I often send gift cards to landowners around Christmas or New Years as a thank you. One thing to stress is to ask EVERY year and don’t just assume because you could last year you still can the following year.?
As a landowner trapper, I try to help the other landowners as much as I can. I trap their nuisance critters for them. Ground hogs under buildings, skunks in barns ETC. That helps keep your permission from year to year. Also ask if they're having critter troubles , and offer to help out. Here we're in cattle country, so letting the landowner know about down fences or cattle that are not looking good or have a new calf away from the herd is a nice thing to do. If you treat them as you would like to be treated it'll work a lot better for everyone. Good job Stu , a lot of good info there.
Good advice. I haven't had to ask for permission in years. Landowners call me. One of my landowners is manager for a Farmer's Co-Op. I helped him out with beavers flooding his hay fields so he gives my phone number out when farmers ask him for help with destructive critters. I often have to turn some away because I simply can't keep up with the demand. However, I treat my landowners as if they are doing me a favor and not the other way around.
Thank you for sharing your respect for the landowner. As a landowner I appreciate it when people understand that the land is a gift, not a right. Would be glad to have you in my area. Respect is the only way to go. Let the owner and the renter both know of your wishes. Not a problem if we know from the start.
Another good way is to go to the local farmers hangout like a diner or convenient store. They’re always in there as a group. I picked up over 1100 acres in one yr by simply hanging a sign at their hangout(with the owners permission of course) asking if any farmers or ranchers are having problems with beaver causing flooding or coyotes killing calves during calving season to contact me & put my number on the sign. I had several guys call asking how much I charged. When I told them I wasn’t charging them just asking permission to help them out they were surprised & happily gave me access.
I started trapping 3 years ago and I'm starting to get more property permission just by talking to people. Being nice goes a long way. Not butt kissing, just a genuine conversation with a land owner.
Thanks for the tips I've never really went up to anyone and asked for permission to hunt there land. I've always stuck to the public land hunting cuz people in my state Michigan are very picky about there land. But this video gave me a better look at how to approach a land owner for permission. I have hunted for 24 years and have never hunted private property. So thanks for the tips
Well... as CCO says, there's a way to go about it to increase your odds of getting a "yes". In a nut shell, be friendly, neighborly, and respectful. Smile and say hello. Being a New Yorker our first thought generally is, "What's this guy selling?" But contrary to popular belief, we're approachable and willing to listen if you don't catch us in the middle of some business. And also as CCO brings up, he gets maybe 1 out of 8 folks to say yes. Just keep at it. Good lookin' out.
Good advice. On thing I like to do is if I catch a fox I always tan it and give it to the land owner. They always seem to enjoy things like that and it keeps a good relationship going.
Stu this is my second season trapping and have learned a great deal from your videos. Any time I see a new trapper asking questions I just tell them “Coon Creek”.
Good advice . I give a small gift around Christmas for allowing me hunt and trap. Some landowners like to see what I get. Key word respect those people. This helps everyone.
I feel a big part of why your youtube channel is so great is because they channel just a regular mans life, they dont feel scripted and always helpful!
One thing that I have discovered is offering help. As a high schooler myself, I have found that just by simply leaving your phone number with those older guys and just offering to help them out once in awhile goes a long way. A lot of the times I'll get a phone call and it'll be an older gentleman asking for me to come over and help him unload some feed bags or help work cattle for a day. Just an idea for those younger kids out there.
Good advice, got a guy right now who wants me to catch him some rabbits to eat in exchange for me to trap his land, I've got him a few so far! Keep it up Brother!
If your state has a property owner registry (tax assessor office website usually), it will help you see property lines and owners name. Posted before I got to the part in the video where you said this. I had a book with permision slipd printed in it with several on each page. that way the people you ask can see all the others that have accepted you already. this gives them a sense that you are trust worthy..
Great info for new trappers. I've been using most of these techniques for years. Another one I add is to always get written permission. I have these printed out and already with me that has a blank space for the landowners name and a place for them and myself to sign. It states that I have permission to trap the parcel of land and that the landowner isn't responsible for my safety or any of my equipment. A lot of landowners still think they're liable for anyone that's on their property. And they may be depending on which state you live in. But this piece of paper goes a long way towards making them feel comfortable knowing that you're only there for one reason. And that doesn't include trying to cause them any harm.
We're all the same generally. I mean having a field torn up by someone's carelessness or finding a gate left open where you know you closed it, or any number of things, we're all going to react in a similar way - positive or negative depending how we are approached and treated. People skills baby! People skills!
