discreet hunter Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hi, Been knocking on doors over last few weeks, no luck so far,left a few cards with my details which i had professionally done, i was pointed in the direction of the game keeper met him, said i should and come and see him next couple of weeks ago, when to see him yesterday i was driving in the area with couple of my two younger kids, met his family misus and two kids, ended up spending a couple of hours there just having a chat with them including a cuppa and a bite for the kids, i was well chuffed, was invited to come and see him again couple of weeks when farmers start harvesting the wheat,(looks promising) my question is, what can i take him/family i am not trying to bribe him or any thing like that, just want to say thanks for yesterday, when visit him in a couple weeks time Thanks for you advice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I would give him something for the family. I raise my own pigs so quite often give away a joint of pork or some chops, i also give away some of my veg when i have a bumper crop of something, it suprises me what i get in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 bunch of flowers for his misses and a milky bar for the kids. for the keeper, give him your hand. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 bunch of flowers for his misses and a milky bar for the kids. for the keeper, give him your hand. Phil As in do a job for him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Take gifts and you might create a feeling of obligation on his part, I wouldn't go anywhere near that cos you may scare him off. Christmas is the time for small tokens of appreciation or a helping hand later on once you have something to thank him for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Take gifts and you might create a feeling of obligation on his part, I wouldn't go anywhere near that cos you may scare him off. Christmas is the time for small tokens of appreciation or a helping hand later on once you have something to thank him for Thanks... noted your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soreshoulder Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 As in do a job for him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsmasher Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 whisky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 An offer of help never goes amiss. Ask him if he wants a hand with any jobs around the shoot, particularly if he is due a delivery of wheat or feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierist Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 An offer of help never goes amiss. Ask him if he wants a hand with any jobs around the shoot, particularly if he is due a delivery of wheat or feed. Cracking bit of advice, especially this time of year, don't be too pushy though, it can put a keeper off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Small gift is for Xmas. Helping hand is more valuable, don't offer time that you won't keep though. Keepers never have enough hours in the day at busy times. One job offer that might be welcomed is inspecting all the traps or setting extra ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12borejimbo Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Sounds like the same situation I was in a few years back, I was 14, wanted to learn a bit more, so the farmer I did a bit of rabbit work for pointed me in the direction of his house, so off I went on my bike, knock knock, but no one was in, so off I went to school the next day and afterwards went round on my bike knocking on his door, it opened up with his pregnant missus in the doorway, "can I speak to the gamekeeper please", hold on, she shut the door and 2 mins later a huge defender came roaring down the drive and skidded onto the grass, what do ya want (being 14 I was a bit scared as he is a big boy) I told him I wanted to learn more so he said I could come beating, and he had about 10 or so doves he wanted shooting down the grain barn, so I did that, then summer came around, I helped him build all of the partridge pens, I learnt to shoot a shotgun, trap animals, learn to drive (he taught me) and now he is one of my best mates, I babysit his kids, look after his house and dogs aswell as the shoot when he goes away, im 22, have had my FAC 6 months, I shoot deer and I help out on the shoot every spare hour I have, I love it, and cant get enough of it, I help him, he helps me, but when I first met him, to show I was keen I did as much as I could, never moaned and now I am basically the underkeeper without the status if that makes sense? We always laugh about when I turned up all skinny and shy! Now im ****** than him! haha. I go round most Sundays and even have a key to his house, but its all down to trust! So my advice to you my friend, is do the same! He will be thankfull, but so will he. James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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