WoodsmanJim 160 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Well during one of the Chrimbo parties I went to this year I got chatting to a neighbour of mine who is a green keeper for a large golf course not far from where I live. I've been meaning to tap him up for a chat about vermin control ever since I discovered what he does for a living! Turns out they do have a few issues on the course, mainly squirrels, magpies and mixie rabbits putting off the well paying clientèle! They also have a badger problem but nothing I can do about that, for many reasons! So some time in Jan I'll be heading over there to see what I can offer in the way of help I'm well chuffed, as although it'll be funny times due to it being a golf course and I can't shoot when folks are playing (which is all the time in daylight hours!) it is well over 100 acres! I reckon I'll scout out a few of the hot spots and the set up a hide or two for some early morning/ night time fun. Maybe some lamping too. So anyone got any tips for a golf course perm? I know that can bring their own challenges so all advice gratefully received. Happy new year! Jim Quote Link to post
Kent_keith 46 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Buy an old golf bag and modify it to carry your rifle, hide and stuff, this way you can move about unnoticed don't forget to get a tag for it from the office and no combats Quote Link to post
Lewis Ste 245 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Take advantage of extremely wets periods as the chances are the course is closed to the members but you might still be allowed on during the day Quote Link to post
Sherlock 42 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Try not to damage the greens or the teeing off area. Clean any blood pools up, if it's a private course treat the members with respect and you will probably get more vermin control permission. Quote Link to post
WoodsmanJim 160 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 errr, thanks Keith, I think Lewis - that's a good thought I hadn't yet had, thanks. Sherlock - hadn't thought about blood pools, it is a good point. Respect (to the land and the people) goes without saying but is always worth being reminded. thanks folks. I'll hopefully be able to put up some pics once it's going. but I don't want to rush it so it might be a while! Jim Quote Link to post
Matt3699 142 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Congrats mate. Is there any reason you can't go and have a chat with him sooner rather than 'sometime in Jan' Time is of the essence. The hunting season is ticking away. Sounds like you already know the guy pretty well so I would be seeing him ASAP before someone else does. Best of luck mate. Quote Link to post
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