bones228 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 went out today and asked all the local farmers around grimsby, sadly all i got was no we have enough shooters. ive only got a air rifle so i couldnt understand why they refused me. if anyone wants some company shooting rabbits around lincolnshire pls pm me... i need to get my foot in the door so to speak... has anyone got any advice on getting land ? cheers alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 went out today and asked all the local farmers around grimsby, sadly all i got was no we have enough shooters. ive only got a air rifle so i couldnt understand why they refused me. if anyone wants some company shooting rabbits around lincolnshire pls pm me... i need to get my foot in the door so to speak... has anyone got any advice on getting land ? cheers alan. Try posting this in the permission section, but I find the best way is to mention peoples names, offer your help and do whatever you can. Look to getting a shotgun certificate as this will make you look more serious. Air guns are good, but only for the smaller close range stuff. Farmers will want pigeon numbers and rooks hit hard at peak cropping times. And it is BLOODY good fun! Hope you get on ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Something may come up on this forum. However, I think you may struggle to pick up land by door knocking and saying you've only got an air rifle... Get yourself a shotgun certificate and you may see other opportunities arise much quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones228 Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Something may come up on this forum. However, I think you may struggle to pick up land by door knocking and saying you've only got an air rifle... Get yourself a shotgun certificate and you may see other opportunities arise much quicker. yes ive considered this option but dont you need land to shoot on b4 you get a cert? catch 22 really aint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1419 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 yes ive considered this option but dont you need land to shoot on b4 you get a cert? catch 22 really aint it. No you do not,just apply for your certificate and say that you intend to shoot clays and vermin.as long as you have been upstanding in the community-ie, not been in trouble with the police and when you fill in your form be truthfull about any convictions you have,do not and try to pull the wool over their eye's, as it will come back and bite you hard. i know a lot of lads who only go around shooting clays and don't shoot game etc.-----Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 yes ive considered this option but dont you need land to shoot on b4 you get a cert? catch 22 really aint it. No, you don't need land to own a shotgun. So long as you don't have a criminal conviction (not strictly enforced, as some things are offences that don't really make you a dangerous person) and you are of sound mind, then you are legally entitled to own a shotgun. I got my certificate when I was 13 It's a firearms licence that requires land/club membership and a reason as to why you need a section 1 firearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey999 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 yes ive considered this option but dont you need land to shoot on b4 you get a cert? catch 22 really aint it. No thats not quite right. You don't need land for a certificate, clay shooters don't always shoot live quarry! At the interview they may ask you why you want a sgc but you need only answer to shoot vermin or clays and don't need to go into any specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones228 Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 i see , ill look into going down that rd then ... ive just rang network rail as near me we have a disused rail line that hasnt been used since i was a kid. i asked her what would i need to gain permission to shoot rabbits along the line? she asked for postcode , location etc. and after 15 mins of explaining whos land it was on either side she asked me why i wanted to go down it? i repeated to her its for shooting rabbits etc. she said we would not giver permission to domestic entrance and if we did you would need to be trained in network rails procedures , we can give out 1 day permissions but only with a trained networks employee.. jeezzzzz talk about keeping me on the phone for a premium rate...... i hung up!!! talk about a load of old red tape and pointless communication..... why is it so hard just to get a free dinner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) i see , ill look into going down that rd then ... ive just rang network rail as near me we have a disused rail line that hasnt been used since i was a kid. i asked her what would i need to gain permission to shoot rabbits along the line? she asked for postcode , location etc. and after 15 mins of explaining whos land it was on either side she asked me why i wanted to go down it? i repeated to her its for shooting rabbits etc. she said we would not giver permission to domestic entrance and if we did you would need to be trained in network rails procedures , we can give out 1 day permissions but only with a trained networks employee.. jeezzzzz talk about keeping me on the phone for a premium rate...... i hung up!!! talk about a load of old red tape and pointless communication..... why is it so hard just to get a free dinner? I think you need to accept that you're going to get turned down a lot. A person the other day came on here saying he'd been looking for about two years and finally got permission. Surprisingly, you'll find that it's your friends and family who hold the key to a patch of land. Just think how many people