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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: Cooper]
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10/07/15 06:34 AM
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bamaeyedoc
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Montgomery
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First off good luck with your quest.
I'm not sure what your definition of "expensive" is. There plenty of clubs where the dues are as low as $500. I'm sure there are several clubs in your area that would be reasonable in cost. At least you'd have access to land and probably some good folks to help you get a deer out of the woods if you're successful.
All because you don't have a truck, doesn't mean you can't get a deer home. I hauled many a deer in my Honda civic then a Prelude before I ever had a truck. I didn't have an ATV either. It was drag him to the road and load him up. It's all about how motivated you are and what you're willing to do. Just don't give up.
Another word of advice: calling a rich landowner will never get you permission to hunt a place. If you want a chance at that land, you need to go knock on his door or offer to take him to lunch and meet him. Offer to do chores or work around the place in return for a permit to hunt. You may still get a "no" but at least you have made a personal contact with him.
Something will come up but you're going to have to hustle to find it.
Dr. B
AKA: “Dr. B” Aldeer #121 8-3-2000 Proud alum of AUM, UAB, and UA Member of Team 10 Point 2023-2024 ALdeer Deer Contest Winners
Glennis Jerome "Jerry" Harris 1938-2017 UGA Class of 1960 BS/MS Forestry LTJG, USNR
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: bamaeyedoc]
#1474133
10/07/15 06:38 AM
10/07/15 06:38 AM
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,778 Alabama
3FFarms
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First off good luck with your quest.
I'm not sure what your definition of "expensive" is. There plenty of clubs where the dues are as low as $500. I'm sure there are several clubs in your area that would be reasonable in cost. At least you'd have access to land and probably some good folks to help you get a deer out of the woods if you're successful.
All because you don't have a truck, doesn't mean you can't get a deer home. I hauled many a deer in my Honda civic then a Prelude before I ever had a truck. I didn't have an ATV either. It was drag him to the road and load him up. It's all about how motivated you are and what you're willing to do. Just don't give up.
Another word of advice: calling a rich landowner will never get you permission to hunt a place. If you want a chance at that land, you need to go knock on his door or offer to take him to lunch and meet him. Offer to do chores or work around the place in return for a permit to hunt. You may still get a "no" but at least you have made a personal contact with him.
Something will come up but you're going to have to hustle to find it.
Dr. B Great post!
Ya'll are just overthinking it now
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: Cooper]
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10/07/15 07:30 AM
10/07/15 07:30 AM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 10,823 coffee county
goodman_hunter
Booner
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and if there to big and heavey to lift up and put in the trunk, I just put them in the passenger floorboard. If you got a bunch of woods around your house. I'd just hunt them anyways. I mean technically the land owner didnt tell you that you couldnt hunt.
For without victory, there is no survival
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: goodman_hunter]
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10/07/15 07:51 AM
10/07/15 07:51 AM
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Remington270
Freak of Nature
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If you got a bunch of woods around your house. I'd just hunt them anyways. I mean technically the land owner didnt tell you that you couldnt hunt. Worst post winner!
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: Cooper]
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10/07/15 12:38 PM
10/07/15 12:38 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 10,658 Past Ol’ man Finley’s plac...
Southwood7
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Booner
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You can most definitely find a club for $500 or less. That still may be too expensive for you as $500 is not chump change. I believe you have national forest land close to you that you can hunt for the price of a license. I hope you find something.
The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Job 33:4
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: Bustinbeards]
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10/07/15 01:11 PM
10/07/15 01:11 PM
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Posts: 3,079 Bel Air, MD
mmusso
Window Licker
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Window Licker
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You need to piddle around and find you a sanctuary. Again, this ^^^ is the answer. Piddling and finding sanctuaries solves most all of life's problems.
"No, I'm not a good shot, but I shoot often." - Teddy Roosevelt
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: goodman_hunter]
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10/08/15 03:23 AM
10/08/15 03:23 AM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 843 Jefferson County, Alabama
rut_n_strut75
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Jefferson County, Alabama
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and if there to big and heavey to lift up and put in the trunk, I just put them in the passenger floorboard. If you got a bunch of woods around your house. I'd just hunt them anyways. I mean technically the land owner didnt tell you that you couldnt hunt. X2 that's what I always used to do before I wanted to join a club. Killed bigger deer on other peoples land than I ever have on mine. And if you ever get caught just tell them you were "out piddling" and you can't get in trouble because piddling is not illegal.
With all your heart, you must trust the Lord and not your own judgement. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. Proverbs 3:5-6
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: Cooper]
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10/08/15 04:54 AM
10/08/15 04:54 AM
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Posts: 581 ATHENS AL
Northbamabucks
Piddle Master
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Piddle Master
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lol well i guess im the joke of the forum now
Its better to sit in a stand and think about God, then to sit in church and think about hunting.
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Re: ISO cheap/free land or club for new hunter
[Re: Remington270]
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10/08/15 07:47 AM
10/08/15 07:47 AM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 843 Jefferson County, Alabama
rut_n_strut75
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6 point
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you can't get in trouble because piddling is not illegal. Trespassing is. I hope y'all are kidding with all this. Yea we like to have fun with people around here
With all your heart, you must trust the Lord and not your own judgement. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. Proverbs 3:5-6
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