Permission to hunt blank form

IN Ohio, the requirement is for the hunter to carry written permission. There are no requirements as to what that permission must look like, be written on, or contain. I have a notebook with a page for each property owner whose property I have permission to hunt. On each page is written, "Bearcreek has permission to hunt on my property" signed "landowner". No start or end dates. In NC, according to this document https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Regs/Documents/NC-Regulations-Digest.pdf that JohnMC posted, that would work with the addition of a date within the last year.
 
A lot of us older guys just do it on a hand shake, I always let them know when I'm going be there, and make sure to drop of a few cases of what ever him and his wife drink. Like 3 30 packs or $50'ish in food or drink, offer venison steaks, and make sure to communicate with them. I would think they would take a step back from signing papers, like they would be in fear of being sued. If it's a hunting lease you need a contract that could be taken to court.
 
Growing up I was never refused permission to access other's property.
All that was required back then was to ask & leave things as you found them... like gates etc.
Times have definitely changed! A few idiots ruined it for everyone else.
I had to put up signs on my property! No hunting / no trespassing!
I never even imagined I'd be the one forced to do that.
 
From a landowners perspective, we have a form based on the fish and game form that our lawyer touched up regarding liability issues. We're constantly reminded that anyone can sue anybody so for all involved parties layers of liability protection are necessary. It seem different states put varying values on liability waviers so that's something to consider.
Both our insurance agent and our lawyer suggested we add an additional umbrella policy when giving other than family members permission to hunt. Landowners must consider that they may be held liable for any mistakes or accidents caused by the hunter.
If I was hunting on someone else's property I would seriously consider some type of personal liability insurance for myself. Not just for my protection but could be important to the landowner also.
The permission slip emphatically states that only the hunter named on the paperwork and one additional guest are allowed on the land.
The hunter is allowed to hunt any game in season, only exception is if the hunter doesn't night hunt (coyotes) we let them hunt separately .
We do one year at a time. Keeps communication open.
Hunters that keep an eye on fences and gates, pick up trash, and call when they see potential problems carry a lot of weight with landowners.
I enjoy seeing pictures and hearing the stories especially when they take young people hunting.

I have seen two local farms nearly destroyed in recent years by liability issues.
Sadly for us the days of a handshake are long gone.
 
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