Camerooon86

I know for certain that the farmer doesn't have a keeper for any of his land and there's been no intimation whatsoever about anyone else shooting for him...not in a long while anyway. I shall do some more homework though, just to be sure. Thanks all.

Excellent. So general consensus it that's it's fine for vermin but won't hurt to have landowners consent for back-up. Thanks very much👍

Does anyone know the legalities about shooting on rented land? A farmer has given me permission to shoot his fields but one or two of them are being rented on 5 year leases (not that duration is important) and the land owner lives nowhere close... apparently doesn't even visit the land whilst it's under lease. So the main question is; Can I shoot on them with JUST the tenants permission? I'd just like to know have a definitive answer as any similar threads are inconclusive. For info, the shooting is for vermin control. Ta.

I "A bit of a fox problem" means that the farmers chickens are being hammered by the local population. My info was vague so I understand the question. Evidence of small deer would be the tracks they have left. The farmer has also had the pleasure of seeing them and finding his crops damaged and has asked me to protect his crops. Is this connected to the presence of deer? Maybe, maybe not. As stated, I haven't really done any 'proper' recon yet. The interest in a centrefire is a genuine one and not just on a whim though but as you and others have stated, there needs to be good reason which I will be sure of if and when I decide to broach the subject with the FEO. I haven't taken up shooting to be a cowboy and intend to stick to the rules. When suggesting the hornet I was mainly thinking of the fox issue which we know they have but I should have been clearer. The suggestion of the .222 would be for the deer/fox combo SHOULD it be necessary. I am fairly new to shooting but rest assured I have no intention of just shooting for "sport". The shooting is the hobby, the control is the service to the farmer. I am on this forum to learn so by all means, impart on me, any knowledge and/or advice you wish to share as it will be very welcome 👍 Along with everyone else who has replied, thank you for the advice. It's much appreciated!

Thanks for the informative reply. My land is freshly acquired so I shall be out scouting as soon as possible and before the FEO goes to look. There's evidence of small deer and a bit of a fox problem so it made me wonder about a smallish caliber centrefire. Maybe a .22hornet or .222. I'll assess the land further first though because if I don't think it's safe then the FEO definitely won't! This thread was to give me (and others possibly) an idea of acreage vs lay of the land vs caliber given.

I'm not trying to get a large amount of land to get the largest caliber. I already have land but was just wondering what others have and what they use.

This isnt the typical "how many acres do I need to get a CF on my ticket" question but it hopefully it will answer that question in its own way. I've done a search but can't seem to find anything relevant unless anyone knows otherwise. So...here it goes! I was wondering what sort of land you guys and girls have been granted a CF for. What Acreage, how the land lies, etc. And finally, what caliber you were granted for it. Much appreciated.

Thanks for the welcome all👍

Hi all, I joined PW a month ago and I've been silently watching from the shadows, trying to pluck up the courage to complete my first post. So here it is! As above, I'm from Leicestershire and have recently gotten into shooting. I've had my FAC and SGC since May this year and I really enjoy the time I get out and about with my HMR. I've just acquired an O/U so I'm looking forward to getting out with that too. I had land for the purpose of getting my application submitted but other than that I rely on a friend to take me out which I feel like a burden for. I have been out knocking doors with no success so far - other than land which is "unsuitable for rifles" - so I'm back to square one but I won't be deterred yet! Wish me luck! If anyone knows of any opportunities in the area (wildfowling, pigeon shooting, rabbiting etc), feel free to let me know Sorry for the essay folks. Cameron