Big Bear

Just been on the news up here that they are going ahead as planned with air gun licensing up here in scotland. Thoughts on this guys?

I will try and get a picture uploaded tonight.

Dougall. To be honest, i'm not 100% sure what the crop is.(complete novice to this) I can only describe it as looking like individual blades of grass but bigger. It is standing about 4-5inchs just now. All the fields i have permission to shoot on are planted with it. I have definitely found 1 flight line(mentioned above). Te other one i'm 90% sure i know where they came from and where they went.

Update: Done a bit more recon today and found a definite flight line. I found them flying between to big wooded areas. Watched them for a good 3/4's of an hour, back and forward between these woods. Was going to set up just in front of one of the woods so I have the woods to my back. Here's hoping my first attempt at decoying is a success.

The nearest trees were nearly two football fields away. Think that's where they came from. Just wasn't sure about the back of my hide being wide open as I only have one net. I'll invest in another asap.

Hello Chaps. Was out doing a bit recon today looking where to set up when I go out for the first time. I spotted pigeons smack bang in the middle of a field. There is Not a hedge or bush is in site to have at the back of the hide The question(s) are as follows. Do I put the decoys exactly where they were feeding or just close to it. What will I do about the hide being so open at the back due to the lack of trees and bushes etc. Looking forward to the replies.

Being on the huskier side, my Mrs said when I wake up and scratch my belly I look like a big bear

Cheers. Never thought about copies. Wasn't keen on having originals out in the field Cheers again

Hi guys. Sorry if this has been covered but couldn't find it anywhere. Will be heading out soon for the first time on the land i have permission to shoot on and was wondering if i should take the following with me: Shotgun certificate Permission Letter BASC insurance letter. Don't want any hassle from the old bill if for any reason i'm approached by them.

Just thought i'd give the guys @ A1 a wee nod. Ordered the starter kit on Thursday night. Was dispatched on Friday early afternoon and arrived 9am Monday. The kit is excellent and the quality of the goods is fantastic. The price was good as well. Will definitely keep using these guys. Well happy

Cheers JDog

Cheers guys. Will get on it like a tramp on a sandwich.

Thanks for that Stevo. As a novice I just want to make sure I'm not wasting my time or cartridges. I take it a flight line is the direction they come and go from a field. Is there a certain time of day that's best for recon. Again guys the info coming my way is greatly appreciated. Glad I joined the forum

Other than pigeons in the air and on the fields i have permission to shoot, what other reconnaissance should i be doing. As a complete newby i'd appreciate tips in this area too

Cheers guys. Much appreciated