paddykoi Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Like lots of the people on PW I am in search of some land to shoot over. I've had the cards done, been on the knock and never pass a tractor without wondering if I should follow it, but I have noticed in a few recent conversations and a few of the posts on here how many people have permission for land they never visit. Only this week I was talking to a guy who was telling me of the five farms he has permission on, when I asked him how he was getting on with them he said he hadn’t been out this year! Being the cheeky ****** I am, I asked if he fancied letting me have a crack at them at which point he became a little offended and accused me of trying to muscle in on his territory. So I am just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 It happens all the time and they have the cheek to call it pest control B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 It never ceases to amaze me how shooters that have permission on a farmers property seem to think of it as their property......No Offence Meant Here To Those Of You Who Put The Time In.......Yet are not willing to do right by it. B) I can guarantee if he has not been out to the farms this year, then he is no longer thought of as doing the control by the farmer. Either there is someone new shooting there, or the farmers are looking for someone new to be shooting there. If I was counting on outside help for vermin control, then I would expect to see that person at least once a week, or someone new would be in place. Or there would be more than one and they could share the responsability. One way or another it would be covered. People that consider the property as a pastime, or that it is there for their leisure do not last long. Remember that property is how the farmer makes his lively hood and is treated like a business. If I was you I would continue knocking doors, and if you just happened to knock one of those farmers up ....well so be it. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Paddykoi, i know exactly how you feel about this, living in the north east can be very frustrating at times i moved back from hertfordshire a while back and it seems as though they can not get enough of guns down there. as and when i do get some land to shoot on i will be trying my best to invite people out as in my opinion it is a sport that should be shared, and two guns are better than one. fingers crossed mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Ifyoiu know where he has permission go and and ask the farmer he would probaly bite your hand off, and serves him right for not looking after his permission , if he has to much to handle he should let some it go. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 i know exactly how you feel about this, living in the north east can be very frustrating at times i moved back from hertfordshire a while back and it seems as though they can not get enough of guns down there. Sorry to hijack this thread, butIf you know anyone who needs a bit of pest control in Herts, let me know B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboots Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 im guilty of not getting around all my permisson but to be fair there is sum of the farms have several shooters on their farms but as i must have about 40 different farms to shoot its hard to get round them all and just yesterday i got 300 acres to shoot, ferret, lamp and basicaly the farmer said do what ever the **** it takes to get rid of them ******* rabbits so as i say its hard to get round all the farmers when you work 5 days a week but im not complaing as ive enough shooting to keep me going on one farm never mind 40 odd. it helps get shooting ferreting foxing permisson when you work in a animal feeds mill making sheep and cow feeds and are in daily contact with the farmers B) ps. i take it that getting permisson is difficult in england the farmers in n.ireland arent that bad the odd grumpy farmer but most are ok, also last year we had a english lad over for a bit of earth work with the terriers and he couldnt beleave the ammount of permisson we had to check fox earths he said back home in england he only had a couple of farms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Keep knocking on the doors, especially if you see birds on the fields. If the Farmer has already given someone permission and they are not "taking care of business", he may allow you to shoot there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 My main permission, 1200 acres, has just had another shooter added. I can not complain as I have neglected it through work and general laziness. On the plus side he is a nice bloke and calls me regular to tell me how he is doing and where the woodies are. I do the same for him. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaffman73 Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Like lots of the people on PW I am in search of some land to shoot over. I've had the cards done, been on the knock and never pass a tractor without wondering if I should follow it, but I have noticed in a few recent conversations and a few of the posts on here how many people have permission for land they never visit. Only this week I was talking to a guy who was telling me of the five farms he has permission on, when I asked him how he was getting on with them he said he hadn’t been out this year! Being the cheeky ****** I am, I asked if he fancied letting me have a crack at them at which point he became a little offended and accused me of trying to muscle in on his territory. So I am just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? Sorry can't help, but if you fancy a day on the clays . A group of members from pigeon watch and hunter world are having a day on the clays and a good old p*** take at each others shooting if you want a pop along . Have a look in ( meet up ) a post by hawkeye . Its at cotton dale in scarborough . You might just get talking to the right person with some land to shoot over . B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverimfire Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I have several permissions to shoot various land, obviously ive been lucky, I find a bottle of whiskey always goes down well with the land owners. I can say am also guilty of having permission over one piece of land and not going there for nearly 5 years, although after ringing them recently he is still ok with me shooting over his land, he also said hes having trouble with pigeons in a barn so will be visiting him with and air rifle soon. possibly a little advice for people that are struggling for land, have you try the local golf courses for some evening, night rabbit shooting, most of my shooting takes place on golf courses and green keepers are always pleased to see me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Gully, Walk the footpaths & bridleways around Deacon Hill - location map attached below - I used to shoot here when I was at uni a number of years ago, the hill was crawling with rabbits causing quite a lot of slope erosion . I have lost his name and number but the farmers details were on a plaque on/near a stile near the crest of the hill...have a nice walk up there and you should find it B) . To my knowledge I was the only one who shot the area...just be aware of the footpaths etc!!! http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?cli...amp;right.y=142 PS: - Hope your fit...those hills are steep!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Gully, Walk the footpaths & bridleways around Deacon Hill - location map attached below - I used to shoot here when I was at uni a number of years ago, the hill was crawling with rabbits causing quite a lot of slope erosion . I have lost his name and number but the farmers details were on a plaque on/near a stile near the crest of the hill...have a nice walk up there and you should find it B) . To my knowledge I was the only one who shot the area...just be aware of the footpaths etc!!! Cheers Oly, I was around that area the other day. I'll give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 gully, will make a few calls to a few old pals down there, i had my own shoot down there 1600 acers had everything you could ask for, will see what the crack is, just to let you know it was at buntingford just of the barley barkway. There are plenty farms round that way so it would also be worth a look out. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I`ve got about 1000 acres over a few farms and i try to show my face(weather permitting) about once a week in each area. Usually if the oportunity arrises i will engage the landowner in conversation to keep things happy. A previous poster who said you are there to do a job not wander about enjoying the scenery is absolutely spot on. I listen to what landowners want. They have my number. I shoot what they want shooting whatever plans i might have when i turn up. Some areas i shoot rabbits, its young/old, big/small. A businessman is letting you on his land with a firearm to control pests, and that is what must be done if you want to keep your shooting. People say that they have problems getting shooting knocking on doors, but a lot of farmers have heard it all before. Turn up do a bit of shooting, it all tails off until nobodies doing it. Then the next person comes knocking. Most of the land i`ve picked up has been through recomends. Could do with some decent fox shooting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Shoot mine at least twice a week. Above all I enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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