rcooke25552 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 hi there, i have been shooting shot gun for just over a year now, i shoot clays and i am a member of a wildfowling club. does any body have any advice as to how i could find some land to shoot on as the duck/goose season ends soon and i wont have any game shooting till next september i have sgc, basc insurance and my own gun. i am just after some advice as to how to obtain permissions. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 Well the obvious is get out and ask, do you live in rural area? go to school in one? You may need to check the laws as they have changed recently as to exactly what under 18's can and can't do on their own see BASC website for more info on that. Things r=to consider, go to some Young farmers meets ask friends or people you know in the farming community and at your club, unless you have money to spend it could be difficult but work on your strengths, perhaps offer to help out on a farm etc offer your services to assist farmers with their computers etc. You will have to be known and trusted to get permission especially at your youthful age and i guess transport could be an issue, if you have and friends relatives in the agricultural industry ask them to introduce you to some land owners who have pest issues Pigeon/rabbit etc your best bet would be to ask at your wildfowl club if you could join some of the older guys out of season on the pigeons etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 i imagine you will find it difficult because of your age. have you thought of asking the other members of your wildfowling club?? they might be able to vouch for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooke25552 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) hi there, my feo has told me i can shoot unsupervised at 16, although supervision is recommended. my uncle is a farmer but i think he is a little unsure about issues with my age etc. i just want some where were i can get some experience etc. i live about 2 1/2 miles away from the countryside so its not far. Edited January 16, 2011 by rcooke25552 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Well i would say your uncle is the best route to go make life easy for him get all legal stuff sorted (quick email to BASC then print out their reply for him etc) get on his case politely or ask your parents to and perhaps just keep truning up and going for a walk, without your gun, perhaps a camera and take photos of the birds, rabbits on his land eating his profits etc also try and get to go with him when he does farmer stuff, goes to the agri merchants, market etc (if they sell carts and he has an SGC ask him to buy you some carts) and get to his contacts. Edited January 16, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 hi try to find someone a bit older to take them with you or like other people have said ask someone at your club it will be quite hard for you to get permission on your own because of your age,if you do go down the road of going to farms and asking for permission dress smartly,bring proof of your Shotgun license, BASC membership and insurance,be polite and above all shoot safe and responsibly and have fun! good luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcooke25552 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 thanks for all the responses. hdav i do help him when i get time off work i go and work for him etc. i have done so from a young age whenever i have had school holidays or anything i will go and help him out becuase i enjoy doing it. i just dont feel right pushing him into something which he doesnt want me to do. although next time i get a week off work, i will be down there asking him again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 thanks for all the responses. hdav i do help him when i get time off work i go and work for him etc. i have done so from a young age whenever i have had school holidays or anything i will go and help him out becuase i enjoy doing it. i just dont feel right pushing him into something which he doesnt want me to do. although next time i get a week off work, i will be down there asking him again How about you take him clay shooting one morning he has a couple of hours (a rare occurrence i know) where you can show him your safe gun handling and ability. HE might enjoy it and be happier, at 16 I would have wanted to do the same but not 100% I would have been able to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Always leave people your contact details too, if you change you rmind, or if any of your other shooters leaves/lets you down. or if they know someone else who does, the next farmer, or their daughter may have horses and want rabbits gone etc etc. tell everyone you see your after permission, someone will end up saying my mates brothers uncles dogs friends need rid of some pigeons, and then away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytim38 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 my 16 year old son just went to all my permissions and asked if he could shoot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 what responses did he get tiny tim hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobidog Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Go beating and get to know the gamekeeper and other beaters and let them know that your into shooting, worked for me and i am 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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