firdom Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 hello iv'e just moved to the area and would like the help out with PIGEON/RABBIT control just retired so i'm available most times i have been shooting for over 45 years shotgun and air rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Hi and welcome to PW and the border badlands of Suffolk/Norfolk. I'm afraid you may well find that most of the land in the Eye area is sewn up. I know of at least three guys who have the majority of shooting in that area and one of them is a Professional Pest controller. That said, nothing ventured, nothing gained and the best advice is to get out and knock on a few doors, to see what response you get. Try speaking to Jimmy Ling out at Hoxne (you might have to ask around for directions), as although he has "retired", he would be the best bet (He was the local Gunshop) to find out who may have some land not currently serviced by others. Also try the Working clothes place (Can't remember the exact name, but Yellow and Black signs) on the industrial estate on the road from Eye towards the 140 at Broome, they also might be able to help out a bit. Failing that one or two of the more local lads to you on here might be able to help you out. Happy to take you out myself for some pigeons at some point, but nothing "permanent" I'm afraid. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 the place at eye is "workwear east anglia ltd", just go knocking on doors, ive got a friend that has only started pigeon shooting this year and has got himself permission on about 10-12000 acres already, he just stops by fields that are being drilled/sprayed etc gets the attention of the farmer and asks them if he can shoot, they all seem to say yes to him, give it a go mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretboy111 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Im near eye in a village called Bacton, off the A140. I can certainly give you some pigeon shooting, over 900 acres. Give us a pm if your interested. Many thanks Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 ferretboy, on one of my farms there are some meadows that run for about a mile with a hedge/bank all along one side and a stream running down the middle, the hedge and both banks of the stream are absolutley poisoned with rabbits, i dont normally bother with them because its so vast but if youre interested in a day or two's sport i'll speak to the landowner about it, ive got no ferreting gear other than a spade but i'm up for a bit of fun, mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firdom Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 thanks all for your posts and pms i have sent you a pm ferretboy alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Hi and welcome to PW and the border badlands of Suffolk/Norfolk. I'm afraid you may well find that most of the land in the Eye area is sewn up. I know of at least three guys who have the majority of shooting in that area and one of them is a Professional Pest controller. That said, nothing ventured, nothing gained and the best advice is to get out and knock on a few doors, to see what response you get. Try speaking to Jimmy Ling out at Hoxne (you might have to ask around for directions), as although he has "retired", he would be the best bet (He was the local Gunshop) to find out who may have some land not currently serviced by others. Also try the Working clothes place (Can't remember the exact name, but Yellow and Black signs) on the industrial estate on the road from Eye towards the 140 at Broome, they also might be able to help out a bit. Failing that one or two of the more local lads to you on here might be able to help you out. Happy to take you out myself for some pigeons at some point, but nothing "permanent" I'm afraid. SS Hi Another demonstration of this guys generosity, SS is a really good man, and a good friend and a credit to PW Alan Edited October 14, 2009 by Alanl50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcadwallader Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hi Guys. I am in Denham and very new to both PW and shooting to the extent that i only got my first gun yesterday. i am planning to go to High Lodge for some lessons and anglia shooting for a day with an instructor on pigeon shooting but would love to go out with anyone who would let me observe/learn. All advice very gratefuly received. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hi Guys. I am in Denham and very new to both PW and shooting to the extent that i only got my first gun yesterday. i am planning to go to High Lodge for some lessons and anglia shooting for a day with an instructor on pigeon shooting but would love to go out with anyone who would let me observe/learn. All advice very gratefuly received. Dave theres a load of us having a chimbo shoot at High lodge on the 28th (see Essex meet) you could join us.. ps im thinking of moving your way myself, Denham or Hoxne etc.., looks a great place to live.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcadwallader Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 SUGGS, Many thanks for the reply> i am from Thurrock myself and moved up here about 5 years ago and can thoroughly recommend it. the 28th sounds good.....no laughing though. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 hi, the details are in the "meet up" forum under essex meet. come along there's loads of us going, the more the merrier. looking at a 10 am start.. PS. dont worry about missing stuff, i couldn't hit water if i fell out of a boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointerman Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 i live in stradbroke just up the road. If i get time you can come and join me .Drop me your pn so i can ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 SUGGS, Many thanks for the reply> i am from Thurrock myself and moved up here about 5 years ago and can thoroughly recommend it. the 28th sounds good.....no laughing though. Dave nice one, looking forward to meeting you. and dont worry i cant hit a barn door from 3 feet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg55599 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 if your from denham then your prob not far from barrow heath GC. Good 100 bird sporting shoot there every other week. I'm from norton so not far from any of you! hey everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dissduck Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi, just come across your post. I live in Diss and I am semi retired (will be fully retired come April). I moved to Diss 25+ years ago from Essex. I took up clay shooting about 9 months ago and belong to Wymondham & district gun club, we shoot at Besthorpe near Attleborough. I also belong to Broadlands air rifle club where we shoot FT (Field Target) at a range near Brundall. If I can be of any assistance pm me regarding above clubs pm me. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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