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  2. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    On 01/02/2019 at 19:01, Fieldhunter said:

    East Anglia is a big old place, where abouts are you in East Anglia?

    Suffolk :)

    On 01/02/2019 at 19:12, Grandalf said:

    As Marshman said - Join a fowling club.   We have many of them in East Anglia.

    It will open all sorts of doors for you.

    Do you know any good ones? If there are lots I am sure there are a few crappy ones?

    On 02/02/2019 at 10:17, matty thud said:

    Yes I agree sometimes I go to my farm permission and come back not having a shot but like to get out in the fresh air and country side watching the wildlife. If I shoot anything its a bonus think it's the same for a lot of us.

    Agreed, it just feels much better to actually bring something home. Plus I am thinking of investing in a new gun, and don’t want to get it and not actually use it.

  4. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    7 hours ago, ShootingEgg said:

    Nothing wrong with wheat as a crop to decoy over. But it will depend on what stage its at, as with most crops, they scratch out the drilled seed, then feed on the ripe crop if something like wheat. 

    The wheat is about about 3-4” long at the moment and there hasn’t been anything on it for a while. Trouble is where the wheat fields are nobody else shoots in the area so doesn’t keep them moving around at all.

    Any advice for shooting in a wood? Not very large and not very thick.

  5. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    16 hours ago, marsh man said:

    Getting back to your quest in trying to obtain more land to go on , first you stated you were in no clubs , therefore have you got your own third party insurance ? , you also said the farm you do go on don't grow the right sort of crops , what are the right crops ? and what sort of crops do your farm crow ? .

    I am not trying to knock you in any way whatsoever , just giving you the minimum amount of information you would need if you start knocking on doors.

    As already stated , beating is a good way to get feet on the ladder , but as the game season have only got a matter of hours left before it draws to a close you really need to look at other ways to gain land and experience in the art of decoying on variable crops .

    If I was you I would make enquiries at your local wild fowling clubs where there are some good ones not to far from where you are based.

    Most of them have got access to pigeon shooting and land needing the vermin controlled , you don't need to be interested in wild fowling although if you were it would help when applying to join , your membership would include third party insurance and in the warmer months most do clay shooting , dog training lessons and of course pigeon shooting , as a guide the price is around £175 plus a small joining fee .

    Certainly worth thinking about . 

    Hi again,

    Yes I have 3rd Party Insurance, the crops are wheat at the moment but will be putting some maize in too - they usually feed on oil seed rape and berries this time of year.

    I am trying out some different decoys and nets to see if that makes any difference - different places in the fields also.

    I will take a look into the clubs, £175 is not too bad considering most shoots are much more.

    Thanks again for the help!

  6. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    16 hours ago, moondoggy said:

    I have exactly the same problem as you, and I am 60 this coming Friday! 😂😂😂

    Don’t knock your youthful looks, you will be very glad of them when you get to my age.

    As others have said, country sports are not just about shots fired, fish caught etc.

    Instead of spending hours on the PS, read some of BB’s books, then you will appreciate the following quote from him: -

    The wonder of the world
    The beauty and the power
    The shapes of things,
    Their colours, light and shades
    These I saw,
    Look ye also while life lasts.

     

    Haha, happy birthday for the coming Friday! :)

    And youthful looks is good, but whoever I’m with at the time will look like a shrivelled up old prune :) 

    I do like to read - pop up books or looking at the pictures! :D Nah, just kidding I will have a look into being a book perhaps.

  7. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    1 hour ago, udderlyoffroad said:

     

    I would definitely second the advice about turning up to beat regularly; the networking side is very useful.  The DIY syndicate I’m involved with is a small 2-drive affair, which means that, during the season, the time required is confined to Saturday mornings.  People have family commitments and ball-based-games to watch, so that still leaves you the afternoon/dusk to go round your existing permissions.

    As for beards,  In earlier years I resorted to a more-or-less well trimmed goatee, which apparently adds a few years.  Or, at least, it gave the impression that you were aware of the fresh-faced-yoof look and were trying to add a few years!!  It was even mildly g/f compatible…Now I’m older and uglier, have kept the facefluff.

