The other night I was on the way to the range to re-affirm a load I've been shooting using a 69 grn. Sierra Match King in my 1:8 .22-250 AI. I pass one of the farms I hunt and stopped in to glass the area. As I was glassing, the farm boss drove by and informed me of a large adjacent farm that is over run with groundhogs. He had already talked to the owner of the new farm and vouched for me. I thanked him, drove to the new farm and introduced myself. The farmer took me for a ride in his Gator and showed me the lay of the land. This farm consists of at least 700 to 900 acres of soybean, alfalfa and groundhogs. The shots are anywhere from 150 to 600+ yards. To say it is a varmint hunter's dream is an understatement.
I've established an excellent rapport with the farm boss who recommended me over the years. If, while hunting, I see a fence board that is loose, I'll nail it secure. I treat the land as if it were my own and I always give the man a couple of pair of work gloves or safety sunglasses as a token of my appreciation. Good relations with landowners and farmers always pay off. If you take the time to establish yourself, treat the land and owner with respect, you'll be rewarded.
Chino69
I've established an excellent rapport with the farm boss who recommended me over the years. If, while hunting, I see a fence board that is loose, I'll nail it secure. I treat the land as if it were my own and I always give the man a couple of pair of work gloves or safety sunglasses as a token of my appreciation. Good relations with landowners and farmers always pay off. If you take the time to establish yourself, treat the land and owner with respect, you'll be rewarded.
Chino69
