This is probably my last year deer hunting. The farm I hunt at, is/was owned by the parents of my best friend. Pops passed 19 months ago or so, mom passed 5 months ago or so (don't expect me to remember when). So, the youngest son is the one who got "tasked" (stuck? screwed?) into staying home to help the old man run the farm (cattle, and cattle food crops). Several years ago (10?), he had to shut down his business (metal fab company) to do 'all' the stuff for the farm, and he never wanted to be a farmer. So, he is working on finishing all the projects his dad 'started' (John, build this, change this, do this kind of thing) then it goes up for sale. Then, no more deer hunting. I WILL NOT DEER HUNT on public land, too many whackjobs that shoot at anything that moves.
I've been pretty lucky, my parents live in an area of northern Michigan that is pretty sparsely populated. I hunt their property and the public land near by. I rarely ever see anyone out in the woods, unless it's a relative I am hunting with.
When he sells, you should find out if the new owners will let you hunt the property. I've known a few farmers that are glad to have someone hunt their property. It helps protect the crops.
This is probably my last year deer hunting. The farm I hunt at, is/was owned by the parents of my best friend. Pops passed 19 months ago or so, mom passed 5 months ago or so (don't expect me to remember when). So, the youngest son is the one who got "tasked" (stuck? screwed?) into staying home to help the old man run the farm (cattle, and cattle food crops). Several years ago (10?), he had to shut down his business (metal fab company) to do 'all' the stuff for the farm, and he never wanted to be a farmer. So, he is working on finishing all the projects his dad 'started' (John, build this, change this, do this kind of thing) then it goes up for sale. Then, no more deer hunting. I WILL NOT DEER HUNT on public land, too many whackjobs that shoot at anything that moves.
I've been pretty lucky, my parents live in an area of northern Michigan that is pretty sparsely populated. I hunt their property and the public land near by. I rarely ever see anyone out in the woods, unless it's a relative I am hunting with.
When he sells, you should find out if the new owners will let you hunt the property. I've known a few farmers that are glad to have someone hunt their property. It helps protect the crops.
Well, it wasn't just hunting. Nice 2-room shack back in the middle of the woods, 3-6 of us would stay there for several days to hunt, 3 of us have side-by-side or quads to get back there with all the gear, nice party.
That sounds awesome. I would definitely talk with the new owners and see if something could be worked out. I never hurts to ask. Maybe the new owners will join in and you'll make a new friend.