     

     

     

    That sounds much more manageable, plus other commitments may mean I won’t be able to do shooting every weekend - but obviously if asked I could try to re-arrange plans.

    Please don’t take any offence, but I may need to pass on the goatee 🐐 my girlfriend would go mad haha! And at least there is youth on my side in some ways.. Just not getting permissions :) 

    21 minutes ago, islandgun said:

    If not a beard you could try a nice full eyebrow like mine,  the ladies love it/them..

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    Thanks for the advice, but I think my girlfriend might get confused and begin kissing the top of my nose thinking my eyebrow was my tash :) and that would confuse the hell out of someone if you were upside down, they wouldn’t know which way was up! :D

  9. Forum Rules

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    On 04/03/2013 at 17:09, Teal said:

    It had become increasingly difficult to distinguish between free sporting opportunities and paid shooting opportunities on Pigeon Watch, and so we have created this forum, which is where Pigeon Watch members can share and swap shooting, fishing and other country sports between themselves.

     

    Rules

    • These must be free sporting opportunities.
    • If there any conditions (for example beginners only) this must be stated on the topic.
    • When posting about an opportunity please include the date/s and an approximate location of the shoot.
    • Please remember that this is a public forum and that any addresses and/or personal information such as mobile telephone numbers etc., should be exchanged via the Personal Messenger and not on any of the topics.
    • Replies to topics should be limited to interest in the offered shooting opportunity only, disruptive posts will be removed.

     

    Is there any way we can request the area within the title too? It’s a nightmare to find something local :/ 

  10. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    5 hours ago, Mice! said:

    Love it, someone has the nerve to ask for advice, so why the face? This is the advice section, he hasn't just said err looking for pigeon shooting in Suffolk.

    back to the opp, get yourself beating, those two or three months of beating on a Saturday will open doors faster than just knocking on doors, failing that we were all young once enjoy it 👍

    Also don't just ask about pigeons, ask about rats, no one likes them and they might well get you on someone's land.

    good luck.

    After looking at a few threads after signing up, it’s pretty obvious that people don’t want others on here just to simply try and get places to shoot - hence the actual advice seeking (what the forum was made for).

    I know of a couple farmers who always do shoots in my area which I could always contact. I have never done it before so might even enjoy it :)

    I would be happy to use air rifle also, as some farmers can be a bit funny with what they want you to use. When I can get some more land to shoot on I am hoping to get my firearms licence also (perhaps opening up more possibilities for vermin killing)

    4 hours ago, bruno22rf said:

    You could try growing a pair of breasts - always gets my attention and they generally get results. 

    Ha! Good idea! I will try my breast - pardon the pun. I can’t guarantee the outcome though, perhaps pecks are a close alternative? Or just getting fat and wearing a bra? :D

    Breasts would definitely work for me, and they can be very difficult to say no to :)

  12. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    Just now, marsh man said:

    I admire your enthusiasm , but having been shooting for 13 years you should by now be able to read the signs of a decoying situation , what crop are you actually decoying on till it is dark ? , and what species are you trying to decoy ?

     

     

    I understand that the birds will not actually decoy the crop I am on, but my hope is to just encourage them slightly closer to take a shot.

    I just enjoy the odd burst of excitement when a stray bird wonders into my path. It’s worth all the hours of waiting and much more entertaining than PlayStation (in the end)

    And I’m only particularly bothered about woodies.

  13. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    2 minutes ago, Wb123 said:

    Go for a ‘tache then, facial hair makes those winter nights lamping much more comfortable. 

    Are you involved with your local hunt at all? Equestrians seem keen on rabbit control (though my experience is that they want a visible but controlled population). Other good options are joining or just drinking regularly at golf clubs (they hate rabbits), networking with trades who mostly cater for the very wealthy (a mate who is a high end gardener has more land than he can shoot), and perhaps most importantly just talking to lots of people enthusiastically about shooting (most of my offers have been off the back of discussing hobbies in general).

     

    Remember ultimately you are selling a service even if you will do it for free and others will pay for it (offering to pay for shooting is an option I missed above), people have to want you. 

