Permission Problems

[Si1274 17]

Hi I've just about had enough of asking for perms on farmers land been to 20 or so now not even a sniff .19 out of 20 had their own people shooting on the land .been really pleasent told them everything that I think they should know like the gun I'm going to use the times and about every thing I can think off but just no look any advise guys .tried everything even looking for a partner nothing not a bean may be its time to give up

[Blackdog92 2,047]

Were abouts you from mate?

[Si1274 17]

Milford haven pembrokeshire bud

[Blackdog92 2,047]

Is that in Wales? A bit far other wise I would give you a thought.

[Si1274 17]

Yes bud any help would be appreciated

[Skull Hooker 185]

You don't say what type of shooting you're trying to get or what sort of guns you got but I've often found that its out of the farmers hands when it comes to permissions. You got to b seriously lucky to land on your feet cold calling cos someone with a lot of cash has had the idea before you

Do you do any beating?

I always found that the farms are normally home to some sort of game shooting operation who pay the farer for the rights so its probably them that would have the say so

Get in with them. particularly the keeper. Do the beating, work parties, whatever it takes

They probably do their own pest control. so make yourself available around that.

Be the keepers best mate.

[charlie caller 3,654]

No mate its not time to give up, if you have only visited 20 farms you have only just started keep at it, prepare for another 20 knock backs, sounds like you have the right approach, heres a tip dont mention you are using an air rifle at first, a lot of farmers consider them to be toys (they are not of course) and think if they let you on you will be peppering gates signs trees ect, just ask for vermin shooting permission, even better if you can spot some land with lots of bunnies, or pigeons etc, then go and ask if he wants a hand with them, stick at it, I know it can be demoralising, try visiting farmers markets and get chatting, also the pub after the farmers market, finally try offering something to the farmer, like a bit of work, or a skill you may have, keep at it and you WILL be sorted eventually.

[Si1274 17]

Hw 100s in .177 rabbits is my quarry and pigeons the gun is 11.4 ft so it's ok for the law

[Si1274 17]

Thanks Charlie

[Rez 4,957]

Permissions are, from my own experience, about who you know rather than what, or how. I had no permissions here in Lincolnshire about 5 months ago, but called every 'high up' person I know and now I have 4. Do you know anyone or might know someone?

[DenBell 149]

Don't limit yourself to farms mate, i found farm permisions the hardest to get. Out of all my permissions only one is on a farm and i got that because i did a farmer a favour and he thought he owed me, try golf courses and ask to speak to the greensman/groundsman, if they dont have the final say they have influence over those who do. Private properties are also a good bet, anywhere where rabbits are a problem and if you can convince them that your there to do them a favour and leavea good impression you will get some good ground.

 

I wish I could be more help mate. If your ever in the north east drop me a pm:-)

[Cedric 132]

Yes, don't restrict yourself to farm land. Many areas have industrial estates or business/office estates, often surrounded by grass and usually undisturbed after working hours. Find the manager and give it a shot. Be prepared and have your insurace with you.

[Blackbriar 8,569]

Allotments attract rats and pigeons - speak to the Chairman, or whoever's in charge.

[The one 8,467]

AS said look out side the box , insurance and risk assessment , and dealing with health and safety all help and are part and package these days

[hw97 8]

Recycleing yards mate most are down to earth blokes and they are lifting with rats im goin down the docks the weekend looking for permission think of your quest for permission as a hunt so days you bag a lot some you dont its goin to be hard in wales as its prime hunting land with a lot of paying sindercates