rosswoolridge Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Put on a shirt and trousers today and went around some farms in my area, got the same 2 answers from all 9 farms- 'Someone already shoots here' or 'We havent got anything that needs shooting'...(Whilst im looking over at the field full of rooks ... ) I dont know whether im right, but im only 15 and I think this was putting people off, even though I did produce all the insurance documents and business cards, do you think this is the case? Will be out again one night this week and see if I can sort any permission then... Thanks Ross.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death from below Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Put on a shirt and trousers today and went around some farms in my area, got the same 2 answers from all 9 farms- 'Someone already shoots here' or 'We havent got anything that needs shooting'...(Whilst im looking over at the field full of rooks ... ) I dont know whether im right, but im only 15 and I think this was putting people off, even though I did produce all the insurance documents and business cards, do you think this is the case? Will be out again one night this week and see if I can sort any permission then... Thanks Ross.... Try sending them a letter.....with a shooting permission slip......a business card.....and a cover letter....and make it clear that you are provididng a FREE service.......send it to a few local farms....i bet you get a resonse......farmrs love freebees....and when they are looking out their window javing a cup of char and see the birds flocking down they willreach for the business card and call you...... DFB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Your age may be against you, but keep knocking on the doors. Letters can work, but the Farmer/Landowner wants to have a look at who he is letting on his land and around his buildings, so face to face is best IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 I imagine your age is probably against you, could always try and befriend a farmer's son/daughter, or get a girlfriend who has a farm or two in the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Find somewhere with a problem, rabbit damage, and knock asking if you can get on them for the day only, say to him to look at how you respect his land and property and consider anything more after the day is up. Show him a few brace of rabbit, clean up after yourself and respect his land - he doesn't have to commit to an open permission so its an easier decision to make and if you do right by him/her you might get more out of it. Don't get downhearted you are going about it the right way. Don't be afraid to ask the question about your age, ask him if it is a problem or worries him in any way. If you are a member of the cadets or anything like that mention it to try and help convince him you won't be trying to shoot his lambs or any passing swans or whatever.. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Pins advise (as ever) is very sound! Another place to ask for permission which you may not have thought of is golf courses! Lots, mine included have major rabbit problems. Good Luck and don't worry about your age and keep plugging away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 If the age thing is a problem, a letter might at least get you a positive reply, and he will be committed before you meet him. It's worth a try, particularly if you can put together an articulate and grammatically correct letter. Outline everything he needs to know, except your age, and enclose a stamped, addressed envelope. Good luck, and let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswoolridge Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thanks for all the advice I will keep asking anyway and get some letters posted to the more distant farms tomorrow, and go to a few more that I haven't already visited and deliver the letter in person, and try pins idea and see if I can get anywhere that way..... Once again thanks, I have taken all your comments in and I will be using your suggestions in the future.... Ross.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswoolridge Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Got talking to the butcher today at work who knew I had been looking for a shoot, and he's managed to secure me a 40 acre woodpigeon shoot out on his mates farm... Apparently they are causing a right issue and over run in the fields so he is pleased someone will sort them out for him.. Chuffed to bits to say the least, just got to wait patiently for SGC to come through now.... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Excellant mate, that is good news. Most on here will tell you it takes ages to get that first permission, but after that, if you do a good job and don't upset the landowner/farmer, you should get more just by word of mouth. Well done. SS B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Well done rosswoolridge the net working proved its selve, go get em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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