Cyrus1988 Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Hi Guys So, somehow, I've managed to get myself some permission. It's a golf course about 500 acres thats got some problems with rabbits and rooks. I have zero experience in any kind of vermin shooting so I'll be going along with a guy that shoots there too but I don't want to be doing anything stupid or asking silly questions, any advice? Do any of you guys shoot on golf courses? Pro's/Con's? Also I currently only hold a SGC but should probably apply for an FAC for the rabbits, I said a .22lr but the guy says a .17hmr? The only reason I can think why is ricochet? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Maybe you need more range on the par 4s ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I shoot a couple of golf courses,And use the .22 and HMR,the .22 near houses where noise might be an issue and the HMR everything else,the problem you will have in the summer months is you cannot shoot until it is dark as there will be golfers still playing,and you should always be alert for people walking dogs. If you can get a golf cart to use all the better, as walking a few times around a course soon piles the miles up,and because of the hard nature of the course ground be aware of possible ricochet with the .22,good backstops as always a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I shoot a couple of golf courses,And use the .22 and HMR,the .22 near houses where noise might be an issue and the HMR everything else,the problem you will have in the summer months is you cannot shoot until it is dark as there will be golfers still playing,and you should always be alert for people walking dogs. If you can get a golf cart to use all the better, as walking a few times around a course soon piles the miles up,and because of the hard nature of the course ground be aware of possible ricochet with the .22,good backstops as always a must. Cheers for the advice mate. I hadn't thought about using a golf cart, would make things alot easier. Yeah think it'll be night time shooting for summer but hopefully come winter the golfers won't be out so much. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 shoot 5 of them get yourself a cheap Bresser NV monocular saves scanning the place with a lamp, speeds up target acquisition and saves walking!! dog walkers are always a priority, they pop up everywhere. you WILL see some funny sights. not all dog walkers have a dog!! for rabbits I use the ,22 predominantly, .17m2, HMR or WMR when more range is required rooks are going to be your problem as the course will be in use. best chance is when it is flooded! no golfers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 shoot 5 of them get yourself a cheap Bresser NV monocular saves scanning the place with a lamp, speeds up target acquisition and saves walking!! dog walkers are always a priority, they pop up everywhere. you WILL see some funny sights. not all dog walkers have a dog!! for rabbits I use the ,22 predominantly, .17m2, HMR or WMR when more range is required rooks are going to be your problem as the course will be in use. best chance is when it is flooded! no golfers Thanks for the advice mate, I'll have a look at that monocular. Haha I look forward to seeing these "funny" sights, with 5 golf courses I take it you've seen plenty? I was thinking rooks are going to be the trickiest, how active are they at first light? Do you reckon you could get out with the shotgun before the golfers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 some of these golfers are putting in a round before work!! its dawn at 330am here see if the greenkeepers have a bit of dead ground you could put a ladder trap up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesley121 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 What's the best way to ask for permission to shoot on a golf course? Who's the best person to ask? How about a council owned golf course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesley121 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 What's the best way to ask for permission to shoot on a golf course? Who's the best person to ask? How about a council owned golf course? Anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Whoops-double post. Edited August 18, 2013 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Doubt that you will get permission on any land owned by the Council-we have a nightmare with foxes, so bad that the kids at our school cannot use the fields at some times of the year because of the fouling, the Council will not let us touch the blighters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 i also find a 410 hushpower is good on the golf courses with lamp fitted especially if you get a buggy to ride round on colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 See if they will allow you to use a lightweight 4WD for this sort of fully rested calm breathing shot control: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEshooter Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Don't mean to jack the thread but why is a .22lr more prone to ricochet than a .17hmr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Don't mean to jack the thread but why is a .22lr more prone to ricochet than a .17hmr? The .22 bullet weighs about 40 grains and usually remains intact after hitting something at the relatively slow speed it is travelling at. It often bounces off wet grass or hard ground or stones - and usually passes though a rabbits head. Golf courses generally have large flat areas where the bullet angle is more likely to bounce anyway. Lastly, range estimation is harder under the lamp so the .22lr would be more critical than a HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEshooter Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Cheers bud. That does make sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Don't mean to jack the thread but why is a .22lr more prone to ricochet than a .17hmr? bullet is solid lead vs jacketed doesn't turn into light shrapnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 What's the best way to ask for permission to shoot on a golf course? Who's the best person to ask? How about a council owned golf course? speak to the guy on the ground first, groundsman won't always be telling their managers of the day to day of clearing up fox ****, repairing greens and recutting bunkers. if they don't see the problem you are lost from the beginning speak to the grounds manager as well. anything that makes his job easier is a bonus make them feel totally belt an braces covered from a legal and risk perspective get as many bits of paper that cover all the aspects of liability and experience don't charge them! if you start charging them it becomes a commercial agreement, you are a business and your actions and activities become much more difficult I.E. where do you get rid of bodies/guts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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