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There's also an excellent case to be made

for never asking at all. Depending upon

your state's laws, the landowner may be

better off if you've never asked them

and forced them to say "Yes." If you

are legally a trespasser, they might have

much less legal exposure than if you

are there with their permission.

Each state varies. In Massachusetts, there

is a special law that says that a landowner

who has given permission for use of their

land for recreational purposes has no more

legal exposure than he/she would to a

trespasser.

Find out what your state's laws are.

Linda B. Merims

Massachusetts, USA