One of my landowners like seeing my catches and like likes when I send him pictures of the catches , I give him some deer jerky and let him use a couple of my cage traps during the summer.
Great advise bud i alao have business cards printed up to leave with the people I trap for. So they can refer me to other people and they have my card.
Do you good work! I no nothing about trapping, but you've made a great presentation and if I'm ever approached by someone to trap in my land...I have a clue how that convo should go... TY!
You said a phone book is a thing of the past and I agree. I have no issue finding out who owns the place, but my problem is finding where to meet the owner.
Hi my name is Darek I'm from Norridge il .I did find you on youtube not long ago and really gat fascinated of your fishing passion . I'm fishing myself and i do love it but not having a lot of experience like you . My dream is to go with you at last one and learn from the best. Sorry for my english but I'm Polish guy living in il.for 25 years . Let me known if it is possible. I'm welder myself and love your skils and creativity olsow planing to build the boat myself. Thanks for reading and i hope that you at last answer.
One other thing I would add. When ever meet or see them, especially the first time is to remove your sunglasses, if they are wearing sunglasses then wait a few minutes and put yours on. 34 years in business tought me that. They want to see excactly who they are dealing with.
Hi. Just watch and I 100% agree with what you said in the video. One thing i think you could of talked about a little more is helping land owner out. I have one property where the land owner only let me trap coyotes and every year he let me do more critters and he helps me out by talking to his neighbours. After 5 years now I trap both sides of the road and all the properties 3 miles each way from his place just cuz he put out a good word for me to his neighbors.
Anytime you work on a farmer's land it goes a long way if you're polite and respectful. We did an HDD job on a farmers land for a gas utility company and the farmer had no real say, he wasn't the customer. BUT.....not making a mess and being polite really can stop the angry calls the owner of my company would get otherwise. And the owner HATES those calls and shit rolls downhill.
Great video, every year my girlfriend and I make up goody baskets for every person that has given us permission. I also do free damage control work through the summer for farms that then let us trap during season. Most of the time it’s raccoons killing chickens. Easy fix
Always wear orange hat when trapping during deer season. I almost got shot by the landowner I had permission from. He took a few shots from the backdoor and I had on brown coveralls.
One suggestion is to have the owner show you where his land boundaries are and if there are any parts of it that he declares off limits. Also, are you allowed to drive onto his property or must you walk.Tell him whether you will be using any firearms in case he hears shots.
As a landowner I'd say it depends on the kid. If the child is quiet and respectful it goes a long way, if the child butts in, roams around my buildings, answers back then I'll deny the adult any access.
Be respectful ie yes sir , no sir etc.. If they say no then thank them for their time. I had a no turn to a yes just because I treated them with respect even though they initially said no.
i am the son cousin and nephew of many landowners another good thing to do to keep permission is do not overstep boundaries if they do not want bobcats killed leave the cats alone if they dont want people driving around off the road stay on the road if your not allowed on the place until after hunting season stay off and the last thing is if they need help with muskrats or anyother animal if you can help them do it
I know this is off topic but I am having a lot of trouble trapping fox and coyote because my footholds keep getting dug up and I don’t know what to do. Do you have any suggestions?
Another good idea ,,,friends of friends of friends of friends ,,,,,not everyone traps or knows how ,,,and friends may know of a farmer who's having troubles with predators ,,,,.
Also I know you dont mean it like this, and most likely not many people even watch the last few seconds of the vid, but "i appreciate the view" might make some people get the wrong impression that they're just a number. I think something like "have a good one" or "thanks for watching".
Respectfully, I think most know that without positive viewer response i.e. a thumbs up, this content wouldn't be here. I could be wrong but, I'm pretty sure it enables CCO to continue on the platform. All good.
@@charlesmurray1220 Thanks for the reply! I don't think we disagree, promoting the thumbs up is a great way to remind people that a little action on their part goes a long way for the channel as a whole. I was just commenting on the signoff, specifically the line "I appreciate the view". If true growth as well as maintaining a preexisting audience is the goal I feel CCO would best benefit from a sign off that still thanks, but omits the label of "view" to his viewers. Maybe "Thanks for watching and if you enjoyed don't forget to share the channel with your trapping buddies". I really hope my comment doesn't come off as annoying or overly critical, I've been watching CCO since I was 12 and boarded my first coons, grays, and skunks using his professional fur handling series everytime, there's really no better content out there! His channel is obviously very seasonal but the dedication to content creation even while average views are down is inarguable. Have a good one man, and have a good one CCO if you see this, gl this season, can't wait to start.
