If you do come up here to go to Tech you can PM me and I'll take you out. I have taken out lots of Tech kids. My son and I go goose and crane hunting a lot. Some duck hunting. Because of my business I know LOTS of farmers in the area that will let me hunt when they want let others. As far as it getting harder for people getting permission to hunt on land, I can tell you exactly why. It's because of the number of people that go out and don't respect the land or the landowner. The farmers are tired of cleaning up the mess some hunters make. The biggest problem is from several outfitters that don't clean up. Farmers talk! One bad experience and 10 farmers hear about it then decide not to let anyone hunt they don't know personally. Don't get me wrong, there are several outfitters up here that are great guys and respect the farmers. They don't have trouble getting land to hunt.
Bingo!!! That, and some shady outfitters have pulled some real stunts... Approach a farmer as, "Hey, I'm so-and-so, just a poor college kid looking for a place for my buddies and I to hunt." Bleeding heart farmer says sure. "Poor college kid" and his "friends" turn out to be "outfitter" and "paying clients." That's a real good way to burn bridges and ruin a farmer/landowner's view of hunters.
Also, basic manners and politeness are disappearing in today's world, and the rural farmers/landowners can't stand it!
Some hints: Be respectful, use your manners, bring along a little gift basket, etc. to show your appreciation, look them in the eye, and leave your dang cell phone in the truck... You'll be fine without it for a few minutes.
If you're lucky enough to get permission: Respect the land, pick up your trash (hulls included) and any other trash you see, don't leave ruts - walk if you have to, don't bring people along that the landowner was unaware of, etc.
After the hunt: Stop back by, show appreciation again, thank them for the opportunity, offer them some CLEANED birds, let them know you are done for the day, thank them again.
If you follow this regiment EVERY time, you will have a hole locked in for as long as you want (assuming you don't go bragging or posting your success for the world to see.) It is very easy to recognize certain areas through photos for those who frequent the area. I promise, some dirty dog is just waiting to move in on your honey hole...
Good luck, and Wreck 'em, Tech!!!