mpgandfun
Senior Member
I don't know if I'll ever muster the gumption to go door knocking like some do on here. I envy those that do and don't let the fear of rejection get in the way of new areas to hunt!!!
I just tried the next best thing IMO: I put a request up on my Facebook page asking my friends if they would be willing to let me hunt areas on their property. Here's a cut & paste of what I typed:
"A couple years ago I started a new hobby; metal detecting. I've hit every playground, park, sand volleyball court, beach, etc., within 30 miles of me. This year, I'd like to find some new areas to hunt.
(Facebook friends) Would you be willing to let me detect the front/back yard, old barn, root cellar, old foundation, etc. , on your property?? I pop a small plug of dirt out about the size of a softball to recover a target. I refill it when I'm done. Any junk like nails or glass I recover gets taken with me and thrown away.
If you wouldn't mind me having a go at it, please private message me.
Thanks!
Dale"
I intentionally didn't use the words "dig" or "hole" in my request. I think those words trigger a negative knee-jerk reaction in many people's minds.
Now I wait to see if I get any permissions from it......
I just tried the next best thing IMO: I put a request up on my Facebook page asking my friends if they would be willing to let me hunt areas on their property. Here's a cut & paste of what I typed:
"A couple years ago I started a new hobby; metal detecting. I've hit every playground, park, sand volleyball court, beach, etc., within 30 miles of me. This year, I'd like to find some new areas to hunt.
(Facebook friends) Would you be willing to let me detect the front/back yard, old barn, root cellar, old foundation, etc. , on your property?? I pop a small plug of dirt out about the size of a softball to recover a target. I refill it when I'm done. Any junk like nails or glass I recover gets taken with me and thrown away.
If you wouldn't mind me having a go at it, please private message me.
Thanks!
Dale"
I intentionally didn't use the words "dig" or "hole" in my request. I think those words trigger a negative knee-jerk reaction in many people's minds.
Now I wait to see if I get any permissions from it......
Follow up with a threat even! "If you dont reply with a hearty affirmative ASAP, consider yourself unfriended, and of no more importance to me than a casual acquaintance".....Nobody helps bury a body for a casual acquaintance!
