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Bristol Twelve Bore club has limited vacancies for rough shooting. The club has farms within easy traveling of Bristol as well as a Wildfowling section of foreshore and deer shooting on a 1500 acre wood over the bridge in South Wales. Club membership may be of interest to licence holders who want to join a small group with the same sporting interests. PM me if you are interested.

Hi, Yes its the age old question of gaining permission to shoot on land. I currently shoot on a large estate and have known the estate manager/game keeper for some years without any incident. Being ex-military I am always polite and courteous of whom ever I meet whilst I am about shooting (in life as well), and this has stood me in good stead over the years (you never know who you meet whilst out). But due to partridge/pheasant shooting my shooting is curtailed between some months due to this well deserved sport as this earns the estate the money they need. So off I went looking for pastures new, I looked over the advice on the website regarding gaining permission to shoot on land. I dressed smart, printed out some business cards, knocked on quite a few doors and introduced myself politely. I explained where I currently shoot and who for and gave the farmers the opportunity to ask me questions and if need be check my story so to speak. As a communications/mechanical engineer I offered my services such as beating etc any time when I am not at work to them (i work 4 on 4 off) and at Christmas I popped round some of the nearer farms and dropped off some of my home made sloe gin, just to keep me in mind if anything comes about. But as of yet not much luck. I had many replies such as "We already have some people who shoot for us" to "NO thank you". I totally understand the point that some farmers just do not want some stranger wandering around their farm with a gun and yes trust needs to be earned. Just wanted to gain some of the forums experience from this matter, what if anything am I doing wrong? Is there anything else I could be doing to improve my odds etc. Just for interest I live not too far from Long Melford, Suffolk. Thanks for your time and comments. Regards Flash.

Hello Fellow PW members, Im currently located in the North Tidworth, im in the Royal Engineers hence why im located there. Im looking for some form of pigeon shooting and crows. Im more than happy to help out in any way shape or form if help is needed in exchange to shoot on the land. Ive been shooting since i was about 10 with my uncle and have picked up lots of knowledge on the way from some wonderful people. i would love it if someone could help out. Many Thanks John Briggs

Help me please!

Hi! Recently acquired my DSC1 licence and looking to take on a few more land permits (preferably in devon) ive been an air rifle shooter since the age of 4 but i graduated to centre fire a few years ago shooting between 100-600 meters. Please, if you know someone or have deer on your own land let me know! Many thanks! Jack

Looking for a small bit of Land to Train my dogs on in Norfolk Wroxham area if poss but will travel, with some water dyke marsh ect. Would be nice if I could take my gun also and have a pop at odd pigeon ect. Regards Carl

Hello there, I'm thinking of starting shooting/hunting and I live in Bowdon in Cheshire close to altrincham. I would love to start and I have got my eye on either the air arms tx200 hc or the hw97kt. The only trouble is I don't want to spend money only to find out there's no where to shoot with permission that's fairly local. Any help guys would be great. Plus out of the two rifles which would be more suited to hunting etc.

Hi there been searching for some land for around 6 months now, used to have a permission down the country but can no longer reach it and have been dying to get out for a shoot on some land so if anyone knows anyone or anything be sure to let me know! I normally just go for the odd clay shoot in the meantime, getting better at it but nothing beats being on some private land. Got the usual, my BASC insurance and SGC, I only use shotguns although sometime in the future I will most likely get round to the FAC. Can reach any area thats close enough (seaham, murton, sunderland, bishop auckland etc)

Hello all, Possible new permission coming up (rabbits, pigeons, crows, rats) and i just had a few questions really as i am told it is quite a small field: 1. What would be the smallest size field i would be able to shoot in (in regards to safety)? I am just thinking rough shooting at the moment. 2. Where would i stand on the fact there are no crops in the field? Hay is baled there though be it in very small quantities. I would mainly be using a shotgun 12 bore. Occasional use of a .22 sub 12ftlbs air rifle. There aren’t any neighbouring houses however the field i am told is surrounded by other fields owned by another farmer/landowner. Thanks in advance

Hi I'm Joe 29 and living in Lewes. I started shooting clays a couple of years back and come from a non shooting family. I am hoping to meet some new shooting buddies so that I can co minute and improve in the sport I love. I live in East Sussex and have enjoyed some rough shooting but would love to find some land to shoot regular pigeon days on. I also visit Wiltshire regularly and don't mind traveling to the land if ever the opportunity came up. Well that's me in short looking forward to getting know more about the forum and develop my shooting. Best wishes Joe

Hi everyone, I am looking for a little help if its possible, I recently decided to convert from a springer to a pcp at the same time as moving home, the dilemma I have its my gardens far to small, I just wanted to know if there is any local land owners out there who would be willing to let me clear there land for them in the local area, of any unwanted Vermin? I am in the process of sorting out insurance and I also have all the related equipment, anyone with any help would be much appreciated, danny

Hi everyone, I am looking for a little help if its possible, I recently decided to convert from a springer to a pcp at the same time as moving home, the dilemma I have is my gardens far to small, I just wanted to know if there is any local land owners out there who would be willing to let me clear there land for them in the local area, of any unwanted Vermin? I am in the process of sorting out insurance and I also have all the related equipment, anyone with any help would be much appreciated, danny

Hi i have some land at minute for roe shooting, But i'am also looking for some more land as dont want to out shoot all what i have and spoil it. I would be happy to pay a small fee for some deer shooting land if need to. Me and my friend have now been shooting deer for 4 years, and we respect the land that we shoot on. We are full members of BASC insurance. I live in northumberland but i am willing to travel.

