Andylea

Winter time after a heavy frost is the only time I've seen pigeon on the spuds

Up until 2yrs ago yackdaz there were plenty of beans grown around the scarisbrick area (west lanc's),only problem was they were on organised pheasant shoots so I could never get any perm to have ago,only ever seen 2 pea fields in 30 yrs.the other problem is the big money men have moved in and taken the good pigeon shooting as well

Nice bag,wish my better half was the same as yours,but would go anyway and put up with the silent dinners for the rest of the week anyway :-)

Nice bag well done

Good effort young man

Well done gents

Will give a mate off mine a call,he shoots some good numbers through the summer months and I'm sure he sell's to a game dealer,will be intouch over the next few days.

ivy berries at the moment at my neck of the woods,hope there still at it next week when I'm off ,some really good numbers in my area at the moment.

Welcome from west lancashire

I've had the same problem over the years,I've asked the experts from gun dog trainers to vets,nutrition was mentioned but no one really knows,but for peace of mind the vets I've spoke too have said there are no health risks to your dog.

Well done young man.

Golf

Cheers pal

Does any one know if pigeon&pest control in Yorkshire is still run by John shooter,a friend of a friend is interested in joining,any contact details would much appreciated,thanks Andy

Nice 1 pal.

Hello and welcome from west Lancashire,good luck with your perm's its like rocking horse poo around here.

For the past ten years or so they've grown beans in my area,but not this season just gone,for many years we've always had big flocks of pigeon in the winter,this winter was very poor,it's probably not a coincidence but it does make you think.it would be worth asking the farmer if the beans are for human consumption or cattle feed,if they are for cattle they will probably only cut it mid October and it can offer some good sport,unfortunately for a lot of the bean fields on my patch were on a partridge/ pheasant shoots so hence we were not allowed on till February,but will still had some good sport,best of luck.

This time of year look out for road kill,pheasant/duck,if your training a young dog pigeons are the worst bird to use like the last post said loose feathers,only start your dog on pigeons when you are getting good confident retrieves time after time.

Shot to young birds Saturday (27thfeb) a first for me at this time of year

If possible try and get as many guns out as you can keep the birds moving,try and pick a good windy day.good luck

Type in agriculture supplies online in your area,just a thought!!

Eye shot only for me :-)

That's looking good for a red letter day pal, keep us posted

JDOG,he's a consistent shot unlike some (meaning me),does regular decent bags through the summer months on fallen wheat ect

Nice 1,good bag 70 well done.