Landowner protection

[Star1pup]

I seem to remember that Ohio has a law that protects a landowner from liability when he allows hunting or fishing. Is that right?

[Gunners]

I seem to remember that Ohio has a law that protects a landowner from liability when he allows hunting or fishing. Is that right?

I believe when they sign the hunting permisiion slip the land owner wavier is included, not sure about fishing.

[eschatts]

Not sure whether Ohio has a specific law governing the land owners protection but the permission slips that I have signed relieve the land owner from liability.

[mikenbow]

I'm not exactly sure what the liability of the landowner is when a permission slip is signed by the owner. What I do know is that I have a clause in my land insurance policy (which I pay an extra premium for) to protect myself should an accident happen to someone who is hunting my deer camp.

[Lucky]

As far as I know there covered with the permission slip. One landowner I hunt on though is real paranoid. He prefers me not to hunt alone and a few other wierd stipulations, but I guess it's for the best. Besides the best thing to do is abide by there every rule, keeps ya in good graces with them.

[coonskinner]

yes written permission protects the landowner...but i'm sure in some circumstances if the landowner is grossly at fault you could be sued in court...:mischeif:

[buck3791]

I LIVE IN LUCKEY OHIO ME AND TWO OF MY FRIENDS ARE NEW TO BOW HUNTING I DID GET A 7 POINT BUT ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN OUT FOR A LONG TIME TO GO HUNTING WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THERE ENY ONE THAT LIVES AROUND ME THAT HAS WOODS THAT WOULD LET US PUT ARE TREE STANDS UP SO MAY BE WE CAN GET A DEER THIS YEAR OR MAYBE YOU KNOW THE LANDOWNER SO WE CAN GET A NAME AND NUMBER SO WE CAN ASK WE JUST NEED A CHANCE THANKS FOR YOUR TIME TO READ THIS CHRIS MY EMAIL IS buck3791@yahoo.com

[XX78]

yes written permission protects the landowner...but i'm sure in some circumstances if the landowner is grossly at fault you could be sued in court...:mischeif:

George is right, most times even the best waiver can be picked apart by a good lawyer.

[Star1pup]

yes written permission protects the landowner...but i'm sure in some circumstances if the landowner is grossly at fault you could be sued in court...:mischeif:

Nothing like a good lawsuit to stop us from enjoying our sport. I once flew very light rubber powered model airplanes and belonged to a group with a million$ insurance. Still many landowners refused to let us fly fearing litigation. These things were weighed in grams they were so light. I think the only way to cause damage was to set one on fire.

I guess the best way to be sure is to post my land and keep it to myself. Sorry guys.

[jackalope]

I ________ nor anyone on my behalf or independant of me will ever seak damages, or restitution, or bring any legal action upon me _______ or my estate, or anyone asociated with me in any way, from hence date _________ forward. Please sign. ____________

[Lucky]

I LIVE IN LUCKEY OHIO ME AND TWO OF MY FRIENDS ARE NEW TO BOW HUNTING I DID GET A 7 POINT BUT ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN OUT FOR A LONG TIME TO GO HUNTING WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS THERE ENY ONE THAT LIVES AROUND ME THAT HAS WOODS THAT WOULD LET US PUT ARE TREE STANDS UP SO MAY BE WE CAN GET A DEER THIS YEAR OR MAYBE YOU KNOW THE LANDOWNER SO WE CAN GET A NAME AND NUMBER SO WE CAN ASK WE JUST NEED A CHANCE THANKS FOR YOUR TIME TO READ THIS CHRIS MY EMAIL IS buck3791@yahoo.com


Well, that's what we are all trying to do, I think were all in competition here when it comes to hunting on private land. It seems to be getting tougher and tougher. Good Luck though. Best advice is to just drive out in the country and start stoping and asking. The worst thing they can say is no, give it a try, Good Luck

[Eric45653]

Its called a "hold harmless agreement". Make sure when you give written permission that the text is included. The language can be copied from the internet. The back of the ODNR hunting book has a generic permission form where IMO is unsatisfactory....Make your own!!

Yes...A good lawyer (or not so good) can pick it apart. But the judge has to determine if the signer read + understood what he was signing, and that there was no malice on the landowners part.

[ohioarcher]

here is the permission slips i use and they do relieve the landowner from liability.

http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regulations/PDF/permission_to_hunt.pdf