Farmers

[geordie1970]

Thinking of asking a couple of local farmers if there is anything interesting to photograph on their land i.e Owls Badgers etc wonder what kind of reaction I will get?

[shei111]

Originally Posted by geordie1970

Thinking of asking a couple of local farmers if there is anything interesting to photograph on their land i.e Owls Badgers etc wonder what kind of reaction I will get?

Hello It will probaly depend on how you aproach him,introduce yourself tell him you have a love of wildlife not there to shoot animals you will not walk on his crops and there will only be you, offer him your address phone number etc tell what sort of car you have so he will know its your car there, I dont think you can do much more its usually first appearances that he will make up his mind,or he may have agood reason why he dont want people on his land, you can only but ask nicely, good luck . I expect another member will give you better advise then make your own mind up whether to ask or not. shei.

[nightshade]

The poor farmer, he may not want photographic evidence of Badgers or
Owls (even Bats) for various reasons NOT all bad (protected species etc.)
We used to have a proper market place here (old peoples residences now)
and you could ask face to face without bothering them at the end of a very long day, buying them a pint was also a good gambit.
Better still was a personal recommendation all very difficult I know, a nice little note, with examples of your photos perhaps, with a stamped self addressed postcard enclosed addressed to Mr and Mrs Farmer (Mrs often wields more power) give it a shot they can only say no Good Luck

[geordie1970]

Thanks Sheil & Nightshade I actually bought a car from one local farmer about 5 years ago so I hope he remembers and maybe even feels guilty as the car was terrible.

[ron1863]

You can only ask but I know a few farmers in my area and they are all interested in wildlife and are very knowledgeable too.
I have often wandered over farmland (not crops) and always received a cheery wave from the farmers, well it looked like a wave.

[deer boy]

Originally Posted by ron1863

and always received a cheery wave from the farmers, well it looked like a wave.

Get off my land

Most farmers will probably let you, some won't but keep trying until you find one that says yes.
Be polite & friendly & whats the worst that can happen he'll get his gun out & shot you

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by deer boy

Get off my land

Most farmers will probably let you, some won't but keep trying until you find one that says yes.
Be polite & friendly & whats the worst that can happen he'll get his gun out & shot you

Not up here in Scotland deer boy, we have a right to roam act.

[deer boy]

Originally Posted by ron1863

Not up here in Scotland deer boy, we have a right to roam act.

Accept for Paul Lister's land

[JeffH]

Geordie - I'd endorse everything that's already been said - especially shei111's comments about how you approach them and respecting their crops etc.

The only tip I would add is that if you get any really good shots of anything particularly interesting be sure to let the farmer have a print.

I've gained consent to access their land from several local farmers and in fact have never been refused (one even invited me!), though I've heard two complain about other photographers visiting their farms but never even reporting back on their findings let alone giving them any photos.

Good luck

Jeff

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by deer boy

Accept for Paul Lister's land

Yep, he can keep the Wolves at the door