pluckers son Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 going knocking for permition after christmas for me and my mate,we want land to shoot rabbits and fox with rifles 1 hours drive from south yorkshire. we already tired near york and doncaster with no luck any idears where i can go knocking with a good population of rabbits may travel hour and harf but thats the most i think.. i got some busniss cards off ebay that may help,ill pop through the farmers letter box if hes not in and hope for the best MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL PIGEON WATCH MEMBERS hope a new year brings new land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 If or when you get a knock back, ask politely can you ask again in six months. This works and you never know what might happen in between LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 sometimes you'll come up against farmers that shoot grouse/pheasant themselves or in a syndicate, who fear you want their birds... or their fox if they support a hunt You might find them more receptive if you offer to only do this in the closed season I have two prospective "call me backs" when the season closes. Also find their opinion on fox - some like them about - usually hunt supporters, some dont. Also ask what they want you to do with any kills. few actually want them and some wont like the idea of you leaving a carcass down as fox/magpie/crow bait. If you first feel they're builing up to a knockback, chat about more general topics for a while, it sometimes works wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Try to go "smartly dressed" if you can, I know this means different things to different people. What I mean is, don't turn up in full cammo gear (even if you have pressed the trousers ). The Farmer will make an immediate assessment of you, based on what you look like, before you even have chance to open your mouth. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govshot Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 I've found that saying you are wanting to do some rabbits often gets farmers more interested than the pigeons. Rabbits are more of a pest on modern day crops. Having got some lamping permission can lead to something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Keep knocking door, and take you best manners with you sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bindi Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 And if you get an offer, drop me a PM, as I live in barnsley and am also looking for land, cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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