SimonT Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Just wondering what the best pitch is when you turn up to a farm to try to get it as a new permission, what are the best ways to introduce yourself, who do you ask for 'landowner' or 'farmer'.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Make a point of finding out the name of the farmer you are going to ask.I used to go then and say"Hello my names ### ##### im sorry to bother you but im looking for Mr #####".Thats the easy bit getting started. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I start with my name then follow with i shoot for such and such farmer who borders your land and i noticed that i`m shooting pigeons on his crops but they are all landing on yours now, is there a chance of getting permission to shoot your land too and protect both. Or if you have no land just say i was passing by along whichever road and you have rabbits and pigeon damage etc, you would be amazed how many farmers seem to be ignorant of the fact a certain area is getting hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) While i am introducing my self i always offer a hand for a handshake, only once has a farmer not shook. Ian. Edited August 28, 2010 by Vermincinerator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 hope the farmers wife answers the door ..... and say 'would you like to see my big gun' then give her a wink , it's always good to get in with the farmers wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-a-s Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I have to agree with pigeonblasterian and cz550kevlar,do your homework find out the farmers name,then after your intro mention neighbouring farmers you provide crop protection for,but dont bull5hit him farmers are very clicky(rightly so and no disrespect intended)If the farmer says sorry i have got a chap that shoots for me,just ask who it is you might know this person and be able to cover more fields between yourselves.Dont slag the other shooter and say stuff like he isnt doing a very good job etc,as farmer might think your criticising his judgement.hth now get knocking lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothbarrels Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 get some cards made up.. shootingcards.co.uk supplied me and many other guys on here, they are laminated and look very professional, as said before by my learned friends.. introduce yourself, offer your hand (and your card,) tell him you are trying to secure some regular crop protection, is there anything you could help him with. In my opinion it's essential you inform him you are insured, and will will respect all boundaries ,and livestock. If you get knocked back, leave your card with him, you never know he may get let down and give you a call. It's a numbers game, the more doors you knock the more you stand a chance of getting a 'yes' ggod luck and keep us posted!! BB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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