Who brings “thank you” holiday gift to the owner of their permission

I carry $20 gift cards to a local ice cream parlor and my business cards. If I stop at a farm and ask. I hand them both regardless of whether permission is given or not. If they refuse ( or more often they don’t have what I’m looking for) I thank them and ask if they know of some one. I’m competing with the local Amish boys who trap or catch pigeons. I understand they sell them. I think they do this at night using nets. They can clear out a barn in one night.

6 bottles of Wine to one (mother of the farmer) as a thank you, two bottles of Scotch to another, these where the two permission I needed to get my FAC, well worth it.

...those Amish are a mercenary bunch...

...they smuggle cigarettes and grow and sell weed...

...they are sharp horse traders and smugglers as well... 

Lots and lots of deer jerky goes out to them. They seem to love it. The biggest property I hunt with a few buddies of mine, we all chip in each year to get the owner Ravens tickets for the Steelers @ Ravens home game which is a popular rivalry. Pricey, but worth it.

I take gifts as well. Jt all depends on the farmers to be honest. Some I may take some whiskey, others maybe different styles of cuisine like Mexican, Italian etc. I also greased the wheels of the fire station down the block from me. I cooked both shifts a full Mexican dinner and they donated me an scba tank. I agree that showing appreciation goes a long way plus following the rules.

I'm known as the "cookie guy" at the dairies I shoot at.

The guys that have permission to hunt deer(bow and arrow only) on part of my land mow the woods lanes in the summer and bring some processed meat(backstrap, hamburger, and sausage) at the end of the season. They are also very respectful and always text me when they will be on the property. I have a small outbuilding with a bar and pool table that we will sometimes gather at after dark(if there are no shot deer to be tracked) to have some beers and recount the events of their day's hunt, until wives start calling/texting. Their behavior is much appreciated and they are always welcomed back. We all prefer that type arrangement to just cold cash lease.

when I was trapping real heavy , I always gave each landowner or renter a fifth each holiday. Went a long ways towards good will.

Cool stories. I'm still new and haven't sought out any permissions yet, but now I know how to do it the right way. Thanks!

Ghostranger, they are some lucky Hunters.

This is a great topic!

I am really blessed to live in a rural area. Know many landowners and have several permissions. Some all they want is a simple thank you but I always try to do something nice. Our extra garden harvest is shared as is our BBQ sauce. Then there is gooseberry Jam that makes a hit. One place is very special. Waterfowl hunt it and actually anything I want to do. Fish, trap, deer , Dove etc. One stipulation though. I am in charge of things like this. When anyone asks the farmer to utilize the place he gives them my number. They call me for permission to hunt his place? I mean really? If I know them and trust them or even want to take them it is up to me. Said if I don't want them there say no and do not feel bad about it. I walk in many places or use my ATV. He says how come you don't just drive your truck to your places. I said because of ruts or maybe getting stuck. His response. If you get stuck I have a tractor and can pull you out. Then next time you know what conditions that was and not to do it again. I mean really? Know the combinations to his locked gates and keys for the other ones. Can use large air conditioned and heated his shop if I need too. Dang! really, really, really blessed. 

Near every trip up north to shoot ground squirrels we buy him a bottle of whisky

Just say happy Christmas it’s so rare these days I’m sure he’ll be delighted and anything after that is a bonus lol 

@blackpaw, funny you should ask. My wife and I rode our Tandem bicycle over to one of my permissions yesterday 9/8/20. We brought some of our home grown garlic for the owner and chatted awhile. This coming weekend am hoping to get out there to help with their woodchuck problems...

@l.leon cool to hear about the bicycle too...I am sure when you cycle you let your wife do all the work. . You hold the gun for ride-bys pesting.

Also, one of your fears can be settled. With the owner of one of your permissions accepting garlic, at least you know they aren’t vampires.

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Funny... but true about the garlic... I rat at this place at night... knowing they’re not vampires definitely helps...

Now all you have to worry about is all the chupacabras.