Lee Newbie Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 (edited) does anyone no anywere i can get permission to shoot near wigan? ive googled farms in wigan and rang them all the few that i spoke to already have gamekeepers or other people have the permission for there land they own so it seems like am fighting a loosing battle. hope someone can point me in the right direction. cheers Edited May 7, 2010 by Lee Newbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 does anyone no anywere i can get permission to shoot near wigan? ive googled farms in wigan and rang them all the few that i spoke to already have gamekeepers or other people have the permission for there land they own so it seems like am fighting a loosing battle. hope someone can point me in the right direction. cheers i am in same boat as you mate..but the likkle bit i have came from goin knockin on the farmers door!!! many many knock backs though..bit off putting really..good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Newbie Posted May 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 ano what you mean mate don't look very promising i dont think i'll be buyin a farm any time soon lol. good luck to matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 iv u do....can i have permission? ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Newbie Posted May 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 ooooo i dont no haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 its no good ringing lads...the farmer would be happier to see you face to face.... by ringing ..he don't know who he is talking too I know its off putting getting knockbacks..but keep trying..one day..someone will say yes..i got my 1st two weeks ago..right place right time but i was lucky enough to be invited with friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottsy boy Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 get yourself down the young farmers clubs and mingle mingle mingle, i got my first permission on a paddock friend of a friend but was air rifle only, then i spoke to the farmer next door one day and he had seen me about with the air rifle and asked me on his land and soo on and soo on.. take a copy of your licence and insurance write your details on them and knock on there doors when you meet him/her be mr super polite and hand them your certs even if they seem un interested and somthing will happen. just keep trying. maybe join a syndicate or club if you can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDC Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 get yourself down the young farmers clubs and mingle mingle mingle,i got my first permission on a paddock friend of a friend but was air rifle only, then i spoke to the farmer next door one day and he had seen me about with the air rifle and asked me on his land and soo on and soo on.. take a copy of your licence and insurance write your details on them and knock on there doors when you meet him/her be mr super polite and hand them your certs even if they seem un interested and somthing will happen. just keep trying. maybe join a syndicate or club if you can afford it. Nice to hear someone from Wigan -my old home town. I started my shooting career wildfowling at Scottie's Flash as a lad - don't think you could get away with it these days! Ringing farmers is not productive, I find that getting out while their working the fields and asking then is the best approach. One yes in ten no's is a good ratio. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Newbie Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 ok cheers fella's will keep trying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerstalkerlunt Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Knocking on doors face to face is the only way! The farmer will want to see who you are and judge your character. If you can go out one day and drive around every farm and keep asking alls they can say is no but eventually you will get yes, and if your lucky they will pass you onto a friend who has pest problems. But make sure you are insured by someone like the NGO or BASC and mention that to the farmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Ask mcw65 he lets people shoot and i think hes a few thousand acres near warrington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Newbie Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Ask mcw65 he lets people shoot and i think hes a few thousand acres near warrington. cheers mate will give him a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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