    I think I’ll avoid hair in general - girlfriend prefers it ;)

    Not involved in any local clubs / events, just literally grab a gun and go. Thanks for the options, I will look into these. I refuse to pay for any form of vermin shooting, so not to worry on that side - admittedly it’s our hobby, but if someone had to pay for pest control it would cost more than just letting the odd few people go for a shot

    5 minutes ago, winnie&bezza said:

    Do you actually see pigeons etc when your out in hide, walking or doing a recce? 

    See them occasionally, I don’t have time to reccy. I literally just get up and go. If I get something I do, if not, I don’t :)

    6 minutes ago, hawkfanz said:

    i think most of us agree its not just about numbers,like anglers say theres more to fishing than just catching fish,same goes for us.

    Agreed, but it makes the rest of the time fishing worth it if you catch more :D

    3 minutes ago, guzzicat said:

    Why not ask the people you have permission from if they could "spread  the word" with neighbouring farms you are an O/K guy if they get vermin problems.

    Good idea, never really thought about that. I will give it a shot - pardon the pun :)

  15. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    1 minute ago, Yellow Bear said:

    Last year I spent 15 hours over 3 days on some laid barley that was allegedly being hit(I put up 30/40 each day when I arrived) for 2, yes 2 birds.  to add insult to injury that week the dog took 3

    I go for a walk with my gun every Saturday morning for a couple mile walk and decoy until dark in all weather for not even a shot. I wouldn’t mind, but at the moment it’s every weekend 😮

  16. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    2 minutes ago, hawkfanz said:

    your right there jd i spend hours sometimes for a couple of birds for pigeon n rice fry up.but its nice to be out.

    I like to breast them and slice them into strips & fry until med-rare

    2 minutes ago, andrewluke said:

    by the way it's a cracking first contribution on pigeon watch:hmm:

     

    Saw this forum mentioned in YouTube video so thought id give it a go

  17. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    Just now, JDog said:

    You could try Xbox, or Nintendo or do jigsaws.

    Serious pigeon shooters spend hours on end in hides often for very little reward.

    PlayStation all the way, but my family gets grumpy if I spend too much time on screens (after working on screens all week)

    I do appreciate it takes patience, luckily now pheasants are out of window I can shoot a local small wood also - perhaps give that a whirl this weekend

  19. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    1 minute ago, andrewluke said:

    there's alot of shooters on here that would love to have any shooting permission let alone more???

    Fair enough. I understand your point, but spending hours on end in hides / walking around for nothing except fitness isn’t my ideal weekend :)

    Just now, Wb123 said:

    Grow a beard (I was astounded how the world changed when I grew mine and looked 15years older), dress properly, and get involved in the local farming community. My shooting offers have all come from people who know I shoot rather than having to ask. 

    I don’t think my girlfriend would approve of that, ever seen a skinny guy with a beard - doesn’t look right, plus I have a light brown / blonde hair :)

  20. “Babyfaced” Hunters Struggling To Get Permissions

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    Posted · Edited by Wardy97

    Hi All,

    New to all this so will have to hang in there.

    I am a fairly well experienced shooter, I have been shooting since about 7/8 years old - using multiple guns, different strategies and have hunted different animals through the years.

    I am 21 years old but to put it bluntly I have very much of a babyface. I have permission from a couple of different farmers in my area (Suffolk, East-Anglia) and have been going shooting every weekend for a while now, but I seem to have scared away all the animals :) and it doesn’t help the farmers have all the wrong crop for this time of year and I don’t tend to get much, if anything. So obviously I am wanting to find more places to shoot.

    The land I can shoot on I only have permission due to my family having permission first, we can shoot what we like when we like and go when we like etc. which is very nice. But the issue I am having is I people to think because I look young, I am inexperienced, therefore messy and do not follow rules, therefore not to be trusted & given permission “the youth of today” - I am really keen to find more places I can shoot but can’t seem to get through to the old traditional farmers in the area who are stuck in their ways.

    Any advice is much appreciated for how I can try to come across as being a “grown-up”.

    Many Thanks, Dale

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