When I go ask for permission I'm nervous evrey time I go to ask for new permission. What helps me is thinking I dont have permission to be there anyways so if they say no I'm not out anything. I worry more about what kind of dogs they have more than them being mean most of the time Landowners are very nice even if they say no.
409 views and 100 likes come on guys the man is taking his time to give us information. The least we can do is give a 👍....
I often send gift cards to landowners around Christmas or New Years as a thank you. One thing to stress is to ask EVERY year and don’t just assume because you could last year you still can the following year.?
Hit the 👍 button boys and girls, this man has helped us. Now help him. Great vid as always.
As a landowner trapper, I try to help the other landowners as much as I can. I trap their nuisance critters for them. Ground hogs under buildings, skunks in barns ETC. That helps keep your permission from year to year. Also ask if they're having critter troubles , and offer to help out. Here we're in cattle country, so letting the landowner know about down fences or cattle that are not looking good or have a new calf away from the herd is a nice thing to do. If you treat them as you would like to be treated it'll work a lot better for everyone. Good job Stu , a lot of good info there.
Good advice. I haven't had to ask for permission in years. Landowners call me. One of my landowners is manager for a Farmer's Co-Op. I helped him out with beavers flooding his hay fields so he gives my phone number out when farmers ask him for help with destructive critters. I often have to turn some away because I simply can't keep up with the demand. However, I treat my landowners as if they are doing me a favor and not the other way around.
Thank you for sharing your respect for the landowner. As a landowner I appreciate it when people understand that the land is a gift, not a right. Would be glad to have you in my area. Respect is the only way to go. Let the owner and the renter both know of your wishes. Not a problem if we know from the start.
Another good way is to go to the local farmers hangout like a diner or convenient store. They’re always in there as a group. I picked up over 1100 acres in one yr by simply hanging a sign at their hangout(with the owners permission of course) asking if any farmers or ranchers are having problems with beaver causing flooding or coyotes killing calves during calving season to contact me & put my number on the sign. I had several guys call asking how much I charged. When I told them I wasn’t charging them just asking permission to help them out they were surprised & happily gave me access.
You have the right attitude and outlook, respectfully treat the land owner, good job.
I started trapping 3 years ago and I'm starting to get more property permission just by talking to people. Being nice goes a long way. Not butt kissing, just a genuine conversation with a land owner.
Companies pay big bucks to consultant to teach employees how to sell! Great points, easy to see why you have the success you do!😊
Thanks for the tips I've never really went up to anyone and asked for permission to hunt there land. I've always stuck to the public land hunting cuz people in my state Michigan are very picky about there land. But this video gave me a better look at how to approach a land owner for permission. I have hunted for 24 years and have never hunted private property. So thanks for the tips
Well... as CCO says, there's a way to go about it to increase your odds of getting a "yes". In a nut shell, be friendly, neighborly, and respectful. Smile and say hello. Being a New Yorker our first thought generally is, "What's this guy selling?" But contrary to popular belief, we're approachable and willing to listen if you don't catch us in the middle of some business. And also as CCO brings up, he gets maybe 1 out of 8 folks to say yes. Just keep at it. Good lookin' out.
Good advice. On thing I like to do is if I catch a fox I always tan it and give it to the land owner. They always seem to enjoy things like that and it keeps a good relationship going.
Stu this is my second season trapping and have learned a great deal from your videos. Any time I see a new trapper asking questions I just tell them “Coon Creek”.
Good advice . I give a small gift around Christmas for allowing me hunt and trap. Some landowners like to see what I get. Key word respect those people. This helps everyone.
I feel a big part of why your youtube channel is so great is because they channel just a regular mans life, they dont feel scripted and always helpful!
One thing that I have discovered is offering help. As a high schooler myself, I have found that just by simply leaving your phone number with those older guys and just offering to help them out once in awhile goes a long way. A lot of the times I'll get a phone call and it'll be an older gentleman asking for me to come over and help him unload some feed bags or help work cattle for a day. Just an idea for those younger kids out there.
Thanks for the advice I’m currently a junior and I’m looking to start trapping for the first time
you are so right about tearing up their land or roads if is muddy. good video and i gave you a thumbs up. north dakota checking in
Good advice, got a guy right now who wants me to catch him some rabbits to eat in exchange for me to trap his land, I've got him a few so far! Keep it up Brother!
