pg123 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Had my first walk round on my first ever permission this morning. I have listed what I saw below, Phesant - out of season (running away across the field so not a sporting shot anyway) walked up on to the moor where I heard several grouse without seeing any 2 deer - on the field next to my permission Hare - not sure if hares are considered pests?? but let it go (was probably moving a bit quick for me if honest) 7 or 8 woodies - they were feeding at the bottom of a field as I walked in the top and flew off sharpish rabbit - was in range but running over the brow of a slight hill, my permission ends just the other side of the hill and I couldn't be sure of what was in the way so didn't take the shot Total shots fired - NIL I went out about 8:30am so maybe I would see a bit more if I went out earlier or prehaps at dusk? Also do I need to work on my field craft and try to be a bit more sneaky? Still had a nice walk in the fresh air. Any comments or advice welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not to worry mate bet you enjoyed it anyway.Go out sometimes for a shot see plenty but just sit and watch them . Good way to learn things about their behavior etc.Its not all about shooting every thing you see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Keep showing your face and get to know your land owner . Dont be frightend to offer help around the farm and report any problems you may see on your walk a bout . Its not how many shots you fire ,but how much you enjoyed your self . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Cheers guys, your right it was good to have a walk round the fields with the gun tucked under the arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 It's good just to get out and walk and get to know the lie of the land. The fact that you didn't risk what could have been dangerous shots and took no unsporting shots is excellent!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 It's good just to get out and walk and get to know the lie of the land. The fact that you didn't risk what could have been dangerous shots and took no unsporting shots is excellent!. thanks for the comment keg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 A good day then!, It quite often happens that you go out and not see anything. Field craft takes time to develope and the next time you go out you know what to expect to see and the locations of your quarry. Knowing safe back stops and range/distance is very important. Enjoy your permission and each time you go out you should see and learn something different For years I have shot on three farms in hertfordshire and last year I moved to the NW and now have a farm permission in yorshire and have been out half a dozen times it has 10 different fields to have a go at. its all seems new and different and will take time to learn the layout. For rabbits: dawn and dusk seems to be one of the best times to go. Enjoy your permission and be safe. Regards Hunter2 Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Cheers Derek Good luck with your new farm Edited September 4, 2011 by pg123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveb001 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 thats right, keep showing yer face and get trust going with the landowner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have fequently been out on a new permission and not bothered taking a shot! I like to get out and about on my permissions as often as the weather and the wife will allow me to as it gives me a chance to really get to know my permissions like the back of my hand, I sometimes even prefer to take my camera instead of a gun as there is always something new to see and learn from! Knowing every square inch of your permissions really well is crucial to successful shooting, even more so when lamping, and it will give you the chance to improve your fieldcraft skills and learn where the regularly used runs are for various quarry on your permission. Don't worry about not taking a shot during your first walk around your new permissions, being out there, watching, learning and improving your fieldcraft skills is what sucessful shooting it is all about - A sucessful shot thrown in is an added bonus mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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