Good call, it may not have been or felt appropriate for you in the moment, but were that window open, I would've followed up for the neighbor/owners contact details and then you potentially have the option to take up the offer.
Along the same lines, I recently got told by someone it was all good to shoot on their place anytime and please don't text to ask. I know for a fact the guy was the owner but still don't feel comfortable just rocking up and shooting anytime. Accordingly I haven't actually availed myself of the offer.
Sometimes you also need to be a bit careful if a mate invites you onto private land that they have permission to hunt on (or not).
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