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What's the best way to approach a landowner for permission?

Unlocking Land Access: The Best Approach for Permission

What is the best way to approach a landowner for permission? This is a great question and I'm still doing this every year since I started hunting 30 years ago. And my personal favorite way to approach a landowner is to do it in person. Uh, making a phone call the day before hunting season and getting all these blind phone calls from people you don't know isn't a great way. I'm a landowner. So I know what it's like to have these cold calls and random people calling you and want permission to go hunting on your land. I tell people find out who owns the land, find out where the gentleman or, or lady lives, drive up to their house, knock on their door, introduce yourself and in person, I've had the best results of getting permission for hunting. Now, having said that I've had to go to landowners for five years in a row and been told no. And I thank them and I come back the next year and I asked them the same question and one time it took me five years to get permission on a piece of land and I had no problem with that. I just kept coming back. They had other people hunting family members. I just kept coming back. I was very courteous. Um And eventually I got the permission to hunt on the land. So be personable, go meet people, talk to them, face to face. Landowners, really appreciate that.

The best way to approach a landowner for permission is in person. Go meet the landowner, introduce yourself and be very courteous. Landowners will appreciate this and it may take multiple attempts before they give you permission.

The best way to approach a landowner for permission is to do it in person. Cold-calling or making random phone calls right before hunting season may not yield positive results. As a landowner myself, I understand how it feels to receive these kinds of calls from strangers seeking hunting permission. I recommend finding out who owns the land and where they live, driving up to their house, and introducing yourself in person. This approach has given me the best results when asking for permission to hunt on someone's land. It's important to note that it may take time and persistence. There have been instances where I had to approach landowners for five years in a row before receiving permission. I remained courteous and respectful throughout the process, understanding that they may have other people hunting or reasons for initially saying no. Eventually, my perseverance paid off, and I obtained permission to hunt on that particular land. Being personable and meeting face-to-face with landowners is greatly appreciated by them.

Can you explain the effects of climate change on hunting patterns?

Expert reveals surprising factors influencing hunting patterns

Can you explain the effects of climate change on hunting patterns? Well, from my 30 years of experience, I think the question to ask more is environmental changes and how do they affect hunting patterns? I would say we have two ways to look at this man made changes which would be like logging or building roads, cities, towns and then natural uh, like floods, droughts and food availability. These things will change animal patterns and movement. And I found the animals do move in relation to these things and their ever changing. So from year to year based on what's happening in your area, either man made or natural weather patterns, um, these are things we have to adapt to and so do the animals. And that's been more of a question I think than the climate change.

Hunting patterns can be affected by both man-made and natural environmental changes such as logging or building roads, floods, droughts, and food availability. Animal patterns and movements are constantly changing in response to these changes, so hunters must adapt accordingly.

Explaining the effects of climate change on hunting patterns, I would like to emphasize the importance of considering environmental changes and their impact. In my 30 years of experience, I have noticed that both human-made changes, such as logging or urban development, as well as natural events like floods, droughts, and food availability, can alter animal patterns and movement. Animals adapt and adjust their behavior in response to these ever-changing factors. Therefore, it is crucial for hunters to adapt to these shifts and understand how animals are responding to changes in their habitat caused by both human activities and natural weather patterns. While climate change is a factor to consider, the broader scope of environmental changes encompasses a wider range of influences on hunting patterns.

Which martial art is best for self defense?

Master self-defense with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Here's why

Which martial art is best for self-defense? Good question. Again, one that I get probably weekly. In my opinion, over the 15 years I've been doing this, I would say a grappling art, which would be wrestling or Brazilian jiu-jitsu. And again, personally, I steer people toward Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The reason for this is approximately 80 to 90% of all altercations end up on the ground, whether this is a police officer subduing someone, a hockey fight, a street fight, a mugging, an assault, an MMA fight. If you don't understand how to fight on the ground, you are at a massive disadvantage in this situation. The other advantage of Brazilian jiu-jitsu is you can use as much or as little force as required to subdue the person that you're dealing with, which could mean I'm going to hold you and control you until help comes, or I can render you unconscious with a choke. I'm able to break or dislocate joints if needed. But the biggest thing is the ability to control somebody. And Brazilian jiu-jitsu will teach you that, and then you can decide what level of force you need to put to that person in that situation. And this is a massive confidence builder when you're in situations that can be scary or dangerous, that you understand that you're able to control somebody. And naturally, they're going to do all the wrong things on the ground if they're not trained. And this is why I choose Brazilian jiu-jitsu as the answer to that question for most people.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the best martial art for self defense because it allows you to use as much or as little force as needed, and it also provides a better understanding of how to fight on the ground, which is where most altercations end up. It is also a great confidence builder in scary or dangerous situations.