If your state has a property owner registry (tax assessor office website usually), it will help you see property lines and owners name. Posted before I got to the part in the video where you said this. I had a book with permision slipd printed in it with several on each page. that way the people you ask can see all the others that have accepted you already. this gives them a sense that you are trust worthy..
Awesome video, been watching your channel for years and youre still my favorite channel.
Fantastic advise Stu 👍! Keep up the great work 👌
Great advise, could you please do a video sometime about baits used? Like what kind of baits for dogproofs to keep cats away and such?
dead spot on! Rona cough made me laugh!
Great info for new trappers. I've been using most of these techniques for years. Another one I add is to always get written permission. I have these printed out and already with me that has a blank space for the landowners name and a place for them and myself to sign. It states that I have permission to trap the parcel of land and that the landowner isn't responsible for my safety or any of my equipment. A lot of landowners still think they're liable for anyone that's on their property. And they may be depending on which state you live in. But this piece of paper goes a long way towards making them feel comfortable knowing that you're only there for one reason. And that doesn't include trying to cause them any harm.
Iam very happy with the way you told me about where to buy the wax for making wax dirt . I thank you very much a lot cheaper than online
It’s amazing that America farmers are the same as Irish farmers when it comes to asking for permission.
We're all the same generally. I mean having a field torn up by someone's carelessness or finding a gate left open where you know you closed it, or any number of things, we're all going to react in a similar way - positive or negative depending how we are approached and treated. People skills baby! People skills!
One of my landowners like seeing my catches and like likes when I send him pictures of the catches , I give him some deer jerky and let him use a couple of my cage traps during the summer.
Dont be afraid to offer a hand if they ever need it, sometimes duck farmers flood and do need a extra hand
Great advise bud i alao have business cards printed up to leave with the people I trap for. So they can refer me to other people and they have my card.
Thank you so much I’ve been wondering about this for a long time
Ask them if they’re having any problems with certain animals that you can target for them.
Do you good work! I no nothing about trapping, but you've made a great presentation and if I'm ever approached by someone to trap in my land...I have a clue how that convo should go... TY!
"we have the most messed up deer season" lmao you got that right man
Good info Stu. Thanks for sharing.👍🏻
Someone else mentioned it but I ask if there is any particular critter they are having problems with.
You said a phone book is a thing of the past and I agree. I have no issue finding out who owns the place, but my problem is finding where to meet the owner.
This is a great video. Thank you
A case of beer goes a long ways too!
Great video.
This video was very helpful. Thanks for making it!
Hi my name is Darek I'm from Norridge il .I did find you on youtube not long ago and really gat fascinated of your fishing passion . I'm fishing myself and i do love it but not having a lot of experience like you . My dream is to go with you at last one and learn from the best. Sorry for my english but I'm Polish guy living in il.for 25 years . Let me known if it is possible. I'm welder myself and love your skils and creativity olsow planing to build the boat myself. Thanks for reading and i hope that you at last answer.
audio is so much better!! love this content!
Hey CCO, Got a question. If you get a "No thank you", do you ever go back at some later time and ask again?
Can you do a video on making coyote stretchers? Thanks keep up the good work
Very Good Information Stu, Things we don't Really Think About
One other thing I would add. When ever meet or see them, especially the first time is to remove your sunglasses, if they are wearing sunglasses then wait a few minutes and put yours on. 34 years in business tought me that. They want to see excactly who they are dealing with.
Soldiers the world over are taught 'hearts and minds' begins with the window to your soul, your uncovered eyes.
Great info. Thanks
Hi. Just watch and I 100% agree with what you said in the video. One thing i think you could of talked about a little more is helping land owner out. I have one property where the land owner only let me trap coyotes and every year he let me do more critters and he helps me out by talking to his neighbours. After 5 years now I trap both sides of the road and all the properties 3 miles each way from his place just cuz he put out a good word for me to his neighbors.
Always good advice brother! I enjoyed that 🙂👍👍👍
Anytime you work on a farmer's land it goes a long way if you're polite and respectful. We did an HDD job on a farmers land for a gas utility company and the farmer had no real say, he wasn't the customer.
BUT.....not making a mess and being polite really can stop the angry calls the owner of my company would get otherwise. And the owner HATES those calls and shit rolls downhill.
Great information!
thanks for the advice just talked to a farmer and picked up100+ acres to trap woohoo
well done.
Thanks for the great info!
