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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: hawks33 on July 13, 2019, 04:57:07 PM

Title: Saying thanks
Post by: hawks33 on July 13, 2019, 04:57:07 PM: Drew a controlled hunt cow tag in Idaho and through a series of farmers I randomly called I was able to get access to a farm to take a cow. I was trying to think of ideas for a gift bag or something as a way to say thanks. The lady/landowner certainly didnt have to give a random out of stater this privelege. Anybody done this or have some ideas? I want to do this situation right. I always offer meat if I get an animal, however, this offer is not usually taken up by most landowners.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Saying thanks
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 13, 2019, 05:07:24 PM: Salami, pepperoni, fresh fruit, honey and my fave salt water taffy.

Those are usually my go to things and thank you, for the people that I get to hunt with or on their ground.
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Post by: Dan-o on July 13, 2019, 05:14:38 PM: Salmon usually goes over well.
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on July 13, 2019, 05:29:26 PM: A really nice gift box from Stewart’s in McKenna. Good stuff.

http://www.stewartsmeatmarket.com/
Title: Re: Saying thanks
Post by: cougforester on July 13, 2019, 05:33:18 PM: Quote from: Dan-o on July 13, 2019, 05:14:38 PM
Salmon usually goes over well.

Salmon, halibut, lings or rock fish usually will make a pretty good impression on a landowner.
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Post by: Elknut1 on July 13, 2019, 05:50:22 PM: Kudos to you for showing due respect! No matter your decision it's the thought that counts! :tup:

ElkNut/Paul
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Post by: dvolmer on July 13, 2019, 05:55:42 PM: Apples if you are from Eastern Washington. We bring a truck full to Montana and Wyoming each year. And I mean a TRUCK load! The ranch's I hunt on get cases of apples and they can share with their family and other ranch's
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Post by: huntnfmly on July 13, 2019, 05:59:13 PM: Good on you some one done raised you well.
Congrats on the tag and good luck on the hunt
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Post by: MADMAX on July 13, 2019, 06:25:30 PM: I met a landowner in Montana
Let me hunt his ranch
Nice folks
I took them a whole frozen 10 pound silver
They were thrilled
And this year Im going back again
Planning on bringing them a couple pounds of cowboy mud coffee and box of fresh honey crisp apples
Just to show my thanks
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Post by: meatwhack on July 13, 2019, 07:16:44 PM: Gift card for a nice dinner at a local restaurant to her.
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Post by: yorketransport on July 13, 2019, 07:29:01 PM: I like the idea of something she can't get locally over there. Smoked or frozen salmon has always been a big hit if I'm giving a gift to somebody from out of state.
Title: Re: Saying thanks
Post by: dscubame on July 13, 2019, 07:31:46 PM: Quote from: Dan-o on July 13, 2019, 05:14:38 PM
Salmon usually goes over well.

:tup:
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Post by: bornhunter on July 13, 2019, 08:07:34 PM: I take fresh oysters to three different farmers in eastern wa. They told me I am the only one who brings them stuff so they said I am the only one who gets to hunt their land. Oysters are the secret!
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Post by: builtfordtough on July 13, 2019, 08:52:52 PM: Like a few have said, salmon. You cant go wrong bringing a fresh caught salmon, or even crab too. It's a kind gesture and a treat they dont normally get. Good on u and good luck
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Post by: tracksoup on July 13, 2019, 09:15:49 PM: We let a family hunt our property and every year they bring us a couple cords of firewood. My wife and I are so appreciative of this. It was not in the original agreement, just a kind gesture.
Title: Re: Saying thanks
Post by: HntnFsh on July 14, 2019, 07:00:52 AM: Quote from: tracksoup on July 13, 2019, 09:15:49 PM
We let a family hunt our property and every year they bring us a couple cords of firewood. My wife and I are so appreciative of this. It was not in the original agreement, just a kind gesture.

What a great way of them to show their appreciation! They obviously respect and value your relationship!
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Post by: BLR 243 on July 14, 2019, 08:12:07 AM: I have a rancher friend in Montana lets me shoot gophers every year. I just brought him a new savage 17 rimfire toped with a nikon 4-12 rimfire scope and 2500 rounds of gopher pills. I'll be back.