DanRaistrick 53 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 As a young hunter myself, i often find it hard to get permission to ferret anywhere unless i know the person well. i have done a good job of reducing the numbers of rabbits in the permission and never once had a complaint from the property owner, and they've always been pleased with the numbers of rabbits i get. ive been out asking for permission a couple of times; dressed smartly and been very polite.. only to be sucessful on one occasion. does anyboody else find it difficult? personally, i think as im young, im not being taken seriously by the people who i have asked. Or perhaps they wouldnt trust me as im still young (18) and as you all know, everybody thinks us kids are thugs these days im starting to become quite disheartened by it and i know that if i didnt love hunting this much, it would probably of stopped me trying by now. ive got a permission letter written up, and im going to try and hand it out this week to different farms and things this week.. so lets see how it goes! Quote Link to post
The one 8,585 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Get your farmer to have a word with his neighbors if youv'e done a good job he will let them know , Word of mouth is far better than any letter 2 Quote Link to post
patterdalejoel 669 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 tell the owners where you already have permo and they will think oh if hes let him on he must be alright, this sometimes works if the farmers know each other, or get a reference from your original farmer 1 Quote Link to post
DanRaistrick 53 Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 thanks lads, thats how i got one of mine.. the farmer told a bloke at the top and now got permission in his quarry, but there arent many left now and i dont want to completely eradicate the population :/ Quote Link to post
northern lad 2,292 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 good luck mate,i got the nod for one last week went and saw them only to be told theyd had machinery stolen and were dubious about having anyone on there they didnt know,offered them my home adress everything .waiting to hear but not holding my breath....dave Quote Link to post
dropdeadfred 1 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 How do you go about asking the farmer? Do you just knock on his door? I'm very new to ferreting and the whole hunting scene and done all my ferreting on the same old public land round the back of the cemetry. Desperate to get some permission but dont know what to say when the farmer opens his door. Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Welcome to the world of knockbacks! More often than not you will get knocked back around the areas we hunt, and have hunted. Farmers have got to the point where they are sick of blokes knocking on there doors asking. Dont give up. Be polite, dont hassle them at home, dont pressure them, maybee leave your number incase they ever need a rabbiter. It rarely comes on a plate. Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,217 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Being very honest, thats just the way it is. As Brimmer says, a lot of folk are out looking, its very difficult to get a foot in the door. Its usually who you know. Get yourself some cards, i've had no said to me, left a card then got a call a couple of months later when either they are having problems, or the usual guys have given up etc. Even with the idea of going from neighbour to neighbour eventually you still run out of land and bunnies if you are doing a good job. But its just as bad when you get older. Quote Link to post
Guest cookiemonsterandmerlin Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Do you have a local rural neighbour hood watch group in your area if yes find out when where and who the local chair is. Attend the meetings normally ever months I can be 100% sure that you will have local farmers attending and by showing a intrests in rural crime in your area they will see you as a decent young fellow . The sort of lad they would like on there land and trust with time you will get your moment to let them know your a keen ferretter. Just a little trick but not ever area has a ative NAG group. ATB in your search Cookie Quote Link to post
NEWKID 28,581 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 You sound a decent lad mate and decency and manners count for a lot. As said you'll get knockbacks but at some point a door will open that will open another and you'll find it easier to get permission once you've got a bit under your belt. Keep knocking on the doors, being polite and once you get your bit do a decent job, let the farmer know what you've done after each trip, word will spread and the snowball will start. All the very best to you mate. Quote Link to post
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