Best approach to find a hunting spot

[Stryker811]

Hi,

First let me tell you this post is not for asking about where exactly you are hunting.
But i was more wondering what is your approach when you want to find a new spot for deer or turkey hunting.

I'm pretty new to this and i want to learn the ropes.

Do you guys just ask permission to a farmer to hunt on his land, or do you buy yourself a small piece of land to have your private spot?
I'm trying to plan for the next hunting seasons. (i'm in quebec).


Any help is appreciated,
Thanks !

 

[Uisge]

I’ll ask for permission, or find some crown land. I use the I Hunter app a lot, it has the option to buy county land owner maps and shows useable crown land and unoccupied leases with the subscription.

 

[FLHTCUI]

-Do you guys just ask permission to a farmer to hunt on his land, or do you buy yourself a small piece of land to have your private spot?
-Any help is appreciated,
Thanks !

Stryker, buying land is always a good option, but a 1 acre parcel just doesnt cut it unless your buying a marsh and ducks are your game.
Scouting areas open to hunting on crown land works, but the competition is fierce at times.
Getting to know land owners is another way.
Asking for permission when your out an about during the planting or harvest season and lending a hand with some chores while discussing the possibility of hunting on their land.
The barter system may work if you have skill sets that could be beneficial to the land owner, but dont expect a free ride or an easy ride.
Knocking on doors Cold Call style has worked for me in the past.
But, what worked best in Kindersley Saskatchewan was trading some Frozen Sockeye Salmon for the Farmers own field for shooting Geese from his blinds.
But, things have changed since then, people have sold the farm or passed on and the permission doesnt always go along iwth the changes for the good or the bad.
Good Hunting,
Rob

 

[track]

Hi,

First let me tell you this post is not for asking about where exactly you are hunting.
But i was more wondering what is your approach when you want to find a new spot for deer or turkey hunting.

I'm pretty new to this and i want to learn the ropes.

Do you guys just ask permission to a farmer to hunt on his land, or do you buy yourself a small piece of land to have your private spot?
I'm trying to plan for the next hunting seasons. (i'm in quebec).


Any help is appreciated,
Thanks !

Scout, scout and scout. I conduct scouting on private land that I have permission to hunt, which would add-up to about 2 counties. I generally know where the deer hid, just looking for the big boy. I also scout out new land and talk with landowners. Also talk with Game Wardens, wildlife biologists, school bus drivers, grader operators, RCMP, county constables and of course, land owners. When should I scout? Answer: December of the past year until opening day of the current year.

 

[scruffee]

(i'm in quebec).

Good luck, I've hunted Quebec for most of my life and it was really hard finding spots unless you knew someone.

I suggest you go farm to farm, ask permission and be super polite. Most farmers will either say no or tell you they charge guys and are full. If you are willing to pay, you'll find something, if not, keep knocking on doors and you might find something. It wasn't always that way but guys with big pockets started knocking on doors too and offering big money to landowners...

 

[Uisge]

Offer to hunt coyotes on most farmers land and they are usually more than happy to let you. It’s a good ice breaker, mention what else you would like to hunt and usually they are ok with it.

 

[coreyd]

Offer to hunt coyotes on most farmers land and they are usually more than happy to let you. It’s a good ice breaker, mention what else you would like to hunt and usually they are ok with it.

This really depends on what the farmer is farming. If they farm livestock, they don't want the coyotes. If they farm crop they don't want the deer/turkey. Crop farmers look at coyotes as protection for their crop in that they will kill the deer/turkeys that eat their crop.

 

[Stryker811]

Thanks for all the info.. i guess the hard part was not getting my PAL.
I'll definitely start scouting my area for any land that i could ask permission to hunt on it.