Nice local piece of property. The other day I drove out that way and saw a truck so I stopped in and waited about 10 minutes. The guy came back to his truck and we talked for a bit and I asked if there was a chance he might consider letting me hunt the property. He said his brother was the owner but thought it might me ok. He took my number and said let me make a call and I'll get back to ya. Real nice guy and we seemed to hit it off. He said he'd give me a call in a few days. This coming Saturday, the 24th, will be 2 weeks but I haven't heard from him. I have his number but hesitant to call because I don't wanna seem "pushy" or anything like that. What do you all think? Should I call him, wait longer or just chalk up the no response as a no?
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I don't think 2 weeks would be being pushy but I get where you are coming from.
I don't think it would seem pushy. Just call him and ask him if he's had a chance to talk to his brother. He may have forgotten or may not have communicated with him. Good luck! Blessings........Pastorjim
Definitely call him. He may have lost or misplaced your number. Worst case scenario is he says no, and if you don’t call, then it’s still a no.
Text the number, everyone can always respond to a text (at least I would think). Most people get busy man so he probably forgot to ask.
Call him, a text is a no. Too easy to ignore or pretend it wasn’t received. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
YES!!! Thanks guys! I just gave him a call and he said he had not talked to his brother but gave me the ok to hunt! I think he said they are joint owners but said to get in touch with him next weekend and he’d take me out to show me the property and everything. I just got another +\- 193 acres to hunt! He said sorry for not calling back but thanked me for calling him. Nice guy and can’t wait to get out there!
Persistence wins again!!! Here’s a few things to consider. Make sure to ask him if anyone else has permission to hunt the property. Get written permission if possible. I’ve had an old timer tell me “my word is good enough” and then halfway through the season his Alzheimer’s kicked in and he had no memory of our conversation lol. Finally make sure to ask if there is anything you can do to help him out. Glad to hear it worked for you.
When you get there with him, after a friendly warm handshake, with a big, warm smile, thank him for taking his time to show you around. Get to know him a little and get to know about the land and be sure to ask him if there is anything that you can do to help him out. Before you leave also ask him if he like venison and tell him that if you are successful you would love to share some with him.
Thanks guys! The day I met him I told him I'd be glad to help out with things around the property. He's a hunter too and said he takes some guys out there from time to time but made it sound like they are usually with him. He's not much older than me so hopefully Alzheimer's won't be an issue. He remembered exactly who I was when I called him so that's a good start. When I met him I squeezed in that I work from our local sheriff's office so I have a feeling that helped a little too. Although I'm a corrections sergeant but not a full time peace officer, he still seemed to like the idea of having me on and around the property to keep an eye out. I know his brother lives in Nevada but he's closer. I'll ask him to write me a permission note so just in case there are any issues, at least I have that. I'm gonna start writing some questions down to ask him when I see him again just so I don't forget. If anyone can think of anything else, please let me know. I wanna make sure I'm a good "tenant" and not mess anything up.
most of all just try to be his friend. you might have company in there hunting this year but the following year you might have it all to yourself. just take it slow with him. it is easy to get excited now that you have permission. i would just take your time with visiting the property. going there everyday right in the beginning might annoy him until he gets to know you more. congrats!
