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General Categories => General Firearm Discussion => Topic started by: billzz on June 13, 2014, 07:01:32 AM
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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
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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.
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Just FYI: http://nebraskafirearms.org/forum/index.php?topic=3251.0 (http://nebraskafirearms.org/forum/index.php?topic=3251.0)
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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.
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.
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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.
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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a couple years ago before my family owned land we stopped by an old farm house where we always saw people sitting outside, went up introduced ourselves and simply told them what we were looking for.
The Farmer was willing to allow us to use his land, he was very specific about what part of his land and when. We shot there for like 30 minutes sighting in muzzleloaders and picked up our mess and anything other trash we saw, made it nicer than when we got there.
about a month later after we hunted, we brought them deer sausage and a home made pie to thank them.
The invitation was extended after that.
Also, we only own 11 acres of timber but have permission to hunt hundreds of acres because we very politely asked for permission. Some land owners only let us hunt Dec. some only late Muzzleloader, some archery only, but its still access to land. A phone call to make sure they know when we'll be on property and what our vehicle looks like always goes a long ways too.
Kids are good selling points, bring your kids or grandkids with you when you ask. Then bring them when you actually shoot (at least some of the time). Old farmers love a good family.
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a couple years ago before my family owned land we stopped by an old farm house where we always saw people sitting outside, went up introduced ourselves and simply told them what we were looking for.
The Farmer was willing to allow us to use his land, he was very specific about what part of his land and when. We shot there for like 30 minutes sighting in muzzleloaders and picked up our mess and anything other trash we saw, made it nicer than when we got there.
about a month later after we hunted, we brought them deer sausage and a home made pie to thank them.
The invitation was extended after that.
Also, we only own 11 acres of timber but have permission to hunt hundreds of acres because we very politely asked for permission. Some land owners only let us hunt Dec. some only late Muzzleloader, some archery only, but its still access to land. A phone call to make sure they know when we'll be on property and what our vehicle looks like always goes a long ways too.
Kids are good selling points, bring your kids or grandkids with you when you ask. Then bring them when you actually shoot (at least some of the time). Old farmers love a good family.
+1
If you follow this advice you will find a place in no time.
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PM sent
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There is an active gun club about 8 miles from town. Google up Platte River Sportsmans Club.