Great tips thanks for sharing
On x is amazing as well, 2020 platt map
Get it got it take care of it. Good
Great video, every year my girlfriend and I make up goody baskets for every person that has given us permission. I also do free damage control work through the summer for farms that then let us trap during season. Most of the time it’s raccoons killing chickens. Easy fix
good advice
Everything you said about respecting their property and everything else is just common sense we think a lot a like ☺️ I'm new to trapping wish me luck
Always wear orange hat when trapping during deer season. I almost got shot by the landowner I had permission from. He took a few shots from the backdoor and I had on brown coveralls.
Good information CC
Great video tank you so much for sharing
Very useful info!
what is right away trapping
Excellent.
ould you do a video on making lures? when you all say glands what are you referring to?
Nice!
One suggestion is to have the owner show you where his land boundaries are and if there are any parts of it that he declares off limits. Also, are you allowed to drive onto his property or must you walk.Tell him whether you will be using any firearms in case he hears shots.
Also bring a kid with you and tell them that it is bonding time with your kid
As a landowner I'd say it depends on the kid. If the child is quiet and respectful it goes a long way, if the child butts in, roams around my buildings, answers back then I'll deny the adult any access.
@@longlowdog My grandfather and father always had a saying “Kids are to be seen not heard in adult conversations!”
Just thought you should know you're the man
This is a great skill to know
Good Info
Be respectful ie yes sir , no sir etc.. If they say no then thank them for their time. I had a no turn to a yes just because I treated them with respect even though they initially said no.
How often do you check a trap?
i am the son cousin and nephew of many landowners another good thing to do to keep permission is do not overstep boundaries if they do not want bobcats killed leave the cats alone if they dont want people driving around off the road stay on the road if your not allowed on the place until after hunting season stay off and the last thing is if they need help with muskrats or anyother animal if you can help them do it
I know this is off topic but I am having a lot of trouble trapping fox and coyote because my footholds keep getting dug up and I don’t know what to do. Do you have any suggestions?
Skunks
Ill comment too keep it up’
I been fallowing for a couple years.
Another good idea ,,,friends of friends of friends of friends ,,,,,not everyone traps or knows how ,,,and friends may know of a farmer who's having troubles with predators ,,,,.
Also I know you dont mean it like this, and most likely not many people even watch the last few seconds of the vid, but "i appreciate the view" might make some people get the wrong impression that they're just a number. I think something like "have a good one" or "thanks for watching".
Respectfully, I think most know that without positive viewer response i.e. a thumbs up, this content wouldn't be here. I could be wrong but, I'm pretty sure it enables CCO to continue on the platform. All good.
@@charlesmurray1220 Thanks for the reply! I don't think we disagree, promoting the thumbs up is a great way to remind people that a little action on their part goes a long way for the channel as a whole. I was just commenting on the signoff, specifically the line "I appreciate the view". If true growth as well as maintaining a preexisting audience is the goal I feel CCO would best benefit from a sign off that still thanks, but omits the label of "view" to his viewers. Maybe "Thanks for watching and if you enjoyed don't forget to share the channel with your trapping buddies".
I really hope my comment doesn't come off as annoying or overly critical, I've been watching CCO since I was 12 and boarded my first coons, grays, and skunks using his professional fur handling series everytime, there's really no better content out there! His channel is obviously very seasonal but the dedication to content creation even while average views are down is inarguable.
Have a good one man, and have a good one CCO if you see this, gl this season, can't wait to start.
@@caldayham Not at all. I'm new to this game and listen to as many tips and information as I can get.
Yeah
Another thing is if you're trapping with someone younger go up with them they will hesitate to say no to a kid lol
What state do you live in???
I'm 1:8 buddy.👍👍
good video
What’s a good bait for raccoons that won’t attract the farm cats?
Marshmallows
When I go ask for permission I'm nervous evrey time I go to ask for new permission. What helps me is thinking I dont have permission to be there anyways so if they say no I'm not out anything.
I worry more about what kind of dogs they have more than them being mean most of the time Landowners are very nice even if they say no.
But i use my wife prius to drive out to hunt!
App for phone called Landglide gives you plot maps and land owner info for free
awesome. good to know
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PLAT BOOKS
Have you tied offering "live tapping raccoon" for free in towns? people call you when they have a pest problem and you "relocate them "
Great Idea
Hi!! Will he reply to me?
Do another possum skinning video
Well you didn't say how to get contact information out of a name that's the important part
Hard to get permission in pa
Eastern or western PA?
Eastern, Berks county
use onX
1st
Ask permission and be a decent person, got it