David Aiken 253 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I knew today was going to be a good one, I have been granted a second permission for my .22lr. A nice 2 acres of private garden which is set in the middle of 50 acres of farm land, and its only 9 miles form home! Several adjoining land owners of similar size also have Rabbit problems and my FLO said he wont need to visit, he only requires their consent forms. My land owner is seeing them today. He also know the farmer and we are paying him a visit soon! I guess the polished shoes, ironed trousers and smart shirt do win over seeking permission wearing camouflage gear 3 Quote Link to post
charlie caller 3,654 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Everytime mate, and that coming from a scruffy fu*ker like me 4 Quote Link to post
sussex 5,776 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Rolling up dressed like world war three is about to kick of ( head to toe camo ) must be the biggest turn of for land owners that can possibly be ...only two acres but we're could it end ? ..well done Quote Link to post
Tremo 138 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Good for you mate. Keep plugging away. All the leg work will pay off. Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I was surprised he agreed to the Rim fire, I did think I might be restricted to my FAC air rifle, but as the 2 acres is surrounded by 50 acres he agreed the fields can be seen, so I`ll know if its safe to shoot. Quote Link to post
David.evans 5,323 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Smart dress every time David Well done mate , and enjoy your new hunting grounds Atb Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Well done mate. But remember the neighboring land can't be considered as safe back stop until you have permission to shoot it. Regards Dan 1 Quote Link to post
Yokel Matt 918 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 It's a small patch granted but it may well turn out to be a nugget of opportunity. Crack on, be honest & upfront and build up from there. 1 Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Its the house to die for. Very quiet main road with a Fire station 2 miles away so the road is always open in the winter. Just 4 houses on the small main road and the permission is down a 1/4 mile track between the 4 houses. 2 acres set in 50 acres of working farm land. The tree damage due to the Rabbits is sad to see, I counter 17 of the blighters in one area. My main permission is 8 acres of stable which is over twice as far away and rather clinical (treeless) but the new land, even though I have permission for the .22lr I cant wait to use the HW100, so many trees, bushes and hiding places Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Rolling up dressed like world war three is about to kick of ( head to toe camo ) must be the biggest turn of for land owners that can possibly be ...only two acres but we're could it end ? ..well done I had a friend who after a few years of trying still didn't have anywhere to shoot his PCP. I told him of a large garden I had seen while driving by with a Rabbit problem. Several weeks later when I enquired, he had been refused permission to shoot, odd as I had been told the lady was adamant she wonted rid of the rabbits. Not only did her turn up at the lady's door in full combat gear, he had his gun over his arm! I quizzed him on his approach and the reply was "I always do that" My reply "that's why your always refused permission" And still he just doesn't get it! 2 Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) Well it happened! The new 2 acres has turned into 5 acres! Went to shoot today and the land owner of the 3 acres had the police permission slip I left all filled in and ready to go! :-) Plus I got 7 Rabbits while I was there! Edited June 23, 2015 by David Aiken 3 Quote Link to post
David Aiken 253 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 And again, the Permission has grown! ;-) The owner of the Stables adjacent to the other two permissions (5 acres) has given permission to shoot section 1 & 2. Best of all its bricked walled to one side and end (that must have cost a pretty penny!!) just on 200 yards so plenty of scope to zero for long shots. If i were to get the next plot which altho only 65 yards wide (but runs alongside the "new permission") and is 620 yards with open field at the bottom i wounder if FLO would consider .17 hmr of .22 wmr Quote Link to post
stubear 1 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Nicely done! I'm just planning out a day of driving around to some local possibilities so I'll make sure I dress smart when I go! 1 Quote Link to post
AThomas 32 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 It's strange sometimes,the less you do,the more you get. I've shot the field surrounding our house since i was 10 with the air rifle,now I'm getting people begging to come and shoot their rabbits,and having just got my two jill kits happy days. 1 Quote Link to post
Bigad 136 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Nice work friendly smart aperance works every time over combat gear Quote Link to post
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