single barrel Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 hi guys, well i must have knocked on 25 farmers doors this week and all to no avail. im polite and curtious always attend tidly dressed,a tidy motor fully basc insured so weres it all going wrong. im looking to offer my services of free pest control with both shotguns and hw100 airgun for close quaters work around barns and pens. ive got buisness cards made up that i leave with them incase anything changes for them in the future. i am fairly new to it all but have been out shooting a few times on other peoples perms and try to improve my skills at the clay grounds, any help on how i can inprove my chances would be greatfully appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Sounds like you are doing everything you can at the moment. Spread out a bit further, beat on local game shoots in the season and ask at shooting and country shops is all I could suggest. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 where about in the north east are you based ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Go back on a regular basis. It takes seven exposures for most people to hear an offer, appreciate it's value and trust the seller enough to make a purchase. Most salespeople stop after five contacts. Also check your local Fieldsports association and Wildfowlers clubs. Some of them have permissions you can shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I sympathise with your predicament. It must be horrible not being able to secure permission to shoot. All you can do I keep trying. Maybe it is the way you are approaching farmers. I find it better to find out who owns the land that is currently being predated by pests and ask to shoot that place. Just going around cold calling is far less effective in my opinion. I have other tips, but I am not willing to share those... I think this is a totally different thing to being a salesperson. Go back on a regular basis. It takes seven exposures for most people to hear an offer, appreciate it's value and trust the seller enough to make a purchase. Most salespeople stop after five contacts. Also check your local Fieldsports association and Wildfowlers clubs. Some of them have permissions you can shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single barrel Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 where about in the north east are you based ?? Middlesbrough hawkeye Sounds like you are doing everything you can at the moment. Spread out a bit further, beat on local game shoots in the season and ask at shooting and country shops is all I could suggest. Good luck. cheers tightchoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single barrel Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Go back on a regular basis. It takes seven exposures for most people to hear an offer, appreciate it's value and trust the seller enough to make a purchase. Most salespeople stop after five contacts. Also check your local Fieldsports association and Wildfowlers clubs. Some of them have permissions you can shoot. cheers ehb102 I sympathise with your predicament. It must be horrible not being able to secure permission to shoot. All you can do I keep trying. Maybe it is the way you are approaching farmers. I find it better to find out who owns the land that is currently being predated by pests and ask to shoot that place. Just going around cold calling is far less effective in my opinion. I have other tips, but I am not willing to share those... I think this is a totally different thing to being a salesperson. cheers motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I think we've all been there in the past. Just when you think there's no chance, someone will say yes and after the first permission the others seem to come a lot easier. Don't give up. You'll get there eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single barrel Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I think we've all been there in the past. Just when you think there's no chance, someone will say yes and after the first permission the others seem to come a lot easier. Don't give up. You'll get there eventually. cheers walshie, hope so mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon1 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 PM me in about a week - I might be able to get something for you just down the A19... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 PM me in about a week - I might be able to get something for you just down the A19... Cracking offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single barrel Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 PM me in about a week - I might be able to get something for you just down the A19... great offer simon1, I will do mate,much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Im away fora few days with school hol's going to see grandkids give me a call in a couple of weeks and might be able to arrange a day out for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Why don't you get yourself down a few local countryside pubs regularly, get to know the local farmers. Make buddies over a few beers (win/win situation), and I'm sure when they gain your trust, doors will open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single barrel Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Im away fora few days with school hol's going to see grandkids give me a call in a couple of weeks and might be able to arrange a day out for you.. thanks very much hawkeye for the great offer I will give you a shout in a few weeks, much appreciated mate Why don't you get yourself down a few local countryside pubs regularly, get to know the local farmers. Make buddies over a few beers (win/win situation), and I'm sure when they gain your trust, doors will open. cheers foxbuster, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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