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Which martial art is best for self-defense? From my experience of 15 years in this field, I would recommend a grappling art like wrestling or Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Personally, I lean towards Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The reason for this is that around 80 to 90% of altercations end up on the ground, whether it's a police officer subduing someone, a street fight, or even an MMA fight. If you're not familiar with ground fighting, you're at a significant disadvantage in these situations. Brazilian jiu-jitsu also offers the ability to use varying levels of force to control an opponent. You can hold and restrain them until help arrives or render them unconscious with a chokehold. Additionally, you can break or dislocate joints if necessary. The key advantage is learning how to control someone, which builds immense confidence when faced with scary or dangerous situations. Untrained individuals typically make mistakes on the ground, allowing someone trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu to effectively handle the situation. That's why I believe Brazilian jiu-jitsu is often the best choice for self-defense for most people.

If you could taxidermy any animal, which would you choose and why?

The Ultimate Taxidermy Challenge: Archery Hunting Grizzlies

If I could taxidermy, any animal, which would you choose? And why? For me, it would have to be an archery grizzly bear or polar bear for the sheer size of the animal. And what it takes to do an archery hunt with one of those two animals.

I would choose an archery grizzly bear or polar bear for the sheer size and challenge of hunting them.

If I had the opportunity to taxidermy any animal, I would choose either an archery grizzly bear or a polar bear. The reason behind this choice is the sheer size of these animals and the challenge that comes with archery hunting them.

What should I do if I'm denied access to a hunting spot?

Overcoming Denial: Persistence and Respect in Hunting Spot Access

What should I do if I'm denied access to a hunting spot? Well, guys get used to it. This is going to happen year after year. It's a part of hunting that landowner may hunt himself. He could have family hunting. He could already have other people that have permission. It's a part of the game and I answered it in another question. I've gone back to landowners for five years in a row and been denied and on the sixth year of gain permission. So I tell people be courteous, be respectful. Um, keep going back, visit these people in person, shake their hands again, cold phone calls over the phone. I don't like that. I'm a landowner also. So I appreciate people coming and meeting me shaking my hand, seeing me in person and being respectful. If I don't give them permission, it's a common thing and, and I'm denied just like I've denied other people for various different reasons. It's a part of it. Don't get frustrated, don't get mad. Just keep on finding new spots and keep on asking

Shake the landowner's hand, be courteous and respectful, and keep trying even if you are denied. Don't get mad or frustrated; just find new spots and keep asking for permission.

If you're denied access to a hunting spot, it's important to understand that this is a common experience in hunting. Landowners may have their own hunting plans, family members who hunt, or other individuals with permission already. It's part of the game. I've personally been denied permission by landowners for multiple years before finally gaining access on the sixth year. My advice is to be courteous, respectful, and persistent. Visit the landowners in person, shake their hands, and show your respect. Cold phone calls are less effective. As a landowner myself, I appreciate when people take the time to meet me face-to-face and show respect. If permission is not granted, don't get frustrated or angry. Simply continue searching for new spots and keep asking for permission elsewhere. Remember that this is a normal part of the hunting journey.

What is your favorite technique to use in the octagon, and why?

Unleashing Constant Pressure: The Key to Octagon Success

What is your favorite technique to use in the octagon and why? My favorite technique is constant pressure and violence. My fighting style and something I've found over the years that works very good is to push the pace. So I'm always moving forward, I'm always attacking, I'm always busy. Which means my opponents don't have a lot of time to reset or stop and slow what's going down and get the fight to where they would rather be. Whether that's a distance or a certain area. I'm always moving forward, I'm always attacking when I'm fighting at my best. And this leads people to fumbling and making mistakes. Again, it's like I'm forcing you to juggle or move faster than you were comfortable moving. So basically I'm going to move you out of your comfort zone. I'm going to make you move or fight at a pace that you're not comfortable at. And I found this to be very effective for my fighting style. And whether it's MMA or Jiu Jitsu or Wrestling, pushing the pace, not letting people rest. And people don't usually react in the way they normally would if they could take a second and reset. And I found this to be my most effective way to fight in the Octagon or on the mats when I'm doing Jiu Jitsu.

My favorite technique is to push the pace and force my opponents out of their comfort zone. I'm always attacking and moving forward, which leads to people making mistakes and fumbling around.

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My favorite technique to use in the octagon is constant pressure and aggression. I have found that pushing the pace and always moving forward and attacking works extremely well for me. By maintaining a relentless pace, my opponents struggle to reset or control the fight to their advantage. This forces them to make mistakes and become unsettled. Essentially, I am challenging them to operate outside their comfort zone and fight at a faster pace than they prefer. This approach has proven highly effective for my fighting style, whether it's in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, or Wrestling. By not allowing my opponents to rest or regain composure, they are unable to react in their usual manner if given a moment to reset. This aggressive strategy has become my most successful way of fighting in the Octagon or on the mats during Jiu Jitsu sessions.

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