Wildfowler Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 I posted some pictures and videos on here some time back of my eldest son Charlie (then aged 8, now 10) learning to shoot, followed by a report of his first sessions out on a driven shoot. Well today was my youngest son Olivers' first day out on live quarry (age 6, almost 7). Both sons have come previously but only my eldest has shot... We set off at about 9:30 to a field I'd had some success in recently. They both 'help' carry the gear and are dead keen to learn how to set up the pattern... It was a slow start with only a few birds presenting suitable shots for the youngsters, and with them sharing a gun (it was bad enough having 2 of them in a hide, let alone 2 with guns!) Oliver was starting to get a bit bored. By 10:30 we had set up and I had shot a couple to put on the magnet, so they both set off to retrieve them and learn how to get the rotary going. As the morning progressed a few more birds started to come in and the lads were starting to get into the swing of it. If i'm honest, i was finding it hard to put my gun down and give them the chance to give it a bash, but after a couple of 'warm up' shots, Oliver got his very first pigeon! It was a left to right crosser, over to the left hand side, it was a good 35+ yards away with a 410... He was proud as punch - and so was I! The total bag for the day was 27 woodies, 2 ferals and a Crow. 30 birds in the bag and 2 very happy lads - what a great day out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Well done Quality time and memory moments you just can't have enough of it Looks like a great day for you all All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Brilliant, seeing your kids get there first bird and the delight on their face is priceless. Well done all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Brilliant pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Memories that will last all their lives. Happy days. Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darno Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 What a pair of boys! Bet they keep you busy:-) must have been a great day, and many more to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Brilliant , the memories will last for ever. Well done for taking them out and giving up your shooting time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 The best post for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Well done , Pigeon controllers long term replacements in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Two very happy young men (and one older one) and lovely photos . BRILLIANT, Hope you all have many more enjoyable days together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daystate 177 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 dont they just look the part, what a great day had and memories made my memories of my younger days are learning to repair cars and paint them with my dad, he's not a shooter so made do teaching me what he new. i cant wait to take mine out but sadly minecraft is all he is interested in!!!!!!!!! A great day to remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Its all been said before. Bloody fantastic! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 thats like my 410............and they have done really well with it.....no easy feat... a day to remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longspoon Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 You cannot put a price on days like that....absolutely brilliant.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks for all the comments chaps! They've both been on at me today about getting out again, so we're all looking forward to another day out soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Welldone, the look as proud as punch. Loving the shooting attire too - bet they feel the part in that :-). Cool camo wellies too! Nice one to your lad, first of many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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