Normally if i would like to have some new permission the id go around with my mate and knock on the door and ask if they have any problems with rabbits or foxes. If so then have a good chat to him and tell him how you control them and also tell him you do it free of charge(if you do). When the season comes around then ask him if its ok to go ferreting, if he says yes then ask him if he would like to join you, gain his trust in you, then by showing he that you can respect the land and the animals hes sure to let you go lamping.
And for the shooting, then make sure you have on of these that