I live in the city and own no property. I hunt my friends property. About 23 acres. We've been friends for over 15 years now. He does not hunt nor does he have any family that hunts. I mentioned something to him about 3 years ago about putting in a 1/4 to 1/2 acre food plot and he said he didn't care. He said he'd help. He has a tractor, disk, till, all the tools to put in a nice plot. We would have to clear out quite a bit of brush and a few trees. I just haven't taken him up on it because it is not my property. I thought about paying him like a lease or something. He said he probably wouldn't take the money. He keeps saying he doesn't care. Again , it isn't my property and I'm not too comfortable tearing up a property that isn't mine. What your thoughts?
If I knew the owner well enough, so I know he is serious. I wouldn't have a problem clearing for a plot or something else. But he wouldn't have a choice on being compensated.
If your buddy is fine with it I say go for it. It's getting a little late in the year for it this year if you haven't started yet so maybe start the discussion for next year. Thank him with a couple back straps.
I'd say you are safe, just throw him a case of beer and some venison sausage, dogs, steaks, brats, etc throughout the year
If he owns the property and gives you permission then have at it. Just be very clear with your objectives so you don't get halfway through the project and he freezes up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Since it's a friend of yours (not leasing), I can see how that would make you feel a little awkward. But, if you're really tight with this friend, I would go ahead with your plans. Sounds like a good opportunity. What state are you in?
If he is willing to help out and commits then you are good to go. Just remember to be appreciative and over to help improve his property. Maybe by paying for the seed, lime and fertilizer. That way you are not just tearing it up but making the soil better.
A food plot is a property improvement...stop worrying about it and get it done. He gives permission and you pay for the materials and fuel, easy peasy.
I would get written signed permission just to be safe, basically the same as what you get to have permission to hunt the property and then the rest is up to you.
"He said he'd help. He has a tractor, disk, till, all the tools to put in a nice plot" Sounds like you wouldn't be tearing it up but he would. 1/2 acre food plot is nothing I wouldn't worry about it and take him up on the offer
I’d tell him to stay out of your way and shut his pie hole cause you’re about to tear sh!t up and you dont want to hear any whining.... nah really, like already said, if done right it’s an improvement to a property. Can even add value. I would look at it as a win/win for the both of you. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Sounds like he like your friendship and has no problem with you putting his property to good use. Hook him up with some fresh meat from the property and I'm sure he'd be appreciative. It feels good to help others. Just him enjoy you enjoying the land. Unless you made a toxic landfill out of the property anything you do anyhow will go right back to nature once you stop so don't think of it as tearing it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
