Norrie Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hiya, Just thought I'd let you know what happened last week...I had a delivery of wood to a farm, and on the way to it, saw two female Roe with one of the best backstops I've ever seen, at 2pm in the day too... So, gets to the farm,has a blether with the farmer about the deer, and got unloaded by him,he has a Farm shop, and next to the steading, has a couple of fields full of Free Range Chickens, heard a commotion and saw a big dog Fox running through them....so asked him if he has anyone shooting them...he said nope, and so I offered my services... great stuff he says, pop up at the weekend, and I'll walk you round the farm, so, today, went up...had a look around, got a copy of his boundaries,signed permission slips etc and showed him my SGC and FAC and insurances...then he says, dont know if yer interested, BUT, I get polluted with pigeons when I sow my crops.....could you help ??, oh!! and the deer too..!!!!! They're ruining the young crops.. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven... So, I'm the lucky shooter on 200 hectares of prime mixed farming land,with pasture, woodland, moor, and grazing...holding all species of pests... It wasnt till I got home, and converted the 200 hectares to acres, I found out, I now have just under 500 acres, with lots of it, being able to drive over......:)So, off up tomorrow proper, for a mooch round, this time with the guns....might stay a wee bit late too... BTW,theres a few splashes on the land,and he also gets lots of geese... Then as I was leaving, I got a bag of goodies from him, with home grown sprouts, carrots and cauli...and an invite to bring the grandkids up for a day, when he'll let them bottle feed the orphan lambs.. What a nice man, hope I do a decent job for him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy2910 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 You jammy sod!!! Sounds like you've got a cracker of a place there, enjoy it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Brilliant, I'm delighted for you mate. That is the sort of farmer that you go out of your way to keep pleased and happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Crikey mate, you have bagged a cracker there. Just goes to show it is always worth an ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Crikey mate, you have bagged a cracker there. Just goes to show it is always worth an ask Hi Guys., Yep, It does, but it's really all thanks to those two Roe, and especially the fox that went tearing through the chicken field....I did think about asking him before that,and was unsure about it, but the fox made my mind up for me... I'm going up this afternoon/evening, see what I can see.. I'll report back.. David, once I'm settled in, you'll be welcome to join me on a wee foray sometime mate..:)After all, it's just across the water from you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 "Those that don't ask, don't get", congratulations on your stroke of good fortune, hopefully the chap may be able to give you some other useful contacts, thats the way it can work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 You know how to turn a man green, excellent result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hiya, Well, was out till late last night, from about 6pm till 11pm....saw lots of stuff, deer, rabbits, foxes etc... and managed to shoot one little vixen...... it was heading down to the chickens, about 100yds away from me......about 20 mins after full darkness...and saw a couple more, but too far away for me,( 250-275 yds) and just below the brow of a hill..so, no shot, even if I was good enough... Left the tail at the farmers front door... I'm out again on Saturday night, this time going to spend more time out there,....... There are 6 stands of conifer woods as well, and I have already discussed with the farmer, the possiblilty of using the beagles on a driven fox shoot...he seems very amenable to that as well, and is going to ask his neighbouring farm for access as he only has three sides of the woodland...we need 4 sides for changes in the wind direction ... I'm also going to have a session on the pigeons on Sunday, as the farmer has sown his first crops and they are getting hit already... So, all in all a great looking farm, with plenty of "vermin" on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogh shooter Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 you my friend have found where jesus lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Congratulations ! Take it easy getting to know the land, and don't shoot out all the vermin. Good Luck. chiefy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) you my friend have found where jesus lives Hiya, What a crackin reply!!! near fell off me chair there...thankyou sooooo much for that... Congratulations ! Take it easy getting to know the land, and don't shoot out all the vermin. Good Luck. chiefy Thanks Chiefy ...I certainly wont ruin it, it's got to last me a long time.... it'll take ages to walk round and get to know the ground proper....its much bigger than any other permission I have....but, I'm really looking forward to days out, some without the gun just walking about... I talked to the farmer today, I have carte blanche what I do, and when I do it, no need to call him now, he'll see my car anyway.... Theres an open day on Easter Saturday...for his shop and livery services,suppliers etc will be there... so anyone wanting to call over, more than welcome... So, all in all, a really good result.. Edited March 28, 2011 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Quick get the lottery on with luck like that you are a dead cert for a win,lady luck certainly smiled on you that day. Glad for you enjoy it. ATB figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Jammy sod :lol: any where local Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggjr0151 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 cracker think you won the loto already gives us all hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste eibar Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 That's a bit of a result. well done and good luck on your new permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 FAntastic news for you Norrie - I'd be hitting the pigeons very hard for him as I reckon this guys is worth keeping happy! Make him see your worth straight away - your new permission sounds like a 'keeper'. All the best Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Jammy sod :lol: any where local Norrie LOL, Thanks Tam, about 20 mins from the house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) FAntastic news for you Norrie - I'd be hitting the pigeons very hard for him as I reckon this guys is worth keeping happy! Make him see your worth straight away - your new permission sounds like a 'keeper'. All the best Duncan Thanks Duncan,.I'm def going to do the pigeons this weekend...I can only really do weekends due to work, but he knows that.. He's mainly worried about the foxes,they've taken a couple of lambs already, and a few chickens too..even in daylight they are after the chooks... so will be concentrating on them at night, and pigeons during the day... I've offered my services for the open day at Easter,labouring, making tea etc etc... the least I can do... Just a wee update, literally just called the the farmer to let him know my plans on his farm for tomorrow, and it seems his bro has a farm of the about the same size 4 miles from my home, and wants a chat. He's going to be there tomorrow... Edited April 9, 2011 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hiya, Just a wee update...Got home from work a wee while ago, and Jim the farmer who has a farm just up the road from me,and next to one I already shoot is on to tell me that if I want, I can now shoot on all his land, and not just the sheds....and he has an old Larsen trap if I want it...want it??? near took his hand off... It's not a massive farm,about 180 acres.. but another farm nonetheless... I love this shooting lark!!! Should hear for def from the other farmer this week, met up with him at his bro's where I'm shooting already... ,had a good long chat and all looks good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavaroo Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Good news mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Well done mate. Look after it and the farmer as thers always some one waiting to step in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hiya, Just a wee update...Got home from work a wee while ago, and Jim the farmer who has a farm just up the road from me,and next to one I already shoot is on to tell me that if I want, I can now shoot on all his land, and not just the sheds....and he has an old Larsen trap if I want it...want it??? near took his hand off... It's not a massive farm,about 180 acres.. but another farm nonetheless... I love this shooting lark!!! Should hear for def from the other farmer this week, met up with him at his bro's where I'm shooting already... ,had a good long chat and all looks good.. IF you were down this way Norrie with these permissions you'd have an army of volunteers to help out - I'd be at the front of the queue! Keep up the good work and enjoy your great good fortune All the best Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy2910 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 David, once I'm settled in, you'll be welcome to join me on a wee foray sometime mate..:)After all, it's just across the water from you.. Sounds like a plan if you need a hand with the pigeons... need to try out my new shotgun. You seem to be picking up quite a bit of ground, well done you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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