Cookie69 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Guys im smiling from ear to ear prior to today I had two small air riffle perms totalling 90 odd acres between them. today I have just secured myself nearly 400 acres of rape and wheat fields pigeon , rook & rabbit I cant touch his pheasants though not a problem for me the farmer has promised to show me further land if I show up more than once. sounds like he has given permission before then never see's them again . boy will I cherish this. will go and walk it next week to familiarise myself with the boundary's Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC00P Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Cracking result well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 well done mate it's a great feeling hope you have fun colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty88 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Well done mate. Brilliant result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Well done, welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Fantastic news, well done...somewhere to take the pup to as well with no other dogs as distractions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaulc Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Good effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simjakcal Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 that's great stuff,,you sound well chuffed....enjoy ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Congratulations bet your over the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Brilliant news well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Well done mate really chuffed for you securing a decent place is really hard going and putting in the leg work has paid off Nice one mate Cheers mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie69 Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Cheers guys He ummd and rrrd for a few minutes When he said yes ok I could have kissed him (-: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Such a buzz after expecting another no thanks to actually say yes result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Guys im smiling from ear to ear prior to today I had two small air riffle perms totalling 90 odd acres between them. today I have just secured myself nearly 400 acres of rape and wheat fields pigeon , rook & rabbit I cant touch his pheasants though not a problem for me the farmer has promised to show me further land if I show up more than once. sounds like he has given permission before then never see's them again . boy will I cherish this. will go and walk it next week to familiarise myself with the boundary's Paul happy days enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llanshooter Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Nice one enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Welldone! Nice to see. I think of lot of landowners feel 'burnt' by their shooter sometimes. The landowner on my place was always a bit weary of me to start with after bad experiences in the past but I have always been respectful and when she was ill I made the effort to feed her horses and muck them out (And I used to dislike horses!) I once broke one of her electric fence poles and first thing I did was go and source a replacement and fixed it myself and then left her a letter, she told me after that it was weak anyway and expected it break but thanks for my efforts. LIttle things like that keep perms going well and friendships start nicely, and hopefully restore landowners faith in some of us. 400 plus more is a blooming good amount, you'll be nice and busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamey Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Excellent result for you! Hope you enjoy and show up often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie69 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Seen the farmer again today , got my perm form signed, also took a screen shot off Google earth of the area and asked him to mark the boundary's (belt and braces). the farmer him self said the pigeons haven't been as numerous, although the last two days on the trot there has been a couple of flocks of about 200 on the same field. Note to self ,need to catch a salmon this year have promised him a fillet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfire88 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie69 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well the farmer was good to his word, he took me to see 100 acres of woodland today, I think the tree's were poplar trees ? grown for commercial timber his main concern are the squirrels. apparently they eat or nor the bark of the tree near the tops which weakens them, i didn't realise they did so much damage. on our walk through the woods I seen at least 10 tree tops laying on the floor. funny thing was we didn't see a single squirrel on the walk, although did see 2 hares, and three pheasants ,also deer roam the woods none of the later are on the hit list I said I couldn't think of a nicer place to roam with the gun and not see a squirrel. also offered my services beating when the pheasant season opens could be more woodland coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpa Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Being honest and showing respect always seems to pay dividends in the long term Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckman91 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Happy for you mate that's spot on:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Well done mate, happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie69 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I think I might have gone and done it again? Was in my area yesterday , just to see what state the wheat was in. On the way down the road I stopped to look at a pea field, and seen about 50 odd pigeon lift off. Not a lot I know but I thought I would call into the farm. And what do you know,the farmer was in the yard, I had called 3 or 4 times over the last few months but never anyone about. Anyway introduced myself , name dropped the neighbouring farmer, and told him I had seen pigeon on his peas. Before I could draw another breath he said please get on there and shoot them (-: Yes sir I have my kit in the van I'll get straight on it. I had walked them off earlier when I had 1st seen them. I set up and had aprox 3 and a 1/2 hrs For 6 pigeon they never really came back. I popped back this morning to have a look but nothing about. Saw the farmer again he thanked me and said any time. (-: It's just a verbal at the moment but hopefully will pin him down after my holiday to get written perm He told me he also has some rape. So excited I nearly don't want to go on holiday in case I miss out on a pigeon fest (-: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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