It is more over money then anyone wants to admit. I know farmers and ranchers around me that have known me since I was a kid. I treat another mans property as if it were my own and try to leave it better then I found it. It still always boils down to them asking what I will pay them to help get rid of their hog problem! You don't have a hog problem if you want to try and profit from the killing of them! Once you truly have a problem you will want them gone no matter what.
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I can see where it would be a problem having strangers on your property messing things up if your an owner....but if your a hunter that cleans up and respects other peoples stuff ..treat it as if it were theirs and not yours...its pretty easy to find someone to let you at least help them with hogs...i have 4 properties i hunt and have never had an issue on any of them. one, is heavily populated with all kinds of farm critters...the trick i have found out is 1. Leave a very small footprint...leave it like it was when you arrived minus a feral hog or 4. 2. Be respectful....if they are having family over dont gripe, pick another day ..it is their property. 3. Be small and discrete....if they dont really see you or your stuff makes em happy, hard to do but it is possible most of the time depending on property size. 4. Ask ,ask and ask...the more people you ask the better your chances at finding a place...you dont ask....you dont hunt.
Good luck...it is actually possible to find a place..and tge more places you find gives you more references for peoples property you dont know.
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I do not usually get involved in these types of threads - but being a "Rancher Randy" I kind of took offense to your self entitled mentality. It is apparent from your profile that you have nowhere to hunt and are fishing around for a free invite. I could be wrong but I doubt it.
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No, it's not. At least not with me. The paltry amount that anyone can charge for a hog hunt wouldn't be worth squat to me. I do not want strangers on my place. Period.Originally posted by bone View Post
Yes, I want them gone, but I'm not willing, nor do I have the time, to fool with strangers on my place. They would be more trouble than the hogs.Comment
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Originally posted by whopper1800 View Post
Not only do you need to let him hunt your property, but he expects you to feed him too...
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Sorry if I came across as an *** but there are other ways to gain permission to hunt.
I have some property along a road where there was about 1/2 mile of fence down due to flood waters from a creek. My FIL and I were working on the fence and a young guy stopped and asked if we needed any help. He is a freshman in college and looking for work to cover fuel costs for the commute. Long story short he is now helping me out at the place when needed and has a place to dove hunt and fish on.
The OP's first thread he is bashing land owners- not a good way to start off.
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How many farmers/ranchers have you actually asked?Comment
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I have found that asking permission to hunt is a whole lot like when you get pulled over by an officer. A whole lot of the outcome depends on how you present yourself and your attitude.Comment
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Maybe he comes from a state where you can find land to hunt easy and free? I could see that being the case.
That being said.....it is kind of funny and sad when you hear/see a rancher or farmer complain about all those hogs they have costing them millions a year in damages but then state they charge $1000 to come hunt them
Guess they aren't in too much of a hurry to get rid of their problem, huh? 
I can see why the OP would be frustrated.Last edited by Bowhuntamistad; 09-03-2016, 03:19 PM.Comment
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Possibly so... I think if you work to develop friendships and acquaintances the offers will come. Especially if you can offer up something in exchange . Bartering is a good way to get hunting opportunities.Originally posted by Bowhuntamistad View PostComment
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I'll play. I had a hog problem and let my neighbor hunt them. All the rules were clear. Before I know it I've got multiple vehicles spotlighting at all hours of the night. I sent them packing. Id rather have a hog problem.Comment
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One of my most productive hog spots is a farm 2 miles from my house and it's totally free ( money wise ) !! I lucked into it thru another farmer friend of mine and I got permission about 7 years ago to do a couple hog hunts over a weeks time. I meet with the owner and spent several hours with him going over his property and all the rules. Rule number 1, kill all the hogs you see! Rule 2, no deer. Several other rules about not tearing up his place and what access was allowed. I ended up helping hook his truck to a trailer. A simple thing at the time that I thought nothing of. I killed a few hogs over the next few evenings and I took them some meat after getting it processed. I also offered to help around the farm if needed. Long story short, 7 years later I help with feeding animals from time to time when they are out of town. A little mowing here and there,and my wife does some cleaning from time to time. I now have 2 permanent stands and feeders on the property. Unlimited access, deer are allowed and most of all we have become great friends.
My point, it may be the way you are approaching the whole thing. Land owners do not "owe" you anything. It's a privilege!!Comment
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YepOriginally posted by Drycreek3189 View Post
Also hunters aren't "helping" with a hog problem anyway. Helicopters and traps will help not someone out hunting. However hunters claim they're helping I'm sure just to try and make land owners think they need their services haha. Landowners aren't charging people to help with a problem they're charging people to come on to their property for sportComment
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Whatever it takes my friend ..if they feel im helping and they are happy with the arrangement...im happy too..i'll keep not helping.Comment
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