racer132 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Just got a second permission to shoot over a number of fields owned by a local farm. Its a very large area and not sure where to start, Permission says i can shoot and remove rabbit and pigeon, whats the best way to approach this new land. Should i just go for a walk round with my gun to see whats about ? Any advice on how to approach this would be aprreciated as i am a novice in the field with a shotgun (only shoot clays up till now) and dont particulary want to spend loads of cash on decoying equipment that i know nothing about. I am also allowed to "lamp" the land but must inform the farmer and local police as to when i am going out and where i am likely to be, again any tips on lamping would be gratefully received. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Just got a second permission to shoot over a number of fields owned by a local farm. Its a very large area and not sure where to start, Permission says i can shoot and remove rabbit and pigeon, whats the best way to approach this new land. Should i just go for a walk round with my gun to see whats about ? Any advice on how to approach this would be aprreciated as i am a novice in the field with a shotgun (only shoot clays up till now) and dont particulary want to spend loads of cash on decoying equipment that i know nothing about. I am also allowed to "lamp" the land but must inform the farmer and local police as to when i am going out and where i am likely to be, again any tips on lamping would be gratefully received. Thanks Dave Go for a walk around with binoculars.... check for footpaths etc. look for Rabbit signs, nibbled crops+droppings+burys etc. See what crops are there peas and laid barley will attract pigeons.... soon laid wheat as well.... soon beans at harvest time. check out roost sites and flight lines. Check prevailing wind direction, approches to feeding areas for the bunnies where you have bit of cover Then try this at different times of day etc... you will learn a lot in a short time. cheers Malk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) I never had the benefit of a mentor so have spent a couple of years getting to know the land through various seasons and what works (or most likely does not). Mines beef and sheep so probably not so much pressure as a crop farm. I agree with Malk,spend time on the ground and ask loads of stuff on here,we all do. Best of luck and most of all enjoy it. Edited July 12, 2008 by vole21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Racer132 PM me if you need any help,i'm shooting around Wingham a lot,either for a walk about(mine or yours) and a few pointers or a chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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