Re: written permission to use land?

[baldycoot]

Feel free to copy and paste the following on to a sheet of A4 paper.

Fill in the relevant hash (#) sections with your name address land details etc.

ATB B

Pest removal disclaimer

This document is to certify that ############ ,of #################, has been given permission by the owner of _____________________________________ _____________________________________ to hunt on their property for pest species.

The Landowner agrees to let the Shooter and his/her shooting partners ‘control by shooting’ those pests covered under Schedule II of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, Section 1 of the Pest Control Act 1954, Ground Game Act 1880 etc. until such a time as it is deemed appropriate to withdraw that permission.

The Landowner allows the Shooter access to his/her land at suitable times as not to cause hindrance to the Landowner or livestock.
The boundaries for this activity will be confined to the area(s) defined by the Landowner and indicated by a red line drawn on the map.

In return for the granting of this permission, the Shooter and associates will respect the land and associated buildings the livestock and the crops thereon.

The Shooter and his/her associates will behave in a safe and responsible manner at all times and respect the wishes of the Landowner.


All care will be taken to ensure safe shooting practices whether in open countryside or around buildings and structures.

All pest species eradicated will be removed and disposed of off the property by the hunter and, regular reports on pest removal success forwarded to the owners.

No payment is asked for in return for these services however, a signature on the following disclaimer would be appreciated to cover both parties in the event of damage to property, injury, or death.

I, ##############, having been given permission to hunt _______________________ _______________________, do hereby renounce and relinquish any claim to my personnel injury; or my death, while on the property for the purpose of pest removal.

Signed: ____________________ date_________________

I, _______________________________________, of ___________________________

________________________________ ______________________________________
having given ################### and his shooting partners permission to hunt on the above named land accept all terms and conditions of this disclaimer and agreements entered into forthwith.

Signed: ____________________ Date__________________

Disclaimer

· The Landowner takes no responsibility for the actions of the Shooter and associates.
· The shooter and associates will endeavour to comply with all legal obligations regarding the use of firearms.
· The Landowner accepts no responsibility for their non-compliance with current firearms legislation.
· The Shooter and associates will carry appropriate, adequate and up-to-date public liability insurance for their activities.
The Landowner will have no insurance liability in respect of shooting activities and any consequential events arising from such shooting activities as carried out by the Shooter and/or associates.

[HUNTER_ZERO]

A shooting permission slip can be as simple as this:

I ...................... (Holder of shooting rights) authorise and grant my permission for ......................... (You) to use ............................. (Snares/ shotguns etc), to control ......................(type of quarry) over the land known as ................................. (farm address).
He is also responsible for removing and disposing of the catch.

Signed .................................. (holder of shooting rights).


HTH

John