Re: Absent landowner access?
[Re: Yes sir]
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01/02/20 11:59 PM
01/02/20 11:59 PM
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Calvin
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I'd add your # If you dont trust them with your # why should they trust you on their land Yep!
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Re: Absent landowner access?
[Re: Thumbian]
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01/03/20 12:20 PM
01/03/20 12:20 PM
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BigBob
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Might want to include a permission form they can sign and send back so you have written permission on hand.
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Re: Absent landowner access?
[Re: Thumbian]
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01/03/20 01:22 PM
01/03/20 01:22 PM
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GREENCOUNTYPETE
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absolutely write up a nice letter explaining yourself proof read it have others read it so that you can tell if your knowledge of trapping has you saying things that may not be clear to others who are not trappers , it has worked for me . put a cell phone number on it so they can call you with questions.
I like the permission in writing so I made a simple worksheet up my info is on the letter the worksheet they can circle the species they want trapped and I included a stamped self addressed envelope. you have some time and a stamp lost if you get no response use the parcel number and address if it has one so that you are very specific in what you are asking.
sometimes if you promise no mercy on the raccoon that keep crapping in the shed or porkies chewing up the siding you might well get to trap other species.
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Re: Absent landowner access?
[Re: Thumbian]
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01/03/20 05:05 PM
01/03/20 05:05 PM
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remrogers
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Here in Oregon, one needs permission from the landowner or legal tenant to trespass onto private property for any reason.
Last edited by remrogers; 01/03/20 05:05 PM.
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Re: Absent landowner access?
[Re: Hoosier71]
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01/03/20 05:20 PM
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seiowatrapper
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My favorite trapping ground that I have permission on was acquired by letter with stamped self addressed envelope for return. I did include my phone number. In the letter I tell them about myself, why trapping is important, and what I would like to do, without sounding rigid - meaning if they want to change the terms I have suggested to feel free and do so. Good puncuation and manners can also go a long way. If I were to receive a well thought out letter, that also included the bolded items above, even if the answer was "no", I would respect that effort and make a serious effort to reply. Good approach. ^^ Meanwhile...as a landowner who has tried to get people to trap my ground at times, with little success, it is a little funny to me that you are having to do that. Don't get me wrong, I think you are doing the right thing, it's just that it is interesting that there can be such disparity between regions.
Last edited by seiowatrapper; 01/03/20 05:25 PM.
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Re: Absent landowner access?
[Re: EdP]
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01/03/20 05:23 PM
01/03/20 05:23 PM
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seiowatrapper
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If the land is farmed is it highly likely the person leasing it has the right to grant or deny access. It depends on the terms of the lease but with an absent landowner who does not hunt the land, it seems likely the farmer is who you need to talk to. I have trapped farmed land in both situations. If the land is NOT farmed, I think you are on the right track. You might be able to find a phone number via the internet if you would prefer to call but your letter method lets you make your case for trapping better than a call I think. Also, good advice. ^^ In Iowa, where I live, unless a farm land lease agreement specifically reserves the right to hunt/fish/trap for the owner(lessor)...the default is that this right of refusal goes to the lessee/tenant. I suspect that is true in other states too.
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Re: Absent landowner access?
[Re: Thumbian]
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01/03/20 05:25 PM
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The Beav
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I would get In my truck and make contact with these land owners. The letter thing Is Ok but personal contact Is better.
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