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We invite individuals or groups interested in
obtaining shooting rights and establishing syndicates or commercial
shoots to contact us. At the same time, we invite farmers and landowners
considering selling new shooting rights to also get in touch. Then
we will put landowner and potential syndicate together thus kick
starting new enterprises.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE QUESTIONS WE ARE OFTEN ASKED BY FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS LOOKING TO RUN A SHOOT OR RENT
OUT THEIR LAND FOR SHOOTING
WILL I HAVE PEOPLE RUNNING ALL OVER MY LAND WHEN THEY LIKE?
No. You control the situation. For example, you determine when and how often the lease or
licence holder can shoot. This is generally about 10 times a year but always by prior agreement.
DOES THAT MEAN I WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHEN ANYONE IS SHOOTING?
Yes. They will contact you first or give you dates in advance.. And whoever signs the shooting
lease/licence will always be present and will be responsible for anyone else shooting.
CAN I CONTROL HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ON MY LAND AT ANY ONE TIME?
Yes. It will be specified in the licence. It can be just one person or as many as
you are prepared to allow. Usually, with rough shooting, it will only be two or three. If
you agree to more formal, driven shooting, then it can be as many as 16 or more. But
it is up to you.
CAN I CAN CONTROL WHAT SORT OF WEAPONS ARE USED AND WHAT SORT OF GAME
OR VERMIN ARE SHOT?
Yes. For example, unless you are selling the deer stalking rights, you can ban rifles.
WILL MY ENVIRONMENT AND MY PRIVACY BE RESPECTED?
Yes. The licence includes many restrictions. If you wish, no Sunday shooting or night shooting,
or shooting near your home. The licence holder has to agree to not disturb livestock or
damage property or leave rubbish lying around. Or leave gates open!
THAT'S ALL VERY WELL. BUT WHAT IF THERE IS DAMAGE OR EVEN INJURY TO PERSONS?
Anyone on your land, in the terms of the licence, must have third party liability insurance up to
£5 million for any one claim
WHAT IF I ENTER INTO A LICENCE AGREEMENT AND IT ALL GOES WRONG?
Licences are generally limited to one year. But if the licence holder contravenes the
terms of the licence, then you have the option to revoke it.
WHAT IS THE IDEAL SHOOTING LAND?
The ideal shoot will be a few hundred acres, with some woodland, good hedgerows, perhaps one or two ponds,
away from urban areas, and with few or little used public footpaths. BUT we can generally find a tenant
for shooting on any terrain.
WHAT SORT OF ANNUAL RENT CAN I EXPECT?
We have obtained as much as £28 an acre per annum for the ideal unit and seldom less than £7 an acre
OTHER THAN SUPPLY THE LAND, WHAT ELSE DO I HAVE TO DO?
Nothing. But, on the other hand, for additional payment, you can offer to prepare strips of cover crop and
perhaps feed and water pullets in release pens
WHAT DO YOU CHARGE?
We charge 10% of the first year's rent. For that, we find you a suitable tenant, draw up the licence tailored
to your individual requirements, and collect the first year's rent in advance.
IF I START MY OWN SHOOT WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE FIRST YEAR?
In short: a lot of hard work but at the end of the season a great deal of satisfaction. To get more of an idea
read about the experiences of one of our shoots when they first set up: (details to follow)
The Blackham Diary Part 1: "First Pen" to "It Doesn't Just Happen"
The Blackham Diary Part 2: "Pheasant Stuff" to "And Talking About Water"
The Blackham Diary Part 3: "No Weather For Ducks But........ " to "September Morn"
The Blackham Diary Part 4: "The Rain Came" to "Anticipation"
The Blackham Diary Part 5: "Roll On Winter" to "Second Time Round"
The Blackham Diary Part 6: "Big Eaters" to "Notable Firsts"
The Blackham Diary Part 7: "The To Do List" to "A Gastronomic Education"
The Blackham Diary Part 8: "Deer Are Funny Animals" to "Wonder Dog To The Rescue"
The Blackham Diary Part 9: "Nice Weather For It" to "Man's Best Friend"
The Blackham Diary Part 10: "The Season Starts Here" to "Go On My Son"
The Blackham Diary Part 11: "Inaugural Day" to "We Have Lift Off"
The Blackham Diary Part 12: "New Year's Eve" to "New Year's Day"
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