Hi all, new from Northumberland. Seeking advice

[Elma Fudd4]

Hi everyone, Peter from Northumberland. Quite new to the hunting scene. Looking to obtain my first permission, any advice or tips? Thank you.

[ashf9999]

If you haven't already got it, join BASC, the CA or similar to get insurance - best not to shoot without it. Get to know local farmers if possible, and if possible speak to the regional managers of your organisation - they'll be overloaded with requests, but worth a 'shot'. Good luck.

PS welcome

[DavidB]

Hi,
As you will find out, it is not very easy to obtain permission. I have seen this question asked many times before and the answers are all about the same.

I became a beater on a local shoot and after a couple of years I obtained permission to shoot rats on one farm. I was then asked to shoot rats on the farmers Dads farm on the other side of the road. This I did and was then given permission to shoot all quarry on Dads farm. The farmer next door saw me talking to Dad farmer and after a short conversation I was given permission to shoot there as well.

I now have three farms to shoot on and I have a shotgun and a firearm certificate. It has taken me many years to get all this land but as they say, patience is a virtue.

I am a member of the BASC. It is good to tell the farmers that you are covered by insurance.

Hope this helps,
DB.

[The Robin]

hhi and welcome

[Elma Fudd4]

Thanks very much for your help. Is BASA, BASC or country life the better insurance to take out?