The days of my youth, my buddy and me would spend weekends driving around in the country, knocking on doors.
Mostly we got a "No.", but occasionally a "Yes."
Leave your earrings at home.
Cover up your tats.
Remember to use "sir" and "ma'am"!
Fer chrissakes, be POLITE to the lady of the house!
Watch your language. Not everybody likes "f" bombs.
Dress clean and neat. I don't care if ripped up jeans are a fashion statement, leave those at home!
If you get a "No.", be polite and say, "Thank you."
Another good option is to attend a small, country church and get to know the folks. I found an absolutely AWESOME spot that way. I had access to 250 acres where I was able to hunt deer, turkeys squirrel, duck and catch catfish! ππ
Those days are long past here. Got a better chance asking if you can screw the owner's wife than hunt the land without selling a kidney.
Farmer Joe says no... unless you got yourself a stack full of crisp 500 and/or thousand dollar bills in your hand when you ask.
"... It's all about that lease money.