Gatekeeper522 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 100 Letters written and posted to Lincoln farmers since christmas. Off door knocking for the first time tomorrow. Any tips? Please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiggy84arsenal Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Smile and dont seam stupid!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Dress smartly, NO camo gear, don't take a gun with you! Take your S.G.C. and proof of your insurance! Be polite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markr Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Dress smartly, NO camo gear, don't take a gun with you! Take your S.G.C. and proof of your insurance! Be polite! best advice in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper522 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks for the good advice guys.....Most farmers looked busy drilling....so ill try again later.. Thanks anyway!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markr Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 the offer of help at busy times can often seal a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy518 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Personally Id have all my kit with me. What if he says can you do a bit right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter pb Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 That's quite odd, I had originally started out shooting bunnies and struggled to start with, then now the same farmers are aking me to shoot pigeon on their rape. So am now investing in a semi auto and then will be all the gear...... Oddly, a few have said they've struggled to get regular shooters. The rabbits only last so long, so me and my mate are turning to pigeons now to fill the gap / spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Good luck, Its hard work but it will pay off in the end , and as long as you can take a no thanks graciously something will come your way eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox1988 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hi there I'm finding it so hard to find land to shoot at moment knocked on so many doors and all they say is sorry..... I've never toyed the the letter way is it a good idea or am I just waisting paper. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2000321 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 never a bad idea to leave your number you never know when they may change their mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzy Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 get some cards made and offer to shot any pests and if you shot rabbits as well try stables or houses with large gardens or land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I spent Wednesday driving around farms looking for some permission, the main problem I found was finding the farmer! It was always the farmers wife or an elderly relative and the reply was always no, we've already got/ don't want anyone, I left them all with this letter: Address ect.... .. .. .. Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to you as I am currently seeking an area of land where I may obtain shooting permission, in doing so I will provide the control of pests and vermin free of charge. To provide you with some back ground information about myself I am employed as a time served mechanical engineer, and enjoy woodworking and shooting in my spare time. I have previous shooting experience, am fully insured with BASC (The British Association for Shooting and Conservation) and have held a shotgun certificate for the past 6 years. All boundaries and livestock respected, all shooting is carried out with shotguns and silenced air rifles. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, If I can be of any assistance to you in this matter or you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind Regards Andrew I had a call last night from a farmer I visited asking me to meet him, I meet him today and now have 130 acres to shoot on, and it's on my door step! Without the letter i'd still be searching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) 100 Letters written and posted to Lincoln farmers since christmas. Off door knocking for the first time tomorrow. Any tips? Please!!! Well done mate . stevo Edited November 15, 2013 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie69 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Yes good luck, I know what your going through. I got my very 1st permission the other day, it's only suitable for the air riffle. and it's only 4 paddock fields, one of which is used by dog walkers so I have to be there either very very early or into dark. unfortunately one of the conditions is he doesn't want me lamping. But I'm just grateful. I have also been out today knocking doors, previously I found looking up long drives to farms quite intimidating for some reason. today I have spoke to 2 farmers both already had people either ferreting or shooting with air riffles, they were both very friendly and I left them both with my drafted letter with my details. asking if anything changes to keep me in mind. this 1st permission has given me a confidence, and ill be out again tomorrow with a smile and being polite. Edited November 25, 2013 by Cookie69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie69 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 The emails I sent out over a month ago have paid off, I had a reply to one of them on Tuesday, and i have just returned from a quad bike tour of the land. 66 acres of livery/paddocks Its an air riffle permission and it's apparently over run with rabbits. the woman cant wait for me to start. Neither can I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Well done mate all the effort does pay off !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george123456789 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 The success I've had has been with people known by my family/neighbours. Currently looking for more land for a bit of variety but have just moved house and finding it hard to find out who owns what land!How do you guys approach a farm where you don't know the farmers name?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Knock, knock, Hello my name is Alan and I'd like to speak to the owner please,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongeorge_kelly Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 i know how it feels you go round farms to try and get more permission only to be told that they have thier regular shooters or they dont want anybody on thier land.How ever all we can do is keep trying some farmer will give permission to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paul carine Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Take printed OS 1:25000 map which shows field boundries and know how to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_Devon Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 The emails I sent out over a month ago have paid off, I had a reply to one of them on Tuesday, and i have just returned from a quad bike tour of the land. 66 acres of livery/paddocks Its an air riffle permission and it's apparently over run with rabbits. the woman cant wait for me to start. Neither can I. What do you do with all the rabbits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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