JimD93

Cheers lads its about time we got an half decent bag. And yes I know i ment dead birds not live ones

Well what can i say, what a cracking days shooting myself and pigeonblasterian (Ian) have had today. After arriving at one of the farms Ian has permission on at half past 8 this morning, as soon as ian pulled up and had a quick scout around to see if there was any pigeons in sight, he had decided that because of the weather situation it would of been better to go to a farm we previously shoot a couple of weeks ago. So off we went a few mile down the road. arriving at the field we was going to be shooting on we soon found out that the rape crop was getting hammered as we stood there and watched. as we loaded up the barrow with all the gear, from nowhere snow began to fall pretty heavy. trekking half a mile across a field pushing a barrow with snow blowing in your face wasnt the most pleasent of experiences iv even had, anyways after getting the hide all set up and the decoys out we had finally sat down with guns loaded waiting for the birds to come through. at this point i may add the snow had stopped and the sun was shining. it was around half past ten when we had got the first woodie coming for a nosy past our decoys, my first shot of the day and i dropped it, but as i was loading back up ian had dropped another fast flying pigeon coming across our killing zone. As it always does it dies off and your sat the freezing yours nuts off waiting for another bird to come across for a nosy. Ten to 11ish and nothing has flew past for ages and we both said we can tell what sort of day its going to be. With that a flock of at least 50 came right above our heads totally unexpected both guns were up firing both barrels. i think we dropped 3 birds off 4 shots which i think was pretty good considering the sun was beaming in our eyes and these birds were off like the clappers. As the day went on the birds just came in steady numbers downing a few and to be honest missing a few to many too. in the end we had replaced all of the decoy shells with live birds and ended up finishing on 22 pigeon. As this is my first season shooting shotgun ian has taught me alot in the short space of time about pigeon shooting and the 'Art' of decoying. cheers for reading this and i will be sure to write some more reports on my days out with my gun. Jamesdunn93

Cheers lads have taken some pictures of today's shooting that's all.

Afternoon everyone. If I posted a few photos on the forum is it possible to find out were they where taken? Cheers James

Yes please. Count me in.

He is up near Driffield mate

ok mate I have just sorted some shooting for Saturday now but I will keep an eye out for an ad next season. Cheers

Where abouts mate?

Good evening You have PM Cheers James

Would love to have taken you up on this but can't this time. Good luck hope you have dryer day then we did James

Hi there. I would be very interested in this fantastic offer if it is around Driffield. My name is James, aged 19. This has been my first season shooting. Been down to the clay ground countless times, shot one driven day and have beating a hand full of times. Fully insured any more information please pm me. Cheers for taking your time for reading this.

Cracking bag there mate. Very rewarding after freezing your nuts off

Evening lads does anyone know what time the gates open on Sunday?

Cheers for this lads just saved myself a few quid. Muchly appreciated

Good evening everyone. I am considering applying for my firearms licence next month and I was just wondering if anyone could help me on the laws of the ammo storage. Do I have to have a cabinet with a built in ammo safe or can I use my shotgun cabinet and buy a separate ammo safe? Any help would be great. Thanks

Cheers for the advice guys, hopefully be putting this to practice in the next few weeks. Cheers again

Cheers lads, I will have a look at shooting warehouse tonight simmo. Couple more question how many decoys would you put out and how far away from them should the hide be

Evening guys Just a quick question, new to the sport and just been given permission on a local farm. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what sort of gear I need to buy for making my own hides. And could anyone help me on the hole decoying idea. Anything will be great Cheers

Cracking bag mate

Great pictures mate

Thanks for the offer John I was going to go to humberside shooting ground didn't realise their was one at goole. Where abouts is park lodge?

Thanks zeff I think I may go down to the local clay range. Cheers again

Good evening everyone, New to the forum and new to this fantastic hobbie. Just about to receive my shotgun ticket (about time like) and I'm faced with a wary decision on what I should buy for my first gun. I'm looking for a 12g over and under, I will be using it for Clays in summer and hopefully game and possibly wildfowling once I get a bit of experience under my belt. A budget of around 300-400 pounds would be ideal but if I need to spend a bit more I will consider. Any advice will be muchly appreiciated. Regards James (East Yorkshire)

Pm sent. That's great martyn cheers

I'm also willing to travel (within reason) and the favour will be returned when I find some permission around east hull