Hello All, Firstly, thanks to everyone for the great advice I’ve found on here so far – I’ve learnt loads from just trawling the forums – it’s all good stuff! Now, about me: I’m an ex infantry officer (1st Bn The Yorkshire Regiment) who has come back to the real world and got a job in Birmingham. As a result, I’ve recently moved to Warwickshire (near Henley-In-Arden) and now I’ve sorted out the house, I’m looking to get back into shooting. In short, I thought I’d post on the off chance that someone has a few fields that they could do with a hand on. I am an early riser, so can do a few hours first thing or in the early evening. In addition, I can think of no better way of spending my weekends than sat in a hide waiting for the critters to come knocking… I am a full member of the BASC, hold a shotgun certificate and also have a silenced PCP for rabbits … Also, although I’ll never be able to shoot game, I’d love to have a crack at some beating, so if anyone knows of a shoot in or around Stratford-Upon-Avon who could do with an extra pair of legs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Cheers all. Jim

All. Who would like to start up a syndicate with me from the wirral area? (NOW!) in short I am looking for 6-10 guns to join me in a completely open book management of , this year rough, next year our own birds shoot. 500 acres in total (split between 2 lands) plus 2 duck ponds. (exclusively on all unless we decide we can bring guests) These lands come complete with a keeper of 20 years, man and boy living and beating in the area. It is my intention he will be paid well. Fed well and beer'ed up. We have the feeders and grain. We are ready to roll for the start of the season. 6-8 guns (or more) who are not Syndicate owners, land hunters, but want to go when you can to the shoot, at least fortnightly, in a group or as I like, 2 of with own dogs. A democracy where we all decide what is best for the land, what we want to do with it going forward etc.I want to go on every saturday, meet up with a couple of lads, organise a rough, walk up, mini drive, what ever. Have a good walk with my dogs, miss everything in the air, have a laugh over a beer... and let off steam. I have 3 areas in the north of wales I am talking to the land owners about. These are not definite but we have a backup piece of land. The duck ponds are a cert. depending on the response will depend on what we can afford. 250 acres plus 100 acre separate areas we can use in the afternoon only. Sheep land in a valley completely secluded with one route in and out. I never saw a car or a person on my shoots. (I got pics) 20-40 degree incline west facing. River at the bottom. Larks' wood, hedges, gorse 2 dingle, 2 coppice 6 feeders (6? to go in). On the south side (not part of the shoot) is heather. For the summer it is full of bunnies. Full of them! I cut my teeth on this land. There has been no birds put down for 5 years but I out of 6 rough visits bagged 2 bunnies, 8 pheasant, 3 woodcock (my first) , the odd crow and jay, its a valley and the birds don’t leave. It can easily be a full 6 hours walk from end to end top to bottom. 200-250 acres of sheep land again. South facing 20 - 30 degree incline. Big pine spruce and oak wood. Crops on 2 fields. Had birds down 2 years ago to support an estate. The pen are still there but I don’t know ho many or how many feeders. Intention again next season is to put bird down. This would be welcomed and supported from surrounding estates. Duck shoot. 2 ponds. This is a cert. 500 ducks went down last year and there are still wild (counted 60 on saturday) living quite happily there. I will be honest we have been able to get 50 for this year (ducks ready in 6 weeks) Plus goose use the run as there flight in but you need a sharp eye to hit them as they are high. We have been and are feeding the ponds a bag a week. Next season it is the intention to put in 500 again. If not just to put back to the regions level (share and share alike) but to pay for our way for next year by accompanied guests. Again we will work out the figures and all agree up front. So what do I want to start with is 6-10 guns. Money obviously.. Estimate dependant on Response £300 -£500 for the year (I can split and pay on the go as is needed if you cannot effort this up front. I wont stand you over just cos you are not rolling in it. As I said this is open book non profit making, keeping the keeper happy gig.) Offer open to young guns, old guns, young guns, lady guns, new guns. Support on mini drives, help with the pens, feed the bins, pest control in the summer, keep the piece and the sport respectable. Licence and insurance a must. And prefer local chaps only Wirral, Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales. I will make this clear, if I get sniff of anyone out for themselves or to make money they will not be entertained... my biggest announce of what it meant to be a gentlemen sport is being shafted by syndicate owners who disappear with your money, last minute directions to land and having to leave quickly because the owner arrives... PM me if you want to have a chat, meet for a drink, see the pics and discuss the numbers. This is a totally genuine offer from someone who just wants to shoot. Matt.

Hi all Thanks for taking the time to read this Ideally were looking for somewhere to go Vermin pigeon and rabbit mainly, We can manage deer if needed as two of us are DSCL1 Quilified, we have shotguns and Firearms from Fac .22 air, .17Hmr, 22LR, .243 and 7x57mm and DSC level 1 (Deer Stalking) we are very keen shooters and we will take on anything. I myself have been shooting for over 20 years and was a gamekeeper when I left school, we are keen to get in the fields again no matter what the weather. I’m sitting here now pulling my hair out because when I lived in Norfolk I had 3,000 acres to shoot on, bit of a long way to go for a day out... Please could someone help before I go bald!! I am from an agricultural back ground so if any farmers/land owners need a hand on the farm that won’t be a problem so please give me a shout. Were looking for some where roughly within an hour’s radius of Nottingham/Derby Finally we have all full BASC insurance and copies of all our details will be given to the land owner if needed. Paul