Taking care of the landowner....

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That's a nice picture. :thumbup:
Never thought hay bales could be so photogenic. :)

He reminds me too much of the time that I took iced tea out to the hay field and all the guys were complaining that it was so hot. My uncle set down his tea glass gave that half smile of his and gave his words of wisdom for the day…

"You know when I was a kid, I would think nothing of getting out in hundred degree heat, throwing a hundred and twenty pound hay bales onto the wagon four high and a tie. Forty years later, I have to admit that I still don't think much of the idea."

Somehow none of the guys took comfort in that thought.
 
I've learned several things about hunting other people's land. First, they prefer not to have local people using the land because they have the habit of overusing the privilege. Second, your biggest enemy to hunting on someone else's land is your vehicle. I learned years ago to always hide my vehicle if possible. Being unseen and quiet is your best hope of long term access. If the land owner see's and hears your vehicle every time he looks around he will get tired of you. Always drive on existing trails or roads unless you have permission to drive somewhere else. Neighboring hunters may not take kindly to your using 4 wheel utility vehicles because they affect hunting on neighboring land, and they my take every opportunity to cause you trouble. Hunting the boundary fences is another way of causing trouble with the neighbors. Finally, it's a good idea to have the landowner help you load your game. That way he knows what is coming off of his property.
 
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sage5907, Great advice. I keep the landowner in venison supply and we talk mostly every other day. He enjoys the good conversation as much as I do.:thumbup::thumbup:
 
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