Bipolar Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Anyone used/subscribed to "syndicates" like Pest-Rid? Are they any good? or just a rip off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Never heard of them! What is involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 this is the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 (edited) It looks very similar to the NPPC when you read what is offered.Personally i have never heard of them.The thing i like about the site it seems to be updated on a regular basis with information. PS the cost is slightly less than the NPPC. Edited August 21, 2005 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 NPPC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 NPPC? NPPC National Pigeon Pest Coltrol Has a forum on this site mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Doh!!! Just found it thanks :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 No problem mate :*) :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 I have Emailed them so when they contact me I will post more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 (edited) sounds pretty good to me 20,000 achres and all you need ot do is phone and book. airguns no problem! Looks like its just one huge syndicate:) Copuple of questions you might want to bear in mind when you contact them again. 1. How much land is available to shoot on any given day during summer or winter? or is there a rota system in place for the fields you are able to shoot? (2,500 achres of land in winter?) 2. How many shooters are members of the sydicate? and how many airgunners? 3. Is it strictly pigeons or are you able to shoot any vermin? 4. are you able to shoot at night/dusk/dawn? dont forget to stress the use of airguns when you ask this! (though the use of lamps or artifical lights on roosting birds is against the law). 5. What would they say would be an average day for one of their members using an airgun alone? on first impresions though would have to say i would join it in a flash £110 for shooting rights 365 days a year! (not counted the £42 insurance as you should have this if your thinking of hitting the fields!) ROB Ps might be best if you follow up the email with a phone call as then you can hear the voices not just see the words, when you mention airguns. Edited August 21, 2005 by roblade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyPopper Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 I was going to Join Pest-Rid a couple of years ago, as it did look an impressive Syndicate Organisation, the thing that put me off was the fact that you were not allowed to do ' Walk Shooting ', all shooting had to be done from a Hide. It may have changed by now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Just spoke to the guy who runs it really nice chap, he says as BunnyPopper said that its mainly 12g and hides for stoggies but some do shoot Crows and Rooks and a few bunnies, I am aiming to get my shoot gun ticket as well so this might be better for shotguns? He said that Air gunners weren't as successful as SG may be only bagging half of what SG would, I would have thought that a well laid out decoy pattern at 25-30 yds out behind a hide might work ok? any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 (edited) Just spoke to the guy who runs it really nice chap, he says as BunnyPopper said that its mainly 12g and hides for stoggies but some do shoot Crows and Rooks and a few bunnies, I am aiming to get my shotgun ticket as well so this might be better for shotguns? He said that Air gunners weren't as successful as SG may be only bagging half of what SG would, I would have thought that a well laid out decoy pattern at 25-30 yds out behind a hide might work ok? any thoughts? Edited August 22, 2005 by Bipolar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Is there an echo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Is there an echo? B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 :*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I tell youwhat if you give me £30 you can out with us tonight. Virgin territory with lots of bunnies! How does that sound? Plus you get to walk around a bit as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SNAKEBITE Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Is that a yes then? I take cash and credit cards (which once cloned will be returned) but NOT payment in kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bipolar Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 If you were only closer Ive money to burn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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