Just being polite

[lylemorgans]

I’ve been trying to find permission for some time in Hampshire now {about 18 months} and its one thing finding farms tucked away down tracks, or an old farm that’s now been turned in to a plush new landscaped oasis, but when I do find a working farm theirs either some one who already has permission or they kindly say (ill take your number and give you a call if I get anything) is that a polite way of saying keep looking can any one help

Lyle

[Cranfield]

When a Farmer asks me to leave my details with him, I take that as a positive sign.

I wait 4-6 weeks and call back, on the second visit I will try to find some birds on one of his fields and specifically refer to them, along the lines of "I have seen quite a few birds on the peas and wondered if you need any help yet".

 

I have finally got permissions after calling back 4-5 times, sometimes I think this is a "test" by the Farmers.

They have told me that they use to give out permission easily and then only see the Shooter a couple of times a year, or not at all.

At least by calling back you show some interest and persistence, thats what the Farmer is looking for.

[Bluebarrels]

Dont give in mate as Cranfield says you need to keep on asking them,eventually someone will give you a chance,once you get your foot in the door,you will find you get other offers,once the word gets around,the land i shoot mate has 10 people registered to shoot it,ive been shooting there for 6 years now,and only seen 1 of them,WHY because most people have far too much land to get around.You just need to be persistent mate eventually it will come good. BB