fee for permissions

sniperman

hi lads would like opinions on the above,my present permissions are kinda getting low on vermin,so i would like a few new ones,trouble is im not the kind of person that can go knocking on doors,(very shy),my dad,R.I.P. got the present permissions for us both,was thinking of putting an ad in the local rag,offering either a small annual fee,or free painting/decorating service for shooting permission,do you think it would work or not?im 51,fully insured,i shoot a .17hmr,thanks all.

One shot on kill

Knock on doors lad your 51. Just ask farmers and talk about the weather they will relate to you more. They are actually a prity nice and friendly community to be honest.

cookimonster

Through business and family commitments, plus my own father's long term illness I lost touch with the sport. We had a hugh permission that suited our needs but it unfortunately was 'all eggs in one basket' scenario and when it went I lost everything. I started back with clay shooting, made a few connections, got my foot onto some land and from there my permissions grew, all by word of mouth.
I've been called out 4 or 5 times this year to shoot pigeon over rape each ending with disastrous days but its all about been seen and heard, now I been told of new land that will need protection. Get out and shoot the lands, let the land owners know your out there, ask them if theres someone else needing help, they all know each other. They'll tell you to drop up to 'such and such'. I always try to get phone numbers and ring in advance of going up so they know your there. It's can be slow but often you'll get 'Paddy needs a fox delt with' or 'I've a few fields 10 miles over.........
As to money, don't, come Christmas I drive around with sweets, wine and venison. Every one will get something even if I have only been up one or twice and its amazing how much its appreciated.
Sorry about the long winded answer, but I was devastated when I lost my permissions and thought it was over, so being there know.
PS get a cheep shotgun and make yourself more versatile aswell as increasing your fun.

cookimonster

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First, brilliant pic, think the 17 would be a little under powered here......

Secondly, spot on with the ice breaker. I'm usually f#ucked here if there was a Dublin match recently as no doubt the conversation turns to GAA......so the weather is my go to topic........

meathstevie

Don't involve money, financial transactions can seriously muddy the waters. Have your insurance in place, deal with the vermin when you get a call, don't be shy knocking on the door at stupid o'clock when you see livestock in trouble or other shenanigans around the farm, give a hand with covering the silage.......In short; be a decent lad among decent folks and word of mouth and a nod and wink will do the rest.

meathstevie

Don't involve money, financial transactions can seriously muddy the waters. Have your insurance in place, deal with the vermin when you get a call, don't be shy knocking on the door at stupid o'clock when you see livestock in trouble or other shenanigans around the farm, give a hand with covering the silage.......In short; be a decent lad among decent folks and word of mouth and a nod and wink will do the rest.

sniperman

thanks lads,really decent bunch on here with good advice.

martin s

meathstevie wrote: »

Don't involve money, financial transactions can seriously muddy the waters. Have your insurance in place, deal with the vermin when you get a call, don't be shy knocking on the door at stupid o'clock when you see livestock in trouble or other shenanigans around the farm, give a hand with covering the silage.......In short; be a decent lad among decent folks and word of mouth and a nod and wink will do the rest.

well said, your bang on

Kat1170

cookimonster wrote: »

Get out and shoot the lands, let the land owners know your out there, ask them if theres someone else needing help, they all know each other. They'll tell you to drop up to 'such and such'..

This. You already know the people you shoot for, makes it far easier to approach someone else if you already have a reference from someone who knows them.

Best of luck.

ronn

What about joining your local gun club, kill two birds with one stone,
Get to meet people and plenty of land to shoot over,

valerossi

sniperman wrote: »

hi lads would like opinions on the above,my present permissions are kinda getting low on vermin,so i would like a few new ones,trouble is im not the kind of person that can go knocking on doors,(very shy),my dad,R.I.P. got the present permissions for us both,was thinking of putting an ad in the local rag,offering either a small annual fee,or free painting/decorating service for shooting permission,do you think it would work or not?im 51,fully insured,i shoot a .17hmr,thanks all.

Sorry to here your stuck for land noting worst, ask farmers you already shoot for to recommend you to friends ask your dealer about clubs but for the love of god don't give the farmers any ideas about money I just retired:(