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billzz:
there are a zillion acres of land all around me and i for the 1st time am trying to find out who owns what land around north platte nebraska.
i am willing to help work the land or give them money in exchange for a place to set up a dedicated shooting lane for my long range pistol projects.
but i dont know how to go about this.
i guess find a platt map to find out owners names and then send them a letter?
anybody have any input?

i have a 1 ton dually and a 28 foot gooseneck trailer along with plenty of tools

Mudinyeri:
As a land owner and a hunter safety instructor, I'll tell you what I tell my hunter safety students.  Be prepared to build a relationship before you'll be allowed to fire a single round.  Also, be aware that crops and livestock take priority over your ability to target shoot and/or hunt.

I would suggest stopping by and introducing yourself to the farmers who own land where you would like to shoot.  Dress and look respectable.  No need for a suit and tie, but you should look like someone they could trust with their kids. 

FarmerRick:
Just FYI: http://nebraskafirearms.org/forum/index.php?topic=3251.0

billzz:

--- Quote from: Mudinyeri on June 13, 2014, 07:52:05 AM ---As a land owner and a hunter safety instructor, I'll tell you what I tell my hunter safety students.  Be prepared to build a relationship before you'll be allowed to fire a single round.  Also, be aware that crops and livestock take priority over your ability to target shoot and/or hunt.

I would suggest stopping by and introducing yourself to the farmers who own land where you would like to shoot.  Dress and look respectable.  No need for a suit and tie, but you should look like someone they could trust with their kids. 

--- End quote ---
well i am a 51 year old, clean cut ,drink/drug free and polite man.
so i got that going for me.
my wife is taking over a hotel here in town and i will ask her to put out feelers as well.

Mudinyeri:

--- Quote from: billzz on June 13, 2014, 08:55:46 AM ---well i am a 51 year old, clean cut ,drink/drug free and polite man.
so i got that going for me.
my wife is taking over a hotel here in town and i will ask her to put out feelers as well.

--- End quote ---

Maturity and a clean-cut appearance are definite positives.  Community involvement is good too.  If you're active in a church or social organizations that might be a good place to start networking.

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