mr_magicfingers Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hello all,I'm J, recently moved down to Devon where my partner and I have bought a small (23 acre) farm that we intend to open as a small campsite and smallholding for ourselves. Many years ago I used to shoot rifle and pistol for my university, when we were allowed to do such things easily and also shot archery for my uni too. Last year I bought an air rifle to start doing some shooting again and the move to the countryside and the farm has given me the incentive to get into shooting again more seriously. I've just received my shotgun license and looking for a budget gun to pick up, I've a friend who's just becoming an RFD so he's keeping his eye out for something suitable and is my reference for most things shooting. I'm mainly intending to start doing some rough shooting along with some clays, I'll be arranging some coaching from the local basc coach very soon.Next year I'm planning to apply for my FAC, starting out with a .22lr for bunny bashing and would like to move into deer stalking. We have 7 acres of woodland on our farm that is old coppice that's been unmanaged for decades. We've startled a few deer down there and often see them in our fields. When I start returning the woodland to coppice rotation I'll have to protect against deer and there's a thought to learn to shoot them for the pot though I'm not sure if that's allowable given how small our farm is, though a high seat might make it possible.We have a local deer farm and I'm hoping to learn more about stalking from the owner and any other people locally that I can connect with as I've never shot live targets before, which is why I've joined this and some other forums to start learning more about it. I may have the chance to do some beating for a small local shoot if my work schedule allows it which should help me learn more about how these things work. I'm mostly working in London for the next year but after that hope to be down on the farm permanently. I also have a 7 month old standard poodle that I'm training as a gun dog, she'll retrieve to my hand 80% of the time, sit to the whistle most of the time and recall to the whistle too though is being a bit of a teenager at her current age and gets easily distracted. Smart as hell though Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 hello very interesting first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what rabbit Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 welcome to P.W. i moved down here nearly 7 years ago now. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Welcome to PW. And a very good first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Cracking first post...Welcome from Suffolk.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Welcome neighbour, not sure where in devon you are but if you are interested in beating (s, devon) pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hi J, welcome to PW! Enjoy your visits. Love the Puppy - Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mr_magicfingers Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi all, thanks for the welcome. Moor Man, we're near Great Torrington,though I'm spending most of my time in London working for the next few months. I'll drop you a note when I'm back more regularly and see if we can organise some beating, thanks very much for the offer. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 :welcomeani: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadge-it Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clooney Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Welcome j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Croc Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Welcome, from another North Devonian, not far from you. If you fancy having a go at Wildfowling, let me know Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8547 Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Welcome to the PW forum :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingles Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Great first post, really did put mine to shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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