shootgun Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Been yesterday on my permission after pigeons on the rape and the pigeon feeding hot spot was right on the boundary at about 100 yards from the neighbouring farm house, so i went elswhere. I am too close to set up and shoot on the boundary with the farmhouse on my back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 As long as the farmhouse is behind I cannot see a issue with shooting it . I would be mindful not to start too early though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I would go and speak to them see if there's likely to be a problem even give them your number and say ring if they hear too much noise......or have a pigeon problem they might need someone to shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I would go and speak to them see if there's likely to be a problem even give them your number and say ring if they hear too much noise......or have a pigeon problem they might need someone to shoot them. +1 It will show respect . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I would go and speak to them see if there's likely to be a problem even give them your number and say ring if they hear too much noise. I thought about this, but if they say no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I thought about this, but if they say no? You're not asking their permission, more telling them what is going to happen and asking if there is any way that you can minimise any issue if there is one in the first place, such as not shooting too early etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 You're not asking their permission, more telling them what is going to happen and asking if there is any way that you can minimise any issue if there is one in the first place, such as not shooting too early etc. I know, i'm trying to figure out what could be the outcome if they are not happy... they could call my farmer or the police and complain about the noise maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I know, i'm trying to figure out what could be the outcome if they are not happy... they could call my farmer or the police and complain about the noise maybe? I would just tell them I will be shooting on X field and say you wanted to reassure them that no shots would be taken in the direction of the house. Can't see it's any of their business beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armsid Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I would just tell them I will be shooting on X field and say you wanted to reassure them that no shots would be taken in the direction of the house. Can't see it's any of their business beyond that. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 a courtesy call takes five minutes,costs nowt and gets off on the right foot. f. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) If you look at it another way the farmer could put out gas guns going off at 6 am in the morning, nowt they can do about that as I believe to try and stop it would be a civil matter . Edited December 7, 2014 by deny essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Shooting away from the house , especially on a windy day, will lessen any noise nuisance. I would ask "my" Farmer what the neighbours are like (I have to do that quite a lot), usually the answers "OK", or "I will go and see them". Sometimes there is a request for a "not too early start", or "not on Sunday", but I wouldn't start before 9am and I don't shoot Sundays anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 +1 It will show respect . +2 yes a little respect will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) going off the measurement it says just short of 100 yards and shooting away from it so I can,t see an issue, but early this year a rape field bordered our permission, I asked for permission few years ago and was refused but this time I went to the farm and told him I will be shooting right on the boundary ditch, and would it be ok to collect shot birds that fell on his side and he was fine with that but strictly no shooting over the rape from our side Edited December 7, 2014 by yickdaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael170874 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Get yourself a hushpower 20 bore i use one in these cases that way you can be sure no one gets anoyed by the noise.last year i had thousands of pigeon on my rape field which at times was very hard to decoy due to them using a flight path accross the bottom of the field were a footpath ran then they came up the edge of the field about 70 yds from a loan cottage on the edge of my field and then dropped into a wood behind .so i got under the flight path with the cottage to my back and shot 500 plus from jan to march and the owners of the cottage said they never heard a thing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 stevo will lend you his 410 hushy that should solve the problem. ...kenbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Many thanks for the input gents, i'll knock on the door tomorrow morning, see what they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 stevo will lend you his 410 hushy that should solve the problem. ...kenbo[/quote The hushpower is always up for rent . And it even comes with an operator for your convenience of course ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 stevo will lend you his 410 hushy that should solve the problem. ...kenbo[/quote The hushpower is always up for rent . And it even comes with an operator for your convenience of course ;-) Nice try , I am seriously thinking of getting a hushpower several fields I had to leave last summer due to proximity of houses and or livestock . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Your more than welcome to borrow mine if you like . Your have to pick it up and drop it back . But like i say the offer is there if you want to try before you buy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Stevo. What a very kind offer you just put out. Another country gentleman, it's why I'm loving this sport. Regards. Fatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 The hushpower is always up for rent . And it even comes with an operator for your convenience of course ;-) Thanks for the generous offer mate, but i think it will work out cheaper to buy one than to pick up and drop off yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Well its an option if you want it . Where are you ? Im on my mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'm in South London mate, thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Ahhh i know it well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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