Permission To Shoot - Crop/Livestock Protection (Midlands)

[CaptainC]

Hi Everyone,

Like many others on here, I am hoping to find some land to shoot on in/around the Tamworth area in order to keep a lid on those pesky pigeon and crows (IAW GL26 & GL31 as they are now...!) as well as squirrels and other pest bird species once the new relevant General Licences are rolled out.

I have been rifle shooting for about 15 years and shotgun shooting for about 2 years - I am a member of BASC and despite my more limited 2 barrel experience compared to a rifle, i've been hitting the clays and also spent the winter on a local Pheasant & Duck shoot, as a beater and as a gun.

I'm 28, honest, trustworthy, work full time in the Aviation industry - but on shifts (3on, 3 off) so have weekday and weekend availability - and, as mentioned above, currently live on the outskirts of Tamworth, although all being well with the estate agents, i'll shortly be moving to Twycross.

I appreciate land permissions generally come from building a good rapport with farmers / land owners rather than some randomer knocking at the door or positing on a forum, but if you are having any pest issues, it would be great to discuss any possible arrangement further.

Many thanks.

 

[CaptainC]

Quick update: I am now living in Twycross (Warwickshire), so if there is anyone local I can assist with pest control, now the new (workable) GL's have been issued, it would be great to discuss a suitable agreement with you.

Many thanks.

 

[Stewbafc]

No chance on here mate just a bunch of old time farmers taking the pee out of us.

 

[JCMaloney]

No chance on here mate just a bunch of old time farmers taking the pee out of us.

What it looks like...........................

 

[CaptainC]

No chance on here mate just a bunch of old time farmers taking the pee out of us.

I think that's a tad unfair. My view is that however remote the possibility may be, it's worth an ask - nothing ventured nothing gained.

The worst we can be told is 'no'. In which case, we accept it with good grace and try our luck elsewhere.

 

[CopperBeech]

No chance on here mate just a bunch of old time farmers taking the pee out of us.

Don’t take this the wrong way - but you’re doing a good job of making yourself sound like a muppet.

Have you ever considered that firstly, most farm land is already shot over / hunted etc and it’s a case of dead mans shoes.

Secondly - many farmers shoot / hunt themselves, their children do, or their actual real world friends.

Thirdly - an air rifle isn’t necessarily a very efficient way to cull vermin in numbers.

Fourthly - there are a hell of a lot of people wanting permission to shoot so most will get told no or it ends up like the Wild West, and generally these days a lot of people are quite twitchy about random folk with guns wandering about!

Finally - the average age on here is probably far lower than the average age or uk farmers.

Have a nice day and good luck!