TheSniper Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I live around quite a few of golf course which i have seen rabbits, magpies etc on them. i am just wondering how to go about asking the golf club for shooting permission as they may not be familar which it? does anyone have any advice which could help me? Thanks TheSniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The single biggest help I have found is a shooting introduction card. Offer this as you first approach someone to ask for shooting permission. The rest is up to how they see you as a person walking or driving on their greens with a "sniping rifle" Thus give them visual information that say's more than your words. Don't wear trendy chav clothes. Do wear 'country folk clothes. The younger you are the more difficult it will be to convince them you are mature enough to be trusted with a gun on their premises. Don't appear desperate - "I was just on my way to... and popped in to let you know I can help with your vermin control" is a good starting point. the cards are available here: Shootin cards on epay Or make something like this up if you're fair with Adobe or similar software. EDIT: I gave up trying to link a photo here - and we aint allowed to upload one either - sorry. PM me if anyone wants a gander at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Ask to speak to the course manager as it all comes down to him... well it did in my case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Ask to speak to the course manager as it all comes down to him... well it did in my case AS every body say,s just be curteous and polite, even to other members of the staff!!! got talking to the girl taking money at one course-was polite to her-turned out to be the owners daughter so you :lo never know who you are speaking to !!just landed my THIRD golf course thru being polite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Hello there i now shoot on 2. The course is controled by a head green keeper and then a greens chairman. In the 1st instance i would aproach the head green keeper as i will have 1st hand experiences of forever raking bunkers etc each morning. He could then take your case to the chairman or board. Type a simple letter stating your intention to control the rabitts making sure you will leave the course in a clean & undamaged way when finnished. you will not apear on the course when players are there with your rifle and most of all provide proof of your public liability insurance ie NGO, BASC etc. Once you get permission on a course i expect doors may open for you elsewhere. Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakker01 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 phone em up ,& give it 'em staright.. ".i do pest control, i be willing to rid your green of infestation , for a small fee/or free !!" (cost of ammo) may i call in drop of a card & buy the club sect a beer. job done..take ya fac..& smile.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 I rang 1 this morning, after seeing it was covered in rabbits last night on the way back from shooting pigeons - the guy said please come and sort them out - just got back in from seeing him and have the permission letter in my hands, job done as easy as that. All it takes is the balls to go and ask, they can only give 1 of 2 answers - yes or no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted September 12, 2007 Report Share Posted September 12, 2007 Sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakker01 Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I rang 1 this morning, after seeing it was covered in rabbits last night on the way back from shooting pigeons - the guy said please come and sort them out - just got back in from seeing him and have the permission letter in my hands, job done as easy as that.All it takes is the balls to go and ask, they can only give 1 of 2 answers - yes or no good on ya......cool :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgh Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I work and shoot on a golf course St don't ever leave the dead rabbits for the golfers to find there a funny breed they will complain about the slightest thing. nd if your driving around the golf course be careful not to leave any tracks if you can get the use of a golf buggies then you will get a lot closer to your prey as there used to buggies i get within 15-20 m of the rabbits with an electric buggie and as its battery powered its near silent the club sectary is properly the easiest contact or the Head Green Keeper some Head Keepers don't have the power to grant you permission apart from rabbits the other problems we have on the course is Geese they make a hell of a mess and golf courses are a good place to catch magpies i have caught 55 i a single Larsen trap this year. Happy shooting Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Theres a lot of golfers where i work. I got a reference to the club secretary, and got permission. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Permission for golf courses I here you ask. All the courses I know of have public footpaths through them. So should you be fortunate enough to have access to longdogs you will have some very interesting walks before dawn and dusk. That's what I have heard down the pub. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny buster Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Go to the manager and tell him you are fed up the rabbits on the green, then offer a FREE quick effective way of dealing with the problem. Also add you will shoot by night so no one can get in the way. it worked for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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