Thread: rabbit shooting

hey everyone just wondering if anyone has any rabbit shooting spots around the napier/hastings area there willing to share

thanks

shot bro,first post ,asking for hunting spots.
you could always leave the key board and have a look for yourself.
After all ,you gonna have to go outside to shoot said rabbits anyway

thankyou for your feedback

I have been door knocking and had no luck so far I probably should have started by saying I am quite new to hunting and shooting so any advice on how to go about finding a spot would be greatly appreciated I'm aware most people that have a spot they usually keep it to themselves but anybody who has some experience and is willing to share some knowledge or show me a thing or too would be great

Originally Posted by joogle

hey everyone just wondering if anyone has any rabbit shooting spots around the napier/hastings area there willing to share

thanks

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Hi Joogle, welcome .^^^^^^^^ what he said.

Keep at it and don't turn up dressed like Elmer fudd when you go door knocking.
It's important to build up a rapport with people.

Try some of the orchards, plenty around with rabbit problems.

Knock on doors, be polite and take a no on the chin.
Thank them for them time even if they say no.
Don't turn up in a RX 7 with a big bore exhaust looking like a fucken extra from Rambo , first impressions do count.

If you get a yes let them know you will contact them each time before you arrive and let them know and say thanks once you are off the property.

It may take awhile but you will get an opportunity sooner or later.
Good luck

Agree with viper. It's a bit like dating, always dress tidy, don't hoon up the driveway, be polite etc. Tell them a bit about yourself without rabbiting on for half an hour.
If you do get access make sure you go over some ground rules like what and where you can and can't shoot. Do they own a cat! Hate to shoot the pet. Are they happy for you to text to come out or would they rather a phone call. Put your self in their shoes and think about it.
Also, it pays to practice what you're going to say beforehand, don't be a stammering/muttering mess.
Once you've been out a couple of times ask if they have anyone that needs some rabbits shot or the likes. If they like you then they're going to vouch for you with someone else.

All of the above is good advice. Sometimes you may get a no but if you leave a good impression it's a good parting shot to stay polite, say something along the lines of "thanks for your time, here's my number, if you hear of a neighbor that may need some pests dealing to could you pass on my number, I would really appreciate that"
You may just get a call from that farmer one day once hes had some time to dwell on it.

What they all said. I asked a local farmer who is also a work mate a number a years ago to shoot his land for bunnies. Finally he approached me one day and asked me if I wanted to come out and knock a few over to which I said of course. It only took about 10 years BUT still I shoot his farm now.
Also same for my duck shooting about 6 years ago I approached a land holder and he said yes to let me shoot ducks AND geese on his land. Unfortunately he does not have the land now as they are putting a bloody motorway through the back of the land.
Just keep door knocking and sooner or later you will get a yes.

Good luck