For those who have them...how did you go about getting them? Were they people you already knew or did you just go and ask a random farm/establishment. I would love to have at least one for the weekends ya know??
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Yes.
After watching "Ratting" videos, I looked online to see if there were any dairies around....only 2 were listed, one had closed, the other still in operation.
So, off I went.
I asked one of the hands about shooting the farm, he thought that it would be okay.
Took an air rifle there when asking to show and tell about the quietness and accuracy.
Explained that there were 3 'older', well experienced in shooting, adults. Looking to shoot rats at night (didn't pan out due to Kommiefornia banning night vision products, period!). So, we switched to ground squirrels, which was fine by the owner/s. We are VERY cautious about where we aim and what is behind the target, even a long distance away, can never be too careful.
Let them know that you do NOTHING illegal and are very aware of where pellets might go after a shot. We have damaged nothing in 15 years there. A very enjoyable endeavor!
It has been a very mutual experience as one of the owners has us over to his residence to take care of vermin there as well (about 2.5-3-acre parcel).
mike
After watching "Ratting" videos, I looked online to see if there were any dairies around....only 2 were listed, one had closed, the other still in operation.
So, off I went.
I asked one of the hands about shooting the farm, he thought that it would be okay.
Took an air rifle there when asking to show and tell about the quietness and accuracy.
Explained that there were 3 'older', well experienced in shooting, adults. Looking to shoot rats at night (didn't pan out due to Kommiefornia banning night vision products, period!). So, we switched to ground squirrels, which was fine by the owner/s. We are VERY cautious about where we aim and what is behind the target, even a long distance away, can never be too careful.
Let them know that you do NOTHING illegal and are very aware of where pellets might go after a shot. We have damaged nothing in 15 years there. A very enjoyable endeavor!
It has been a very mutual experience as one of the owners has us over to his residence to take care of vermin there as well (about 2.5-3-acre parcel).
mike
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I haven't done any pest control or hunting in more than a decade, but when we were looking for permission to shoot on provate property, I followed similar practices to those recommended by Revoman.
We always carried liability insurance applicable to shooting and showed the documentation. That was very reassuring that we were both credible and responsible. We also made it madatory to pickup any and all trash where we were shooting, especially shot shell hulls around dairy operations. I have no idea why cows want to each shot shell hulls, but the farmers say it's a problem.
We always carried liability insurance applicable to shooting and showed the documentation. That was very reassuring that we were both credible and responsible. We also made it madatory to pickup any and all trash where we were shooting, especially shot shell hulls around dairy operations. I have no idea why cows want to each shot shell hulls, but the farmers say it's a problem.
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Park your car in front of the house.
Knock on the door.
Introduce yourself.
Discuss the situation and explain what you want to do.
If edible game is involved, offer some to your host.
Don’t leave trash, cigarette butts or other waste on the property.
Close any gates you find closed.
Be respectful.
DO NOT SHOW UP WITH YOUR GEAR AND ASK TO SHOOT!
Knock on the door.
Introduce yourself.
Discuss the situation and explain what you want to do.
If edible game is involved, offer some to your host.
Don’t leave trash, cigarette butts or other waste on the property.
Close any gates you find closed.
Be respectful.
DO NOT SHOW UP WITH YOUR GEAR AND ASK TO SHOOT!
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A friend of mine who does irrigation for agricultural properties told a couple customers about me 7ish years ago. Once they saw how many I'd get in a day (ground squirrels & rabbits) they spread the word to neighbors. I'm extremely safety minded, respectful of the properties & so unobtrusive they hardly ever know I'm there. I now have 9 properties within a half hour drive that I service. I never really asked to be paid, just that if they thought my service worthwhile they could help offset gas & pellet costs if they wanted to but wasn't necessary. Now all but 2 are very generous with that. The 2 that don't are struggling financially & I'm happy to help them out for gratis.
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