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I have to agree. My older dog definately had too much too soon and was a mare when he was younger. Still gets the glint in the eye and goes deaf every now and again. Didn't make the same mistake with the 2nd dog. Took it nice and steady. She's only a baby so you have plenty of time. Give it a rest until after Christmas then try her again for the last shoot. You'll then know where to concentrate your efforts in the closed season.

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Thanks for all the advice. Maybe I am worrying over nothing. Will keep you posted

Congratulations You are right about the Manchester set up. From applying to receiving my licence was 3 weeks! Everything fell just right I think. Very good service. Asked a few sensible questions and checked the cabinet location installation on his visit. So what you getting for Christmas then....................................................................

As I said it a'int the peg shooting that's the issue. Its the rough shooting boundaries that concern me more

This will be my first season as a gun on this shoot but I do beat on two other shoots when time allows. My beating is done on shoots with maps. Clear boundaries either on one big map for all to see or individual maps given to each gun. Not too worried about shoot days on the new shoot as , as people have pointed out the shoot captain is there to direct proceeding as he sees fit. In this situation I have the responsibility to shoot safe and behave in a proper manner. However I would like a warm and fuzzy that I was stood on legal ground. As a part gun on the new shoot I have done the beating on the last two shoot days. never seen a map of any description used and there are a lot of new guns present. My main issue is with the out of season shooting. Its alright during the season when the more experienced are around to direct proceedings. Out of season the "we have around 2000 acres" doesn't really cut it. Cutting my nose off to spite my face has crossed my mind if I'm honest. However I think seeing a map is a reasonable request. I like the suggestion of using an ariel view off google earth and getting the shoot captain to mark it up.

Phil Would love to take you up on the offer, SGC holder, Full BASC insurance and a couple of steady dogs to shoot over. Cheers Statto

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Many thanks for all the replies. The majority have confirmed what I was thinking. I took a 1/2 gun in a syndicate which appears on the face of it to be OK. However despite repeated request for a map none have been proffered. You get excuse's like we are taking on more land so the boundaries are to say in a state of flux. I want a map for two reasons:- 1. When the time/ season allows we are allowed to rough shoot/ vermin control over the land. 2. Potential to effectively commit "armed trespass" Now I ain't shot the ground yet either on an official shoot day or for vermin control. If a map cannot be produced do you think it is reasonable to ask for my money back? A map seems like common sense to me?

Take a look at the Sporting Gun Centre at Exeter (Do on line as well). I bought myself a set of Deehunter Montana waterproofs from their clearance outlet. Really good value.

Gents Would it be reasonable to assume that any syndicate has a map of the land it has permissions to shoot over? If you were setting up a syndicate would this be one of your main priorities? Would you be happy beating/ being part of a syndicate that cannot define its boundaries clearly for all shooters/ beaters? All comments/advice greatfully recieved. Cheers Statto

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Seeing dogs working in their natural environment is a real pleasure. She looks like a cracker!

Cheers for all the messages. Much appreciated. had to endure the Trafford centre today under much sufferance. can't wait to get our and about next weekend. Still it keeps her quiet!!!! For a bit anyway

Just a quick message to say hello. Looking forward to taking part and contributing when I can. Currently beat on a few shoots with my two working spaniels and occasionally get up to Clough Head SGC for a round of clays on a Sunday morning. I'm learning all the way. Cheers Statto