Game reserve land accessible?

emergundog

I've been on the lookout for land to work my dog on, and have seen lots of land with 'xxx game reserve' on a sign on the gate.

Having been in the uk for the last 10 years i'm not sure of the protocol. Is this land open to walk on/train my dog on (I don't shoot, so would just work wind patterns and point and flush)?

Or should i keep off for fear of getting a bit of lead in my behind?

Mountainy Jack

My advice would be don't run your dog on the land unless you have either the permission of the Landowner or have joined the club in question named on the sign. Generally clubs place signs on areas to preserve the land for their own members. Clubs also designate preserves within their own areas where not even their own members can shoot, to give birds a chance. Either way I wouldn't go in there without one of the above permissions.

emergundog

Thanks Jack. Sensible approach.

homerhop

Lands reserved are put up by gun clubs. Get talking to a few local lads in the area and get a number for the local club chairman. or get talking to a few local farmers, I would advise if you are just to get a personal insurance as most farmers will be a bit sceptical about just letting you walk across the land with no cover

emergundog

thanks

sfakiaman

homerhop wrote: »

I would advise if you are just to get a personal insurance as most farmers will be a bit sceptical about just letting you walk across the land with no cover

Good advice, you could try Countryside Alliance or IFAcountryside.