Oh no...

[2012_taco]

I'm extremely bummed. I knew this day would come but I always hoped it wouldn't. One of the pieces of property I hunt and have hunted for over 20 years just sold. I had no idea it was up for sale, there was no for sale sign. I met the new owner today and he is planning on putting up a new house. I may be able to continue to hunt it this year as there is no way he will be able start the house before the end of deer season. I hope so as I put in 2 food plots and they are both doing good,  plus I have 4 stands already up.  He took my name and phone # said he will get back to me, here's hoping!

On a positive note I did tell him about the food plots and the stands and he didn't tell me to take the stands down! I asked if he hunted and he sad not really but he has nothing against it. Another positive!

Edited September 8, 2018 by 2012_taco
added text.

[moog5050]

Wishing the best for you Taco.  

[First-light]

Hunt it, shoot one and give him backstraps! 

[Lawdwaz]

9 minutes ago, First-light said:

Hunt it, shoot one and give him backstraps! 

A big ass box from Omaha Steaks might go over better................

[grampy]

Hope it all works out for you! Best of luck this season. Will be tough to lose a spot with so much time in there. Sounds like you might be ok though. Do something REAL nice for the new owner. May just be worth it!

[DirtTime]

I hope this works out for you 2012_taco. It sounds like things are going pretty well so far. 

[Bionic]

Good luck Taco, everything happens for a reason, but things sound as if they are off to a good start.  My mind would be going a mile, a minute, with the same thoughts of him not telling you get your stands out of there.  

[rob-c]

Good luck sir , I know how you feel 4 years ago my cousin sold the property that I had hunted for 30+ years.. 

Edited September 9, 2018 by rob-c

[Moho81]

Good luck. Sounds like you already have it started off on the right foot already.


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[NFA-ADK]

Good luck, hope it works out!

[Rattler]

Tell the man you're willing to help him out with his new place any way you can.  Ask if he likes wild game meat and offer to provide it.  Let him know how much you want to earn the right to hunt his place and that he will be the boss.  Every property owner would like to have a partner who does some of the heavy lifting and can be trusted.  Brush up on your salesmanship skills and sell the benefits of forming a partnership.

[Arcade Hunter]

I had the same thing happen to me back in Arcade... no for sale sign, the same situation you described... except the new owner was not friendly and does not allow hunting.  Now, 10 years later, no one has hunted back there and there are way too many deer around

[LET EM GROW]

Hope it works out for you! Im in the same boat, Lost my best and biggest property last week. Heres to new beginnings. Just need to terminate my plots now. 

[land 1]

This is one of the reasons I bought my own piece of land ,  When i was younger It was alot easier to knock on the door and ask and get permission, then I lost my main piece of hunting ground as some was sold or took over by other family members of the owner. Then I tried the lease thing but got tired of getting out bid ...and changing hunting land year to year

[2012_taco]

I got the call yesterday and after talking to his attorney and insurance agent the new owner told me he is not going to be able to let me continue to hunt the property. That sucks!   I totally understand, at least he gave me 2 weeks to get my stands out. I still have permission the hunt the piece adjacent to this piece but all my mowed lanes to access the other piece are on his property. I asked if he would at least allow me to continue to use the trails and he said no, "I can't have people walking on the property with guns" 

[G-Man]

again liability issues even though he is fully protected under ny laws.. attorneys do not know or mention the laws to them..crazy. biggest reason people dont allow hunting 

[Lawdwaz]

It's quite a bummer all right, fortunately you still have some access there and can get to some good spots.  Other opportunities are just behind a door or two.......... 

[2012_taco]

3 minutes ago, G-Man said:

again liability issues even though he is fully protected under ny laws.. attorneys do not know or mention the laws to them..crazy. biggest reason people dont allow hunting 

I told him I would sign a waiver. I told him he could check with the previous owner as there has been absolutely no problem the entire time he owned the piece. 

Thank God I was able to hunt it for as long as I did!

[G-Man]

no waiver needed . nys protect landowners from liability from hunters and fisheman . as long as property is not leased.or money exchanged

[G-Man]

should print out law and show him. if liability is really his concern

[2012_taco]

5 minutes ago, G-Man said:

should print out law and show him. if liability is really his concern

Sounds like it's too late, he has made up his mind and I will respect his wishes. Maybe he will change his mind in the future. I'm not holding my breath.

[crappyice]

All you can hope for now is an over abundance Of deer on his property, bringing in countless coyotes who proceed to repeatedly piss on his newspaper...maybe then he’ll call you back.


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[sodfather]

Oh no Tim is that the piece down the road from the Academy?

[Nomad]

50 minutes ago, G-Man said:

should print out law and show him. if liability is really his concern

Once they hear from their attorney and insurance man it’s over . They both may very well know about the general obligation law, but they’ve convinced him that things can still happen , it’s no skin off his nose to keep hunters off .

[2012_taco]

6 hours ago, sodfather said:

Oh no Tim is that the piece down the road from the Academy?

YES!!