are connected to the people you know? Lest you forget, you are at most 6 steps away from knowing anyone in the world Edited May 21, 2010 by Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 It's the hard way but for all of us it paid off in the end. Maybe farms aren't the way to go though, farmers will want the rabbits/pigeons etc hit hard, they know you'll struggle to make a real impact with an airgun. Your better bet is to keep your eyes peeled as you're going around the area for where you see signs of rabbits then try and find out who owns it (ask at neighbouring properties etc). One of my permissions is 12acres of "pasture" which this guy owns but doesn't do anything with, crawling with rabbits which he'd like to keep a few of because they help keep the grass down but is fine with me taking them now and then... and to be honest I think the population was about to crash if it hadn't had a cull anyway as there were so many. I met him one day while out walking the dog, we got talking and the subject turned to hunting (my dog's a black lab) and when I said I shoot rabbits he said he had this field and that I could help myself. Keep trying, you will get some in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 dont just try farmers try golf courses and the like we got 2 of them and they are ideal for airguns colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 i see , ill look into going down that rd then ... ive just rang network rail as near me we have a disused rail line that hasnt been used since i was a kid. i asked her what would i need to gain permission to shoot rabbits along the line? she asked for postcode , location etc. and after 15 mins of explaining whos land it was on either side she asked me why i wanted to go down it? i repeated to her its for shooting rabbits etc. she said we would not giver permission to domestic entrance and if we did you would need to be trained in network rails procedures , we can give out 1 day permissions but only with a trained networks employee.. jeezzzzz talk about keeping me on the phone for a premium rate...... i hung up!!! talk about a load of old red tape and pointless communication..... why is it so hard just to get a free dinner? hence the reason you dont have a shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron airgunner Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 something will come up. do you have basc insurance? it dosnt cost much and farmers will take you more seriously if you have insurance. large graveyards have problems with rabbits creating diggings which trip people up and digging under the grave stones. something will come dont worry. you could even put a poster up in your city hall which says something like this: do you want FREE pest control? if you want free pest control of rabbits, pigeons, squirrels, rats ect then cal me on xxxxxx xxxxx or speak to me face to face at 1, example road, exampleton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 keep knocking mate.i don`t like asking either but it`s worth it in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 (edited) Like its been said before dont just think of farms, I work a couple of bowling greens for rabbit control I use my BSA Super10 on them for obvious reasons don't think they would appreciate a 12g cutting there green up, I'M there at first light usually just before the green keeper, and I met him on our allotments, he has a plot as well lol Go for your SG Certificate but be totally honest, clays is a good answer but what club? have you joined? where is it? they will know your taking the pee! Join a club and support shooting tell them as well as the above you intend to approach land owners, tenant farmers as well for permission you will be surprised how helpful the Police are, and could possibly provide a few farm names In my opinion Suffolk Police are the best, they are so helpful. Above all be honest you will get your permissions but be patient! Alan Edited May 23, 2010 by Alanl50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryantidgwell Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 i found around grimsby area it is so hard to get any shooting , nearly all the land around grimsby is owned by brocelsby estate and they wont let u on , alot of the land from pennels all the way to waltham and tetney gets shot by humber wildfowlers and they never even turn up , go to north coates butts just other side of tetney and do some clay shooting u can use a club gun and it is quite cheap , where abouts in grimsby are u ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Go for your SG Certificate but be totally honest, clays is a good answer but what club? have you joined? where is it? they will know your taking the pee! You don't need to give a valid reason to own a shotgun licence. I could tell my FEO "I want to have a shotgun because I've always wanted one. I'll keep it in the cabinet and never use it." they will still grant the applcation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones228 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 i found around grimsby area it is so hard to get any shooting , nearly all the land around grimsby is owned by brocelsby estate and they wont let u on , alot of the land from pennels all the way to waltham and tetney gets shot by humber wildfowlers and they never even turn up , go to north coates butts just other side of tetney and do some clay shooting u can use a club gun and it is quite cheap , where abouts in grimsby are u ? willows est buddy! i know a man who i aint seen for a while im gonna befriend him as he does alot of shooting over land near me. maybee i can latch on and get my foot in the door so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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