Lloyd90 Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hey guys, just wondering what kind of jobs/summer jobs are there that involve a bit of shooting ? Do beaters get payed ? Also how to I find out about local beater jobs or local shooting jobs. Im from kenfig, hopefully a few places round here:) Appreciate any help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Beaters that I know of dont get paid. But they get fed, and plenty of booze at the end. Someone asked a very similar shooting jobs realted qeustion a while ago, and to be honest the answer is the only place you will get paid to shoot is in the armed forces or police firearms unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 haha cheers, looks like I'll be cutting the grass at the golf course then :( atleast I can ask for permssion to shoot there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) As a beater you may well be offered a few days rough shooting, but dont always count on it. A lot of beater seem to do the job as a hobby. Golf course sounds like a good plan for shooting land, if you lamp they are great for bunnies in the summer. Edited June 1, 2008 by Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 (edited) It is possible to get paid for beating, when i get a free day i beat on a local estate, £20 .... lunch and a few beers etc, its something you do for the love not for the money! Cracking day out, and you get to laugh at the guns without fear of missing a bird :( Just a thought, have a look for a local game farm, we are always taking people on when it comes to catching and bitting Edited June 1, 2008 by Hot-Shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 The beaters round here get 27 quid a day free feed and a drink at the end of the shoot,if you beat everyday theres also an invite for the keepers days,bloody hard graft mind,but well worth it.I also have a couple of mates who joined nobs (national association of beaters) didnt get anything the first season but plenty the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hey guys, just wondering what kind of jobs/summer jobs are there that involve a bit of shooting ? Do beaters get payed ? Also how to I find out about local beater jobs or local shooting jobs. Im from kenfig, hopefully a few places round here:) Appreciate any help guys Beating doesen't start until late Autumn and if you want to find a shoot that pays try NOBS. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 There was a really good job advertised recently in the shooting times. Working for DEFRA as a Ruddy Duck control officer. I know a lad who did the job, drove around the country as part of a small team and shot Ruddy ducks for the goverment. They even had 200 bird days, mostly shotgun work and very similar to driven partridge or grouse, they come at you fast and low, except for the fact you are in a boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Beating? In summer? what would that be then...helping with the spring cleaning of the carpets??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Beating? In summer? what would that be then...helping with the spring cleaning of the carpets??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 all beaters i no get paids 25 a day mate.but it ant a summer job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) anyone wana suggest a nice summer job ? hehe, wana save up enough to buy a nice shotgun Where on shooting times is there a job section ? Cudnt find it lol, cheers Edited June 2, 2008 by Bigthug87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 cutting grass at a golf course sounds like a good 'in' and would give you something to do after work. Throw the gun in with you and go after the last group rounds the back nine. back in the states a few buddies worked summers caddying. My best mate did that for a few years at the same course. He was a good golfer himself despite being 15-18 years old at the time and is a very personable guy. He would make minimum wage from the club, but tips and gratuities would put him around $50 a round of 18 and he'd do 2-3 rounds in a day. Best part is that it was all cash, in your hand at the end of the day, that isn't taxed. Don't know if courses do that here or not, but it was a great way for him to learn the minor nuances of that course and he doesn't get beaten there. thanks rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasbeaton Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 JOIN NOBS- SACS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden22 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 cutting grass at a golf course sounds like a good 'in' and would give you something to do after work. Throw the gun in with you and go after the last group rounds the back nine. back in the states a few buddies worked summers caddying. My best mate did that for a few years at the same course. He was a good golfer himself despite being 15-18 years old at the time and is a very personable guy. He would make minimum wage from the club, but tips and gratuities would put him around $50 a round of 18 and he'd do 2-3 rounds in a day. Best part is that it was all cash, in your hand at the end of the day, that isn't taxed. Don't know if courses do that here or not, but it was a great way for him to learn the minor nuances of that course and he doesn't get beaten there. thanks rick Not sure that this is strictly correct in the technical sense according to the IRS or HMRC . Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 they can't tax what they don't know about. gratuities in cash and day labor (grass cutting, construction, etc) don't get reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedbradshaw Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 of course but if you do feel guilty you can always report what you have earned cutting grass for your neighbour and pay tax that way.......that is if its really getting to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decroyffe Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) Al Qaeda have a few vacancies for gunmen at the mo. Rewards look good too, something about lots of virgins Also no tax or insurance to pay Edited June 9, 2008 by decroyffe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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