What would be the best option to go about getting shooting permissions

[Kjmyatt]

Hi all I live in the burton upon trent area and I was wondering what would be the best way to go about getting shooting permissions, I’m looking to help control pigeons rabbits rats ect, I have a 177 air rifle with night vision equip. Thanks all for taking the time to read this appreciate it have a great day.

 

[Mickeydredd]

Buy some land.

 

[Kjmyatt]

If I had the money I would, maybe when the kids have left home it may be a possibility. Thanks though

 

[Mickeydredd]

It was a bit tongue in cheek, but you did ask what is the best option....lol
Otherwise, the best way is through contacts with landowners, or maybe join a vermin syndicate. I'm in a little syndicate not far from you but it is full at he moment, we have access to pigeons and in season the odd pheasant, goose and partridge and duck from a little pond on one of the farms.

 

[Kjmyatt]

Thank you I appreciate it I will have a look for vermin syndicates.

 

[historySeeker1984]

Hi all I live in the burton upon trent area and I was wondering what would be the best way to go about getting shooting permissions, I’m looking to help control pigeons rabbits rats ect, I have a 177 air rifle with night vision equip. Thanks all for taking the time to read this appreciate it have a great day.

Try letters door to door at farms offering free pest control for shooting permission, including experience and references if any and a nice bottle doesn't hurt

 

[Kjmyatt]

Thank you for the advice I have just secured shooting permission at a brewery appreciate it

 

[Boysground]

Its no coincidence that all the people who shoot vermin, pigeons, foxes on this farm either beat or pick up on the shoot that also uses the farm. That way they build up a relationship with the shoot owner and me (I do some picking up) and then we can take things from there. My advice would be to start beating on a shoot or 2 and see how it goes.

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[historySeeker1984]

If anyone can help me gain metal detecting permission then I will help with a shooting permission , same struggle, different hobbies lol. Best of luck either way