Dougy Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) Here's the situation, Having a pint in the local i was asked by someone if i could shoot some pigeons as they had loads on there and they had asked other people but i was told they didnt bother showing. I didnt need to be asked twice and made it clear that i would more than love to. So next available time i was the phone had a chat with the land owner sorted out were to go and were not to go, up there, set up my hide deeks and pop off a few pigeons, not too many but none the less i was there on the field. I packed up and on the way to the farm catch a chat with the farmer, give him my thanks and appreciation and the offer was there again from him,, "pop up any time just give me a ring before you come" So next available time i ring up the farmer to ask if i can shoot more pigeons, the answer was "no problem get on them" and was told the wheat had been cut so i went on the stubble the other day, had a really good day shot plenty could of had more but thats another story, but the thing was i was there on the field again, had such a good day i went the next day aswell but not so good, name of the game. Now i know someone else shoots on there for Deer and fox, (well they have permission anyway) The thing is now the chaps that have permision but go only when its a blue moon and its got to be a sunday, are not too happy because they think i'm after there bit. My oppinion is if they aint going to go and do what the farmer wants to, them why moan when someone else is asked, if they went then i would not have been approached in the first place would i. MY opinion is i am doing nothing wrong in accepting the offer, is it just me, bearing in mind i only intend shooting pigeons. Now if i was asked to shoot fox's then i would ask myself why am i being asked, my answer would be because no one else is doing the job,simple's.. The question is how many of you would have taken the offer Edited September 14, 2012 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 just carry on. theres a bloke up the road whos been told to show more commitment or the permissions mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I would have bitten the farmers hand off.If your approached by the farmer,no problems at all.If they give you grief,tell them the script and if there nay happy to go and see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 It's the farmer's choice who shoots there so they can get stuffed. Good on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) As above. Entirely up to the farmer how many shooters he allows on his land after pigeon. Sometimes having a few shooters on the ground can keep the birds moving about & benefit all. At other times it is annoying when you turn up & someone has beat you to it... but unless these other guys have paid for exclusive rights, they will just have to like it or lump it like the rest of us do. Edited September 14, 2012 by arjimlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Keep the farmer happy...ignore the other shooters! Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 It's the farmer's choice who shoots there so they can get stuffed. Good on you! Very true if he invites 29 people that's up to him if you all turn up on the same it's up to you to be safe but nothing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushjob Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 When they own the land or the shooting rights, they can decide who shoots there. Until then........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I think that the vast majority would do what you have done. If the farmer is being plagued by pigeon he wants somebody there when the pigeon are; not someone who turns up once in a blue moon when the mood takes them. I would take evey opportunity to get amongst his pigeons and buy him a pint when you see him. Could be the others who have permission; will get dropped as a result of their half hearted efforts. Enjoy what you have got & make sure your friendly landowner knows you are grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 keep on going, farmer says its ok, so go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 The comments are really what I expect.Its the fact that the other armchair shooters are having a good old moan,i cant believe they have the b@%& or sense to understand why someone else has been asked. The way they are going I hope I end up with it,they dont deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Wpould of ripped his arm off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 If they have any problems tell them to speak to the farmer. Sod em, that's what I say P.s. Congratulations on a new permission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 It's the farmer's choice who shoots there so they can get stuffed. Good on you! Agree its the farmers, land so he alone says who can and can not shoot, if I was in the same position I would take it, could be the others are afraid of loosing their permission as you are being seen to be doing the job. If they can't be bothered or don't have a good reason for not clearing the land perhaps they deserve to loose their permission. All the farmer wants if to be free of pests and make money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Agreed, Tell the other shooters to poke it if they moan at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 i had the same problem on one of my permissions. I was lamping 2/3 nights a week and the other shooter had a moan at me about it saying he has been there for years. Said shows how often you come out then as been on here 6 months without seeing you once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Dont be daft - the farmers the man - ask if you can shoot fox and deer - they probably dont keep them under control either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 The time for talking has passed.... It's got to be 'Balboa' time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Dont be daft - the farmers the man - ask if you can shoot fox and deer - they probably dont keep them under control either ! I wouldnt do that. But ! ! ! I would shoot fox and deer if asked, I think under the circumstances I will stick to the pigeons. The farmer is well aware I would shoot the fox.s and deer, I would rather wait to be asked,like the rest of my permissions,of which I am lucky to have got from word of mouth only. The time for talking has passed.... It's got to be 'Balboa' time It is very possble it may end up getting verbal in one of my locals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) I wouldnt do that. But ! ! ! I would shoot fox and deer if asked, I think under the circumstances I will stick to the pigeons. The farmer is well aware I would shoot the fox.s and deer, I would rather wait to be asked,like the rest of my permissions,of which I am lucky to have got from word of mouth only. Give it a few months and ask him if they are still shooting there, then mention foxes, leave the deer for him to mention The time for talking has passed.... It's got to be 'Balboa' time There is a theme with your recent posts. but I just cant put my finger on it Edited September 14, 2012 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Farmer asks you and you oblige, end of as far as i am concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Give it a few months and ask him if they are still shooting there, then mention foxes, leave the deer for him to mention There is a theme with your recent posts. but I just cant put my finger on it What do you suspect shaun The only theme I see is I go out shooting as often as I can and get results.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) What do you suspect shaun The only theme I see is I go out shooting as often as I can and get results.. Dougy mate, It was mungs post I meant.... You have done nowt wrong Edited September 14, 2012 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Ok, you got me thinking for a moment. As for Mung he,s just being Mung, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Some people just like collecting permissions for some reason but never go and shoot them. I manage deer for Natural England, mainly Fallow and they like to roam abit depending on seasonal pantry. The deer like helping themselves to private garden stocks, usually entering through bordering farmland, when you try and gain permission the farmer says he already has a chap that sorts the deer. Unfortunatley the' chap that sorts the deer' is only interested when there is a herd of 20 not so far from the roadside or a gold medal buck strutting about. Local householders wonder why I can't control their deer problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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