How should hunters approach private property or landowners when planning to hunt?

• A. Hunt with no contact and rely on surprise.
• B. Ignore posted boundaries if better opportunity nearby.
• C. Only contact landowners after you have harvested an animal.
• D. Obtain written permission or permission through established access; respect posted rules and boundaries.

Answer: (D)

Before hunting on private land, you must secure permission from the landowner and follow any posted rules and boundaries. Obtaining written permission or access through an established program makes clear where you may hunt, when, and under what conditions, and it provides documentation if questions arise. This approach protects property rights, reduces conflicts, and keeps you on the right side of the law and safety concerns. Always reach out to the landowner ahead of time, explain your plans, and honor their rules, signs, and property lines. Hunting without permission, ignoring posted boundaries, or only contacting after harvest creates legal trouble and unnecessary risk for you and others shared on the land.