krazykayaker Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 after sending out loads of begging letters and only getting 2 replies both saying NO, i decided today to go for a drive and have a look around. upon driving up a single track road i came across a car just pulling out of a field so i stopped (as u do! ) i promptly asked him if he was the landowner and if he`d got any problems with pests and if he had would he like some help in controlling them, HE SAID YES!!!!! now its not the biggest bit of land in the world but for a newbie shotgunner its a start, so i spent 3 hours there this afternoon and fired 1 shot!! and missed!! i`m not convinced he`s got a real pest problem but i aint moaning as i now have permission to shoot as and when i please!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 well done mate nice to here you have some where to shoot,as i said years ago if you shoot nothing at least you have some where to carry a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykayaker Posted June 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 well done mate nice to here you have some where to shoot,as i said years ago if you shoot nothing at least you have some where to carry a gun. i've never thought of it like that before, but your right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 Right time and the right day and you`ll be surprised Well done you have proven the direct approach works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 ya dont need loads of land m8 just woodpigeons and stuff to shoot at i myself only got some land last weekend 60 acre and have shot 18 woody on there so far they will come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanber1088 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Well done mate, takes a long time and many hours of asking but it will pay off in the long run. Happy shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I srted with a 3 acre paddock with a couple of rabbits on it. Once you get something and the owner thinks you're doing a good job you're likely to pick more up. Nice one dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 i spent sunday evening on a new bit of land shooting rabbits, and listening to the who concert that was 1/2 mile away. it dont get much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgunners Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 well done kayak. If you persevere on this permission and build up a good rapport you WILL get more. Just keep showing your face, and try different times of the day & NIGHT. Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykayaker Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 i spent sunday evening on a new bit of land shooting rabbits, and listening to the who concert that was 1/2 mile away. it dont get much better. sounds good to me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 i spent sunday evening on a new bit of land shooting rabbits, and listening to the who concert that was 1/2 mile away. it dont get much better. Who? If anyone looked like "wicked uncle Ernie" it's monsieur Bivouac You may have pulled the wool over our eyes once but WE WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Ladies quirming about in Heinz Baked Beans. Just let me hold that thought for a while . Lesley Ash getting boffed down a back alley in quadrophenia. Aother thought to hold on to. :happybday: (all come at once) On the down side, Roger daltry can't sing. Head lowering below parapet Dave Nice one mark, can't think of anything better. my mate paid big money to go with his family and was disappointed by uggins of kids getting cabbaged and performing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_keeper Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I had the same experience as you, i was looking for land but could not find anywhere to shoot. When we take our dogs out, we go to the same place everytime, a rabbit infested paddock, ususally count over 50 rabbits per field. Me and dad always walked the dogs around the field, talking about how great it would be to have permission here. Nice land, Nice shooting and not 5 mins away from home. One day, me and mum was taking the dogs around the field when i saw someone on a tractor mowing the field. I sucked up my courage and blocked his way, i then started talking and things led from there. After we had finished taking the dogs out, and discussed where i can shoot rabbits, i went home and put the letter on my dads lap, he aid wow, wheres that for? i said where we take the dogs, where its rabbit infested, he almost had a heart attack, he was so excited, until i pointed out to him on the letter...... "robert has permission to shoot..." Then i did tell him that i had told the woman, he would be joining me on a few occations Now hes at my mercy! Enjoy your permission! Hope you enjoy the sport! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 good luck to you.. finding land is a hard thing to do... lucky enough i have around 500 acres of land to shoot on in bucks. took me a while to get it , now ive got it im treating it like gold. + its rife with rabbits. richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 mark, the WHO i bet you could see for miles and miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 mark, the WHO i bet you could see for miles and miles. all i saw mate was rabbits. i had the pleasure ofworking for the pop group queen a good few years back. now that was a good do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 mark, the WHO i bet you could see for miles and miles. all i saw mate was rabbits. i had the pleasure ofworking for the pop group queen a good few years back. now that was a good do. i bet it was what did you do with them a rodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 i bet it was what did you do with them a rodie. no it was better paid than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 i had the pleasure ofworking for the pop group queen a good few years back. now that was a good do. THE POP GROUP QUEEN Mark?? POP group? That's like calling Pink Floyd a nice little Jazz combo or Black Sabbath a motown group. YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 evening Dave, are you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 evening Dave, are you well. As well as can be expected work permitting. And yourself? BTW They're well into cutting the rape over here. Give it a week or two and it'll be like 4th July. I notice one of your fields on the A58 still has hay bales in it. You thought of making a hide with some until they get taken away? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT it was better than saying. i worked for a fudge packer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT it was better than saying. i worked for a fudge packer. Is that how he got to sing so well?? 'specially the high notes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 until they get taken away? they have gone allready mate, taddy and york soon.very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 until they get taken away?they have gone allready mate, taddy and york soon.very soon. Well don't lose Hawkeye this time Bales were still there at 16:00. 2nd field going down to Chain Bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Bales were still there at 16:00. 2nd field going down to Chain Bar its not worth setting up in them fields, back of the farm would be a better choice, had a fox in that one sunday evening.seen two cubs there last night. if i can get them this week its all out pigeon shooting from then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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